Frederick Sowrey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frederick Sowrey

British World War I flying ace

Date of Birth: 25-Aug-1893

Place of Birth: Twigworth, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 21-Oct-1968

Profession: military officer, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Group Captain Frederick Beresford Sowrey, (25 July 1893 – 21 October 1968) was a British aviator, military officer, and a flying ace of the First World War credited with thirteen aerial victories.
He was most noted for his first victory, when he shot down Zeppelin L32 during its bombing raid on England.
Having risen rapidly in rank during the war, he remained in service until 1940.