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153:, Lancashire, England. He was baptised Presbyterian. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School. In 1907, he qualified as a chartered accountant and in 1910 moved to the United States. After the First World War began, he returned to the United Kingdom in 1915 to began his military career in the
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst taking part in offensive patrols. During recent operations he destroyed four enemy aircraft and drove down three others out of control. He also did much successful low bombing and firing at low targets. He did splendid
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