Stanley Wallace Rosevear Explained

Stanley Rosevear
Birth Date:9 March 1896
Birth Place:Walkerton, Ontario
Death Place:Arras, France
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Branch:Royal Naval Air Service, Royal Air Force
Serviceyears:1917-1918
Rank:Captain
Unit:No. 1 Squadron RNAS/No. 201 Squadron RAF
Awards:Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) & Bar

Stanley Wallace Rosevear DSC & Bar (9 March 1896 – 25 April 1918) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 25 victories.[1]

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Distinguished Service Cross

"Flt. Sub-Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, R.N.A.S.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several hostile machines, and has also attacked and scattered parties of enemy infantry from low altitudes, on one occasion from a height of only 100 feet."

Distinguished Service Cross - Bar

"Flt. Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.For the skill and gallantry displayed by him on the 15th March, 1918, when he attacked a formation of eight enemy aircraft, destroying two of the enemy machines. This officer has destroyed numerous enemy machines and is a very skilful and dashing fighting pilot."

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Websites

Web site: WWI Aces of Canada . 2008-06-14 . www.theaerodrome.com.

Notes and References

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