William Victor Trevor Rooper
| William Victor Trevor Rooper | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1897 Chester, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 9 October 1917 |
| Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension | Bailleul, Nord, France |
| Allegiance | England |
| Service/branch | Infantry; aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Welsh Fusiliers, No. 1 Squadron RFC |
| Awards | Belgian Croix de Guerre |
Captain William Victor Trevor Rooper was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He became Xavier Dannhuber's seventh victim.[1]
Rooper joined 1 Squadron in the summer of 1917. He became a Flight Commander in mid-September.[2]
Sources of information
- ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/rooper.php
- ↑ Nieuport Aces of World War 1.. p. 20.
References
Nieuport Aces of World War 1. Norman Franks. Osprey Publishing, 2000. ISBN 1-85532-961-1, ISBN 978-1-85532-961-4.