William Frederick James Harvey, (8 January 1897, Portslade, Sussex – 21 July 1972) was a British flying ace in World War I credited with twenty-six victories. He was the first recipient of the DFC & Bar and was also awarded the MC.
Read more about William Frederick James Harvey: Involvement in World War I, Later Military Service, Honours and Awards
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