About Francis Simonds
Lived 1894 – 1961 (aged 66). Francis Simonds was an American flying ace.
Lieutenant Francis May Simonds (17 October 1894 – 10 July 1961) was an American World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Biography Captain of the football team and a member of the varsity eight in his junior year, Francis May Simonds graduated from Columbia University in 1916. Simonds was assigned to the 147th Aero Squadron on 23 February 1918. He scored five aerial victories from July through October 1918.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Simonds?
American flying ace (1894–1961)
When was Francis Simonds born?
Francis Simonds was born on 17 October 1894 in Flushing.
When did Francis Simonds die?
Francis Simonds died on 10 July 1961 in Naples.
What was Francis Simonds's occupation?
Francis Simonds was a flying ace.
What nationality was Francis Simonds?
Francis Simonds was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis May Simonds
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Simonds. https://biography.guide/francis-simonds/
MLA: "Francis Simonds." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-simonds/.
Chicago: "Francis Simonds." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-simonds/.
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