Cecil Frederick King

Captain Cecil Frederick King, (19 February 1899 – 24 January 1919), was a World War I fighter ace credited with 22 aerial victories.

Early life Cecil Frederick King was born to Frederick Hamilton King and Norah Carter King in Seven Oaks, Kent, England, the third of their four children. He was a member of Verites hou,

At the beginning of World War I in the summer of 1914, he was living in Chelmsford. He joined the Essex Regiment Officers Training Corps as a private. He broke an arm in April 1915, which slowed his training. He is buried at the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin at Docking, Norfolk.

Honours and awards Military Cross (MC)

T./2nd Lt. Cecil Frederick King, Gen. List and R.F.C.

Published in the London Gazette, King received the Military Cross, "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On five occasions during a period of three months he has sent down four enemy machines completely out of control, and has destroyed one other. Later, under very adverse weather conditions he carried out a low reconnaissance, during which he engaged troops in a station, causing several casualties, fired into a body of the enemy entering a village from a height of 50 feet, attacked four gun limbers, causing the teams to stampede, and finally dived on to a parade of troops, who scattered in all directions. He has displayed exceptional daring and skill, which, combined with a splendid dash and initiative, have set a fine example to his squadron."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

2nd Lt. (temp. Capt.) Cecil Frederick King, M.C.

According to the London Gazette, "[King] is a fine leader who at all times shows great gallantry and skill in manoeuvring; [King]'s energy and keenness have brought his flight to a high standard of efficiency. [King] frequently descends to low altitudes to obtain good results from bombing, and shooting, and on several occasions [King] has brought down enemy aeroplanes."