Wilfred Beaver
Wilfred Beaver | |
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| Born | 10 May 1897 Kingswood, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 19 August 1986 (aged 89) West Point, Mississippi, USA |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom United States of America |
| Branch | Canadian Army Royal Air Force US Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1914–1917 (Canada) 1917–1919 (UK) 1942–1957 (USA) |
| Rank | Captain (UK) Colonel (USA) |
| Unit | Canadian Field Artillery No. 20 Squadron RAF 447th Bombardment Group |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Military Cross (UK) Bronze Star (USA) |
Captain Wilfred Beaver (10 May 1897 – 19 August 1986) was a British World War I flying ace credited with 19 aerial victories and American fighter pilot in World War II.