Frank Hobson
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Frank Harold Hobson
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| Born | 8 October 1894 West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 1919 (aged 24–25) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
British Army Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Engineers No. 65 Squadron RFC No. 72 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Captain Frank Harold Hobson (8 October 1894 – 1919) was a British World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.[1]
Biography
Hobson was born in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on 8 October 1894. He originally served in the Royal Engineers, but transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, being commissioned a temporary second lieutenant (on probation) on 10 May 1917.[2] In September 1917, he scored his first victory while he was assigned to No. 65 Squadron RFC.[3] Flying Sopwith Camel No. B2305, he drove down an Albatros D.V out of control. He then scored triumphs in every month between then and March 1918, except for February. A summary of his record shows ten enemy aircraft destroyed and five driven down out of control.[1] He was awarded the Military Cross on 4 March 1918.[4]
Following his last victory on 25 March 1918,[1] he was removed from combat duty and assigned to No. 72 Training Squadron in the Home Establishment in England. He ended his duty and left the service in February 1919,[3] and died later that year.[1]
Honours and awards
- Military Cross
- Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Frank Hobson, General List and Royal Flying Corps.
- For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several enemy aeroplanes and driven others down out of control. On one occasion he descended to a height of 100 feet and attacked a party of the enemy with his machine gun, inflicting several casualties on them. He has shown splendid resource and determination on all occasions.[5]
References
- Citations
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- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30100. p. 5309. 29 May 1917.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Franks (2003), p.64.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30555. p. 2728. 1 March 1918.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30845. p. 9565. 13 August 1918.
- Bibliography
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