Andrew McKeever | |
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![]() Andrew Edward McKeever, 1919 | |
Nickname(s) | Hawkeye |
Born | 21 August 1894 Listowel, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 25 December 1919 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 25)
Allegiance | Canada United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force Canadian Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | No. 1 Squadron, C.A.F. |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Cross Croix de Guerre (France) |
Andrew Edward McKeever DSO, MC & Bar, DFC (21 August 1894 – 25 December 1919) was a Canadian World War I two-seater flying ace who, in conjunction with his gunners, was credited with 31 victories. He was the highest scoring pilot on Bristol F.2 Fighter.[1]