King, Gerald James ()

Survived 1916-November-21

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Birth Date: 1895-May-03

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Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

32 (F) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)

Base

France

Rank

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

1915-10-22: Reserve Aircraft Park, Farnborough, England; Executive Officer. 1916-08-13: posted to 32Sqn, RFC. 1916-10-01: King was OK in DH-2, 7892; when he was shot down by hostile aircraft near Hedauville, on line patrol. 1916-11-21: King was OK in DH-2, A-2566; when he force-landed 700 yards behind the front line due to engine failure and was shelled by enemy, during line patrol. 1917-02-05: to be Flt. Cmdr & Capt.