Carl Frederick Falkenberg
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Born4 February 1897
Botwood, Newfoundland
Botwood, Newfoundland
Died7 October 1980 (aged 83)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
AllegianceCanada
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Service / branch Canadian Army (1915–17)
British Army (1917–18)
Royal Air Force (1918–19)
Royal Canadian Air Force (1919)
British Army (1917–18)
Royal Air Force (1918–19)
Royal Canadian Air Force (1919)
Carl Frederick Falkenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 February 1897 Botwood, Newfoundland |
| Died | 7 October 1980 (aged 83) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada United Kingdom |
| Service | Canadian Army (1915–17) British Army (1917–18) Royal Air Force (1918–19) Royal Canadian Air Force (1919) |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 84 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Air Force Cross |
Carl Frederick Falkenberg, DFC & Bar, AFC (4 February 1897 – 7 October 1980) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, credited with 17 aerial victories.[1] Falkenberg was a personal friend of Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.[2]
