Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

1915

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

February 22nd, 1918

"In recognition of the conspicuous gallantry and skill displayed by him in the face of the enemy in aerial combats, notably on the following occasions: On 24 October 1917, he brought down an enemy machine, and immediately afterwards encountered and drove off a group of seven hostile aeroplanes. On 4 December 1917, he brought down an enemy two-seater machine completely out of control. By his skill and determination in attacking enemy machines he has always shown a fine example to other pilots."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

April 26th, 1918

"For the skill and courage displayed by him as a pilot. On 22 March 1918, he attacked and drove down out of control an Albatros scout which was attacking a French machine. He has brought down many other enemy machines. He is an exceptionally good pilot, and a clever and plucky fighter, and has performed very fine work, both on offensive patrols and on low flying missions."

Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Awarded on:

August 3rd, 1918

"A skilful and gallant leader, who has attacked enemy formations superior in numbers with marked success. In a recent engagement his patrol flew to the assistance of some of our machines which were greatly outnumbered by the enemy, and succeeded in accounting for three enemy machines and scattered the remainder."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Awarded on:

November 2nd, 1918

"On a recent date this officer engaged a large party of troops in a wood. The engagement lasted for an hour, but so persistent was his attack that the enemy finally broke and dispersed. During this attack he was harassed by six hostile scouts. Later on he shot down an enemy two-seater in our lines. A bold and daring airman."

Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Awarded on:

April 1st, 1920

"On 12 October 1919, near Kotluban, this officer led a formation of Camel machines and attacked the Cavalry Division of Boris Dumenko.

By skilful tactics in low flying he dispersed this force, which had turned the left flank of the Caucasian Army, and threatened to jeopardise the whole defence of Tsaritsyn.

Flying Officer Kinkead has carried out similar attacks on enemy troops, batteries, camps and transport with great success at considerable personal risk."

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

March 12th, 1998

Posthumously awarded

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)