Ronald Bannerman

Ronald Burns Bannerman

Born(1890-09-21)21 September 1890
Invercargill, New Zealand
Died2 August 1978(1978-08-02) (aged 87)
Gore, New Zealand
AllegianceNew Zealand
BranchAviation
Years of service1917–1945
RankCaptain (later Air Commodore)
UnitNo. 79 Squadron RAF
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar
RelationsHugh Bannerman (brother)
Wilfred Bannerman (brother)
Other workAir Member for Personnel in the RNZAF November 1942–October 1945
Aide de Camp to the Governor-General 1943–1945

Air Commodore Ronald Burns Bannerman CBE DFC* was a flying ace during World War I, as well as serving as a high level administrator for his native New Zealand's air force during World War II.