Frederick
Gillet
Name: Frederick
Warrington Gillet
Country: United States
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps
Units: 79
Victories: 20
Date Of Birth: November 28, 1895
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland
Date Of Death: December 21, 1969
Place of Death: Baltimore, MarylandGillet attended the University of Virginia before joining the
United States Air Service on April 1, 1917. By the end of the
year, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, receiving his
training in Canada and England. On March 29, 1918, he was assigned
to 79 Squadron in France. Flying a Sopwith Dolphin, Gillet scored
20 victories by the war's end. In addition to three drachen, he
was credited with downing fourteen Fokker D.VIIs.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"When attacking a kite balloon, a two-seater guarding it advanced
to engage him; Lt. Gillet shot the machine down and turning to the
balloon, which was being rapidly hauled down, he dropped two bombs
at the winch and fired a drum into the balloon, which deflated but
did not catch fire. In addition to this two-seater, this officer
has accounted for two other machines and a kite balloon." DFC
citation, London Gazette, November 2, 1918
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Bar
"A pilot of great dash and skill who, since August 3, has
destroyed twelve hostile aircraft. On September 29, when on low
line patrol, he attacked three Fokkers, driving down one, which
fell in flames." DFC Bar citation, London Gazette, November 8,
1919
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