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The son of James and Adeline Anna Cock, Geoffrey Hornblower Cock joined the army in December 1915. After
transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in June 1916, he was assigned to 45 Squadron.
Credited with thirteen victories, he was the highest scoring ace to fly the Sopwith 1½ Strutter. After ninety-seven
sorties against the enemy, Cock was shot down over Warneton on 22 July 1917 by Wilhelm Reinhard of Jasta 11. A prisoner of war until
December 1918, he remained in the Royal Air Force until he retired as a Group Captain in
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Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators' Certificates, 1910-1950
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| Military Cross (MC) |
Temp 2nd Lt. Geoffrey Hornblower Cock, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On many occasions he showed great courage and determination in attacking and destroying hostile aircraft, and in dispersing hostile troops from a low altitude. His skill as a formation leader has set a fine example to the other pilots of his squadron.
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
06 Apr 1917 |
1030 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A1075) 1 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
Lille |
| 2 |
06 Apr 1917 |
1030 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A1075) 1 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Lille |
| 3 |
07 May 1917 |
1830 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A8260) 1 |
SS D.I (OOC) |
Don-Lille |
| 4 |
09 May 1917 |
1650 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A8260) 1 |
Albatros D.III (DES) |
NW of Seclin |
| 5 |
09 May 1917 |
1700 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A8260) 1 |
Albatros D.III (DES) 8 |
NW of Seclin |
| 6 |
20 May 1917 |
1630 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A8226) 2 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Lille |
| 7 |
27 May 1917 |
0630 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A1016) 3 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Menin |
| 8 |
28 May 1917 |
1300 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (A8299) 4 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Menin |
| 9 |
16 Jun 1917 |
1800 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter 1 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Warneton |
| 10 |
06 Jul 1917 |
1500 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter 5 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
NW of Comines |
| 11 |
07 Jul 1917 |
1700 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter 5 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Wervicq |
| 12 |
13 Jul 1917 |
1515 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter 6 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
E of Polygon Wood |
| 13 |
22 Jul 1917 |
1035 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (B2576) 7 |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Warneton |
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| 1 |
Observer 2Lt John Murison |
| 2 |
Observer 2Lt A S Carey |
| 3 |
Observer 2Lt Edward Caulfield Kelly |
| 4 |
Observer 2Lt W G Corner |
| 5 |
Observer Lt C T R Ward |
| 6 |
Observer Lt Victor White |
| 7 |
Observer 2Lt W C Moore |
| 8 |
Shared with 2Lt William Wright & 2Lt Edward Caulfied Kelly |
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