Frederick Sowrey Military person

Group Captain Frederick Sowrey, DSO, MC, AFC (25 July 1893 - 21 October 1968) began his career as a World War I flying ace credited with thirteen aerial victories. He was most noted for his first victory, when he shot down Zeppelin L32 during its bombing raid on England. Having risen rapidly in rank during the war, he remained in service until 1940.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 25, 1893
Birth place
Twigworth
Date of deathOctober 21, 1968
Place of death
Eastbourne

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Military person

award
Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)
Military Cross
Distinguished Service Order
military commandNo. 143 Squadron RAF
military unit
Royal Fusiliers
No. 39 Squadron RAF
No. 37 Squadron RAF
No. 19 Squadron RAF
relation
Freddie Sowrey
service start1914
service end1940

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