J.G.Manuel,DSC

[Terry]

I just happened to notice that the casualty listed for 10 June was one of the RNAS's many Canadian flyers - John G. Manuel, from Edmonton,Alberta. Originally a gunner in the CEF, he was wounded; joined the RNAS in 1917, flew mostly with 10(N) and 210 Squadrons; earned a DSC and MID; racked up 13 victories (with all but three destroyed and these three out of control), and was finally killed in a collision with Lieut.F.C.Dodd.

One of nearly two hundred Canadians to achieve ace status in the Great War (using the standards of the era, not later criteria).

[Dolphin]

Terry

I put a post on the Forum yesterday under 'Soldiers' titled Capt J G Manuel DSC : Remembered on GWF - What is his story? with a little more information on the man.

Regards

Gareth

[Terry]

Hi Gareth,

Missed it completely; that's what I get for playing on the computer past my bedtime!

Cheers,

Terry