| 词条 | Harold Molyneux |
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| name =Harold Arthur Sydney Molyneux | image = | caption = | birth_date = 14 March 1896 | death_date = 30 January 1985 | placeofburial_label = | placeofburial = | birth_place =Toronto, Ontario, Canada | death_place = | placeofburial_coordinates = | nickname = | allegiance =George V of the British Empire | branch =Infantry; aviation | serviceyears = | rank =Lieutenant | unit =No. 60 Squadron RFC, No. 56 Squadron RAF | commands = | battles = | awards =Distinguished Flying Cross | relations = | laterwork = }} Lieutenant Harold Arthur Sydney Molyneux was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. During World War II, he returned to service in the Royal Canadian Air Force.[1] Molyneux originally served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He suffered a head wound on 9 April 1917 during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. After recovery, he joined the Royal Flying Corps and received his pilot's certificate in October 1917.[2] He was assigned to 56 Squadron on 4 April 1918. He flew a Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a to five wins over German Fokker D.VIIs between 12 August and 24 September 1918; his final total was three destroyed, two driven down out of control. He was sent back to Home Establishment on 8 November, three days before the armistice.[3] Honors and awardsDistinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Lieut. Harold Arthur Sydney Molyneux (Canadian Forces and 56th Squadron). (FRANCE) During the August operations this officer rendered conspicuous good service on low-flying patrols, causing much damage and inflicting heavy casualties, showing brilliant dash and resolution. He is a bold fighter in the air, and has accounted for two enemy aeroplanes. Supplement to the London Gazette, 3 December 1918 (31046/14324)[4] Sources of information1. ^http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/molyneux.php Retrieved 7 February 2010. 2. ^http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/molyneux.php Retrieved 7 February 2010. 3. ^{{cite book |title= Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920 |page= 284 }} 4. ^http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/molyneux.php Retrieved 7 February 2010. ReferencesAbove the Trenches: a Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990. {{ISBN|0-948817-19-4}}, {{ISBN|978-0-948817-19-9}}. {{DEFAULTSORT:Molyneux, Harold}}{{canada-mil-bio-stub}} 3 : 1896 births|1985 deaths|Canadian World War I flying aces |
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