World War I
From 25 April 1916, Boyd saw service in World War I as a flying officer with the RFC. Later in 1916, he was a pilot on the Western Front with No. 27 Squadron; on 9 July, he was promoted to Flight Commander.
Boyd stayed on the Western Front and continued to earn promotion. On 26 October, he was made Officer Commanding of a squadron and on 19 January 1917, took command of No. 66 Squadron.
In June 1917, he was moved to a staff appointment and on 2 December, he was made a Staff Officer, 2nd Class, RFC (Captain - graded as Brigade Major).
By 7 July 1918, Boyd was in Mesopotamia as Officer Commanding No. 72 Squadron.
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