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Major J.B. McCudden, V.C.' James Thomas Byford McCudden VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM (28 March 1895 – 9 July 1918). A fighter pilot of the First World War, he was recipient of the Victoria Cross. With his six British medals and one French one, McCudden received more medals for gallantry than any other airman of British nationality serving in the First World War. At his death he had amassed 57 victories making him the seventh highest scoring ace of World War I. . Flying Fury. London : John Hamilton, 1930. Source: 09081.d.31 frontipiece.