Albert Earl Godfrey
Albert Earl Godfrey | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Steve |
| Allegiance | George V[1] |
| Service | Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 10 Squadron RAF, No. 25 Squadron RAF, No. 40 Squadron RAF, No. 44 Squadron RAF, No. 78 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Albert Earl Godfrey MC (27 July 1890 –1 January 1982) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 14 victories.[2]
Text of citations
Military Cross
"Temp. 2nd Lt. Albert Earl Godfrey, Gen. List, and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in constantly attacking hostile machines at close range, regardless of personal risk or of their being in superior numbers."
References
Notes
- ^ Canadian airmen were required to complete an Attestation Paper in which they declared an oath of allegiance to King George the Fifth and agreed to serve in any arm of the service for the duration of the war between Great Britain and Germany. aerodrome.com
- ^ www.theaerodrome.com
Websites
"WWI Aces of Canada". www.theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
External links
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