Anthony Wall

Squadron Leader Anthony Herbert William Wall (17 June 1888 – December 1989) was a British World War I flying ace credited with sixteen aerial victories. He returned to serve in the Royal Air Force in World War II. World War I Wall first served in the 17th Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps to serve in No. 48 Squadron as an observer/gunner in a Bristol F.2 Fighter. Paired with Australian ace Lieutenant Fred Holliday as pilot, Wall gained his first victory on 6 April 1917, and then scored twice on 23 and 24 April to become an ace. On 9 May, he destroyed a German LVG reconnaissance aircraft, and later drove down three Albatros D.III fighters. He accounted for two more fighters on 11 May, and four more in June, finally closing out his tally with his 16th victory on 3 July 1917. On 18 July 1917 he was awarded the Military Cross. His citation read: Temporary Captain Anthony Herbert William Wall, Middlesex Regiment and Royal Flying Corps. "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As an observer he has on several occasions assisted to bring down hostile machines. His coolness and accurate shooting have helped very largely in aerial combats."