Leslie Sutherland

Summary

Leslie William Sutherland, MC, DCM (17 December 1892 – 24 October 1967) was an Australian aviator and flying ace credited with eight aerial victories while serving with the Australian Flying Corps in the First World War.[1]

Leslie Sutherland
Nickname(s)"Woodie"
Born(1892-12-17)17 December 1892
Murrumbeena, Victoria, Australia
Died24 October 1967(1967-10-24) (aged 74)
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchAustralian Army (1910–24)
Royal Australian Air Force (1924–27)
Years of service1910–1927
RankLieutenant
UnitNo. 1 Squadron AFC
Battles/warsFirst World War
AwardsMilitary Cross
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Mentioned in Despatches

References edit

  1. ^ "Leslie William Sutherland".