and the council to establish and develop a reserve of seven hectares on the site of the original Gore Cemetery. In honour of his efforts the resulting park was named Bannerman Park in 1977. He died at his home in Gore, New Zealand on 2 August 1978. Personal life In 1917 he married Mona Campbell (1895– ). They subsequently had three children, John Rushford Bannerman, Margaret Elles Bannerman and Lindsay Burns Bannerman. Citations for military honours Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Lieut. Ronald Burns Bannerman. During recent operations this officer has done gallant service. While on an offensive patrol with two other machines he was attacked by several Fokker biplanes, and, in the engagement, he shot down one. In addition, he has destroyed four other enemy machines. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Bar Lieut. (A./Capt.) Ronald Burns Bannerman, D.F.C. (FRANCE) A bold and resolute leader, whose ability inspires confidence in those who serve with him. During the operations in September he accounted for six enemy machines, displaying marked courage and judgment. Notes References 1890 births 1978 deaths New Zealand World War I flying aces Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel People from Invercargill