Captain Cecil James Marchant MC (15 June 1895 – 30 May 1965) was an English flying ace during World War I.
[2] He served in the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and had achieved the rank of sergeant by 8 October 1914, when he received a mention in despatches from the Commander-in-Chief, Field-Marshal Sir John French.
3971 on 1 August 1916,[1] and was appointed a flying officer the same day, as was customary on completion of pilot training, and transferred to the General List.
His citation read: On 2 July 1918, Marchant was wounded severely enough to require his removal from combat duty for hospitalization.
[10] On 20 March 1919, he was appointed an adjutant; this time, he was an acting captain, though drawing the pay and allowances as a lieutenant.