Arthur Jarvis

This article is about a World War I pilot. For the cricketer, see Affie Jarvis.
Arthur Eyguem De Montaigne Jarvis
Nickname(s)Jacko
Born30 November 1894
Napanee, Ontario
Died20 January 1969
AllegianceCanada
United Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
RankLieutenant
Unit17 (RFC), 150 (RAF)
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

Arthur Eyguem De Montaigne Jarvis (30 November 1894 - 20 January 1969) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with 5 victories.[1][better source needed]

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Distinguished Flying Cross

"Lieut. Arthur Eyguem de Montaingne Jarvis (E. Ontario R.). A bold and determined fighter. On the 26th of July he engaged and shot down an enemy machine, which was seen to crash. Later on the same date he attacked a hostile two-seater and forced it to land near our lines; both occupants were taken prisoners."

References

  1. ^ www.theaerodrome.com. Accessed 11 June 2008.]


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