Colby Ruckle

Canadian first world war flying ace (1893-1944).

Born December 23rd, 1893 in Carleton Place.

Died March 9th, 1944 at 50 years old in Whitchurch–Stouffville (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
aircraft pilot, military personnel

Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon