William Charles Campbell

Military Person

1889 – 1958

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Who was William Charles Campbell?

Captain William Charles Campbell, DSO, MC*, was a World War I fighter pilot of Scots heritage who was credited with 23 victories. Serving with No. 1 Squadron during 1917, he was a notable balloon buster, being the first British ace to down five enemy observation balloons. He also claimed eleven aircraft destroyed, and seven 'driven down out of control'.

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Born
Apr 27, 1889
Bordeaux
Died
Feb 26, 1958

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on July 23, 2013

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