John Candy | |
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| Birth name | John Geoffrey Sadler Candy |
| Born | 19 February 1897 Froyle, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 11 May 1955 (aged 58) East Kingston, West Sussex, England |
| Buried | St Margaret's Church, Angmering, West Sussex |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1916–1937 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Unit | Royal Sussex Regiment No. 19 Squadron RFC No. 99 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
| Spouse(s) |
Eileen Marcella Going
(m. 1933; died 1954) |
John Geoffrey Sadler Candy, DFC (19 February 1897 – 11 May 1955) was a British aviator, military officer, and flying ace credited with six aerial victories during the First World War. He transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1919, and retired in 1937, but was recalled to serve throughout the Second World War, retiring permanently in 1946.[1]