Mansell Richard James

Name:

Country:

Canada

Rank:

Captain

Service:

Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force

Unit:

Victories:

Born:

18 June 1893

Place of Birth:

Leamington, Ontario, Canada

Died:

29 May 1919

Place of Death:

Living in Watford, Ontario when he enlisted, Mansell Richard James joined the Royal Flying Corps on 22 September 1917. He was posted to 45 Squadron in Italy on 12 February 1918 and remained with this unit until 5 February 1919, scoring 11 victories flying the Sopwith Camel in the summer of 1918.
James was last seen on 29 May 1919 when he departed Lee, Massachusetts on a flight to Hazelhurst aviation field. His plane was never found although many fliers looked for him and rewards for finding him were offered by various organizations.

In 360 Mile Flight
The Lowell Sun - Thursday, May 29, 1919

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Lieut. Mansell Richard James.
An excellent scout pilot who has at all times shown great skill, courage and determination in attacking enemy machines. During a short period of time he has destroyed nine enemy aeroplanes.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 2 November 1918 (30989/12967)

Victories

	Date	Time	Unit	Aircraft	Opponent	Location
1	03 Jun 1918	0905	45	Sopwith Camel (B3872)	Albatros D.V (DES)	Feltre
2	07 Jun 1918	0930	45	Sopwith Camel (D8102)	Albatros D.III (DES)	San Marino
3	07 Jun 1918	0935	45	Sopwith Camel (D8102)	Albatros D.III (DES)	Collicella
4	20 Jul 1918	0720	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.V (DES)	E of Feltre
5	20 Jul 1918	0720	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.V (DES)	E of Feltre
6	05 Aug 1918	0630	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	AEG C (DES)	Porteghetti
7	06 Aug 1918	1050	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.V (OOC)	Segusino
8	06 Aug 1918	1050	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.V (OOC)	Segusino
9	06 Aug 1918	1050	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.V (DES)	Segusino
10	31 Aug 1918	0945	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.III (DES)	Mt. Segugio
11	31 Aug 1918	0945	45	Sopwith Camel (D8211)	Albatros D.III (DES)	Arsiero