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Harold Molyneaux [Canada]

Name:Harold Arthur Sydney Molyneaux
Country:Canada
Rank:Lieutenant
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:56, 60
Victories:5
Born:14 March 1896
Place of Birth:Toronto
Died:30 January 1985
Place of Death:
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Harold Molyneaux
Notes
Serving with the 75th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, Molyneaux received a head wound in the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. When he recovered, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and received his pilot's certificate in October 1917. As an S.E.5a pilot, he flew more than 70 sorties against the enemy and was credited with shooting down five Fokker D.VII's. During World War II, Molyneaux served with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"During the August [1918] operations, this officer rendered conspicuous good service on low flying patrols, causing much damage and inflicting heavy casualties, showing brilliant dash and resolution. He is a bold fighter in the air, and has accounted for two enemy aeroplanes." DFC citation, London Gazette, 3 December 1918

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