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hostile aeroplane, and caused it to descend in a steep nose- dive, emitting smoke and steam. He was unable to observe its fate, as he was himself immediately attacked from behind by two other hostile machines and temporarily lost control. When he regained control the machine which he had first attacked had disappeared, and two others were proceeding eastwards at a considerable height above him. He then returned safely to his aerodrome. Flight-Lt. G. D. SMITH, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of his services^ in the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron during the period April ist, 1916, to March 31st, 1017. During this time he took part in several valuable recon- naissances and bombing flights, obtaining important informa- tion and doing considerable damage to enemy organisations. Flight-Lt. R. COLUSHAW, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of his services on various occasions, especially the following : On June ist, 1917, this offier shot down an Albatros scout in flames. On June 3rd, 1917, he shot down an Albatros scout in flames. On June 5th, 1917, he shot down" a two-seater Albatros in flames. On June 6th, 1917, he shot down two Albatros scouts in flames and killed the pilot in a third. He has displayed great gallantry and skill in all his combats. Flight Sub-Lt. X. R. COOK, R.N.A.S.—For his services in an air raid on Zeebrugge Mole and hostile shipping on May 27th, 1917. Flight Sub-Lt. R. F. L. DICKEY, R.N.A.S. Warrant Officer, 2nd Gr., F. H. WHITMORE, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of his services in the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron during the period April ist, 1916, to March jist, 1917. Distinguished Sendee Medal. C.P.O. Mech., 3rd" Gr., F. CUSDON, O.N. F 5011; (Po.) 2nd Cl. Air-Mech. H. M. DAVIS, O.N.F. 20254 ; ist Cl. Air- Mech. A. W. GOODY, O.N.F. 12237. Mentioned in Dispatches. Flight-Lt. E. J. P. BURLING, R.N.A.S., Flight-Lt. H. de V. LEIGH, R.N.A.S., Flight-Lt. F. M. Fox, R.N.A.S., Flight-Lt. H. V. WOKKALL, R.N.A.S., Flight-Lt. T. G. M. STEPHENS, R.N.A.S., Flight-Lt. J. E. SCOTT, R.N.A.S., Flight Sub-Lt. R. H. DkLY, R.N.A.S., Lt. W. C. A. MEADE, R.N.V.R. Foreign Honours for the R.N.A.S. THE following decorations have been conferred by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the war :— ••.*SS^ Croix de Guerre. '*'.'•. • -. . Flight-Comdr. J. D. NEWBERRY, R.N.A.S. Flight-Comdr. F. FOWLER, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. Flight-Comdr. C. C. R. EDWARDS, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. • Flight-Comdr. C. D. BOOKER, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. Flight-Comdr. A. M. SHOOK, R.N.A.S. Actg. Flight-Comdr. H. G. HOLDEN, R.N.A.S. Fiight-Lt. G. C. MACLENNAN, R.N.A.S. Ob.-Lt. E. B. C. BETTS, R.N.A.S. Flight-Lt. R. A. LITTLE, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. • Flight-Lt, J. E. SHARMAN, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. Flight Sub-Lt. J. A. GLEN, R.N.A.S. -. Flight Sub-Lt. W. E. FLETT, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. Ob. Sub-Lt. C. K. CHASE, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. The following has been conferred by the King of Italy :—- Order of the Crown of Italy. Officer. f* Wing Comdr. I. T. COURTNEY, R.N.A.S. (Capt. and Temp.Lt.-Col., R.M.L.I.). 3The following has been conferred by the King of Belgium :— • "r Order of ^Leopold. Officer. - Capt. C. L. LAMBE, D.S.O., R.N. Chevalier. Wing Comdr. S. D. A. GREY, D.S.O., R.N. ; Sqdn. Comdr. E. T. NEWTON-CLARE, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. Honours for the R.F.C. ::x "'.:•->,":~:;'*i~::-^\-\_~-;: :„•: IN a supplement to the London Gazette issued on July 18th it was announced :— The King has been pleased to award a second bar to the Distinguished Service Order to :— Capt. CHARLES EDGAR BRYANT, D.S.O., Lrs. and R.F.C.— He has displayed the utmost gallantry and skill in leading photographic reconnaissances. In spite of overwhelming opposition by hostile aircraft, he has never failed to carry out his difficult task. (D.S.O. gazetted Feb. 18th, 1915.) The King has been pleased to approve of the appointments of the following officers to be Companions of the Distinguished JULY 26, 1917. Service Order in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— Lt. (Temp. Major) LEONARD WRIGHT LEARMOUNT, M.C., Gen. List and R.F.C., S.R.