George McElroy
World War I flying ace (1893–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Irish fighter pilot. For the American journalist, see George McElroy (journalist).
Captain George Edward Henry McElroy MC & Two Bars, DFC & Bar (14 May 1893 – 31 July 1918) was a leading Irish fighter pilot of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during World War I. He was credited with 47 aerial victories.[1]
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George Edward Henry McElroy | |
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Nickname(s) | "Deadeye" "Mac" "McIrish" |
Born | (1893-05-14)14 May 1893 Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 31 July 1918(1918-07-31) (aged 25) Laventie, France |
Buried | Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France 50°38′10″N 2°46′25″E |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | |
Awards | Military Cross & Two Bars Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
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