Military Cross of Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson

Harold (Harry) Jameson joined the RFC as a Direct Entrant in February 1914. He embarked for France as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class in August, being promoted Air Mechanic 1st Class in September. Whilst serving with 4 Squadron he was awarded the Medaille Militaire 'For Gallantry' during the period 21-30 August 1914. He trained as a pilot in 1916 before returning to France and joining No. 42 Squadron. Jameson was awarded the Military Cross on 18 November 1916.

In January 1917, whilst flying with No, 6 Squadron Jameson was shot down in flames whilst flying a Royal Aircraft Factory BE2g (7190), with Lieutenant W.D. Thomson as his Observer, over the Ypres Salient. His attacker was Vizefeldwebel, later Leutnant, Walter Gottsch of Jasta 8.