About Chester Stairs Duffus
Lived 1891 – 1981 (aged 89). Chester Stairs Duffus was a Canadian military personnel.
Major Chester Stairs Duffus (1 March 1891 – 23 February 1981) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
World War I service Duffus joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1915, one of his observer gunners was fellow ace Corporal Frank Johnson.
Chester Stairs Duffus died on 23 February 1981.
Honors and awards Military Cross (MC)
Chester Stairs Duffus, a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps (Special Reserve), was awarded the Military Cross for skill and gallantry in aerial combat. His record shows that after sustained fighting, he destroyed an enemy aircraft, which crashed in flames on the Allied side of the lines.
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Who was Chester Stairs Duffus?
Canadian flying ace
When was Chester Stairs Duffus born?
Chester Stairs Duffus was born on 1 March 1891 in Halifax.
When did Chester Stairs Duffus die?
Chester Stairs Duffus died on 23 February 1981.
What was Chester Stairs Duffus's occupation?
Chester Stairs Duffus was a military personnel.
What nationality was Chester Stairs Duffus?
Chester Stairs Duffus was Canadian.
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