| George William Bulmer | |
| Birth Date: | 1 September 1898 |
| Birth Place: | Dixon, Illinois, USA |
| Death Place: | San Diego, California, USA |
| Allegiance: | Canadian |
| Branch: | Royal Flying Corps |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Unit: | No. 22 Squadron RAF |
| Awards: | Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain George William Bulmer (1 September 1898 – 5 April 1987) was an American-born Canadian flying ace in World War I. He was credited with nine aerial victories.
George William Bulmer was born in Dixon, Illinois, USA on 1 September 1898. His parents were British.[1] He worked as an accountant before enlisting in the Royal Air Force in Toronto, Canada[2] in 1917.[3]
By early 1918, Bulmer had completed training and been posted to 22 Squadron. He scored his first aerial victory on 6 March 1918, and continued to win through 9 July 1918. His exploits earned him a Military Cross, which was gazetted on 16 September 1918:
See also: Aerial victory standards of World War I.
| No. | Date/time | Aircraft | Foe | Result | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 March 1918 @ 1115 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter serial number C4810 | Pfalz D.III | Driven down out of control | East of La Bassée | Gunner: 2 Lt S J Hunter |
| 2 | 16 March 1918 @ 1030 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4810 | Pfalz D.III | Driven down out of control | Henin-Lietard | Gunner: 2 Lt Percy Stanley Williams |
| 3 | 16 March 1918 @ 1030 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4810 | Pfalz D.III | Driven down out of control | Henin Lietard | Gunner: 2 Lt Percy Stanley Williams |
| 4 | 23 March 1918 @ 1100 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n A7251 | Albatros D.V | Destroyed | Bussy | Gunner: 2 Lt Percy Stanley Williams |
| 5 | 6 May 1918 @ 1025 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4888 | Pfalz D.III | Driven down out of control | Fresnoy | Gunner: Lt H E Elsworth |
| 6 | 8 May 1918 @ 1015 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4888 | Pfalz D.III | Destroyed | Brebieres | Gunner: 2 Lt Percy Stanley Williams |
| 7 | 16 May 1918 @ 1045 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4888 | Observation balloon | Destroyed | A mile northeast of Neuf-Berquin | Gunner: 2 Lt Percy Stanley Williams |
| 8 | 17 May 1918 @ 1200 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4888 | German reconnaissance plane | Destroyed | Southeast of Douai | Gunner: 2 Lt Percy Stanley Williams |
| 9 | 9 July 1918 @ 1100 hours | Bristol F.2 Fighter s/n C4888 | German reconnaissance plane | Set afire; destroyed | North of Bois-de-Phalempin | Gunner: James McDonald |
There is no reliable account of his later years, although it is known that he died in San Diego, California, USA on 5 April 1987.[3]