He was appointed as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant RNAS (With seniority dated 19/01/1917) in Ottawa ON. He served in "A" (Naval) Squadron (later #216 Squadron) 04/10/1917 - 23/03/1918. He served in #14 (Naval) Squadron 23/03/1917 - 20/04/1917. He served in #207 Squadron 05/1918 to 30/08/1918. He served in #58 Squadron 31/08/1918 - 12/09/1918. He served in #207 Squadron, 13/09/1918 - 07/04/1919. (He was demobilized.) He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross "On the night before one of our attacks, this officer was detailed for a special and most important duty which necessitated patrolling our advance lines. He attempted to leave the ground at 10.00 p.m. but was forced to return owing to low clouds and driving rain. Two hours later he made a second attempt in what appeared almost impossible weather condition; he, however, persevered. Flying on a compass course, and judging the time necessary for the flight, he reached his objective and patrolled the lines for two hours and fifty minutes, returning to his aerodrome in a state of complete exhaustion after a flight of three and a half hours. The courage, skill and determination exhibited by this officer cannot be too highly commended" |