Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson Military person

Captain Samuel Frederick Henry "Siffy" Thompson MC DFC was a World War I two-seater fighter ace who, in conjunction with his observer-gunners, was credited with 30 victories ( 18 destroyed, 12 'out of control'). He was shot down and killed in action on 27 September 1918. Despite having an active fighter career of only five months, he reached the rank of Captain and won two British military decorations.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 30, 1890
Birth place	London , United Kingdom , Bow London
Date of death	September 27, 1918
Place of death	Cambrai , France

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award	Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
military branch	Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps
military unit	No. 20 Squadron RAF Royal Army Service Corps No. 22 Squadron RAF
service start	1917
service end	1918