Kenneth Burns Conn DFC

Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)

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 (11 July 1896 - 30 January 1984) was a Canadian

Canada

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 First World War

World War I

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 flying ace

Flying ace

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, officially credited with 20 victories.

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 vigorous was his attack that the troops dispersed. Lt. Conn then attacked various other targets, displaying conspicuous skill and initiative."

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