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August
Iaccaci
Name: August Thayer
Iaccaci
Country: United States
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force
Units: 20, 48
Victories: 17
Place of Birth: New York CityIn 1917, Iaccaci and his brother Paul
joined the Royal Flying Corps in Canada. In April of 1918, they
were both assigned to 20 Squadron at Calais where they flew the
Bristol Fighter. Each of them was credited with 17 victories while
serving with this squadron. Promoted to Captain in October of
1918, August Iaccaci was reassigned to 48 Squadron as a flight
commander. Later that month, he was wounded in the eye and sent
back to England, spending the duration of the war in a hospital.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"This officer has taken part in many engagements and he and his
observer have been most successful in destroying enemy machines. A
resolute and skilful airman." DFC citation, London Gazette, August
3, 1918
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