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Brothers August T. and Paul T. Iaccaci were American pilots who joined the Royal Air Force for service in World War I, both of them becoming TRIPLE ACES with identical scores of 17 enemy aircraft destroyed in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Royal Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Captain August Thayer Iaccaci, Royal Air Force, was awarded the British Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during World War I. This officer has taken part in many engagements, and he and his observer have been most successful in destroying enemy machines. A resolute and skilful airman.