Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Major G. J. Malcolm, Royal Flying Corps, the first Canadian-born pilot to serve in the Royal Flying Corps, he later commanded 20 Squadron and was killed in France in July 1916

1914 Star, with clasp (2.Lieut: G. J. Malcolm. R.F.A. Attd: R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major G. J. Malcolm.) good very fine (3) £400-£500

George John Malcolm was born at Dominion City, Manitoba, to liveryman George Malcolm and his wife Frances in 1891. He was raised in England earning a Bachelor of Science degree at London University in 1911. He served with the university's officer training corps and obtained a commission in the Royal Field Artillery. He earned his Royal Aero Club Aviator Certificate in November of 1913. He was among the first airmen to fly in France and was mentioned in dispatches by Sir John French in January 1915 (London Gazette 17 February 1915. Following a severe flying accident he was promoted Major and commanding officer of 20 Squadron. He and his Observer, Lieutenant G. E. Chancellor, were both killed when the FE2d he was ferrying stalled and crashed on 9 July 1916. He was 26 years old and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.