William Elliott (RAF officer)
For the air chief marshal, see William Elliot (RAF officer).
| William Boyd Elliott | |
|---|---|
| Born |
26 August 1898 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 27 March 1979 |
| Allegiance | George V |
| Service/branch | Flying service |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1918 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 103 Squadron RFC, No. 205 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain William Boyd Elliott was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
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)
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