George McElroy
George Edward Henry McElroy | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Deadeye" "Mac" "McIrish" |
| Born | 14 May 1893 Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 31 July 1918 (aged 25) Laventie, France |
| Buried | Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France 50°38′10″N 2°46′25″E / 50.63611°N 2.77361°E |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | |
| Awards | Military Cross & Two Bars Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
Captain George Edward Henry McElroy MC & Two Bars, DFC & Bar (14 May 1893 – 31 July 1918) was a leading Irish fighter pilot of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during World War I. He was credited with 47 aerial victories.