M. B. Mather

Corporal Malcolm Mather was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories while flying as an observer.^[1] He manned the rear guns for fellow aces Ernest Lindup and Wilfred Beaver, accounting for three enemy planes destroyed and five driven down out of control.^[2]

Honors and awards

Text of citation for Distinguished Conduct Medal

20624 Cpl. M. Mather, R.F.C. (Croy Station)

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while acting as observer. He was attacked by twelve enemy machines while flying over the enemy's lines, and in a fight which lasted fifteen minutes he shot down two of the enemy out of control and drove off the others. He undoubtedly saved his machine by his dogged determination. He has shown great skill and courage in many other aerial combats.^[3]

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