machine, and skilfully turned it towards our lines, where the enemy pilot was forced to land and he and his observer were taken prisoner. On another occasion he attacked five enemy scouts, one of which he destroyed. He showed the greatest judgment and determination. Child died rescuing fellow officers from the wreckage of a plane crash at Drakemyre, Scotland. His remains were repatriated and buried in Plot C.R. 7284 of Chingford Mount Cemetery in his native London. His brother, Jack Escott Child, as well as his sister, were subsequently interred in that same grave. References 1893 births 1918 deaths Recipients of the Military Cross Burials at Chingford Mount Cemetery British World War I flying aces