May 1918. His citation read: Lt. Arthur Bradfield Fairclough, Can. M.G. Co. and R.F.C. "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During four months he has destroyed four enemy machines, and has driven down two others completely out of control. When engaged with hostile aircraft he has at all times displayed the utmost dash and courage." Fairclough was transferred to No. 23 Squadron RAF on 4 May and appointed a flight commander with the temporary rank of captain. Between 29 June and 5 July he gained five more victories, to bring his total to nineteen. He was returned to the Home Establishment on 8 July, and was posted to back to Canada on 11 July. On 13 September he was assigned to RAF Canada's School of Special Flying (No. 43 Wing) at Armour Heights, where he was appointed an Examining Officer on 21 October, to train flying instructors. On 14 April 1919 Lieutenant (Honorary Captain) Fairclough relinquished his Royal Air Force commission on ceasing to be employed. and the following day was struck off the strength of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. List of aerial victories References 1896 births 1968 deaths People from Old Toronto Canadian Expeditionary Force officers Royal Flying Corps officers Royal Air Force personnel of World War I Canadian World War I flying aces Canadian recipients of the Military Cross Military personnel from Toronto Canadian Machine Gun Corps officers The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada officers Canadian military personnel of World War I