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Cecil Lewis
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Born
March 29
,
1898
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Claughton, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
Died
January 27
,
1997
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Marylebone, London, England, UK
Birth name
Cecil Arthur Lewis
Mini Bio
As well as being an author, director, & one of the founders of the BBC, was one of the last known ace fighter pilots of the first World War. He served in No. 56 Squadron of the RFC/RAF. He is credited with victories over 8 German planes.
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Frances Lowe
(October 21, 1960 - January 27, 1997) (his death)
Olga Burnett
(November 5, 1942 - 1950) (divorced)
Evdekia Dmitrievna Horvath
(1921 - 1940) (divorced, 2 children)
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Flew S.E.5s in the Royal Flying Corps and received the Military Cross.
Was also one of the founders of BBC Radio.
His wartime aircraft was S.E.5 A4853.
Was the last surviving WWI Ace.
Worked as a reporter for the Daily Mail in 1956.
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