Medal & Mortality index
The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to Officers and Warrant Officers
for acts of gallantry when flying in active operations against the enemy. Bars
may be added for additional acts of gallantry.
LAGESSE, Capt. Camille Henri Raoul ... ... ... 29th Squadron, R.A.F.
Near NEUF-BERQUIN, 28th May, 1918. When on wireless interception duty Capt.
Lagesse, in company with another officer, was attacked by seven scouts. Engaging
one, he followed it down from 11,000 feet to 2,000 feet, when it crashed. Bold
in attack, skilful in execution, he has proved himself on many occasions to be a
fine airman.
BAR TO D.F.C.
E. of BAILLEUL, August, 1918, and numerous other dates and places. A scout
leader of marked ability and daring who, since 28th August, has destroyed
thirteen enemy aeroplanes, displaying at all times brilliant leadership and
courage. On 2nd October, when leading a patrol of four machines, he dived on
eight Fokkers ; four of these were destroyed, Capt. Lagesse accounting for one.
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