John William Aldred
Captain John William Aldred MC & Bar (26 August 1884 – 7 June 1967) was an English World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He began military service in World War I as an infantryman and transferred to flight duty as an observer. After scoring two aerial victories and winning the Military Cross, he qualified as a fighter pilot, scored six more triumphs, and earned a Bar to his MC in lieu of a second award.
John William Aldred | |
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| Born | 26 August 1884 Little Hulton, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 7 June 1967 (aged 82) Chester, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Flying Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 5 Squadron RFC No. 70 Squadron RAF No. 3 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross and Bar |
| Other work | Chartered accountant |
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