Camille_Lagesse Knowpia

Camille Henri Raoul Lagesse
Camille Henri Raoul Lagesse
Born	10 January 1893; Curepipe, Mauritius
Died	15 February 1976; Nice, France
Allegiance	George V
Service/branch	RAF
Rank	Captain
Unit	No. 29 Squadron RAF
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross

Camille Henri Raoul Lagesse DFC & Bar (10 January 1893 – 15 February 1976) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 20 victories.^[2]

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Distinguished Flying Cross edit

"Lt. (T./Capt.) Camille Henri Raoul Lagesse. When on wireless interception duty Capt. Lagesse, in company with another officer, was attacked by seven scouts. Engaging one, he followed it down from 11,000 feet to 2,000 feet, when it crashed. Bold in attack, skilful in execution, he has proved himself on many occasions to be a fine airman."

Distinguished Flying Cross - Bar edit

"Lieut. (A../Capt.) Camille Henri Raoul Lagesse, D.F.C. (FRANCE) A scout leader of marked ability and daring who, since 28 August, has destroyed thirteen enemy aeroplanes, displaying at all times brilliant leadership and courage. On 2 October, when leading a patrol of four machines, he dived on eight Fokkers; four of these were destroyed, Captain Lagesse accounting for one."

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^ Canadian airmen were required to complete an Attestation Paper in which they declared an oath of allegiance to King George the Fifth and agreed to serve in any arm of the service for the duration of the war between Great Britain and Germany. aerodrome.com
^ "Home". theaerodrome.com.

Websites edit

"WWI Aces of Canada: Camille Lagesse". theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 17 June 2008.

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