Evander Shapard
Evander Shapard | |
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| Born | 16 December 1896 Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | 17 June 1977 (aged 80) Spalding, Georgia, USA |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Royal Air Force |
| Battles/wars |  World War I |
| Awards | British Distinguished Flying Cross |
Lieutenant Evander Shapard was a World War I flying ace from the United States serving in the Royal Air Force and credited with six aerial victories.[1]
Biography
The son of Lula (Holtzclaw) and Thomas Lipscomb Shapard, Evander Shapard was promoted to temporary 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) on 5 January 1918. Posted to 92 Squadron in 1918, he scored six victories flying the S.E.5a.
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