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Frederick Libby

American flying ace (1892-1970)

PersonDied aged 77humanQ5498280

Born: July 15, 1892
, July 15, 1891
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Died: January 9, 1970
Birthplace: Sterling
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military personnel
, military officer
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Captain Frederick Libby became the first American flying ace, while serving as an observer in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.

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Participated in conflict: World War I
Awards: Military Cross
Sex or gender: male
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Military branch: British Army
Given name: Frederick
Military, police or special rank: captain

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