William Edward Green

Military Person

1898 – 1940

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Who was William Edward Green?

Lieutenant Colonel William Edward Green DFC TD began his military career as a World War I flying ace. He was credited with nine aerial victories while flying the Airco DH.4, making him one of the few World War I aces who were bomber pilots.

After World War I, he transferred from the Royal Air Force to the Territorial Army, serving until his death in action on 23 May 1940.

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Born
Oct 20, 1898
Ipswich
Died
May 23, 1940

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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