1886 - 1970 (84 years)
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Name |
John Mortimer Drysdale |
Birth |
1886 |
Chateau D?Oex, Switzerland |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
1970 |
Barnet, England |
- Possibly took his own life
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Person ID |
I143455 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
28 Jul 2019 |
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Notes |
- He joined the Royal Flying Corps and survived the War. The London Gazette of 21st February 1916 lists his appointment as a 2nd Lieutenant in the R.F.C. An exploit of his, in France, is recorded in the Parish Magazine in September 1916.
"Lieut J M Drysdale, who was wounded in an air-fight behind the German lines on Aug 26 is, we are glad to hear, rapidly recovering. He received his wound when at an altitude of 2000 feet, but managed his descent so skilfully that he alighted at the spot from which he started. He was warmly commended by his CO for his gallantry and skill."
"Capt J M Drysdale, late of the RAF, has received from Sir Woodman Burbidge, managing director of Harrods Stores, a gold cigarette-case in commemoration of the "first commercial flight". This took place on March 1 1919 when Captain Drysdale piloted Sir Woodman to Brussels." Although the Parish Magazine of 1919 refers to him as 'late of the RAF', The London Gazette of 24th June 1921 lists his appointment as a Flying Officer in the R.A.F. (presumably, as a reservist).
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