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Alexander Shook [Canada]

Name:Alexander MacDonald Shook
Country:Canada
Rank:Major
Service:Royal Naval Air Service
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:4 (RNAS)
204 (RAF)
Victories:12
Born:2 December 1888
Place of Birth:Tioga, Ontario
Died:30 May 1966
Place of Death:Bala, Ontario
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Croix de Guerre
Alexander Shook

Notes
On 4 June 1917, Shook scored the first Sopwith Camel victory of the war when he shot down an Albatros D.III.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
"For exceptional gallantry and remarkable skill and courage whilst serving with the RNAS at Dunkirk during May and June 1917, in repeatedly attacking and destroying hostile aircraft." DSC citation, London Gazette, 11 August 1917

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
"In recognition of services in the prosecution of the war." DSO citation, London Gazette, 1 January 1918

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