Charles George Gass
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Charles George Gass, MC (18 April 1898 – March 1977) was the highest scoring observer ace during the First World War, with a total of 39 victories (16 solo) scored serving as a gunner flying with various pilots.[1] After working in the Post Office between the wars, he was recalled to the Royal Air Force in early 1940.
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Charles George Gass | |
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Born | (1898-04-18)18 April 1898 Chelsea, London, England |
Died | March 1977 (aged 78) Fulham, London, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Flying Corps |
Years of service | c. 1916–1919 1925–1928 1940–1954 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Unit | London Regiment No. 22 Squadron RFC |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Military Cross |
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