Group Captain Campbell Alexander Hoy (13 February 1893 – 9 March 1985) was a British flying ace during the First World War, credited with eleven aerial victories. He remained in the Royal Air Force post-war and served through the end of the Second World War.[1]
On 25 August 1917, Hoy was promoted to lieutenant, with seniority from 1 June 1916.[9] As of 14 December 1917, he was appointed an assistant instructor in gunnery and classified as a 3rd class equipment officer.[10] On 23 January 1918, he was reclassified as a 2nd class equipment officer.[11]
Between the world wars
On 7 January 1919, he was appointed temporary captain, effective 25 October 1918, in the Technical Branch.[12] On 19 May 1919, he was selected to remain seconded as captain in the RFC, with seniority from 6 November 1918.[13] On 1 August 1919, he surrendered his commission in the Cyclist Battalion and gained a permanent commission as captain in the Royal Air Force.[14]
On 2 September 1920, Hoy married Ena Olive Ball in Ickenham. The union would produce two children—Ena Bertha Margaret Hoy and Campbell Henry Alfred Hoy.[2]
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) Campbell Alexander Hoy, RFC.
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as observer on offensive patrols. On four occasions he has shot down hostile scouts, displaying in every instance splendid determination and a very fine offensive spirit."[21]
Notes
^Note that the 9 July victory shown here with Hoy as observer is different from the 9 July victory credited on Hoy's record. The former is Hoy's tenth victory; the latter is his eleventh.[7]
^"No. 34237". The London Gazette. 31 December 1935. p. 8408.
^"No. 34586". The London Gazette. 3 January 1939. p. 62.
^"No. 35134". The London Gazette. 11 April 1941. pp. 2115–2116.
^"No. 37571". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 May 1946. p. 2396.
^"No. 30287". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 September 1917. p. 9573.
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