About Harry Compton
Lived 1899 – 1951 (aged 51–52). Harry Compton was a Canadian military personnel.
Lieutenant Harry Neville Compton was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Compton originally served with the Canadian Military Engineers, transferring to the Royal Flying Corps on 14 February 1918. That summer, he was posted to No. 23 Squadron on the Western Front, to fly Sopwith Dolphins. He scored his first victory on 1 July 1918, when he destroyed an Albatros D.V near Hangest. He destroyed a Pfalz D.III and a Fokker D.VII fighter, and drove down another D.VII out of control before tallying his last victory. That was over a DFW reconnaissance two-seater on 1 November 1918, and was shared with fellow ace James William Pearson.
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Who was Harry Compton?
Canadian flying ace (1899–1951)
When was Harry Compton born?
Harry Compton was born on 9 April 1899 in Winnipeg.
When did Harry Compton die?
Harry Compton died in 1951 in Toronto.
What was Harry Compton's occupation?
Harry Compton was a military personnel.
What nationality was Harry Compton?
Harry Compton was Canadian.
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