William Weir (aviator)

William James Alexander Weir, DFC (born 4 April 1891) was an Australian flying ace of the First World War credited with six aerial victories. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for "conspicuous gallantry in air combats and attacking ground objectives".[1][2]

William James Alexander Weir
Born4 April 1891
Leichhardt, New South Wales
Died28 September 1917
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchAustralian Imperial Force (1914–17)
Australian Flying Corps (1917–18)
Years of service1914–1918
RankLieutenant
UnitNo. 1 Squadron AFC
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

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