About Gerald Pilditch
Lived 1892 – 1956 (aged 63–64). Gerald Pilditch was a South African flying ace.
Lieutenant Gerald Pilditch (27 October 1892-November 1956) was a South African World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He won a Military Cross on 11 April 1918. On 11 June, he rescued American pilot Lieutenant J. H. Ackermann from six German fighters. Pilditch shot down one, and possibly two, of the three Germans who were on the wounded American's tail.
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Who was Gerald Pilditch?
WWI flying ace (1892-1956)
When was Gerald Pilditch born?
Gerald Pilditch was born on 27 October 1892.
When did Gerald Pilditch die?
Gerald Pilditch died in 1956.
What was Gerald Pilditch's occupation?
Gerald Pilditch was a flying ace.
What nationality was Gerald Pilditch?
Gerald Pilditch was South African.
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