In Allen Morris's 1967 book
Bloody April he refers to an Arch Whitehouse on page 183 in discussing the RFC obtaining observers from the enlisted ranks.he then states:
"Arch Whitehouse, Richthofen's 'victim' of April 13, unofficially shot down 16 HA and six balloons, won the Military Medal, and had 1300 operational hours to his credit before he became an officer-although his American background may have been a delaying factor.".
I realize that Whitehouse was not Richthofen 'victim' on the 13th or any other time. *But, in trying to find information on Whitehouse (I assume the author), I find a Whitehouse of 22Sqn being shot down 10May17. *My questions are:
Is the May 10th victory the author?
Has anyone heard about 16 victories and six balloons?
Many of the Bibliography listings appear to dubious.
As always, thanks in advance.
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