Frederick Stanton (aviator)

Frederick Cecil Stanton
Born 30 October 1895
Emberton, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 20 March 1979
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Infantry; aviation
Years of service 1914 - 1918
Rank Lieutenant
Unit Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, No. 24 Squadron RAF, No. 22 Squadron RAF
Awards Distinguished Conduct Medal
French Croix de Guerre

Lieutenant Frederick Cecil Stanton was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. He was the son of William Charles and Kate Dunkley Stanton, who ran the local post office.[1]

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