Frank Gorringe

September 30, 1889

Eastbourne, Essex, England

Gorringe was working as an express clerk when he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 23 September 1914, a week shy of his 25th birthday. He enlisted in the 5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Gorringe first trained as an observer and flew manning the observer"s gun in a Sopwith 1½ Strutter with 43 Squadron in 1917. From there, he progressed to pilot"s training and qualified to fly a Sopwith Camel for 70 Squadron. He began the new year by helping to flame another recce plane. By 18 February 1918, on which date he burned one Albatros Doctorate.V and destroyed another, he had run his total to 14. His final tally was six planes set afire, five otherwise destroyed, two driven down out of control, and one captured. He was then returned to Home Establishment for a bit, not returning to action until 25 October 1918. In the waning days of the war, Gorringe flew ground attack sorties as a Flight Commander in 210 Squadron. On 9 November 1918, he actually landed just behind advancing friendly troops to brief them on the defenses they now faced.

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Frank J. Gorringe was listed as his next of kin, and obviously is his father.

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Gorringe was working as an express clerk when he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 23 September 1914, a week shy of his 25th birthday. He enlisted in the 5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Gorringe first trained as an observer and flew manning the observer"s gun in a Sopwith 1½ Strutter with 43 Squadron in 1917.

From there, he progressed to pilot"s training and qualified to fly a Sopwith Camel for 70 Squadron.

He began the new year by helping to flame another recce plane. By 18 February 1918, on which date he burned one Albatros Doctorate.V and destroyed another, he had run his total to 14.

His final tally was six planes set afire, five otherwise destroyed, two driven down out of control, and one captured. He was then returned to Home Establishment for a bit, not returning to action until 25 October 1918.

In the waning days of the war, Gorringe flew ground attack sorties as a Flight Commander in 210 Squadron.

On 9 November 1918, he actually landed just behind advancing friendly troops to brief them on the defenses they now faced.

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Text of citation for Military Cross (Military Cross) T./2nd Lieutenant Frank Clifton Gorringe, General List and R.F.C. Foreign conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several enemy machines, and has shot down others out of control. On several occasions also he has forced enemy aeroplanes to land, and has shown fine qualities of leadership and a keen offensive spirit. Text for citation for Distinguished Flying Cross (Distinguished Flying Cross) Lieutenant (A/Captain) Frank Clifton Gorringe, Medical Corps (FRANCE) During recent operations this officer was conspicuous for his gallantry and initiative in attacking enemy troops, transport, et cetera, notably on 9 November, when, locating certain enemy troops dug in, he attacked them from 50 feet altitude, causing numerous casualties. He then landed close behind our infantry and informed them of the enemy"s position.

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enemy:: Frank Granger Quigley

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Military Cross; Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying Cross; Military Cross