known 8th June 1917
"Capt. Ball took part in twenty-six combats in the air and destroyed eleven hostile aeroplanes drove down two out of control and forced several others to land. In these combats Capt. Ball flying alone on one occasion fought six hostile machines twice he fought five and once four. When leading two other British aeroplanes he attacked an enemy formation of eight. On each of these occasions he brought down at least one enemy. Several times his aeroplane was badly damaged once so seriously that but for the most delicate handling his machine would have collapsed as nearly all the control wires had been shot away. On returning with a damaged machine he had always to be restrained from immediately going out on another. In all, Capt. Ball has destroyed forty-three German aeroplanes and one balloon, and has always displayed most exceptional courage, determination and skill."
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Born 1896
Died 1917
British Army 2599 Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment 5th (Home Service), 3/5th Battalion
Air Force (RAF/RFC) Captain