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209768 Cpt. Harry George Ernest "Huge" Luchford MC Royal Flying Corps 20 SQD from:Walmer, Quernmore Road, Bromley, Kent (d.2nd Dec 1917) Harry Luchford was born in India in 1894. He worked for Matins Bank in Lombard Street, London W1. On the outbreak of war he enlisted into the Norfolk Regiment, transferred to the ASC, He served with the Indian cavalry division was wounded in France and after recovering joined the RFC. He obtained his Pilots certificate in May 1917 and recorded his first kill on June 13 1917. He is credited with 24 kills the last one on 21 October 1917. He returned home on leave to receive the MC & Bar from the King at Buckingham Palace in November, but was sadly shot down on his return to duty by the German ace, Walter Von Bulow. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**