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May 7, 1917 (20 years old)
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Leo
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Albert Ball, was an English fighter pilot during the First World War. At the time of his death, he was the UK's top flyer, with 44 wins, and remains the fourth highest scorer behind Edward Mannock, James McCudden and George McElroy. Born and raised in Nottingham, Ball joined Sherwood's forestry team when World War I broke out and was promoted to lieutenant in October 1914. He transferred to the Royal Flight Corps the following year and had aviator wings. January 26, 1916. Joined the 13th Squadron of the RFC in France, he carried out reconnaissance missions before being appointed to the 11th Squadron, a fighter unit in May.10, he accumulated numerous exploits in the air, received two exceptional service orders and the Military cross. He was the first person to become an English national hero.
BornAugust 14, 1896, Nottingham, England
DiedMay 07, 1917, Annœullin, France
Buried atGrave 643, Annœullin Communal Cemetery, German Extension
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army (1914–15), Royal Flying Corps (1915–17)
Years of service1914–17
RankCaptain
UnitSherwood Foresters (1914–15), North Midlands Cyclist Company (1915), No. 9 Squadron RFC (1915–16), No. 13 Squadron RFC (1916), No. 11 Squadron RFC (1916, twice), No. 8 Squadron RFC (1916), No. 60 Squadron RFC (1916), No. 34 Squadron RFC (1916–17), No. 56 Squadron RFC (1917)
Battles/warsFirst World War, Western Front †, Home Front
RelationsSir Albert Ball (father)

About Albert Ball

Pilot Albert Ball was born on August 14, 1896 in England (He dies at the age of 20, on May 7, 1917).

At the time of his death, he was the top flying ace in the United Kingdom during World War I.

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Albert Ball before becoming famous

Albert Ball was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1896 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

At the outbreak of World War I, he jumped at the chance to join the Sherwood Foresters, rising to the rank of second lieutenant in October 1914.

Achievement of Albert Ball

In 1917, he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his military service.

Albert Ball's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1915, he married Dot Allbourne, but his interest in other women (most notably, Thelma Starr) caused his wedding arrangements to fall through.

Albert Ball Collabed with

He was a rival of the famed Pilot Baron von Richthofen throughout the war (a.k.a. The Red Baron).

Manfred Von Richthofen (1892 - 1918) (Pilot)
Manfred Von Richthofen (1892 - 1918)

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Albert Ball Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Albert Ball updated on March 20 2023.