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John Tudhope [South Africa]

Name:John Henry "Tud" Tudhope
Country:South Africa
Rank:Captain
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:40
Victories:10
Born:17 April 1897
Place of Birth:Johannesburg
Died:12 October 1956
Place of Death:London, Ontario, Canada
Military Cross (MC) and Bar

Notes
After serving in German Southwest Africa, Tudhope transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. Posted to 40 Squadron, he scored ten victories flying the Nieuport 17 and the S.E.5a. After the war, he emigrated to Canada where he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1920. Tudhope is a member of the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame.

Military Cross (MC)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed splendid offensive spirit in continually attacking enemy aeroplanes. He has destroyed three enemy machines and has driven others down out of control and always sets a splendid example of courage and initiative." MC citation, London Gazette, 24 August 1918

Military Cross (MC) Bar
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in fighting with exceptional dash and skill over a period of nine months, when he carried out numerous reconnaissances, flying low and engaging with bombs and machine-gun fire enemy troops, guns and transport. He obtained many direct hits and inflicted heavy casualties, often flying under very difficult weather conditions. He has crashed three enemy aeroplanes and shot down two others out of control. His determination and courage have been a brilliant example to the pilots of the flight he has been leading." MC Bar citation, London Gazette, 24 August 1918

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