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James Green

1897 – 1917

British World War I flying ace

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About James Green

Lived 1897 – 1917 (aged 20). James Green was a British aircraft pilot.

Sergeant James Hubert Ronald Green (7 February 1897 – 15 December 1917) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.

Early life Green was born on 7 February 1897 in Buckland, Berkshire, the son of Walter and Annie Louisa Green; his father was a groom.

Death Green was killed in a flying accident near Norwich on 15 December 1917.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Medal for Military Valor
Also known as
James Hubert Ronald Green

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Green's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Green?

British World War I flying ace (1897–1917)

When was James Green born?

James Green was born on 7 February 1897 in Buckland.

When did James Green die?

James Green died on 15 December 1917 in Norwich.

What was James Green's occupation?

James Green was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was James Green?

James Green was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Green

· Wikidata: Q6134909

· DBpedia: James Green (RFC airman)

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