Charles Dawson Booker
Charles Dawson Booker | |
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| Born | 21 April 1897 Burnt House Cottage, Speldhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
| Died | 13 August 1918 (aged 21) West of Rosieres, France |
| Buried | Vignacourt British Cemetery, Somme, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Naval Air Service Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1918 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | No. 1 Squadron RNAS No. 8 Squadron RAF |
| Commands | No. 201 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross French Croix de Guerre |
Major Charles Dawson Booker DSC (sometimes hyphenated into Dawson-Booker) (21 April 1897 – 13 August 1918) was an English World War I fighter ace credited with 29 victories. He was promoted to high rank while relatively young as a result of his gallantry and unswerving dedication to his country.