Researching Dennis Waight
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 469 people with the Waight surname? In that year Waight was ranked number 3110 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Dennis means "Of Dionysius" and is of Greek origin.
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| Did you know that there are currently 456 people with the Waight surname in the UK? Waight is now ranked number 3611 for popularity in the UK. |
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Dennis Waight
Colonel Dennis Edward Francis Waight (15 February 1895 – October 1984) was a British Army professional infantryman. After being decorated for valor while serving as a fusilier early in World War I, he flew in combat as an aerial observer until war's end. No details of his transfer and training are known; however, he was credited with 12 aerial victories, making him a flying ace.
He continued in service both at home and in India through, and beyond, World War II, finally being retired from service postwar for age.
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