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William Thomson [Canada]

Name:William McKenzie Thomson
Country:Canada
Rank:Captain
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:20
Victories:26
Born:15 September 1898
Place of Birth:Lachine, Quebec
Died:9 July 1987
Place of Death:
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Military Cross (MC)
William Thomson

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"This officer has destroyed thirteen enemy machines, invariably displaying courage, determination and skill. Disparity in numbers never daunts him. On a recent occasion, in company with eight other machines, his formation was attacked by twenty-five scouts; he shot one down. On another occasion his formation of ten machines engaged between twenty and thirty Fokkers; in the combat that ensued this officer shot down one out of the four that were destroyed." DFC citation, London Gazette, 2 November 1918

Military Cross (MC)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on offensive patrols. In five days he destroyed as many enemy machines. He showed fine determination to close with the enemy, and set a splendid example of enterprise and gallantry." MC citation, London Gazette, 16 September 1918

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