Mick Mannock
Irish soldier
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Edward Corringham "Mick" Mannock VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC & Bar was a British-Irish flying ace who served in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during the First World War. Mannock was a pioneer of fighter aircraft tactics in aerial warfare. Wikipedia
Born: May 24, 1887, British Isles
Died: July 26, 1918 (age 31 years), Calonne-sur-la-Lys, France
Nationality: Irish
Date knighted: May 22, 1918
Awards: Victoria Cross and Military Cross
Battles/wars: First World War
Nickname(s): "Mick"