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Group Captain '''Campbell Alexander Hoy''' (13 February 1893 – 9 March 1985) |
Group Captain '''Campbell Alexander Hoy''' (13 February 1893 – 9 March 1985) was a British [[flying ace]] during the [[World War I|First World War]], credited with eleven aerial victories. He remained in the [[Royal Air Force]] post-war and served through the end of the [[World War II|Second World War]].<ref name="theaerodrome">{{cite web |url=http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/hoy1.php |title=Campbell Alexander Hoy |work=The Aerodrome |year=2015 |accessdate=3 April 2015}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Campbell Alexander Hoy was born to Henry Hoy,<ref name=r2>http://www.croker-goddard.org.uk/grix/b14.htm |
Campbell Alexander Hoy was born to Henry Hoy,<ref name=r2>{{cite web |url= http://www.croker-goddard.org.uk/grix/b14.htm |title=Sixth Generation: Miss Ena Olive BALL |work=croker-goddard.org.uk |year=2013 |accessdate=3 April 2015}}</ref> a chemist,<ref name="croker-goddard">{{cite web |url= http://www.croker-goddard.org.uk/grix/sources.htm#58 |title=Sources |work=croker-goddard.org.uk |year=2013 |accessdate=3 April 2015}}</ref> and Margaret Anne Reid, in [[Newbiggin-by-the-Sea]].<ref name="croker-goddard"/> He was living there in Campbell House during 1901. He attended [[Armstrong College, Newcastle]], then a part of the [[University of Durham]], from 1913 onwards.<ref name="r2"/> On 15 January 1915, Cadet Lance-Corporal Hoy from the Durham University Contingent of the [[Officers Training Corps]] was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the [[Northern Cyclist Battalion]].<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=14 January 1915 |issue=29040 |page=477}}</ref> |
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==Aerial service in World War |
==Aerial service in the First World War== |
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{{See also|Aerial victory standards of World War I}} |
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[[File:Royal Aircraft Factory FE2d gunner.jpg|thumb|An observer (back to camera) in a Royal Aircraft Factory FE2d demonstrates defence against rear attacks.]] |
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⚫ | On 16 May 1917, he was seconded to the [[Royal Flying Corps]] (RFC) as a [[air observer|flying officer (observer)]].<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=6 July 1917 |issue=30170 |page=6779 |nolink=yes}}</ref> Both he and his pilot were injured when their aircraft, [[Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2]]d s/n A6366, was shot down by German ace [[August Hanko (military personnel)|August Hanko]] of ''[[Jagdstaffel 28]]'' on 25 May 1917.<ref>Guttman & Dempsey (2007), pp.79 & 94.</ref> Hoy began his victory string over German [[Albatros D.V]] fighters on 29 June 1917. His next nine wins manning the guns in a [[Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2]]d came while he was teamed with [[Richard M. Trevethan]]. His last win was scored with Arthur Solly as his pilot, on the evening of 9 July 1918. Hoy's final tally was five Albatros D.V fighters destroyed and six driven down out of control.{{refn|group=note|Note that the 9 July victory shown here with Hoy as observer is different from the 9 July victory credited on Hoy's record. The former is Hoy's tenth victory; the latter is his eleventh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/trevethan.php |title=Richard Michael Trevethan |work=The Aerodrome |year=2015 |accessdate=3 April 2015}}</ref>}}<ref name="theaerodrome"/><ref>Franks, et al (1997), p. 26.</ref> |
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⚫ | On 25 August 1917, Hoy was promoted to lieutenant, with seniority from 1 June 1916.<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=24 August 1917 |issue=30249 |page=8789 |nolink=yes}}</ref> As of 14 December 1917, he was appointed an assistant instructor in gunnery and classified as a 3rd class equipment officer.<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=8 January 1918 |issue=30463 |page=456 |nolink=yes}}</ref> On 23 January 1918, he was reclassified as a 2nd class equipment officer.<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=22 April 1918 |issue=30642 |page=4803 |nolink=yes}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On 16 May 1917, he was seconded to the [[Royal Flying Corps]] as a [[ |
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⚫ | On 25 August 1917, Hoy was promoted to |
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⚫ | On 7 January 1919, he was appointed temporary captain, effective 25 October 1918, in the Technical Branch.<ref>{{London Gazette |date=7 January 1919 |issue=31112 |page=368 |nolink=yes}}</ref> On 19 May 1919, he was selected to remain seconded as captain in the RFC, with seniority from 6 November 1918.<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=19 May 1919 |issue=31347 |page=6240 |nolink=yes}}</ref> On 1 August 1919, he surrendered his commission in the Cyclist Battalion and gained a permanent commission as captain in the [[Royal Air Force]].<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=31 March 1920 |issue=31844 |page=4011 |nolink=yes}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On 7 January 1919, he was appointed |
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On 2 September 1920, Hoy married Ena Olive Ball in [[Ickenham]]. The union would produce two children—Ena Bertha Margaret Hoy and Campbell Henry Alfred Hoy.<ref name="r2"/> |
