Major JT Byford McCudden VC DSO* MC* MM

A short clip showing the grave of the most decorated member of the Royal Air Force during World War One, Major JT Byford McCudden in the CWGC Wavans British Cemetery on the Somme, France.

McCudden died on 9th July 1918 with the VC (Victoria Cross), DSO (Distinguished Service Order) & Bar (a second DSO), MC (Military Cross) & Bar (a second MC) and MM (Military Medal).

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[whingenjock]

god bless him what a man

[bobgladstone]

Major James Thomas Byford Mac McCUDDEN. VC, DSO & Bar,MC & Bar,MM,CdeG (France).60 Squadron,RAF Formerly Bugler(Boy 20083) Royal Engineers.Died 9th July 1918 aged 23 yrs. Born Gillingham,Kent,28th Mar 1895. Enlisted in 1910.Buried Wavans British Cemetery,Pas de Calais, France.Grave B.10.

Also commemorated on a memorial in Sheerness Parish Church, Kent.Officially credited with 57 victories but unofficially 70. At the time of the formation of the RAF (1/4/18) James was it`s most decorated member

[camdengreen]

Poignant epitaph.