Joseph Leonard Maries White
Joseph Leonard Maries White | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Joe |
| Born | 6 January 1897 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Died | 24 February 1925 (aged 28) Camp Borden, Ontario |
| Allegiance | George V[1] |
| Branch | Canadian Militia, Canadian Army (1915-1917), Royal Flying Corps (1917-1918), Royal Air Force (1918), Royal Canadian Air Force (1924-1925) |
| Rank | Captain (RFC, RAF), Flight Lieutenant (RCAF) |
| Unit | No. 65 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Medal for Military Valour, Croix de Guerre, Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
| Relations | W. J. White (father) |
Joseph Leonard Maries White DFC, (6 January 1897 – 24 February 1925) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 22 victories.[2]
White was killed in a crash following a mid-air collision with another aircraft at Camp Borden, Ontario, on February 24th, 1925.[3]
According to his attestation paper, White served in the Canadian Militia prior to the war, and was trained as a surveyor.
Text of citations
[edit]Distinguished Flying Cross
[edit]"Lt. Joseph Leonard Maries White (late Canadian Machine Gun Corps). This officer is distinguished for his bravery and dash in action, never hesitating to attack, regardless of the enemy's numerical superiority. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft and driven down two out of control. In addition he has carried out most valuable reconnaissance service at low altitudes."
Distinguished Flying Cross – Bar
[edit]"Lt. (T./Capt.) Joseph Leonard Maries White, D.F.C. (Can. M.G.C.). In company with another pilot this officer recently attacked a hostile formation of fourteen scouts. One of these he shot down in flames, and a second out of control. Captain White not only displays courage and skill of a high order in attacking machines in the air and troops on the ground, but he has rendered excellent service on reconnaissance duty, obtaining most valuable information."
References
[edit]- ^ 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
- ^ "Joseph White". theaerodrome.com.
- ^ "Canadian Airmen Die In Mid-Air Collision". theaerodrome.com.
Notes
[edit]Websites
[edit]"WWI Aces of Canada". theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 14 June 2008.
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