Henry Gordon Clappison
Canadian World War I flying ace
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Captain Henry Gordon Clappison (October 1, 1898 – May 15, 1977) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]
DiedMay 15, 1977 (aged 78)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
AllegianceCanada
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Henry Gordon Clappison | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1898 |
| Died | May 15, 1977 (aged 78) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada United Kingdom |
Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force Royal Air Force |
Service years | 1917 - 1919 |
Rank | Captain |
| Nickname | Harry |
| Unit | 91st Highlander Regiment No. 204 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Belgian Croix de Guerre |
Clappison's run of victories came late in World War I. He was assigned to 204 Squadron in August 1918 to pilot a Sopwith Camel. He set afire a Fokker D.VII on 20 September 1918 and ran up five more wins over D.VIIs by November 1. His final tally was two destroyed, four driven down out of control.[2]
