Service/branch Flying service Rank Captain Role Aviator Allegiance George V | Years of service 1917 - 1918 Name William Elliott Died March 27, 1979 | |
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross Unit No. 103 Squadron RAF, No. 205 Squadron RAF | ||
Captain William Boyd Elliott was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Honours and awards citations
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Lieut. (T./Capt.) William Boyd Elliott.
This officer has taken part in one hundred bombing raids, in the majority of which he has been leader, a position for which he has the essential qualities in a marked degree. viz., courage, resolution, and resource. While leading one bombing raid his formation was attacked by thirty hostile machines; ten of these were destroyed, the objective was successfully bombed, and the formation returned without the loss of a machine. This brilliant success was mainly due to Captain Elliott's skilful leadership.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 2 November 1918 (30989/12964)
References
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