Claud Stokes

Claud Harry Stokes
Born 16 March 1884(1884-03-16)
London, England
Died 7 November 1918(1918-11-07) (aged 34)
Belgium
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.

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