Nickname(s) Johnny Service/branch Royal Air Force Name Charles Darwin | Allegiance United Kingdom Rank Major | |
Died 26 December 1941 (aged 47) Buried at Golders Green Crematorium Middlesex, England | ||
Squadron Leader Charles John Wharton Darwin DSO RAF (12 December 1894 - 26 December 1941) was a First World War flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Honours and awards citations
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Capt. (A./Major) Charles John Wharton Darwin. (FRANCE)
This officer has proved himself, an exceptionally skilful and gallant patrol leader, conspicuous for utter fearlessness and disregard of danger. On a recent occasion, in company with one other machine, he attacked a formation of fourteen Fokker biplanes, one of which was shot down and crashed. He has accounted for three hostile aircraft. Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 February 1919 (31170/2031)
References
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