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1896 births1975 deathsPeople from the Borough of MaidstoneQueen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment soldiersRoyal Flying Corps officersBritish World War I flying acesRecipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar (United Kingdom)
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Sidney William Highwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1896-12-30)30 December 1896 Marden, Kent, England |
| Died | 1975 (aged 78–79) Kent, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) No. 84 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
Captain Sidney William Highwood DFC* (30 December 1896 – 1975) was a British World War I flying ace and balloon buster credited with sixteen aerial victories.[1]
Biography
Highwood was born in Marden, Kent, to William and Sarah Highwood, of Hertsfield Farm.[2] He first served as a private in the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).[1] In 1917 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, and on 11 October was commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant (on probation),[3] being confirmed in his rank on 22 March 1918.[4]
He was posted to No. 84 Squadron on 20 May 1918, flying the S.E.5a, where between 8 August and 30 October he accounted for nine enemy observation balloons, five Fokker D.VII fighters, and two Rumpler reconnaissance aircraft, for which he was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.[1]
On 9 October 1918 he was appointed a flight commander with the acting rank of captain,[5] but left the RAF after the end of the war, being transferred to the unemployed list on 2 March 1919.[6]
After the war Highwood returned to the family business of growing fruit and vegetables, acquiring Sheerland Farm in Pluckley, Kent, in 1929.[2][7][8]
Honours and awards
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Lieutenant Sidney William Highwood
- "An Officer of exceptional skill and courage who, since 8 August, has accounted for nine enemy aircraft, driving down five kite balloons in flames, destroying two enemy machines, and shooting down two others out of control".[9]
- "An Officer of exceptional skill and courage who, since 8 August, has accounted for nine enemy aircraft, driving down five kite balloons in flames, destroying two enemy machines, and shooting down two others out of control".[9]
- Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross
- Lieutenant (Acting Captain) Sidney William Highwood, DFC.
- "A courageous officer who has proved himself a skilful and bold fighter. Since 2 October he has destroyed three enemy machines and four kite balloons, and has in addition rendered valuable service in attacking enemy troops on the ground".[10]
- "A courageous officer who has proved himself a skilful and bold fighter. Since 2 October he has destroyed three enemy machines and four kite balloons, and has in addition rendered valuable service in attacking enemy troops on the ground".[10]
References
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^ ab "No. 35060". The London Gazette. 31 January 1941. p. 639.
^ "No. 30337". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 October 1917. pp. 10656–10657.
^ "No. 30647". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 April 1918. p. 4955.
^ "No. 30958". The London Gazette. 18 October 1918. p. 12254.
^ "No. 31243". The London Gazette. 21 March 1919. p. 3757.
^ "Pluckley – Farming". pluckley.net. 2010. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
^ "S. W. Highwood (Pluckley) Ltd. – Fruit and Vegetable Producers". ukplaces.com. 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
^ "No. 31046". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 November 1918. p. 14322.
^ "No. 31170". The London Gazette. 7 February 1919. p. 2033.
