Percy Boulton
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Second Lieutenant Percy Boulton DFC (born 8 October 1898, date of death unknown) was a British World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]
Born8 October 1898
DiedUnknown
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch
Royal Air ForcePercy Boulton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1898 |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 210 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Boulton was commissioned as a second lieutenant (probationary) on 13 December 1917.[2] He joined 210 Squadron on 7 July 1918. Flying a Sopwith Camel he gained six victories between 11 August and 14 October 1918. His final tally was four German aircraft destroyed, two driven down out of control.[3]
Boulton was transferred to the unemployed list on 5 February 1919,[4] and his Distinguished Flying Cross was gazetted on 30 May 1919.[5]
