| He was appointed as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RNAS (With seniority dated 14/03/1917) in Ottawa ON. He served with the RFC 11/04/1917. He served in #56 Squadron 27/01/1918 - 15/09/1918. He served in #29 Group 28/04/1919. (He served in the RCAF in the Second World War) He served as Commanding Officer #3 SFTS. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross "He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross "This officer is a fine leader, displaying tactical skill and personal gallantry. On the 10th August he led his flight down to attack fifteen Fokkers. In the engagement that ensued he showed brilliant leadership and personal courage, accounting for two machines himself. He has destroyed five enemy aeroplanes and brought down three out of control." He was awarded a Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross "This officer is an exceptionally skilful pilot leader, combining fine fighting qualities with sound, clear judgement. On the 12th August he led his patrol to attack a large formation of Fokker biplanes; he himself accounted for two of them. On a later date, attacking a formation of Fokker biplanes, he again destroyed two, the patrol accounting for two others." |
