Stanley Wallace Rosevear
Canadian flying ace
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| Intro | Canadian flying ace | ||
| Places | Canada | ||
| was | Pilot Aviator Flying ace | ||
| Work field | Military | ||
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| Birth | 9 March 1896, Walkerton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Death | 25 April 1918Arras, France (aged 22 years) | ||
| Star sign | Pisces | ||
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Stanley Wallace Rosevear DSC & Bar (9 March 1896 – 25 April 1918) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 25 victories.
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Distinguished Service Cross
"Flt. Sub-Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several hostile machines, and has also attacked and scattered parties of enemy infantry from low altitudes, on one occasion from a height of only 100 feet."
Distinguished Service Cross - Bar
"Flt. Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For the skill and gallantry displayed by him on the 15th March, 1918, when he attacked a formation of eight enemy aircraft, destroying two of the enemy machines. This officer has destroyed numerous enemy machines and is a very skilful and dashing fighting pilot."