Leslie Warren

Captain Leslie Reginald Warren (born 21 January 1899, date of death unknown) was a British flying ace in the First World War who was credited with eight aerial victories.

Biography Warren was born in Colony of Natal, to English parents. Biographical sources indicate that his father was Reginald C. Warren, a solicitor from Weybridge, Surrey, while his mother, Kathleen M. Warren, was from Hurstpierpoint, Sussex. By 1901, the family were resident in Kensington, London. Warren's father was Bernard William Warren, who had been killed during the Battle of Colenso in 1899.

Warren joined the Royal Navy to serve in the Royal Naval Air Service and, on 26 September 1917, was promoted from temporary probationary flight officer to temporary flight sub-lieutenant.

He was posted to No. 6 (Naval) Squadron RNAS, Early on 29 July, Warren and Christian drove down another D.III over Roulers and sent two more down in flames that evening north of Menen. On 1 August, they accounted for two more between Menen and Wervicq, bringing Warren's total to eight,

Warren was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, which was gazetted on 20 September 1918. His citation read:

Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Leslie Reginald Warren (late R.N.A.S.). "This officer has taken part in forty-six successful raids, fourteen of which he has led. In these operations his formation has only suffered one casualty. This remarkable immunity has been in the main due to his brilliant and skilful leadership; he combines keenness and determination with sound, clear judgment. In addition to raids, he has taken many area photographs, and carried out five long-distance reconnaissances, rendering valuable reports."

Warren was eventually transferred to the RAF's unemployed list on 11 March 1919.