William Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick

William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick
Born25 May 1896
Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died26 September 1933 (aged 37)
Baragwanath Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
 Royal Air Force
Years of service1915–1919
RankMajor
UnitThe Rifle Brigade
Royal Flying Corps
CommandsNo. 60 Squadron
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsDistinguished Service Order, Military Cross & Bar
Other workAerial surveys in South America, Burma, Iraq, and Africa

Major William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick DSO, MC & Bar (25 May 1896 – 26 September 1933) was a Scottish First World War flying ace, credited with 21 aerial victories. He was the leading ace flying the Spad VII fighter, and of No. 23 Squadron.[1] He later flew aerial surveys on three continents.[2]

  1. ^ "William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick". aerodrome.com. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
  2. ^ Burke's Landed Gentry of Great Britain. p. 1131.