Historical records matching Capt. Ronald Burns Bannerman, DFC, CBE, ED
view all
Immediate Family
-
partner -
Privatechild -
Privatechild
-
Privatechild
-
Privatechild
-
Privatechild
-
Privatechild
-
father -
mother
-
brother
About Capt. Ronald Burns Bannerman, DFC, CBE, ED
Ronald Bannerman was the son of Agnes Gibson Bannerman and William Bannerman. Educated at Otago Boy's High School, and studied Law at the University of Otago. Enrolled at the New Zealand Flying School in March 1916. Took his Flying Certificate at the New Zealand Flying School, Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand on a Curtiss Flying Boat, 16 December 1916. Bannerman flew more than 180 missions during World War One. "Described by his seniors as a 'very daring and skillful leader' he was credited with 17 'kills' during the war, making him the squadron's second best pilot." (Sunday Star Times, June 8, 2003). During World War Two Bannerman returned to serve the RNZAF in an administrative role. He finished with the rank of Air Commodore. The aerodrome website provides the following commentary about Bannerman: "A Sopwith Dolphin pilot, Bannerman joined the Royal Flying Corps on 29 March 1917. A barrister and solicitor in Gore, Southland, he served as an Air Member for Personnel in the Royal New Zealand Air Force from 1942 to 1945, attained the rank of Air Commodore and became a CBE." Source: Cenotaph.
Awards:
- Distinguished Flying Cross and bar (DFC*)
- Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- Efficiency Decoration (ED)
- War Medal 1939-1945
- New Zealand War Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross citation: During recent operations this officer has done gallant service. While on an offensive patrol with two other machines he was attacked by several Fokker biplanes, and, in the engagement, he shot down one. In addition, he has destroyed four other enemy machines. Source: Supplement to the London Gazette (2 November 1918).
Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross citation: A bold and resolute leader, whose ability inspires confidence in those who serve with him. During the operations in September he accounted for six enemy machines, displayed marked courage and judgement. Source: Supplement to the London Gazette (3 December 1918).
Sources
- Cenotaph: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/...
- Supplement to the London Gazette (2 November 1918).
- Supplement to the London Gazette (3 December 1918).
view all
Capt. Ronald Burns Bannerman, DFC, CBE, ED's Timeline
| 1890 |
September 21, 1890
|
Invercargill, Southland, South Island, New Zealand
|
|
| 1978 |
August 2, 1978
Age 87
|
Gore, Southland, South Island, New Zealand
|
|
|
August 4, 1978
Age 87
|
Southland Crematorium, Invercargill, Southland, South Island, New Zealand
|