Jimmy Davies (RAF officer)

Jimmy Davies
Born1913
Bernardsville, New Jersey, U.S.
Died27 June 1940(1940-06-27) (aged 26–27)
English Channel
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Air Force
Service years1936–1940
RankFlight Lieutenant
Service number37796
UnitNo. 79 Squadron RAF
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Mentioned in Despatches

James William Elias Davies, DFC (1913 – 27 June 1940) was an American combat fighter pilot who was the first American-born airman to die in combat in World War II. Davies was shot down and killed on 27 June 1940.

Although born in the United States, his family moved to Wales before the start of the war. As such, he appears in official records as being British.


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