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Clive Wilson Warman
Captain Clive Wilson Warman (30 May 1892 – 12 May 1919) was a World War I flying ace credited with twelve aerial victories. He was the sole American winner of the British Distinguished Service Order.
Early life.
Clive Wilson Warman was born on 30 June 1892 in Norfolk, Virginia.
World War I.
Warman was a civil engineer before World War I. He enlisted in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Canada on 5 September 1914. They sailed for England in January 1915
died of his wounds on 12 May 1919.
Honors and awards.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
2nd Lt. Clive Wilson Warman, M.C., Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During two days, whilst operating under very difficult conditions in high wind and against strong hostile opposition, he destroyed three enemy machines and a balloon. He displayed the greatest dash and fearlessness in attacking an enemy aerodrome, and on one occasion, when separated from his patrol, and surrounded by 20