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^NOVEMBER 23, 1916. Temp. 2nd Lt. RODERIC MAXWELL HILL, North'd. Fus. and R.F.C. For conspicuous skill and gallantry*. Under very heavy lire he dived at ag enemy balloon and brought it down in flames. On the day before he had dived at a balloon under heavy fire at a low altitude, but had just missed his mark. 2nd Lt. CHARLES STANLEY HOLLINGHURST, R.F.C., S.K. For conspicuous skill and gallantry on contact patrol work. On one occasion he was attacked first by four and then by three enemy machines, but drove them all off and continued his patrol. On another occasion his observer was hit, and his machine badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire, but he came back for another machine, and went out again. Two days later he was wounded by flying over the lines at 1,000 ft. 2nd Lt. ROBERT JAMES HUDSON, R. Fus., S.R., and R.F.C. He carried out artillery reconnaissances with great courage and determination. Later, on three occasions, diving to a •low altitude, he engaged parties of infantry with his machine gun. 2nd Lt. RALPH HENSWORTH JARVIS, RFC, S.R. While observing, he engaged and drove off three enemy machines, after which he returned and completed his work. Later, he carried out a valuable reconnaissance during a very strong gale. He has on many previous occasions done fine work. 2nd Lt. LEONARD CAMERON KIDD, R.F.C., S.R. For conspicuous skill and gallantry on contact patrol work. On one occasion he carried out three contact patrol flights, each 1,000 ft., and obtained valuable information under heavy fire. He also attacked enemy reinforcements with a machine gun from a height of 500 ft. 2nd Lt. ARTHUR GERALD KNIGHT, R.F.C., S.R. He has shown great pluck in fights with enemy machines, and has accounted for several,' On one occasion, when a hostile machine was interfering with a reconnaissance, he attacked at very close range, and brought down the enemy machine in flames. Lt. THOMAS EATON LANDER, High. L.I. and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and skill in an encounter with an enemy machine. By skilful manoeuvring, Lt. Lander and 2nd Lt. Barr drove the enemy machine behind the enemy's lines in a damaged condition. 2nd Lt. CECIL ARTHUR LEWIS, R.F.C., S.R. For conspicuous skill and gallantry. He has done fine work in photography, with artillery and on contact patrols. On one occasion he came down very low and attacked a column of horsed limbers causing casualties and scattering the limbers. Temp. 2nd Lt. FREDERICK LIBBY, Gen. List and R.F.C. As observer, he, with his pilot, attacked four hostile machines and shot one down. He has previously shot down four enemy machines. Temp. 2nd Lt. FRANCIS STEELE MOLLER, Gen. List and R.F.C. During a raid he dived 1,500 ft., and dropped his bombs on an ammunition train. He then chased three other trains, and attacked them with great courage and skill. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) ROGER HENRY GARTSIDE NEVILLE, D. of Corn. L.I. and R.F.C. He is a fine leader of patrol work, and has done much to keep enemy machines away from our lines. On one occasion, flying in a rain-storm, after nearly colliding with an enemy machine, he pursued it and brought it down half a mile from an enemy aerodrome. 2nd Lt. GEORGE PHILIPPI, Dns., S.R., and R.F.C. He dived at a hostile balloon under heavy fire, and brought it down in flames. Though wounded in the head, he brought his machine back at a low altitude, and landed safely in his aerodrome. [/LIGHT 2nd Lt. (Temp. Lt.) GEOFFREY WARD ROBERTS, R.F., S.R.' and R.F.C. For conspicuous skill and gallantry when attacking hostile machines. On one occasion, when on offensive patrol, he brought down two machines. 2nd Lt. HUGH ANSI 1 M KOI-LTON Bonn. HI C, S.R. lie has done fine artillery work in all weathers, flit one occasion, while living a new type of machine, his engine failed, hut he glided back over the lines undei heav\ lire, and landed his machine without damage on ground pitted with shell holes. 2nd Lt. ARTHUR JOHN GRAHAM SI view. K A and R.F C, He has done fine work with artillery tot a long time, often in bad weather and under heavy tire. On one occasion he directed the fire of nine batteries on the enemy's trenches, and obtained a large nimibei oi duvet hits. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) JOHN HUGH SAMITII TYSSI \. \ Sotu. Yeo. and R.F.C. For conspicuous skill and gallantry He has done inn- work in photography, often fighting against odds 111 order to get his work done, tin one occasion, when live enemy machines interfered with our patrol, he. with anotlu-i olficer, dived at one and brought it down. Capt. ADOLPH ANDRE WALSER, Lond. R. and R.F.C. He carried out a most valuable artillery reconnaissance under very heavy fire, displaying great courage and detel mination. He has on many previous occasions done line work. Temp. 2nd Lt. JOHN SCOTT WILLIAMS, Gen last and R.F.C. For conspicuous skill and gallantry when attacking enemy machines. On, one occasion, with another officer as pilot, he brought down two enemy machines. Temp. 2nd Lt. GEOFFREY HUNTER WOOD, Gen. List, attd. R.F.C, He has continually done contact patrol work, obtaining most valuable information, and displaying great courage and determination throughout. 2nd Lt. CHARLKS HENRY CHAPMAN WOOLLVEN, Devon. R, and R.F.C. He dived down to a low altitude, attacked a train, causing many casualties, and displayed great courage and determina tion throughout. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) CHARLES SERVICE WORKMAN, SCO. Rif. and R.F.C. He and his pilot dived down to a low altitude, attacked a train, causing many casualties, and displayed great courage and determination. The following has been awarded a 2nd liar to his Military Cross for a subsequent act of conspicuous gallantry :— 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) KIDNEY EDWARD COWAN, M.C., R.F.C., S.R. He fought a long contest with seven enemy machines, finally bringing one down in flames. He hits displayed great skill and gallantry throughout. (M.C. awarded in Gazelle dated May 31st, 1916. The 1st Bar awarded in Gazelle dated October 20th, 1916.) The following has been awarded a Bar to his Military Cross for subsequent acts of conspicuous gallantry :— 2nd Lt. (Temp. Lt.) MALCOLM GLASSFORD BEGG, M.C., Rif- Bde., S.R., and R.F.C. He has on many occasions carried out successful contact patrol work at low altitudes, rendering most valuable reports and displaying great courage and determination. (M.C. awarded in Gazette dated September 22nd, 1916.) In the list of awards of the Distinguished Conduct Medal for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field appeared the following :— 1396 Sergt. T. MOTTERSHEAD, R.F.C. Fatal Accidents. AT Montrose on November 16th an aeroplane piloted by Lieut. Fowler, Royal Flying Corps, collided with fhe chimney of a house and remained fast on the roof. The impact caused the petrol tank to catch fire, and before assist ance could be rendered the pilot was dead, though whether death was due to burning or to the collision is not known. A verdict of " Accidental Death " was returned at an inquest on November 16th at Boldre in the case of Lieut. H. E. Byers. The evidence showed that the machine made a vertical dive lrom a height of 3,500 ft., and it was surmised that the deceased was seized with illness while in the air, as apparently the machine was in good order and nothing was seen to break while it was being flown. 1023
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