Andrew Edward McKeever
Canadian flying ace (1894-1919)
Andrew Edward McKeever DSO, MC & Bar, DFC (21 August 1894 – 25 December 1919) was a Canadian World War I two-seater flying ace. He is thought to have won 31 battles. He was the highest scoring two seater fighter pilot in the Royal Flying Corps or Royal Air Force.[1]
Andrew Edward McKeever | |
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Nickname | Hawkeye |
Born | 21 August 1894 Listowel, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 25 December 1919 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 25)
Allegiance | Canada United Kingdom |
Service/branch | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Cross Croix de Guerre (France) |
References
change- ↑ "Andrew Edward McKeever". www.theaerodrome.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2008.