| He was appointed as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.), RNAS (With seniority dated 19/04/1917) in Ottawa ON. He sailed to UK about 23 April 1917. He joined RNAS Manstone Flying School immediately on arrival in England, 21/05/1917. He served in RAF Cranwell, 5/08/1917. He served in RNAS Manstone (Handley-Page Squadron) 21/09/1917. He served in #7 (Naval) Squadron (later #207 Squadron 27/10/1917. He served in #58 Squadron, 09/09/1918-28/12/1918. (He was hospitalized 30/12/1918). He was appointed to the unemployed list, 28/02/1919). He was appointed as a Flight Sub-Lieutenant RNAS (With seniority dated 05/09/1917). He was appointed as a Captain (RFC) (With seniority dated 9/09/1918). He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross." On the night previous to one of our attacks this officer was detailed for a very important duty, which entailed the patrol of a section of our lines. The weather conditions were most adverse, but after two attempts this officer started in dense clouds and rain. Flying by compass he reached his objective, and for three hours patrolled the line. A very fine performance, calling for high courage and perseverance, in face of the difficulties due to weather conditions." |
