What ailment led to Mannock's repatriation?
Blindness
Severe injury
Illness
Mental breakdown
Answer
Illness, specifically peritonitis, prompted Edward Mannock's urgent repatriation from the war front to England, where he was expected to receive proper treatment and recover. Regrettably, his condition worsened during the journey, leading to his untimely demise before reaching the shores of his homeland.
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