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Frederick Gillet [USA]

Name:Frederick Warrington Gillet
Country:United States
Rank:Captain
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Squadrons:79
Victories:20
Born:1895
Place of Birth:Baltimore, Maryland
Died:21 December 1969
Place of Death:Baltimore, Maryland
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Bar
Croix de Guerre [Belgium]
Frederick Gillet

Notes
Gillet attended the University of Virginia and joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. He received his training in Canada and England and was assigned to 79 Squadron in March 1918. Gillet achieved all of his victories while flying the Sopwith Dolphin. In addition to three kite balloons, fourteen of his victories were over the Fokker D.VII. He shot down the last three in five minutes on 10 November 1918.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"When attacking a kite balloon, a two-seater guarding it advanced to engage him; Lt. Gillet shot the machine down and turning to the balloon, which was being rapidly hauled down, he dropped two bombs at the winch and fired a drum (of ammunition) into the balloon, which deflated but did not catch fire. In addition to this two-seater, this officer has accounted for two other machines and a kite balloon." DFC citation, London Gazette, 2 November 1918

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Bar
"A pilot of great dash and skill who, since 3 August has destroyed twelve hostile aircraft. On 29 September, when on low line patrol, he attacked three Fokkers, driving down one, which fell in flames." DFC Bar citation, London Gazette, 8 November 1919

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