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Frederick Stanton

1895 – 1979

British flying ace

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Lived 1895 – 1979 (aged 83). Frederick Stanton was a British military personnel.

Lieutenant Frederick Cecil Stanton (30 October 1895 – 20 March 1979) was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.

Military service Stanton was born in Emberton, Buckinghamshire, the son of William Charles and Kate Dunkley Stanton, who ran the post office there. He enlisted on 2 September 1914 into the 6th Battalion of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, and served in France from 22 July 1915 to 16 March 1917.

Stanton was promoted to sergeant on 3 September 1916,

He then joined the Royal Flying Corps as a cadet, being commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant (on probation) on 26 September 1917, and was confirmed in his rank on 18 March 1918.

He was first posted to No. 24 Squadron, but on 29 May was transferred to No. 22 Squadron. Between 10 July and 27 August, flying a Bristol F.2b two-seater fighter with Lieutenant Clifford Tolman as his observer/gunner, he accounted for seven enemy aircraft, three driven down out of control, and four destroyed.

List of aerial victories

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Distinguished Conduct Medal; Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (France)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Stanton?

British flying ace

When was Frederick Stanton born?

Frederick Stanton was born on 30 October 1895 in Emberton.

When did Frederick Stanton die?

Frederick Stanton died on 20 March 1979 in Newport.

What was Frederick Stanton's occupation?

Frederick Stanton was a military personnel.

What nationality was Frederick Stanton?

Frederick Stanton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Stanton

· Wikidata: Q5498778

· DBpedia: Frederick Stanton (RAF officer)

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