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JUNK ai, 1917. HONOURS. 4t Honours for the R.F.C. IT was announced in the London Gazette on June 18th that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointment of the following officer to be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— Capt. W. A. BISHOP, Can. Cay. and R.F.C.—While in a single-seater he attacked three hostile machines, two of which he brought down, although in the meantime he was himself attacked by four other hostile machines. His courage and determination have set a fine example to others. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Military Cross to the following officer:— Temp. 2nd Lt. C. T. CLEAVER, M.C., Gen. list and R.F.C.— When flying at a low altitude, on reconnaissance patrol, he was wounded in the arm. He continued flying for some time, gaining most valuable information. On landing he insisted on being taken to Headquarters to impart the results of his reconnaissance. (M.C. gazetted October 20th, 1916.) His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the following officers in recogni- tion of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— 2nd Lt. D. J. BELL, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in. command of a long-distance bomb raid. Owing to his good leadership and skill a large ammunition dump was destroyed. Later, he single-handed carried out a difficult mission, and succeeded in reaching his objective under extremely adverse weather conditions. Temp. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) B. ST. JOHN BOULTBEE, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For«onspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while on contact patrol. He descended to a height of 400 ft. and attacked a large party of the enemy. He subsequently effected a safe landing, in spite of very adverse weather conditions. He has on many previous occasions done fine work. 2nd Lt. E. S. T. COLE, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—On one occasion he, in a scout, attacked and brought down an enemy two-seater biplane. He has brought down two hostile balloons. He has at all times se£ a splendid example of courage and initiative. Temp. 2nd Lt. H. E. DAVIS, Gen. List and R.F.C.—He carried out a valuable reconnaissance of the enemy lines, flying for half an hour at a height of 500 ft. Although attacked by five hostile machines, he succeeded in com- pleting his task, effecting a safe landing. He was himself badly burnt, but rendered a valuable report. Temp. 2nd Lt. H. G. DOWNING, Gen. List and R.F.C.— For consistent skill and gallantry as an observer. On one occasion When on patrol, by holding his fire until within ' very short range and by skilful co-operation with his pilot, he succeeded in shooting down two hostile machines. Temp. 2nd Lt. H. E. K. ECCLES, Gen. List and R.F.C.— He has shown great skill and gallantry in carrying out night H B R.N.A.S. Work In East Africa. A SUPPLEMENT to the London Gazette, issued on June 15th?contains a despatch from Rear-Admiral E. Charlton, Com- mander-in-Crjief, Cape of Good Hope Station, describing theoperations on the coast of Germaa East Africa carried out by his squadron in August and September, 1916. The following incident took place at the taking of Bagamoyo on August 15th :— " At 6.30 a.m. it was reported from three sourcse—kite balloon, portable W./T., set ashore, and W./T. from seaplane —that the enemy were retiring between the French Mission and the sea, and were around the Mission. The following officers and men are mentioned in Admiral Charlton's despatch:— Flight-Lieut. E. R. MOOK, R.N.A.S. Flight-Lieut. J. E. B. MACLEAN, R.N.A.S. C.P.O. (C.) J. NOONAN, R.N.A.S. (M. 2345, Po.). 1st Gr. Air-Mech. F. WILMSHURST, R.N.A.S. (J. 29563 Po.). The following awards have been made in recognition of work in East Africa :— Distinguished Service Order. Flight-Lieut. E. R. MOON, R.N.A.S. (now prisoner of war).— Since April, 1916, has carried out constant flights over the enemy's coasts, including reconnaissances, borab-dropping and spotting for gunfire in all weathers. Has shown great coolness and resource on all occasions. raids on the enemy lines. He has also caused material damage to enemy railways while flying at a low altitude. Temp. 2nd Lt. A. C. HEAVEN, Gen. List and R.F.C.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as an observer. On one occasion, when his pilot was wounded, he steered the machine back, and, landing in front of our front lines, he assisted his pilot into a shell hole, and eventually into our own trenches, under continuous rifle fire. * 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) N. G. MCNAUGHTON, Gen. List and R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as patrol leader in numerous combats. On one occasion' he led his formation against an enemy patrol, and himself drove down two hostile machines. He has set a fine example of courage and skilful leadership. Temp. Lt. T. G. POLAND, E. Surr. R. and R.F.C.—He has frequently shown great courage and initiative in attacking the enemy on the ground with machine-gun fire. To carry out this work, he has often flown at very low altitudes, and his machine has been under very heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) B. C. RICE, Gen. List and R.F.C.— While flying at a low. altitude he located several enemy batteries. He was attacked by enemy machines, and although under heavy fire from the ground succeeded iri driving them off. He has on numerous occasions obtained the most valuable information. ~ Temp. Capt G. S. SANSON, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—Although attacked three times by hostile aircraft, he remained in the air with his balloon at its maximum height, and completed his task. He has on many previous occasions done fine work. Lt. V. H. HUSTON, Can. A.SX. and •R.F.C.—He has rendered valuable service when on photographic reconnais- sance. He has always shown the greatest skill and courage in leading attacks on hostile machines, and thus enabling valuable photographs to be secured behind the lines. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the following for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— 24107 Flight Sergt. G. G. L. BLAKE, R.F.C. 65935 2nd Air-Mech. L. H. EMSDEN, R.F.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the - following:— 8254 Corpl. J. Ross, R.F.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Meritorious Service Medal to the following in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in the field during the present war :— 2197 Flight Sergt. F. BATTY, R.F.C. 3036 Tech. S/M. L. E. HUBER, R.F.C. gj J3 Distinguishea^Service Cross. Flight-Lieut. J. E. B. MACLEAN, R.N.A.S.—Since April, 1916, has carried out constant flights over the enemy's coast, including reconnaissances, bomb-dropping and spotting ; was wounded when flying over Bagamoyo. Distinguished Service Medal. C.P.O. (C.) J. NOONAN, R.N.A.S. 1st Gr. Air-Mech. F. WILMSHURST, R.N.A.S. . The following awards have been made to members of the Navy for their services with the East African Military Forces:— Distinguished Service Cross. Sqdn.-Comdr. E. R. C. NANSON, R.N.A.S.—Organised his unit with great efficiency and zeal and carried out recon- naissance work under great climatic difficulties. Flight Sub-Lieut. L. O. BROWN.—For bravery, zeal and ability shown in many long flights over enemy territory on reconnaissance work and bomb:dropping expeditions; was repeatedly under fire. Flight-Lieut. N. G. STEWART-DAWSON.—Carried out reconnaissance over difficult country on May 30th, 1916, When he was obliged to land in the bush. The following officers and men have been mentioned in despatches :— Flight-Lieut. J. ROBINSON, R.N.A.S.; Lieut. I. MACKENZIE BELLAIRS, R.N.V.R. Air-Mech., 2nd Grade, J. H. SEAGER, F. 7818 ; Actg. Air- Mech., 1st Grade, A. E. LILES, F. 781 I. 613 G 2
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