On 2 September 1920, Hoy married Ena Olive Ball in [[Ickenham]]. The union would produce two children—Ena Bertha Margaret Hoy and Campbell Henry Alfred Hoy.<ref name="r2"/> |
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On 1 January 1926, Hoy was promoted from [[ |
On 1 January 1926, Hoy was promoted from [[flying officer]] to [[flight lieutenant]].<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=1 January 1926 |issue=33119 |page=10 |nolink=yes}}</ref> On 7 February 1935, he was selected for retention through age 45.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1935/1935%20-%200301.html |title=Royal Air Force News: Extensions of Service |issue=1363 |volume=XXVII |page=153 |journal=[[Flight International|Flight]] |date=7 February 1935 |accessdate=3 April 2015 }}</ref> On 1 January 1936, he was again promoted, to [[squadron leader]].<ref>{{London Gazette |date=31 December 1935 |issue=34237 |page=8408 |nolink=yes}}</ref> A further promotion to [[Wing commander (rank)|wing commander]] followed on 1 January 1939.<ref>{{London Gazette |date=3 January 1939 |issue=34586 |page=62 |nolink=yes}}</ref> |
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On 1 January 1936, he was again promoted, to [[Squadron Leader]].<ref>(''The London Gazette'', 31 December 1936) http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34237/pages/8408 Retrieved on 14 March 2010.</ref> A further promotion to [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] followed on 1 January 1939.<ref>(''The London Gazette'', 3 January 1939) http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/issues/34586/pages/62/page.pdf Retrieved on 14 March 2010.</ref> |
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On 24 April 1940, Wing Commander Hoy was transferred to the Technical Branch, with a promotion to [[group captain]].<ref>{{London Gazette |date=11 April 1941 |issue=35134 |pages=2115–2116 |nolink=yes}}</ref> |
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On 24 April 1940, Wing Commander Hoy was transferred to the Technical Branch.<ref>(''The London Gazette'', 11 April 1941) http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35134/pages/2115 Retrieved on 14 March 2010.</ref> with a promotion to [[Group Captain]].<ref>(''The London Gazette'', 11 April 1941) http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35134/pages/2116 Retrieved on 14 March 2010.</ref> |
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⚫ | ::"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as observer on offensive patrols. On four occasions he has shot down hostile scouts, displaying in every instance splendid determination and a very fine offensive spirit."<ref>{{London Gazette |supp=y |date=17 September 1917 |issue=30287 |page=9573 |nolink=yes}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==Honors and awards== |
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⚫ | For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as observer on offensive patrols. On four occasions he has shot down hostile scouts, displaying in every instance splendid determination and a very fine offensive spirit.<ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* ''Pusher Aces of World War 1'' Jon Guttman, Harry Dempsey. Osprey Pub Co, 2009. ISBN 1846034175, 9781846034176. |
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==Bibliography== |
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* [[Norman Franks|Franks, Norman]]; Guest, Russell; Alegi, Gregory (1997). ''Above the War Fronts: the British Two-seater Bomber Pilot and Observer Aces, the British Two-seater Fighter Observer Aces, and the Belgian, Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Fighter Aces, 1914-1918: Volume 4 of Fighting Airmen of WWI Series: Volume 4 of Air Aces of WWI.'' Grub Street. {{ISBN|189869-756-6}} {{ISBN|978-1-89869-756-5}} |
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* {{cite book |title=Pusher Aces of World War I |first1=Jon |last1=Guttman |first2=Harry |last2=Dempsey |publisher=Osprey Publishing |year=2009 |isbn=978-1-84603-417-6 |name-list-style=amp}} |
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| NAME =Hoy, Campbell |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = British flying ace |
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| DATE OF BIRTH =13 February 1893 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[South Shields]], Durham, England |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 9 March 1985 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH =Surrey, England |
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Latest revision as of 22:05, 25 October 2024
Campbell Alexander Hoy | |
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Born | South Shields, Durham, England | 13 February 1893
Died | 9 March 1985 Surrey, England | (aged 92)
Allegiance | England |
Service | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914 - 1946 |
Rank | Group Captain |
Unit | No. 20 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Military Cross |
Group Captain Campbell Alexander Hoy (13 February 1893 – 9 March 1985) was a British flying ace during the First World War, credited with eleven aerial victories. He remained in the Royal Air Force post-war and served through the end of the Second World War.[1]
Early life
