Oliver Manners Sutton | |
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Born | 28 June 1899 Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England |
Died | 1978 Chesterfield, England |
Southwest corner of Saint Michael and All Angels Churchyard, | Withyham, East Essex, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | Aviation |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | No. 54 Squadron RFC, No. 210 Squadron RAF. No. 28 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Military Cross |
Captain Oliver Manners Sutton was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.[1]
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Sutton's parents were Algernon Charles and Winifred Alice Sutton of "Woodcroft", Tunbridge Wells, Kent.[2]
Sutton piloted a Sopwith Pup for six of his victories, which were scored while posted to 54 Squadron. He would return to battle in late 1918 as a Sopwith Camel pilot, and add another victory to his score on 15 August 1918.[3]
Sutton died on 16 August 1921. At the time, he was a Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Air Force Experimental Establishment. He was buried in the southwest corner of Saint Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Withyham, East Essex, England.[4]