Gerald Pilditch
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Born27 October 1892
DiedNovember 1956 (age 64)
Allegiance
Union of South Africa
Union of South AfricaService / branch Flying service
Gerald Pilditch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 October 1892 |
| Died | November 1956 (age 64) |
| Allegiance | Union of South Africa |
| Service | Flying service |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 73 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Lieutenant Gerald Pilditch MC (27 October 1892-November 1956) was a South African World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1] He won a Military Cross[2] on 11 April 1918. On 11 June, he rescued American pilot Lieutenant J. H. Ackermann from six German fighters. Pilditch shot down one, and possibly two, of the three Germans who were on the wounded American's tail.[3]
