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Son of Richard and Elizabeth Craig, of Smiths Falls, Ontario. He was single and worked as a clerk.
<p>Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) <br />Citation, London Gazette, November 2, 1918: Whilst acting temporarily as flight leader one day last month, he personally destroyed three enemy machines, and the remainder of his flight accounted for three more. Lieutenant Craig has been engaged in numerous air battles, and always displays fine spirit, ability and determination in carrying out his duties. He has personally brought down two enemy machines completely out of control, in addition to those referred to above.</p>
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Photo of William Benson Craig
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Photo 2 of William Benson Craig
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Biography - page 1
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Biography - page 2
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Cross of Sacrifice
Blankenberge Town Cemetery - May 2019 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Grave marker
Blankenberge Town Cemetery - May 2019 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant William Benson Craig
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant William Benson Craig
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant William Benson Craig
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant William Benson Craig
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant William Benson Craig
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant William Benson Craig
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 585 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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