Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson
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Captain Samuel Frederick Henry "Siffy" Thompson MC, DFC (30 August 1890 – 27 September 1918) was a British World War I two-seater fighter ace who, in conjunction with his observer-gunners, was credited with thirty aerial victories (18 destroyed, 12 'out of control')[1] before being shot down and killed. Despite having an active fighter career of only five months,[1][2] he reached the rank of captain and won two British military decorations.
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Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson | |
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Nickname(s) | Siffy |
Born | (1890-08-30)30 August 1890 Bow, London, United Kingdom |
Died | 27 September 1918(1918-09-27) (aged 28) Near Cambrai, France |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1915–1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Army Service Corps No. 20 Squadron RFC No. 22 Squadron RFC/RAF |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
Awards | Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross |
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