William Robinson Clarke
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Sergeant William Robinson Clarke (4 October 1895 – 26 April 1981) was a Jamaican World War I airman who was the first pilot of African descent to fly for Britain.[1][2]
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William Robinson Clarke | |
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Nickname(s) | Robbie |
Born | (1895-10-04)4 October 1895 Kingston, British Jamaica |
Died | 26 April 1981(1981-04-26) (aged 85) Kingston, Jamaica |
Buried | Military Cemetery at Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Flying Corps |
Years of service | 1915–1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | No. 4 Squadron RAF No. 254 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Silver War Badge |
Other work | Builder |
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