John Oliver Andrews, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Oliver Andrews

Royal Air Force air marshal

Date of Birth: 20-Jul-1896

Date of Death: 29-May-1989

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Air Vice Marshal John Oliver Andrews, (20 July 1896 – 29 May 1989) was an English flying ace of the First World War and later a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
He was credited with twelve aerial victories.
His most significant victory was over German ace Stefan Kirmaier, although he also enjoyed some success against Max Immelmann and Manfred von Richthofen.
He continued his military career through the Second World War, rising into increasingly responsible staff positions during the interwar years, then successively commanding two fighter groups during the war.
His career was capped by his admission into the Order of the Bath.