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William Avery Bishop, V.C., 1894-1956
Photo by contributor Kim Allerton - Posted June, 2005
Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted October, 2011
Photo Source - Wikipedia
Plaque Location
The County of Grey
The City of Owen Sound
In a park on the northeast corner of
1st Avenue West and 8th Street West
Coordinates: N 44 33.840 W 80 56.685 |
Plaque Text
Born in Owen Sound, "Billy" Bishop was attending the Royal Military College when war was declared in 1914. He first joined a cavalry unit, but in 1915 transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Courage and marksmanship made him one of the war's greatest fighting pilots, credited officially with the destruction of 72 enemy aircraft. When hostilities ended he was the youngest lieutenant-colonel of the air force and had won the Victoria Cross, the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross. During World War II he became a director of recruiting for the R.C.A.F. with the rank of air marshal.
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David Vivian Currie, V.C. 1912-1986
Thomas William Holmes, V.C., 1898-1950
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> Posted February 2, 2011
What a great man. One of many Canada can be justifiably proud.
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