Evander Shapard

Evander Shapard
Born 16 December 1896
Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States
Died 17 June 1977 (1977-06-18) (aged 80)
Spalding, Georgia, USA
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch Royal Air Force (United Kingdom)
Rank Lieutenant
Unit

Royal Air Force

Battles/wars  World War I
Awards British Distinguished Flying Cross

Lieutenant Evander Shapard was a World War I flying ace from the United States serving in the Royal Air Force and credited with six aerial victories.[1]

Biography

The son of Lula (Holtzclaw) and Thomas Lipscomb Shapard, Evander Shapard was promoted to temporary 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) on 5 January 1918. Posted to 92 Squadron in 1918, he scored six victories flying the S.E.5a.

See also

Sources of information

  1. ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/usa/shapard.php


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