—He has shown great skill and <! determination when on photographic reconnaissances. - Despite continuous fire from the ground and attack from hostile aircraft, he has repeatedly effected a safe landing after completing his task. Temp. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) CHARLES FREDERICK ALGERNON PORTAL, M.C., S.R., R.E. and R.-F.C—For many months he has done magnificent work in co-operation with the artillery. '-: During an attack he succeeded in silencing nine active hostile batteries, ranging our artillery. His splendid example has •' been of the greatest value. ^ The King has been pleased to award a Bar to the Military Cross to the following officers :— Temp. 2nd Lt. WILLIAM GEORGE BARKER, M.C., Gen. List and R.F.C.—He has done continuous good work in co-opera- tion with the artillery, and has carried out successful recon- naissances under most difficult and dangerous conditions. (M.C. gazetted Jan. 10th, 1917.) Capt. FRANCIS RICHARD CUBBON, M.C., Ind. A., attd. R.F.C.—When acting as an Observer on an offensive patrol, he displayed great skill and courage against superior numbers of the enemy. Throughout the action he backed up his pilot with a remarkable display of marksmanship. (M.C. gazetted in this Gazette.) Lt. (Temp. Capt.) FREDERICK JAMES HARRY THAYRE, M.C., R.F.C., S.R.—When in command of an offensive patrol he showed fine leadership and skill, being personally respon- sible for bringing down three hostile machines. His coolness and courage enabled his small command to inflict severe losses on numerically superior forces. (M.C. gazetted in London Gazette of July 18th.) The King has been pleased to confer the Military Cross on ~ the following officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— ^ Lt. JAMES DACRES BELGRAVE, -Ofx. and Bucks L.I. and R.F.C.—On at least five occasions he successfully engaged and shot down hostile aeroplanes, and has consistently shown great courage and determination to get to the closest range ; an invaluable example in a fighting squadron. 2nd Lt. MAURICE ARTHUR BENJAMIN, R.F.C., S.R.—He helped to attack.two large hostile machines, one of which was seen to crash to the ground. Previously he helped to engage three hostile scouts, one of which was destroyed and the remainder dispersed. He has helped to destroy four hostile machines in all. 2nd Lt. EDWIN LESLIE BISHOP, Wore. R., S.R., attd. - R.F.C.—When engaged with another pilot in taking important photographs, they were attacked by a superior number of hostile machines. The other pilot was forced to land, and he .himself was driven down close to the ground, but, despite the presence of the^hostile machines, he climbed once more and succeeded in taking a large number of most valuable photo- graphs. 2nd Lt. CHARLES EDWARD BLAYNEY, R.F.C., S.R.—For conspicuous gallantry and skill on many occasions in success- fully bombing stations and trains at very low altitudes. He « has at all times displayed the greatest bravery and skill. Capt. CYRIL MARCONI CROWE, R.F.C., S.R.—For con- spicuous gallantry and skill as a leader of offensive patrols, many times attacking hostile formations single-handed, and descending to low altitudes under heavy anti-aircraft fire. • He has been responsible lor the destruction of several enemy machines. Capt. FRANCIS RICHARD CUBBON, I.A., attd, R.F.C.—He has shown great pluck and determination when acting as '• observer, on several occasions displaying fine marksmanship and coolness against superior numbers of the enemy. Temp. Capt. HAROLD FOWLER, Gen. List and R.F.C.—He has done invaluable service in co-operating with the artillery. , On one occasion he descended to 300 ft: and turned our guns f on to parties of hostile troops. During the advance he was .;; able to furnish much valuable information. i Temp. 2nd Lt. CECIL STUART GOODFELLOW, Gen. List and R.F.C.—He has done valuable and consistent good work in 7- co-operating with the artillery. He has carried out numerous patrol nights under most adverse weather conditions, and has set a splendid example to his squadron throughout. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) LIONEL THOMAS NUTCOMBE GOULD, R.A. and R.F.C.—He has done consistent, good and Valuable work while co-operating with the artillery, often under most difficult conditions. He has always set a splpndid example by his exceptional pluck and determination. Temp. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) JOHN BENJAMIN GRAHAM, Gen. List and R.F.C.—He has displayed great skill and Z52
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