Hiram Frank Davison

Lieutenant Hiram Franklin Davison (sometimes mistakenly deemed Hiram Frank Davison) was a Canadian-born World War I flying ace credited with 11 official aerial victories in only 39 days.

World War I

Enlistment When Davison enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 7 January 1916, he gave his profession as traveling salesman and his next of kin as his mother, Etta Davison, residing in Forfar. His father was R. J. Davison. Hiram Franklin Davison's physical examination measured him as five feet nine and a half inches tall; he was described as being of medium complexion, with blue-grey eyes and brown hair.

On 29 August 1919, Davison was invalided out of the Royal Air Force.

Post World War I

Honors and awards

T./2nd Lt. Hiram Franklin Davison, R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During four days' operations, he destroyed two enemy aeroplanes and drove down two out of control, while his observer destroyed one and drove down another out of control. He also assisted other members of his squadron in destroying enemy machines. He showed splendid courage and leadership, and set an excellent example to his comrades.