Claud Harry Stokes | |
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Born | 16 March 1884 London, England |
Died | 7 November 1918 Belgium |
(aged 34)
Buried at | Erquelinnes, Belgium |
Allegiance | England |
Service/branch | Aviation |
Years of service | 1916 - 1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | No. 57 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain Claud Harry Stokes was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories, all while flying the Airco DH.4.[1] He is also notable for being the last fighter ace killed before the war's end, having been shot down by anti-aircraft fire on 7 November 1918.