Thomas Le Mesurier (RAF officer)
Thomas Frederick Le Mesurier | |
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| Born | 6 February 1897 Shepherd's Bush, London |
| Died | 26 May 1918 (aged 21) Pervijze, Belgium |
| Buried | Dunkirk Town Cemetery, Dunkirk, France 51°01′42″N 2°23′18″E / 51.02833°N 2.38833°E |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1918 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 5 Squadron RNAS No. 211 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross & Two Bars Mentioned in dispatches |
Captain Thomas Frederick Le Mesurier DSC & Two Bars (6 February 1897 – 26 May 1918) was a British flying ace of the First World War credited with seven aerial victories. Le Mesurier was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and Two Bars for his conspicuous service in bombing operations.