George McElroy

George Edward Henry McElroy
George Edward Henry McElroy
Nickname(s)	"Deadeye"; "Mac"; "McIrish"
Born	14 May 1893; Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland
Died	31 July 1918 (aged 25); Laventie, France
Buried	Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France 50°38′10″N 2°46′25″E
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army; Royal Flying Corps; Royal Air Force
Years of service	1914–1918
Rank	Captain
Unit	Royal Engineers; Royal Irish Regiment; Royal Garrison Artillery; No. 40 Squadron RFC/RAF; No. 24 Squadron RFC/RAF;
Awards	Military Cross & Two Bars; Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar

Captain George Edward Henry McElroy MC & Two Bars, DFC & Bar (14 May 1893 – 31 July 1918) was a leading Irish fighter pilot of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during World War I. He was credited with 47 aerial victories.

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