Lanoe Hawker
Lanoe George Hawker, VC, DSO (30 December 1890 – 23 November 1916) was a British flying ace of the First World War. Having seven credited victories, he was the third pilot to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry awarded to British and Commonwealth servicemen.
Lanoe George Hawker | |
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Lanoe Hawker c. 1915 | |
| Born | 30 December 1890 Longparish, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 23 November 1916 (aged 25) near Bapaume, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1916 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Engineers Royal Flying Corps |
| Commands held | No. 24 Squadron RFC |
| Battles/wars | First World War
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| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
He was killed in a dogfight with the famous German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen ("The Red Baron"), who described him as "the British Boelcke".
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