About Harold Koch Boysen
Lived 1891 – 1963 (aged 71). Harold Koch Boysen was an American aircraft pilot.
Lieutenant Harold Koch Boysen was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Boysen joined the Royal Flying Corps in June 1917. After training, he was assigned to 66 Squadron to fly a Sopwith Pup. He would not have any success until the unit re-equipped with Sopwith Camels and transferred fronts from France to northern Italy. He scored a victory in December 1917. In January 1918, he crashed while landing in a fog, and was injured. Upon recovery, he then scored four more times in May 1918, including one win shared with Lieutenant Christopher McEvoy.
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Who was Harold Koch Boysen?
American flying ace (1891–1963)
When was Harold Koch Boysen born?
Harold Koch Boysen was born on 2 November 1891 in Lake Benton.
When did Harold Koch Boysen die?
Harold Koch Boysen died on 20 February 1963 in Harris County.
What was Harold Koch Boysen's occupation?
Harold Koch Boysen was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Harold Koch Boysen?
Harold Koch Boysen was American.
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