James Victor Gascoyne [SEP] conflict
James Victor Gascoyne
Lieutenant James Victor Gascoyne (25 May 1892 – 1976) was an English World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
In 2018 a website was created containing photographs, flying records, other RFC/RAF documents and audio interviews conducted by the Imperial War Museum . http://www.ww1flyingace.co.uk/index.html
Biography.
Gascoyne was born in Royston, Hertfordshire, and joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1913, before the start of the First World War, as one of its earliest recruits.
In August
1943 he was promoted to flight lieutenant, and on 1 January 1944 received a mention in despatches.
Gascoyne died in Taunton Deane, Somerset, in 1976.
Citation for Distinguished Flying Cross.
2nd Lieut. James Victor Gascoyne.
During the months of October and November this officer has accounted for five enemy machines, and during recent operations he has displayed splendid daring and great skill in attacking enemy troops, etc. On 9th November, although he was wounded in the head early in the attack and his machine