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| Name: |
Frederick James Harry Thayre |
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| Country: |
England |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps |
| Units: |
16, 20 |
| Victories: |
20 |
| Born: |
20 October 1893 |
| Place of Birth: |
London |
| Died: |
09 June 1917 |
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| Place of Death: |
Near Warneton |
| Memorial: |
Arras Flying Services Memorial, Pas de Calais, France |
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Frederick James Harry Thayre served with 16 Squadron in 1916. He scored his first victory flying the B.E.2 and after joining 20 Squadron, he scored the remainder of his victories flying the F.E.2d. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
Lt. (temp. Capt.) Frederick James Harry Thayre, R.F.C., Spec. Res.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently displayed great dash and skill and determination when acting as a pilot in bombing raids. His fine offensive spirit and determination to close with the enemy has set a splendid example to his squadron.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July 1917 (30188/7246) |
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| Military Cross (MC) Bar |
Lt. (temp. Capt.) Frederick James Harry Thayre, M.C., R.F.C., Spec. Res.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of an offensive patrol he showed fine leadership and skill, being personally responsible for bringing down three hostile machines. His coolness and courage enabled his small command to inflict severe losses on numerically superior forces.
(Military Cross gazetted in this Gazette.)
Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July 1917 (30188/7218) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
18 Mar 1916 |
1630 |
16 |
B.E.2 1 |
E (DES) |
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| 2 |
29 Apr 1917 |
1705 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
E of Menin |
| 3 |
29 Apr 1917 |
1710 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
1 mi E of Zillebeke |
| 4 |
01 May 1917 |
1120 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
C (DESF) |
Ploegsteert Wood |
| 5 |
03 May 1917 |
1720 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Moorslede |
| 6 |
03 May 1917 |
1725 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Westroosebeke |
| 7 |
05 May 1917 |
1700 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Poelcapelle |
| 8 |
05 May 1917 |
1720 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Houthem |
| 9 |
05 May 1917 |
1730 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) 3 |
Houthem |
| 10 |
12 May 1917 |
0810 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Tournai |
| 11 |
13 May 1917 |
1045 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Gheluvelt |
| 12 |
13 May 1917 |
1045 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Gheluvelt |
| 13 |
23 May 1917 |
1510 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Zandvoorde |
| 14 |
23 May 1917 |
1515 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
NE of Ploegsteert |
| 15 |
25 May 1917 |
0730 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Reckem |
| 16 |
25 May 1917 |
0900 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Wervicq |
| 17 |
27 May 1917 |
0730 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
C (DES) |
Ypres |
| 18 |
27 May 1917 |
0735 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Ypres |
| 19 |
05 Jun 1917 |
0810 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Coucou |
| 20 |
07 Jun 1917 |
1700 |
20 |
F.E.2d (A6430) 2 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Houthem |
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| 1 |
Observer Lt CR Davidson |
| 2 |
Observer Capt Francis Cubbon |
| 3 |
Shared with 2/Lt GC Heseltine & 2/Lt Frederick Kydd |
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