(1896-09-10)10 September 1896 Hindmarsh, Australia
Died
15 November 1972(1972-11-15) (aged 76) Edinburgh, Scotland
Allegiance
Australia (1914–19) United Kingdom (1922–53)
Service/branch
Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps Royal Air Force
Years of service
1914–1919 1922–1953
Rank
Air Vice-Marshal
Commands held
No. 38 Group (1950–51) No. 18 Group (1947–48) Allied Expeditionary Air Force Bombing Committee (1943–44) No. 44 Group (1941–43) No. 4 Squadron (1936–37)
Battles/wars
First World War
Western Front
Second World War
Operation Overlord
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (3)
Relations
Wilfred McClaughry (brother)
Air Vice-Marshal Edgar James Kingston-McCloughry, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar (10 September 1896 – 15 November 1972), born Edgar James McCloughry, was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War, and a senior commander in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He shot down 21 aircraft and military balloons during the former war, making him the 6th highest-scoring Australian ace. He was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order and the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar as well as being mentioned in despatches.
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