Kenneth Burns Conn [SEP] date of death
Kenneth Burns Conn
Kenneth Burns Conn DFC (11 July 1896 – 30 January 1984) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 20 victories.
Text of citations.
Text of citations Distinguished Flying Cross.
"Lt. Kenneth Burns Conn (3rd Res. Bn., Can. E.F.). (FRANCE)
On 18 October, when raiding enemy troops in retreat, this officer descended to 300 feet and attacked three companies of infantry with machine-gun fire, inflicting casualties. So
the squadron became part of No. 80 Wing RAF, which specialised in attacks on German airfields.
Despite its short service at the front, the squadron claimed 147 victories for casualties of two killed in action, five wounded in action, and ten missing. Eleven aces served in the unit, including Kenneth Burns Conn, Edgar Johnston, Allan Hepburn, Charles Findlay, and Gerald Anderson. It was disbanded in 1919.
Involvement in World War II.
On 7 June 1937 No. 88 Squadron was reformed at