William Harry Bland
Lieutenant William Harry Bland (6 June 1898 Karachi, Sind, Presidency of Bombay, Raj of India, British Empire – 24 October 1962 Vancouver, British Columbia, Commonwealth of Canada) was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.[1]
William Harry Bland | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1898 Karachi, Sind, Presidency of Bombay, Raj of India, British Empire |
| Died | 24 October 1962 (aged 64) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1918–1919 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 65 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Croix de guerre (France) |
Biography
Bland was commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant on probation from cadet on 10 January 1918,[2] and was confirmed in that rank on 15 May 1918.[3]
He was posted to 65 Squadron flying the Sopwith Camel, and between September and November 1918 he downed seven Fokker D.VIIs.[1]
He was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star by France in April 1919.[4]
Bland was transferred to the unemployed list on 30 July 1919.[5]
References
- "William Harry Bland". theaerodrome.com. 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- "No. 30483". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 January 1918. p. 963.
- "No. 30759". The London Gazette. 21 June 1918. p. 7325.
- "No. 31273". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 April 1919. p. 4512.
- "No. 31510". The London Gazette. 19 August 1919. p. 10479.
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