Josiah Lewis Morgan
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Lieutenant Josiah Lewis Morgan was a Welsh flying ace
in the Royal Air Force. He was credited with 12 official victories during World War I. He served as an observer/gunner for Hiram Frank Davison
for all but one of his victories.
; his seniority as a temporary second lieutenant
was fixed at 10 October 1917.
Morgan joined 22 Squadron on 13 January 1918. He scored his first aerial victory on 6 March 1918, manning the observer's guns and driving down a German Albatros D.V
over Douai
. Two days later, he and Davison drove down two more Albatros D.Vs, and destroyed a Pfalz D.III
. On the 13th, they set a Pfalz D.III afire for their fifth victory in Bristol F.2 Fighter
serial number B1152. Morgan next scored on the 18th, while flying in Bristol number C4808, helping William Frederick James Harvey
set an Albatros D.V aflame over Carvin
. Between 25 and 29 March, Morgan scored his last six wins; one each on the 25th and 26th, and pairs of wins on both 27 and 29 March 1918. He achieved these last half dozen wins in Bristol number A7243 with Davison at the controls. Morgan's final tally was five enemy fighters and a reconnnaissance plane destroyed, with an equal slate being driven down out of control. Morgan always modestly claimed that he was personally responsible for only two victories. On 4 April 1918 Morgan was returned to Home Establishment in England to instructor duty at No. 6 School of Aviation for the rest of the war.
As chairman, Lewis presided over the dissolution of J. P. Morgan Company in Cardiff, Wales, on 29 June 1926.
Josiah Lewis Morgan died in Cardiff, Wales on 11 May 1982.
T./2nd Lt. Josiah Lewis Morgan, R.A.F.
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
in the Royal Air Force. He was credited with 12 official victories during World War I. He served as an observer/gunner for Hiram Frank Davison
Hiram Frank Davison
Lieutenant Hiram Frank Davison was a Canadian-born World War I flying ace credited with 11 official aerial victories.-Enlistment:When Davison enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 7 January 1916, he gave his profession as traveling salesman and his next of kin as his mother, Etta Davison,...
for all but one of his victories.
World War I
On 13 January 1918, Morgan was transferred from the South Wales Borderers to the Royal Flying CorpsRoyal Flying Corps
The Royal Flying Corps was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War. During the early part of the war, the RFC's responsibilities were centred on support of the British Army, via artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance...
; his seniority as a temporary second lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
was fixed at 10 October 1917.
Morgan joined 22 Squadron on 13 January 1918. He scored his first aerial victory on 6 March 1918, manning the observer's guns and driving down a German Albatros D.V
Albatros D.V
|-See also:-Bibliography:*Bennett, Leon. Gunning for the Red Baron. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 2006. ISBN 1-58544-507-X....
over Douai
Douai
-Main sights:Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves. The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying...
. Two days later, he and Davison drove down two more Albatros D.Vs, and destroyed a Pfalz D.III
Pfalz D.III
|-See also:-Bibliography:* Gray, Peter and Owen Thetford. German Aircraft of the First World War. London: Putnam, 1962. ISBN 0-93385-271-1.* Grosz, Peter M. Pfalz D.IIIa . Berkhamsted, Herts, UK: Albatros Publications, 1995. ISBN 0-94841-425-1.* Guttman, Jon. Balloon-Busting Aces of World War 1 ...
. On the 13th, they set a Pfalz D.III afire for their fifth victory in Bristol F.2 Fighter
Bristol F.2 Fighter
The Bristol F.2 Fighter was a British two-seat biplane fighter and reconnaissance aircraft of the First World War flown by the Royal Flying Corps. It is often simply called the Bristol Fighter or popularly the "Brisfit" or "Biff". Despite being a two-seater, the F.2B proved to be an agile aircraft...
serial number B1152. Morgan next scored on the 18th, while flying in Bristol number C4808, helping William Frederick James Harvey
William Frederick James Harvey
William Frederick James Harvey, was a British flying ace in World War I credited with twenty-six victories. He was the first recipient of the DFC & Bar and was also awarded the MC....
set an Albatros D.V aflame over Carvin
Carvin
This article refers to a French commune. For the guitar manufacturer see Carvin Corporation. For the late New Orleans political consultant see Jim Carvin.Carvin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France....
. Between 25 and 29 March, Morgan scored his last six wins; one each on the 25th and 26th, and pairs of wins on both 27 and 29 March 1918. He achieved these last half dozen wins in Bristol number A7243 with Davison at the controls. Morgan's final tally was five enemy fighters and a reconnnaissance plane destroyed, with an equal slate being driven down out of control. Morgan always modestly claimed that he was personally responsible for only two victories. On 4 April 1918 Morgan was returned to Home Establishment in England to instructor duty at No. 6 School of Aviation for the rest of the war.
Post World War I
On 11 April 1919, Lewis was transferred to the Royal Air Force's unemployed list.As chairman, Lewis presided over the dissolution of J. P. Morgan Company in Cardiff, Wales, on 29 June 1926.
Josiah Lewis Morgan died in Cardiff, Wales on 11 May 1982.
Honors and awards
Text of citation for the Military CrossT./2nd Lt. Josiah Lewis Morgan, R.A.F.