Leslie Sutherland | |
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Nickname(s) | "Woodie" |
Born | (1892-12-17)17 December 1892 Murrumbeena, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 24 October 1967(1967-10-24) (aged 74) |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service | Australian Army (1910–24) Royal Australian Air Force (1924–27) |
Years of service | 1910–1927 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | No. 1 Squadron AFC |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Military Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Mentioned in Despatches |
Leslie William Sutherland, MC, DCM (17 December 1892 – 24 October 1967) was an Australian aviator and flying ace credited with eight aerial victories while serving with the Australian Flying Corps in the First World War.
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