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Walter Simon [USA]

Name:Walter Karl Simon
Country:United States
Rank:Lieutenant
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:139
Victories:8
Born:
Place of Birth:
Died:
Place of Death:
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)Walter Simon

Notes
The first American pilot credited with five victories in a single engagement, Simon joined the Royal Flying Corps in March 1918. Assigned to 139 Squadron under William Barker, he was flying the Bristol F.2b on the Italian Front when he and his observer shot down five enemy aircraft on the morning of 30 July 1918.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
"This officer has carried out sixteen successful reconnaissances, many at long distances, and frequently strongly opposed by hostile aircraft. In this service, Lt. Simon has shown great ability and determination, rendering excellent reports and obtaining much valuable information. In the encounters with hostile aircraft, he has proved himself a gallant and skillful fighter." British DSC citation

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