About Walter Simon
Lived 1890 – 1971 (aged 80). Walter Simon was an American flying ace.
Lieutenant Walter Carl Simon (1890–1971) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
Biography Flying a Bristol F.2 Fighter for the British, he and his observer scored five victories on the single day of 30 July 1918; he thus became the first American "ace in a day". When the war ended, he went to Lima, Peru, where he was promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant and became Vice-director of the Naval Flying School at Ancon, headed by Captain Juan Swayne Leguia, former RAF pilot in World War I and son of Augusto B. Leguia, president of Peru.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Simon?
World War I flying ace (1890-1971)
When was Walter Simon born?
Walter Simon was born on 14 September 1890 in New Orleans.
When did Walter Simon die?
Walter Simon died on 16 May 1971 in Kingsport.
What was Walter Simon's occupation?
Walter Simon was a flying ace.
What nationality was Walter Simon?
Walter Simon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Simon. https://biography.guide/walter-simon/
MLA: "Walter Simon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-simon/.
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