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John Henry MACLAURIN

John Henry MACLAURIN Original Photo
OC Number

1255

Born

25/11/1899

Rank at Death

Flight Cadet

Date of Death

29/09/1918

Age at Death

18

Unit Serving With

172nd United States Aero


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Tracing the history of John is complex. His entry in the Campbell College Register lists him as a pilot officer in the Royal Flying Corps. Other research suggests he served with 172nd Aero Squadron was a unit of the American Expeditionary Force. This unit trained as an Observation Squadron in England, but never entered combat. Further research is ongoing. John was buried in Ennis, Co. Clare.


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