Claxton, William Gordon 'Dozy'

Claxton was assigned to 41 Sqn, France in March 1918. Beginning in May, he scored 37 victories in 79 days and became the highest scoring ace in his squadron. On the morning of 1918-08-17, Claxton's flight, under the command of Frederick McCall, encountered Jasta 20 while patrolling the front. In the ensuing battle, Claxton was shot down behind enemy lines. Suffering from a serious head wound, he was captured east of Wervicq. The immediate skills of a German doctor saved his life and Claxton was repatriated on 1918-12-10.