William Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick
William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick | |
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| Born | 25 May 1896 Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 26 September 1933 (aged 37) Baragwanath Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | The Rifle Brigade Royal Flying Corps
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| Commands | No. 60 Squadron |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross & Bar |
| Other work | Aerial surveys in South America, Burma, Iraq, and Africa |
Major William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick DSO, MC & Bar (25 May 1896 – 26 September 1933) was a Scottish First World War flying ace, credited with 21 aerial victories. He was the leading ace flying the Spad VII fighter, and of No. 23 Squadron. He later flew aerial surveys on three continents.