Thomas Nash (aviator)
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Captain Thomas Walter Nash DFC
(1891-1918) was a World War I flying ace
credited with eight aerial victories.
Nash was born in Acton, Middlesex on 25 November 1891 the son of Thomas and Amy Nash, his father was a confectioner.
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against...
(1891-1918) was a World War I flying ace
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
credited with eight aerial victories.
Nash was born in Acton, Middlesex on 25 November 1891 the son of Thomas and Amy Nash, his father was a confectioner.