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Brian

21st June 2008 00:47

NICHOLSON STUART BOLTON

Hi guys

I have been asked for information on Nicholson Stuart BOULTON , who died as an RAF Ace in WW1, aged just 18. Can anyone help please?

Cheers
Brian

fsbofk

21st June 2008 01:23

Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOLTON

From Above the Trenches, by Christopher Shores, Norman Franks, and Russell Guest: Lt. Nicholson Stuart BOULTON joined RFC 26 July 1917, served in 20 Squadron flying 2-seater Bristol F.2b's in late summer 1918. Credited with victories over 6 Fokker D VIIs in Sept 1918 (3 shot down, 3 out of control; 5 of these were credited to different rear gunners). He and gunner 2/Lt. C. H. Chase were shot down 29 Sept by Ltn. Josef Mai of Jasta 5.

Brian

21st June 2008 12:25

Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOLTON

Many thanks for the details - my friend will be delighted with this information.

Cheers
Brian

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