In Memory of Captain LOUIS FLEEMING JENKIN M C and Bar 1st Sqdn., Royal Flying Corps and 9th Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment who died age 22 on 11 September 1917 Son of Austin Fleeming Jenkin and Betty Jenkin, of 93, Iverna Court, Kensington, London. Remembered with honour ARRAS FLYING SERVICES MEMORIAL Country - England Rank - Captain Service - Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force Units - 1 Victories - 22 Born - 22 August 1895 Place of Birth - Newington, London Died - 11 September 1917 Place of Death - Memorial - Arras Flying Services Memorial, Pas de Calais, France Before his transfer to the Royal Flying Corps, Louis Fleeming Jenkin served with the North Lancashire Fusiliers and was promoted to temporary Second Lieutenant on 17 October 1914. He was posted to 1 Squadron on 15 May 1917. He scored his 22nd victory on the morning of 11 September 1917, but was shot down and killed later the same day by a member of Jasta 29. Military Cross (MC) T./Lt. Louis Fleeming Jenkin, Gen. List and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst on offensive patrol he has continually shown the greatest dash and determination in attacking enemy aircraft in superior numbers, destroying some and bringing others down out of control. Supplement to the London Gazette 16 August 1917 Military Cross (MC) Bar T./Lt. Louis Fleeming Jenkin, M.C., Gen. List and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in continually attacking hostile aircraft at close range, destroying some and driving others down out of control. His dash and offensive spirit have at all times been admirable. (M.C. gazetted 16th August 1917 ) Supplement to the London Gazette, 17 September 1917
