Frederick John Knowles
| Frederick John Knowles | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 November 1895 Nairn, Moray, Scotland |
| Died | 31 December 1979 |
| Buried | Nairn |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | No. 111 Squadron RFC |
| Battles/wars | World War I • Sinai and Palestine Campaign |
| Awards | Military Medal |
Corporal Frederick John Knowles MM (born 1895 in Nairn, Moray, Scotland; date of death unknown) was a Scottish World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Knowles served in No. 111 Squadron in Palestine, part of 40th (Army) Wing, in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. Between 12 December 1917 and 18 January 1918 while flying as observer/gunner to a number of pilots, he accounted for seven enemy aircraft, all but one destroyed.
Air Mechanic 2nd Class Knowles' award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 10 April 1918.
Confirmed victories are numbered and listed chronologically. Unconfirmed victories are denoted by "u/c" and may or may not be listed by date.
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