[edit]Campbell Alexander Hoy was born to Henry Hoy,[2] a chemist,[3] and Margaret Anne Reid, in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.[3] He was living there in Campbell House during 1901. He attended Armstrong College, Newcastle, then a part of the University of Durham, from 1913 onwards.[2] On 15 January 1915, Cadet Lance-Corporal Hoy from the Durham University Contingent of the Officers Training Corps was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Northern Cyclist Battalion.[4]
Aerial service in the First World War
[edit]On 16 May 1917, he was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) as a flying officer (observer).[5] Both he and his pilot were injured when their aircraft, Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2d s/n A6366, was shot down by German ace August Hanko of Jagdstaffel 28 on 25 May 1917.[6] Hoy began his victory string over German Albatros D.V fighters on 29 June 1917. His next nine wins manning the guns in a Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2d came while he was teamed with Richard M. Trevethan. His last win was scored with Arthur Solly as his pilot, on the evening of 9 July 1918. Hoy's final tally was five Albatros D.V fighters destroyed and six driven down out of control.[note 1][1][8]
On 25 August 1917, Hoy was promoted to lieutenant, with seniority from 1 June 1916.[9] As of 14 December 1917, he was appointed an assistant instructor in gunnery and classified as a 3rd class equipment officer.[10] On 23 January 1918, he was reclassified as a 2nd class equipment officer.[11]
Between the world wars
[edit]On 7 January 1919, he was appointed temporary captain, effective 25 October 1918, in the Technical Branch.[12] On 19 May 1919, he was selected to remain seconded as captain in the RFC, with seniority from 6 November 1918.[13] On 1 August 1919, he surrendered his commission in the Cyclist Battalion and gained a permanent commission as captain in the Royal Air Force.[14]
On 2 September 1920, Hoy married Ena Olive Ball in Ickenham. The union would produce two children—Ena Bertha Margaret Hoy and Campbell Henry Alfred Hoy.[2]
On 1 January 1926, Hoy was promoted from flying officer to flight lieutenant.[15] On 7 February 1935, he was selected for retention through age 45.[16] On 1 January 1936, he was again promoted, to squadron leader.[17] A further promotion to wing commander followed on 1 January 1939.[18]
Second World War and beyond
[edit]On 24 April 1940, Wing Commander Hoy was transferred to the Technical Branch, with a promotion to group captain.[19]
On 13 February 1946, Hoy retired.[20]
Military Cross citation
[edit]- Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) Campbell Alexander Hoy, RFC.
- "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as observer on offensive patrols. On four occasions he has shot down hostile scouts, displaying in every instance splendid determination and a very fine offensive spirit."[21]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Campbell Alexander Hoy". The Aerodrome. 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ a b c "Sixth Generation: Miss Ena Olive BALL". croker-goddard.org.uk. 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Sources". croker-goddard.org.uk. 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "No. 29040". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 January 1915. p. 477.
- ^ "No. 30170". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 July 1917. p. 6779.
- ^ Guttman & Dempsey (2007), pp.79 & 94.
- ^ "Richard Michael Trevethan". The Aerodrome. 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ Franks, et al (1997), p. 26.
- ^ "No. 30249". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 August 1917. p. 8789.
- ^ "No. 30463". The London Gazette (Supplement). 8 January 1918. p. 456.
- ^ "No. 30642". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 April 1918. p. 4803.
- ^ "No. 31112". The London Gazette. 7 January 1919. p. 368.
- ^ "No. 31347". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 May 1919. p. 6240.
- ^ "No. 31844". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 March 1920. p. 4011.
- ^ "No. 33119". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1926. p. 10.
- ^ "Royal Air Force News: Extensions of Service". Flight. XXVII (1363): 153. 7 February 1935. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "No. 34237". The London Gazette. 31 December 1935. p. 8408.
- ^ "No. 34586". The London Gazette. 3 January 1939. p. 62.
- ^ "No. 35134". The London Gazette. 11 April 1941. pp. 2115–2116.
- ^ "No. 37571". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 May 1946. p. 2396.
- ^ "No. 30287". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 September 1917. p. 9573.
Bibliography
[edit]- Franks, Norman; Guest, Russell; Alegi, Gregory (1997). Above the War Fronts: the British Two-seater Bomber Pilot and Observer Aces, the British Two-seater Fighter Observer Aces, and the Belgian, Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Fighter Aces, 1914-1918: Volume 4 of Fighting Airmen of WWI Series: Volume 4 of Air Aces of WWI. Grub Street. ISBN 189869-756-6 ISBN 978-1-89869-756-5
- Guttman, Jon & Dempsey, Harry (2009). Pusher Aces of World War I. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84603-417-6.
- 1893 births
- 1985 deaths
- People from South Shields
- British World War I flying aces
- Royal Flying Corps officers
- Royal Air Force officers
- Recipients of the Military Cross
- Royal Air Force personnel of World War II
- Alumni of Armstrong College, Durham
- People from Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Military personnel from Tyne and Wear
- Royal Air Force group captains
- British Army personnel of World War I
- Officers' Training Corps officers