Allegiance Reportedly Canadian Died 1987 Name George Bulmer | Rank Captain Service/branch Aviation Unit No. 22 Squadron RAF | |
Awards Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross | ||
Captain George William Bulmer (1 September 1898 – 5 April 1987) was an American-born Canadian flying ace in World War I. He was credited with nine aerial victories.
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Early life
George William Bulmer was born in Dixon, Illinois, USA on 1 September 1898. He worked as an accountant before enlisting in the Royal Air Force in Toronto, Canada in 1917.
World War I
By early 1918, Bulmer had completed training and been posted to 22 Squadron. He scored his first aerial victory on 6 March 1918, and continued to win through 9 July 1918. His exploits earned him a Military Cross, which was gazetted on 16 September 1918:
....In recent operations he destroyed seven enemy machines and an observation balloon. By his tenacity and zeal he set a magnificent example in his squadron.
Post World War I
There is no reliable account of his later years, although it is known that he died in San Diego, California, USA on 5 April 1987.