Tom Cecil Noel | |
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| Born | 12 December 1897 Ashwell, Rutland, England |
| Died | 22 August 1918 (aged 20) Near Westrozebeke, Belgium |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | King's Own Scottish Borderers No. 20 Squadron RFC/RAF |
| Battles/wars | First World War • Western Front |
| Awards | Military Cross & Bar |
| Relations | Gerard Noel (grandfather) |
Lieutenant Tom Cecil Noel MC* (12 December 1897 – 22 August 1918) was a British First World War infantry officer turned aerial observer, notable for winning a Military Cross for bravery on both land and air. In conjunction with his pilots, he was credited with 24 victories over enemy aircraft, consisting of 12 destroyed, 1 captured, and 11 (2 shared) 'out of control'.[1] He is considered a non-pilot ace.