Frank Soden | |
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Nickname(s) | Mongoose |
Born | 3 November 1895 Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, Canada |
Died | 12 February 1961 London, England | (aged 65)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Rank | Group Captain |
Unit | Royal Flying Corps |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
Frank Ormond "Mongoose" Soden DFC & Bar (3 November 1895 – 12 February 1961) was a First World War flying ace and RAF commander during the Second World War.
He served initially in the British Army as an infantry officer, before joining the Royal Flying Corps and transferring to the Royal Air Force on its creation. He remained in the RAF following the war, and went on to serve in Iraq and also as an RAF Station commander during the Second World War.