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| Name: |
George William Bulmer |
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| Country: |
Canada |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force |
| Units: |
22 |
| Victories: |
9 |
| Born: |
01 September 1898 |
| Place of Birth: |
Dixon, Illinois, USA |
| Died: |
05 April 1987 |
| Place of Death: |
San Diego, California, USA |
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An accountant from Toronto, George William Bulmer joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. Posted to 22 Squadron as a Bristol Fighter pilot, he and his observers scored nine victories in the spring and summer of 1918. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
T./Lt. George William Bulmer, Gen. List,
and R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a fighting pilot. In recent operations he destroyed seven enemy machines and an observation balloon. By has tenacity and zeal he set a magnificent example in his squadron.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 September 1918 (30901/10928) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
06 Mar 1918 |
1115 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4810) 1 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
E of La Bassée |
| 2 |
16 Mar 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4810) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
Henin Lietard |
| 3 |
16 Mar 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4810) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
Henin Lietard |
| 4 |
23 Mar 1918 |
1100 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (A7251) 2 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
Bussy |
| 5 |
06 May 1918 |
1025 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4888) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
Fresnoy |
| 6 |
08 May 1918 |
1015 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4888) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
Brebieres |
| 7 |
16 May 1918 |
1045 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4888) 2 |
Balloon (DES) |
1 mi NE of Neuf Berquin |
| 8 |
17 May 1918 |
1200 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4888) 2 |
C (DES) |
SE of Douai |
| 9 |
09 Jul 1918 |
1100 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C4888) 4 |
C (DESF) |
N of Bois de Phalempin |
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| 1 |
Observer 2Lt S J Hunter |
| 2 |
Observer 2Lt Percy Williams |
| 3 |
Observer Lt H E Elsworth |
| 4 |
Observer 2Lt James McDonald |
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