William Robinson Clarke | |
|---|---|
 Clarke, c. 1914 | |
| Nickname(s) | Robbie |
| Born | 4 October 1895 Kingston, British Jamaica |
| Died | 26 April 1981 (aged 85) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Buried | Military Cemetery at Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Flying Corps |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | No. 4 Squadron RAF No. 254 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Silver War Badge |
| Other work | Builder |
Sergeant William Robinson Clarke (4 October 1895 – 26 April 1981) was a Jamaican World War I airman who was the first pilot of African descent to fly for Britain.[1][2]
- ^ William Robinson Clarke on Lives of the First World War
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