About William Elliott
Lived 1898 – 1979 (aged 80). William Elliott was a Canadian flying ace.
Captain William Boyd Elliott was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Honours and awards citations Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Lieut. (T./Capt.) William Boyd Elliott.
This officer has taken part in one hundred bombing raids, in the majority of which he was leader. While leading one bombing raid his formation was attacked by thirty hostile machines; ten of these were destroyed, the objective was successfully bombed, and the formation returned without the loss of a machine, attributed to Captain Elliott's skillful leadership.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 2 November 1918 (30989/12964)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Elliott?
World War I flying ace, born 1898
When was William Elliott born?
William Elliott was born on 26 August 1898 in St. Catharines.
When did William Elliott die?
William Elliott died on 27 March 1979 in St. Catharines.
What was William Elliott's occupation?
William Elliott was a flying ace.
What nationality was William Elliott?
William Elliott was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Elliott (RAF officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Elliott. https://biography.guide/william-elliott-flying-ace/
MLA: "William Elliott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-elliott-flying-ace/.
Chicago: "William Elliott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-elliott-flying-ace/.
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