Edward Denman Clarke

Captain Edward Denman Clarke (21 May 1898 – 5 September 1966) was a World War I flying ace. Although he was credited with six aerial victories, he was granted a Military Cross for his valour in a ground attack mission.

In later life, Clarke was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire as the managing director of the aviation and shipping corporation Saunders-Roe.

Early life Edward Denman Clarke was born on 21 May 1898 in the Grand Duchy of Finland, where his St Petersburg-based family had a hunting lodge. He was educated at Eton College. On 21 August, he was appointed a flying officer and was posted to No. 45 Squadron RFC.

He was promoted to lieutenant on 1 August 1917, and scored six aerial victories between 23 August and 20 October.

On 1 August 1918 he was appointed temporary captain. On 31 January 1919, Clarke relinquished his commission in the Royal Air Force.

Aerial victories +List of aerial victories and a daughter Valerie . He later married Maureen Cowie Leitch.

On 31 May 1956, Clarke was honoured with the award of Commander of the Order of the British Empire; at the time, he was the managing director of Saunders-Roe Ltd., Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Clarke died on 5 September 1966.