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| Name: |
Frank Clifton Gorringe |
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| Country: |
England |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force |
| Units: |
43, 70 (RFC)
210 (RAF) |
| Victories: |
14 |
| Born: |
30 September 1889 |
| Place of Birth: |
Eastbourne, Sussex |
| Died: |
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| Place of Death: |
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The son of Frank J. and Mary Gorringe, Frank Clifton Gorringe was living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan before the war and enlisted in the 5th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. His service number was 21978.
Listed as Frank Clifford Gorringe in some sources. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
T./2nd Lt. Frank Clifton Gorringe, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several enemy machines, and has shot down others out of control. On several occasions also he has forced enemy aeroplanes to land, and has shown fine qualities of leadership and a keen offensive spirit.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 August 1918 (30845/9565) |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
Lieut. (A./Capt.) Frank Clifton Gorringe, M.C. (FRANCE)
During recent operations this officer was conspicuous for his gallantry and initiative in attacking enemy troops, transport, etc., notably on 9th November, when, locating certain enemy troops dug in, he attacked them from 50 feet altitude, causing numerous casualties. He then landed close behind our infantry and informed them of the enemy's position.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 February 1919 (31170/2039) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
07 Nov 1917 |
0720 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B5406) |
C (OOC) |
SE of Houthoulst Forest |
| 2 |
18 Dec 1917 |
1245 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
C (CAP) |
N of Comines |
| 3 |
19 Dec 1917 |
0945 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6424) |
Albatros D.V (DESF) 1 |
20Q27 |
| 4 |
23 Dec 1917 |
1515 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
C (DESF) |
NE of Hollebeke |
| 5 |
28 Dec 1917 |
1150 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
C (DES) |
Ploegsteert |
| 6 |
01 Jan 1918 |
0940 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
C (DESF) 2 |
E of Zandvoorde |
| 7 |
03 Jan 1918 |
1340 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
C (DESF) |
N of Wervicq |
| 8 |
04 Jan 1918 |
0920 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B2492) |
C (DES) 3 |
E of Gheluvelt |
| 9 |
04 Jan 1918 |
1330 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
Passchendaele |
| 10 |
06 Jan 1918 |
1415 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B6426) |
Albatros D.V (DES) 1 |
E of Passchendaele |
| 11 |
02 Feb 1918 |
1545 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B5598) |
C (DES) |
Becelaere |
| 12 |
17 Feb 1918 |
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70 |
Sopwith Camel |
C (OOC) 1 |
Houthoulst Forest |
| 13 |
18 Feb 1918 |
1215 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B4630) |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
Houthoulst |
| 14 |
18 Feb 1918 |
1215 |
70 |
Sopwith Camel (B4630) |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
Houthoulst |
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| 1 |
Shared with Frank Quigley |
| 2 |
Shared with Lt C Smith |
| 3 |
Shared with Lt H Soulby |
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