Stanley Wallace Rosevear

Infobox Military Person
name=Stanley Wallace Rosevear


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born=09 March 1896
died=25 April 1918
placeofbirth=Walkerton, Ontario
placeofdeath=Arras
nickname=
allegiance=George V [Canadian airmen were required to complete an Attestation Paper in which they declared an oath of allegiance to King George the Fifth and agreed to serve in any arm of the service for the duration of the war between Great Britain and Germany. [http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/attestation/index.php aerodrome.com] ]
branch=Royal Naval Air Service, Royal Air Force
serviceyears=1917-1918
rank=Captain
unit=No. 1 Squadron RNAS/No. 201 Squadron RAF
commands=
battles=
awards=Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) & Bar
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Stanley Wallace Rosevear DSC & Bar (09 March 1896 - 25 April 1918) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 25 victories. [www.theaerodrome.com]

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Distinguished Service Cross

"Flt. Sub-Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, R.N.A.S.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several hostile machines, and has also attacked and scattered parties of enemy infantry from low altitudes, on one occasion from a height of only 100 feet."

Distinguished Service Cross - Bar

"Flt. Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.For the skill and gallantry displayed by him on the 15th March, 1918, when he attacked a formation of eight enemy aircraft, destroying two of the enemy machines. This officer has destroyed numerous enemy machines and is a very skilful and dashing fighting pilot."

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