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| Name: |
Robert Kirby Kirkman |
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| Country: |
England |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps |
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20 |
| Victories: |
8 |
| Born: |
1891 |
| Place of Birth: |
Cosby, Leicestershire |
| Died: |
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After serving with the Leicester Regiment, Robert Kirby Kirkman transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Posted to 20 Squadron in the summer of 1917, he scored 8 victories before he and his observer, John Hedley, were captured on 23 March 1918. Their Bristol F.2b was shot down by Karl Gallwitz of Jasta Boelcke. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
T./Capt. Robert Kirby Kirkman, Gen. List, and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol of eleven aeroplanes, and through his skilful manoeuvring and leadership the patrol destroyed four enemy scouts and drove down three more out of control. On several other occasions he has driven down and destroyed hostile machines, and has always set a fine example of courage and determination.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 24 August 1918 (30862/9913) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
11 Sep 1917 |
1400 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (A7234) 1 |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
E of Menin |
| 2 |
21 Sep 1917 |
1100 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (A7141) 1 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Becelaere |
| 3 |
13 Nov 1917 |
1500 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (A7253) 2 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Becelaere |
| 4 |
05 Dec 1917 |
1250 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (A7298) 2 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Oostnieuwkerke |
| 5 |
22 Jan 1918 |
1115 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (B1156) 3 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Moorslede |
| 6 |
25 Jan 1918 |
1235 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (B1156) 4 |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
Courtemarck |
| 7 |
23 Mar 1918 |
1210 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (B1156) 5 |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
E of Wervicq |
| 8 |
23 Mar 1918 |
1245 |
20 |
Bristol F.2b (B1156) 5 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
E of Menin |
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| 1 |
Observer 2/Lt JP Flynn |
| 2 |
Observer Leslie Burbidge |
| 3 |
Observer AM2 J McMechan |
| 4 |
Observer Lt AD Keith |
| 5 |
Observer John Hedley |
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