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Joseph Fall [Canada]

Name:Joseph Stewart Temple Fall
Country:Canada
Rank:Flight Commander
Service:Royal Naval Air Service
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:3N, 9N
Victories:36
Born:17 November 1895
Place of Birth:British Columbia
Died:1 December 1988
Place of Death:Duncan, British Columbia
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and 2 BarsJoseph Fall

Notes
Fall joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1915. By late 1916, he was flying the Sopwith Pup in combat with 3 Naval Squadron. He remained in the Royal Air Force until 1945 when he retired as a Group Captain.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
"For conspicuous bravery and skill in attacking hostile aircraft. On the morning of the 11th April, 1917, while escorting our bombing machines, he brought down three hostile aircraft. The first he attacked and brought down completely out of control. He was then attacked by three hostile scouts who forced him down to within about two hundred feet of the ground. By skillful piloting he maneuvered his machine close behind one of them, which was driven down and wrecked. Shortly afterwards, this officer was again attacked by a hostile scout, which he eventually brought down a short time before recrossing the lines. He then landed at one of the aerodromes, his machine having been riddled with bullets from the hostile machines, and also by rifle fire from the ground." DSC citation, London Gazette, 23 May 1917

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Bar
"In recognition of the conspicuous courage displayed by him in attacking enemy aircraft in superior numbers on many occasions. On the 15th October 1917, he attacked an enemy machine from in front at very close range, at times within twenty five yards. He then turned sharply and attacked from behind, sending the enemy machine down spinning on its back and emitting great volumes of black smoke." DSC Bar citation, London Gazette, 19 December 1917

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Second Bar
"In recognition of his services on 1 and 13 November 1917, when he had successful engagements with three enemy machines. He has always shown great courage and gallantry in the face of the enemy, and maintained a high record of achievement, having destroyed many enemy machines." DSC Second Bar citation, London Gazette, 19 December 1917

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