Wilfred Beaver

Wilfred Beaver

Name: Wilfred Beaver
Country: United States
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force Units: 20
Victories: 19
Date Of Birth: May 10, 1897
Place of Birth: Kingswood, Bristol, England
Date Of Death: August 19, 1986
Place of Death: West Point, Mississippi

Military Cross (MC)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the last five months he has destroyed five hostile machines and has brought down completely out of control, six others. During the recent operations he has performed exceptionally good work in bombing and firing upon hostile troops from very low altitudes. He has displayed marked gallantry and resource and has proved himself a patrol leader of great dash and ability." MC citation