Manuel, John Gerald (Captain)

Killed in Flying Accident 1918-June-10

Male Head

Birth Date: 1893-April-29

Born: Edmonton, Alberta

Parents: George & Edith Manuel

Spouse: unmarried

Home: Edmonton, Alberta

Enlistment: Edmonton, Alberta

Enlistment Date: 1914-November-27

Decorations: DSC, DFC

Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

210 (F) Sqn- Squadron (RNAS)

Base

Rank

Captain

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

687203, CEF

Final Burial
Google MapY Farm Military Cemetery
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In March, 1917, Manuel transferred from the CEF to the RNAS. After training and a very brief stay at 12(N) Sqn., he was posted to 10(N), [later re-numbered 210 Sqn] on 1917-08-12. In 10 months of flying he brought down 13 confirmed enemy aircraft and was awarded the DSC and DFC. 1918-06-10 Manuel was killed in a mid-air collision with Camel D-9590 from his squadron. FAG lists DOB as 1893-03-29 Cenotaph at Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada C 000V 0001
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