Edgar McCloughry
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Born10 September 1896
Hindmarsh, Australia
Died15 November 1972 (aged 76)
Edinburgh, Scotland
AllegianceAustralia (1914–19)
United Kingdom (1922–53)
United Kingdom (1922–53)
Edgar Kingston-McCloughry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1896 Hindmarsh, Australia |
| Died | 15 November 1972 (aged 76) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Allegiance | Australia (1914–19) United Kingdom (1922–53) |
| Branch | Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
| Service years | 1914–1919 1922–1953 |
| Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Commands | No. 38 Group (1950–51) No. 18 Group (1947–48) Allied Expeditionary Air Force Bombing Committee (1943–44) No. 44 Group (1941–43) No. 4 Squadron (1936–37) |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
| Relations | Wilfred McClaughry (brother) |
Air Vice-Marshal Edgar James Kingston-McCloughry, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar (10 September 1896 – 15 November 1972), born Edgar James McCloughry, was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War, and a senior commander in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He shot down 21 aircraft and military balloons during the former war, making him the 6th highest-scoring Australian ace. He was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order and the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar as well as being mentioned in despatches.
