Irving Corey
For the American comedic, see Irwin Corey.
| Irving Banfield Corey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 30, 1892 Kingscroft, Quebec, Canada |
| Died |
April 18, 1976 (aged 83) Beebe, Quebec, Canada |
| Allegiance | George V of the British Empire |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 103 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Second Lieutenant Irving Banfield Corey DFC (August 30, 1892 – April 18, 1976) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1] He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in the 1919 Birthday Honours.[2]
Sources of information
- ↑ Guttman, Jon (2015). Reconnaissance and Bomber Aces of World War 1. Osprey Publishing. p. 41. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31378. p. 7031. 3 June 1919.
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