was wounded in action in the hand. His valorous feats would earn him the Distinguished Conduct Medal, which was gazetted on 18 June 1917: 65935 2nd Class Air Mech. L. H. Emsden, R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has displayed the utmost gallantry and skill as an observer in aerial combats, continually bringing down his opponents with great skill and daring. Emsden would subsequently be promoted to corporal, then to sergeant before returning home. List of aerial victories References Notes Bibliography 1976 deaths 1893 births People from Mid Suffolk District Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment soldiers Royal Flying Corps soldiers British World War I flying aces Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal Military personnel from Suffolk