Paul
Iaccaci
Name: Paul Thayer
Iaccaci
Country: United States
Rank: Lieutenant
Service: Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force
Units: 20
Victories: 17
Date Of Birth: July 26, 1890
Place of Birth: New York City
Date Of Death: August 1965
Place of Death: Darien, Connecticut
In 1917, Iaccaci and his brother August
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.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"A bold and successful fighter, who on four offensive patrols
has accounted for six enemy aeroplanes; two he shot down himself,
and four were destroyed with the assistance of his observer. In
these several encounters the formation in which Lieutenant Iaccaci
was serving was engaged against heavy odds." DFC citation, London
Gazette, September 21, 1918