Ian Donald Roy McDonald | |
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Born | Saint John's, Antigua, British West Indies | 9 September 1898
Died | 22 September 1920 Dangatora, Iraq | (aged 22)
Commemorated at | Basra Memorial, Basra, Iraq |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1916–1922 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | No 39 Squadron RFC No. 24 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain Ian Donald Roy McDonald MC, DFC (9 September 1898 – 22 September 1920) was a British World War I flying ace credited with 20 aerial victories.[1] Although born in the British West Indies, he returned to England to serve in the air force. After his successful career in combat, he spent a short time at home before returning to the colours. He served in Iraq postwar, and was executed there by insurgents.