Carl Frederick Falkenberg

Carl Frederick Falkenberg
Born 4 February 1897
Botwood, Newfoundland
Died 7 October 1980 (1980-10-08) (aged 83)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Allegiance George V[1]
Service/branch Royal Flying Corps
Rank Captain
Unit No. 84 Squadron RAF
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross (with Bar)
Air Force Cross

Carl Frederick Falkenberg DFC, AFC (4 February 1897 – 7 October 1980) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 17 victories.[2]

Notes

  1. Canadian airmen were required to complete an Attestation Paper in which they declared an oath of allegiance to King George the Fifth and agreed to serve in any arm of the service for the duration of the war between Great Britain and Germany. aerodrome.com
  2. http://www.theaerodrome.com

References

"WWI Aces of Canada: Carl Falkenberg". www.theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 2008-06-22.


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