Name: Gorman DeFreest Larner Country: United States Rank: Captain Services: French Air Service United States Air Service Squadrons: Spa86 (FAS) 103rd Aero (USAS) Victories: 7 Born: 5 July 1897 Place of Birth: Washington D.C. Died: 20 May 1984 Place of Death: Easton, Maryland Notes Too young for the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Larner went to France and joined the French Air Service. He remained with the French until he was appointed commander of the 103rd Aero. Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) "For extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Champeny, France, 13 September 1918. Lt. Larner attacked an enemy patrol of six machines (Fokker type) and fought against the great odds until he had destroyed one and forced another to retire." DFC citation Aces ╖ Aircraft ╖ Books ╖ Chat ╖ Forum ╖ Guests ╖ Links ╖ Medals ╖ News ╖ Search ╖ Vote Copyright ⌐ 1997,1998 The Aerodrome Page revised on 18 Nov 1997