Francis Smith
Australian military officer
Francis Ryan Smith, MC, DFC was an Australian flying ace of the First World War, credited with 16 aerial victories. Following the war, he studied engineering and worked in China, eventually starting his own aviation business. Wikipedia
Born: July 23, 1896, Brisbane, Australia
Died: December 24, 1961 (age 65 years), Balmain, Australia
Awards: Military Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross
Battles/wars: First World War: Western Front; Battle of Fromelles; Second World War