Desmond Uniacke
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Lieutenant Desmond Percival Fitzgerald Uniacke (18 December 1895 – 25 March 1933) was a British World War I flying ace credited with thirteen aerial victories. He was captured after engaging in aerial combat with Hermann Göring, commander of Jasta 27.[1]
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Desmond Percival Fitzgerald Uniacke | |
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Born | (1895-12-18)18 December 1895 Chelsea, Middlesex, England |
Died | 25 March 1933(1933-03-25) (aged 37) Middlesex, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Royal Irish Rifles No. 48 Squadron RFC |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
Other work | Wine salesman |
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