David Tidmarsh
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Squadron Leader David Mary Tidmarsh MC (28 January 1892 – 27 November 1944) was an Irish-born flying ace of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories.[1]
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David Mary Tidmarsh | |
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Born | (1892-01-28)28 January 1892 Limerick, Ireland |
Died | 27 November 1944(1944-11-27) (aged 52) Dublin, Ireland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1915–1920 1939–1944 |
Rank | Squadron leader |
Unit | Royal Irish Regiment No. 24 Squadron RFC No. 48 Squadron RFC |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front World War II |
Awards | Military Cross |
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