for Military Cross (MC) T./2nd Lt. Frank Clifton Gorringe, Gen. List and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several enemy machines, and has shot down others out of control. On several occasions also he has forced enemy aeroplanes to land, and has shown fine qualities of leadership and a keen offensive spirit. Text for citation for Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Lieut. (A./Capt.) Frank Clifton Gorringe, M.C. (FRANCE) During recent operations this officer was conspicuous for his gallantry and initiative in attacking enemy troops, transport, etc., notably on 9 November, when, locating certain enemy troops dug in, he attacked them from 50 feet altitude, causing numerous casualties. He then landed close behind our infantry and informed them of the enemy's position. Sources of information Reference Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915–1920 Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990. , . Military personnel from Sussex Royal Flying Corps officers People from Eastbourne Recipients of the Military Cross 1889 births Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Canadian military personnel of World War I English emigrants to Canada Year of death missing