Anthony Wall

Who was Anthony Wall?

Captain Anthony Herbert William Wall MC was a World War I flying ace credited with 16 aerial victories. He began his victory list on 6 April 1917, scoring from the rear seat of a Bristol F.2 Fighter piloted by Australian ace Fred Holliday. On 24 April, he became an ace by scoring twice. On 9 May, he destroyed a German LVG reconnaissance plane, and drove down three Albatros D.III fighters. He closed out his tally with his 16th victory on 3 July 1917, still flying back seat to Holliday.

Wall was elected to membership in the Royal Aero Club on 18 April 1918.

He relinquished his honorary commission as a flight lieutenant on 3 March 1940. He was then appointed Pilot Officer from Flying Officer effective 29 October 1940.