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James Harry Lacey

British flying ace (1917-1989)
Person human Q6135651

Facts

17 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[9]
Date of birth
February 1, 1917
Date of death
May 30, 1989
Place of birth
Wetherby
Place of death
Bridlington
Country of citizenship
United Kingdom[7]
Occupation
flying ace, aircraft pilot
Award received
Distinguished Flying Medal[8]
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[18]
Conflict
World War II, European Theater of World War II, Battle of France, Battle of Britain
Family name
Lacey[16]
Given name
James[17]
Military branch
Royal Air Force[10]
Military, police or special rank
squadron leader[11]
Participated in conflict
World War II, European Theater of World War II, Battle of France, Battle of Britain[12][13][14][15]
🏷️ Also known as
en James Harry "Ginger" Lacey en James Harry Lacey ja ジェームズ・ヘンリー・レイシー
🔖 Identifiers · 8
VIAF cluster ID
1076145857882523020698
Library of Congress authority ID
no2016022938
Image (Wikimedia Commons)
Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Fighter Command CH2814.jpg ↗
Freebase ID
/m/027c83j
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID
39598
TracesOfWar person ID
42137
WikiTree person ID
Lacey-2328
WorldCat Entities ID
E39PBJcgwy8MTfv3DHXtWfp3wC

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Participated in conflict 4
World War II, Battle of Britain, Battle of France, European Theater of World War II
Occupation 2
aircraft pilot, flying ace
Award received 1
Distinguished Flying Medal
Country of citizenship 1
United Kingdom
Given name 1
James
Instance of 1
human
Languages spoken, written or signed 1
English
Military branch 1
Royal Air Force
Military, police or special rank 1
squadron leader
Place of birth 1
Wetherby
Place of death 1
Bridlington
Sex or gender 1
male
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Summary

James Harry Lacey's place of birth was Wetherby[1]. He was born on February 1, 1917[2]. He passed away in Bridlington[3]. He died on May 30, 1989[4]. He worked as a flying ace[5] and aircraft pilot[6].

FAQs

Where was James Harry Lacey born?

James Harry Lacey was born in Wetherby[1].

Where did James Harry Lacey die?

James Harry Lacey passed away in Bridlington[3].

What did James Harry Lacey do for work?

James Harry Lacey worked as flying ace[5] and aircraft pilot[6].

What awards did James Harry Lacey receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Medal[8].

Related Entities

United Kingdom

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