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| Name: |
William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick |
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| Country: |
Scotland |
| Rank: |
Major |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps |
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1 AD, 23, 60, 70 |
| Victories: |
21 |
| Born: |
25 May 1896 |
| Place of Birth: |
Beith, Ayrshire |
| Died: |
26 September 1933 |
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| Place of Death: |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
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The highest scoring ace in 23 Squadron, William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick was educated at Wellington College, Berkshire and Sandhurst. He joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 and was also the highest scoring ace to fly SPADs. After he joined 23 Squadron he shot down 18 enemy aircraft in 1917 whilst flying the SPAD VII.
Flying a de Havilland Dragon ZS AEF, Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick took off from Baragwanath Airport near Johannesburg on 26 September 1933. The plane stalled and fell to the ground from a height of 250 feet. Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick and his passenger, Sir Michael Oppenheimer, were killed. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
2nd Lt. William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick, Rif. Brig, and R.F.C.
For conspicuous skill and determination. He climbed and attacked an enemy machine at 14,000 feet and, although he failed in his first and second attacks, he went for it again a third time, shot both pilot and observer and brought it down. He followed it down and landed alongside.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 May 1916 (29584/4930) |
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| Military Cross (MC) Bar |
Lt. (T./Capt.) William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick, M.C., Rif. Bde. and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry in attacking hostile aircraft. Within two months he brought down two hostile machines in flames, and four others completely out of control. In addition, he has driven several others down in a damaged condition.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 August 1917 (30234/8355) |
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| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) |
Lt. (T./Capt.) William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick, M.C., Bif. Bde. and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on numerous occasions in destroying and driving down hostile machines, frequently engaging the enemy with great dash and a fine offensive spirit when encountered in superior numbers. By his cool judgment and splendid fearlessness he has instilled confidence in all around him, his brilliant leadership being chiefly responsible for his numerous successes.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 17 September 1917 (30287/9557) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
26 Apr 1916 |
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1AD |
Nieuport (5172) |
LVG C (CAP) |
Hazebrouck |
| 2 |
14 Sep 1916 |
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70 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter 1 |
EA (OOC) |
Bapaume |
| 3 |
15 Sep 1916 |
0715 |
70 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A1912) 2 |
Scout (DES) |
Equancourt-Epehy |
| 4 |
22 Apr 1917 |
1830 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1524) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Fontaine Notre Dame |
| 5 |
22 Apr 1917 |
1900 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1524) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Flesquires |
| 6 |
26 Apr 1917 |
1905 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1524) |
C (OOC) |
Baralle |
| 7 |
30 Apr 1917 |
1640 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1527) |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Inchy en Artois |
| 8 |
02 May 1917 |
1715 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1527) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Brebieres |
| 9 |
11 May 1917 |
1905 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
W of Bourlon Wood |
| 10 |
13 May 1917 |
1905 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) 3 |
Etaing |
| 11 |
13 May 1917 |
1910 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.III (DESF) 4 |
Roucourt |
| 12 |
20 May 1917 |
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23 |
SPAD VII |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
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| 13 |
08 Jun 1917 |
0600 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Roulers |
| 14 |
13 Jun 1917 |
1730 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Menin-Ypres |
| 15 |
16 Jun 1917 |
p.m. |
23 |
SPAD VII |
Albatros C (OOC) |
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| 16 |
24 Jun 1917 |
1630 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.V (DESF) 5 |
St. Jean |
| 17 |
06 Jul 1917 |
1415 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Passchendaele |
| 18 |
06 Jul 1917 |
1430 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
C (DES) 6 |
Zandvoorde |
| 19 |
07 Jul 1917 |
1850 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Roulers |
| 20 |
07 Jul 1917 |
1940 |
23 |
SPAD VII (B1580) |
C (DESF) 7 |
Houthoulst Wood |
| 21 |
16 Jul 1917 |
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23 |
SPAD VII |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
Roulers |
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| 1 |
Observer 2/Lt EW Burke |
| 2 |
Observer Capt FG Glenday |
| 3 |
Shared with 2/Lt Robert Farquhar |
| 4 |
Shared with 2/Lt George Christopher Stead (B1527) |
| 5 |
Shared with 2/Lt Conn Standish O'Grady, 2/Lt George Marks |
| 6 |
Shared with 2/Lt George Marks, 2/Lt Douglas McGregor |
| 7 |
Shared with 2/Lt Douglas McGregor |
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