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Name: Charles Hubert Jeffs
Military Cross (MC) Charles Jeffs
Country: England
Rank: Lieutenant
Service: Royal Flying Corps
Units: 56
Victories: 5
Born: 1895
Place of Birth: Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Died:  
Place of Death:  
 
Whilst serving with the Border Regiment, Charles Hubert Jeffs was promoted to Second Lieutenant (on probation) on 8 June 1916. After transferring to the Royal Flying Corps, he scored 5 victories before he was downed and captured on 5 October 1917. His S.E.5a was shot down by Bruno Loerzer of Jasta 26.

Birth registered in the 3rd quarter of 1895 at Caistor, Lincolnshire. Living in Grimsby, Lincolnshire when he enlisted. Listed in some sources as Charles Hugh Jeffs.
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 22 Aug 1917 0615-0715 56 S.E.5a (B524) Albatros D.V (DES) Gheluvelt
2 06 Sep 1917 0700-0730 56 S.E.5a (B524) Albatros D.III (DES) E of Poelcapelle
3 10 Sep 1917 1740-1845 56 S.E.5a (B524) Albatros D.III (OOC) Gheluvelt
4 14 Sep 1917 0845-0915 56 S.E.5a (B524) Albatros D.V (OOC) S of Houthoulst Forest
5 29 Sep 1917 1750-1810 56 S.E.5a (B524) Albatros D.V (OOC) 1 Staden

1 Shared with Capt Gerald Maxwell, Lt Robert Sloley, Lt HA Johnston (B12), Lt RW Young (A8946), Lt RJ Preston-Cobb (B527)
 
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