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William Hilborn [Canada]

Name:William Carroll Hilborn
Country:Canada
Rank:Captain
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:28, 45, 66
Victories:7
Born:1899
Place of Birth:Alexandria, British Columbia
Died:26 August 1918Killed In Flying Accident
Place of Death:France
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) William Hilborn

Notes
Hilborn joined the Royal Flying Corps in the summer of 1917 and served in Italy. Three days after he transferred to 45 Squadron, he was fatally injured in a flying accident on 16 August 1918.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"An excellent patrol leader who on all occasions displays courage, endurance and skill. He has accounted for six enemy aircraft." DFC citation, London Gazette, 2 November 1918

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