Frederick Sowrey
Frederick Sowrey | |
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| Born | 25 August 1893 Twigworth, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 21 October 1968 (aged 75) Eastbourne, Sussex, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army (1914–18) Royal Air Force (1918–40) |
| Years of service | 1914–1940 |
| Rank | Group captain |
| Unit | Royal Fusiliers No. 39 (Home Defence) Squadron RFC No. 37 (Home Defence) Squadron RFC No. 19 Squadron RFC |
| Commands | No. 143 Squadron RAF No. 41 Squadron RAF RAF Northolt |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Air Force Cross |
| Relations | Air Marshal Sir Freddie Sowrey (son) |
Group Captain Frederick Sowrey, DSO, MC, AFC (25 July 1893 – 21 October 1968) was a British aviator, military officer, and a flying ace of the First World War credited with thirteen aerial victories. He was most noted for his first victory, when he shot down Zeppelin L32 during its bombing raid on England. Having risen rapidly in rank during the war, he remained in service until 1940.