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| Name: | Clifford Mackay "Black Mike" McEwen | Country: | Canada | Rank: | Lieutenant | Service: | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force | Squadrons: | 28 | Victories: | 27 | Born: | 2 July 1897 | Place of Birth: | Griswold, Manitoba | Died: | 6 August 1967 | Place of Death: | Toronto |
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| | A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, McEwen joined the Canadian Army in 1916 but transferred to the Royal Flying Corps the following year. A founding member of 28 Squadron, he was sent to Italy where he flew the Sopwith Camel. When the war ended, McEwen joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and eventually attained the rank of Air Vice-Marshal. |
| | "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in destroying six enemy aeroplanes. A most gallant pilot and patrol leader." MC citation, London Gazette, 16 September 1918 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
| "A skillful and fearless officer who in three weeks destroyed five enemy aeroplanes." DFC citation, London Gazette, 21 September 1918 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Bar |
| "A brilliant and courageous pilot who has personally destroyed twenty enemy machines. Exhibiting entire disregard of personal danger, he never hesitates to engage the enemy, however superior in numbers, and never fails to inflict serious casualties. His fine fighting spirit and skilful leadership inspired all who served with him." DFC Bar citation, London Gazette, 3 December 1918 |
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