Henry Crowe Military person

Air Commodore Henry George Crowe CBE, MC (11 June 1897 – 26 April 1983) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight confirmed aerial victories. He also survived being shot down six times in 11 days at one point. His career in the Royal Air Force took him through World War II, during which he ascended to Air Commodore.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 11, 1897
Birth place
Donnybrook Dublin
Date of deathApril 26, 1983
Place of death
Thornton-le-Dale

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Military person

allegianceUnited Kingdom
award
Military Cross
Order of the Cloud and Banner
Order of the British Empire
military commandNo. 23 Squadron RAF No. 74 Squadron RAF No. 223 (Composite) Group
military unit
No. 2 Squadron RAF
No. 20 Squadron RAF
No. 39 Squadron RAF
No. 106 Squadron RAF
Royal Irish Regiment (1684–1922)
No. 14 Squadron RAF
service start1915
service end1946

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External resources

  1. http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/ireland/crowe2.php