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Lanoe Hawker Military person

Lanoe George Hawker VC, DSO (30 December 1890 – 23 November 1916) was a British flying ace, with seven credited victories, during the First World War. He was the first British flying ace, and the third pilot to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was killed in a dogfight with the famous German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen ("The Red Baron").

Personal facts

Birth date	December 30, 1890
Birth place	England , Hampshire
Date of death	November 23, 1916
Place of death	Bapaume , France

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