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Kenneth Burns Conn DFC (11 July 1896 – 30 January 1984) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 20 victories.


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Distinguished Flying Cross

"Lt. Kenneth Burns Conn (3rd Res. Bn., Can. E.F.). (FRANCE) On 18 October, when raiding enemy troops in retreat, this officer descended to 300 feet and attacked three companies of infantry with machine-gun fire, inflicting casualties. So vigorous was his attack that the troops dispersed. Lt. Conn then attacked various other targets, displaying conspicuous skill and initiative.""Lt. Kenneth Burns Conn." ''Supplement to the London Gazette.'' 8 February 1919. as cited a
"Kenneth Conn."
''The Aerodrome.'' (website).


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Canadian aviators Canadian World War I flying aces Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) 1896 births 1984 deaths People from Ottawa Canadian Expeditionary Force officers Canadian military personnel from Ontario {{aviation-bio-stub