Richard Gammon

Captain Richard John Gammon DFC was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.

Citation for Distinguished Flying Cross
Lt. (T./Capt.) Richard John Gammon.

Captain Gammon, with 2nd Lt. Appleby as Observer, was the leader of two formations (ten machines in all) on a recent raid. En route the formation was attacked by fifteen hostile aircraft; having driven these off, they reached the objective, which was successfully bombed. While thus engaged the formation was fiercely attacked by fifteen enemy machines, which continued the attack for some distance on the return journey, until they were driven off. Upon nearing our lines the formation was again assailed by seven machines; in the engagement that ensued one of these was destroyed and two driven down by Captain Gammon and his Observer, and, in addition, three others were destroyed by our other machines. The officer who led the whole of the combined formations of this raid speaks in the highest terms of Captain Gammon's leadership and skilful co-operation. 2nd Lt. Appleby was of the greatest assistance to Captain Gammon throughout, keeping him informed of the movements and manoeuvres of the hostile machines. This officer has taken part in numerous raids, displaying on all occasions great keenness and determination.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 2 November 1918 (30989/12976)

Philip Gammon, Captain Gammon's father was a grocer in Hounslow High Street. In 1921, Gammon was living in Uxbridge, and married Kitty Isabella Mary Gough, who died in Worthing, in 1986.