William Edward Green
William Edward Green | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Bill" |
| Born | 20 October 1898 Ipswich, Suffolk, England |
| Died | 23 May 1940 (aged 41) Flanders, Belgium |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | No. 57 Squadron RAF, Northamptonshire Regiment |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Relations | Cicely Clare Berry (spouse) |
Lieutenant Colonel William Edward Green DFC TD (20 October 1898 – 23 May 1940) began his military career as a World War I flying ace. He was credited with nine aerial victories while flying the Airco DH.4, making him one of the few World War I aces who were bomber pilots.
After World War I, he transferred from the Royal Air Force to the Territorial Army, serving until his death in action on 23 May 1940.