About James Valentine
Lived 1887 – 1917 (aged 29). James Valentine was a British aircraft pilot.
Lieutenant-Colonel James Valentine (1887 – 1917) was an early English aviator who died during the First World War, serving in the Royal Flying Corps.
Early life Valentine was born in Lambeth, London on 22 August 1887, the son of James and Fanny Valentine.
Royal Flying Corps With the outbreak of the First World War Valentine joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1914. On 7 August 1917 Valentine died aged 29 as result of wounds at Kieff in Russia (now Kyiv, Ukraine).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Valentine?
English aviator (1887-1917)
When was James Valentine born?
James Valentine was born on 22 August 1887 in Lambeth.
When did James Valentine die?
James Valentine died on 7 August 1917.
What was James Valentine's occupation?
James Valentine was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was James Valentine?
James Valentine was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Valentine (RFC officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Valentine. https://biography.guide/james-valentine-aircraft-pilot/
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