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James Green (RFC airman)

British World War I flying ace From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sergeant James Hubert Ronald Green (7 February 1897 – 15 December 1917) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]

Born(1897-02-07)7 February 1897
Died15 December 1917(1917-12-15) (aged 20)
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Burial place
Abingdon, Berkshire, England
AllegianceEngland
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James Hubert Ronald Green
Born(1897-02-07)7 February 1897
Died15 December 1917(1917-12-15) (aged 20)
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Burial place
Abingdon, Berkshire, England
Military career
AllegianceEngland
Branch
Aviation
Rank
Sergeant
UnitNo. 25 Squadron RFC
AwardsItalian Medal for Military Valor
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Early life

Green was born on 7 February 1897 in Buckland, Berkshire, the son of Walter and Annie Louisa Green; his father was a groom.

Death

Green was killed in a flying accident near Norwich on 15 December 1917.[2][3] He was buried at Abingdon, Berkshire.[3]

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