Lieutenant William Henry Brown was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories.
As the award citation makes clear, his bravery in dogfights was not the only reason for his medal; ground attacks against enemy troops were also prized.
He was then attacked by another machine, and by skilful piloting he succeeded in firing at close range behind its tail, with the result that it fell on its back and went down out of control.
In addition to these he has shot down out of control four other hostile machines, and has displayed throughout the recent operations marked gallantry and skill.[3]Lt.