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NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
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 |
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Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
Brian,
Specialized WW I website theaerodrome.com gives this info: http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/boulton1.php Regards, Leendert |
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Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
Hello Brian,
Most of my reference books are still boxed up but I found this for you. 2Lt NS Boulton along with CH Case of 20Sqn were shot down while flying Bristol F2b serial E2561 on an offensive patrol on the 29th of Sept during the Battle for The Hindenburg Line. They were last seen over the lines headed west. He claimed 6 victories including 3 on the 23 of September but I don't see where any of the claims were substantiated. Cheers Gary
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Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
Hi Brian,
I was able to find one of my other references and came up with this. He joined the RFC on 26 July 1917. He was credited with 6 Fokker D VIIs all in mid September. Three shot down in flames and three driven down out of control. The rear gunner position was credited with 5 of the kills and he was with a different gunner on each occasion. His first kill was on 15 Sept and was credited to his observer Lt G. W. Pearce, his second was on 16 Sept and was credited to Sgt J. Dodds, his third was on Sept 20 and was credited to Sgt. E.G. Mitchell, his fourth, fifth and sixth was on the 23 Sept and his gunner on that occasion was 2/Lt H.L. Edwards. BTW I have found no mention that he was only 18 yet. Cheers Gary Quote:
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Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
Here is some information provided earlier regarding this request.
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=13545 |
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Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
Thanks Gary for your effort and information, much appreciated.
Cheers Brian |
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Re: NICHOLSON STUART BOULTON
Boulton was born January 20, 1899 in Westbury, Wiltshire. Information from Air 76, I believe.
Frank.
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