Alec Cunningham-Reid
British flying ace and politician (1895–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain Alec Stratford Cunningham-Reid DFC (20 April 1895 – 26 March 1977[1]), known in his early life as Alec Stratford Reid, was a British First World War flying ace[2] credited with seven aerial victories.[3] After the war, he entered politics as a Conservative, serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for periods between 1922 and 1945.
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Alec Cunningham-Reid | |
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Member of Parliament for St Marylebone | |
In office 28 April 1932 – 5 July 1945 | |
Preceded by | Sir Rennell Rodd, Bt |
Succeeded by | Wavell Wakefield |
Member of Parliament for Warrington | |
In office 29 October 1924 – 30 May 1929 | |
Preceded by | Charles Dukes |
Succeeded by | Charles Dukes |
In office 15 November 1922 – 6 December 1923 | |
Preceded by | Sir Harold Smith |
Succeeded by | Charles Dukes |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-04-20)20 April 1895 Wayland, Norfolk, England |
Died | 26 March 1977(1977-03-26) (aged 81) Valbonne, France |
Political party | Conservative |
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Children | 2 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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