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Serving with the Royal Air Force during World War I, Oren Rose became a TRIPLE ACE credited with shooting down 16 enemy airplanes in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Royal Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Captain Oren John Rose, Royal Air Force, was awarded the British Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during World War I. A very gallant officer who has accounted for nine enemy aeroplanes. On 29 September he observed an enemy scout attacking some of our machines; engaging it, he drove it down from 15,000 feet to 6,000 feet, when it fell in flames. On his return journey he attacked and destroyed an enemy two-seater.
    BAR TO DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
    A brilliant and fearless leader who, since 9 October, has destroyed seven enemy aeroplanes. His personal example of skill and determination in aerial combats and in attacking troops and transport on the ground is of the greatest value in maintaining the high standard of efficiency in his squadron.