William
Shields
Name: William Ernest
Shields
Country: Canada
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force
Units: 41
Victories: 24
Date Of Birth: October 15, 1892
Place of Birth: Lipton, Saskatchewan
Date Of Death: 1920
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"A skilful and fearless officer who in three weeks destroyed five
enemy aeroplanes." DFC citation, London Gazette, September 21,
1918
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Bar
"A brilliant and courageous pilot who has personally destroyed
twenty enemy machines. Exhibiting entire disregard of personal
danger, he never hesitates to engage the enemy, however superior
in numbers, and never fails to inflict serious casualties. His
fine fighting spirit and skilful leadership inspired all who
served with him." DFC Bar citation, London Gazette, December 3,
1918