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j/Ocflg JULY 9, 1915. AIRCRAFT WORK AT THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION. FRONT. THE following statement was issued by the Admiralty on Monday night:— "A German official communique issued on Sunday stated that German aircraft had dropped bombs on Landguard Fort at Harwich : the following are the facts concerning this incident, otherwise hardly worth notice 1— " On Saturday forenoon a German seaplane and aero plane appeared off Harwich flying very high. Our aircraft immediately started in pursuit and drove them off. "The hostile aircraft then dropped their bombs into the sea and made their escape, still flying at a great height." It was officially announced in Pretoria on July 1st, that two British aeroplanes successfully bombed the enemy's troops and trains at Otavi on June 29th. In the communique issued in Paris on Saturday after noon there was the following :— " Our aeroplanes successfully bombarded the stations of Challerange, Zarren and Langemarck as well as the German batteries at Vimi and Beaurains." In an official communique, regarding the operations in the Dardanelles, issued in Paris on Wednesday, there was the following :— "Enemy aeroplanes several times bombarded our lines. " At the end of the day (July 5th) fifteen Allied aero planes flew over the Turkish aerodrome at Chanak. They threw several bombs, and a large shell struck the principal shed." In the communique from the General Staff, issued in Rome on July 1st, it was stated :— " Hostile airmen continue their activity, making victims also among the civilian population. " Our airmen effectively bombarded a column of troops and supply wagons near Appachiasella, and also the railway station at San Daniel." The following statement was issued by the Italian Naval Staff in Rome on the 2nd inst.:— " In the Adriatic yesterday a French airman, Sub-Lieutenant Rouillet, dropped two bombs from a height of 50 ft. on the Austrian submarine U n. " The bombs exploded under the water very close to the turret, apparently with success." The following note was issued by the Naval Staff on July 4th:— "This morning an Austrian seaplane appeared over Alberoni. "Being subjected to artillery fire from our anti-air craft guns and chased by French and Italian aeroplanes, it made off rapidly towards the east, dropping a few bombs on the way, which fell harmlessly into the sea." In a note issued by the Naval General Staff on the 5th inst,, it was stated that an Italian airship bombarded and seriously damaged the Stabilimento Tecnico at Trieste last night. The airship returned home safely. In a despatch from the Army Headquarters issued in Rome on July 5th there was the following :— " Last night our dirigibles bombarded effectively enemy encampments in the environs of Doberdo and the Dornberg-Prvacina Railway Junction, damaging the line and the station of Prvacina. Our airships, which were cannonaded by anti-aircraft guns, returned safely." WAR HONOURS. D.S.O. for Captain Borton and Captain Marshall. IT was officially announced on Saturday evening that the undermentioned officers have been appointed Companions of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force :— Captain Amyas Eden Borton, The Black Watch (Royal High landers), attached Royal Flying Corps. Captain Anthony Marshall, 28th Light Cavalry, Indian Army, attached Royal Flying Corps. When on flying reconnaissance over the neighbourhood of Staden on June 7th, 1915, Captain Borton was wounded in the head and neck by a bullet fired from a hostile aeroplane, and although suffering severely from loss of blood he contrived, with the assistance of the observer, Captain Marshall, to bandage his wounds and completed the reconnaissance on the prescribed course. His injuries are such that he is not yet out of danger. Captain Marshall continued his observations after rendering all possible aid to the pilot, who was gradually losing consciousness, notwithstanding that the German aeroplane was persistently attacking. The valuable report supplied by this officer is as detailed and complete for the last as it is for the first part of the reconnaissance. The Gallant Deeds which "Won D.CMs. IN a supplement to the LONDON GAZETTE, issued on Friday, were set out the deeds of the nine warrant and non-commissioned officers of the Royal Flying Corps upon whom the King has been graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Conduct Medal, as recorded in a recent issue of Flight:— 488 Sergeant R. H. Carr, Royal Flying Corps (now Second Lieutenant, Special Reserve). For the conspicuous gallantry and ability with which he has carried out the duties of a pilot. Corporal W. Dobbie, Royal Flying Corps. For gallant conduct and coolness when carrying out his duties under fire; also for the conspicuous thoroughness and efficiency for which his work has been noticeable. 1st Class Air-Mechanic W. Harper, Royal Flying Corps. For gallant conduct and coolness when carrying out his duties under fire ; also for the conspicuous thoroughness and efficiency for which his work has been noticeable. Flight-Sergeant W. C. Hayward, Royal Flying Corps. For conspicuous zeal, devotion to duty, and the noticeably efficient manner in which he has carried out his responsible duties. Flight-Sergeant T. Hughes, Royal Flying Corps, For conspicuous zeal and devotion to duty, and the noticeably efficient manner in which he has carried out his responsible duties. Corporal H. Jameson, Royal Flying Corps. For conspicuous coolness and gallantry on several occasions in connection with wireless work under fire. 1st Class Air-Mechanic L. S. Newns, Royal Flying Corps. For gallant conduct and coolness when carrying out his duties under fire ; also for the conspicuous thoroughness and efficiency for which his work has been noticeable. Corporal R. E. P. Paynter, Royal Flying Corps. For gallant conduct and coolness when carrying out his duties under fire ; also for the conspicuous thoroughness and efficiency for which his work has been noticeable. Sergeant E. R. C. Scholefield, (now Second Lieutenant in Special Reserve of Officers), Royal Flying Corps. For the conspicuous gallantry and ability with which he has carried out the duties of a pilot. Flight-Sergeant T. G. G. Tindale, Royal Flying Corps. For conspicuous zeal and devotion to duty, and the noticeably efficient manner in which he has carried out his responsible duties.
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