Dudley Lloyd-Evans | |
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Born | 1895 Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales |
Died | 20 March 1972 (aged 76–77) Cheltenham, England |
Buried | Grave A80, St. Mary Magdalene's Churchyard, Boddington, Gloucestershire 51°55′30″N 2°09′19″W / 51.92500°N 2.15528°W |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1945 |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Unit | South Wales Borderers No. 64 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
Dudley Lloyd-Evans, MC, DFC & Bar (1895 – 20 March 1972) was a Welsh-born soldier, airman and flying ace. After being decorated for his infantry service during the First World War, he transferred to aviation, was credited with eight official aerial victories, and again won military honours for his valour. He remained in the Royal Air Force until the end of the Second World War.