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•was compelled to parachute down from burning balloons, but this in no way lessened his enthusiasm. The loss of a foot necessitated his being sent home, and his valuable services have been greatly missed. Temp. 2nd Lieut. A. E. GODFREY, Gen. List and R.F.C.— jFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in constantly attacking hostile machines at close range, regardless of personal risk or of their being in superior numbers. Lt. R. B. HAY, W. York. R., S.R., and R.F.C.—On several occasions he has shown the utmost courage and dash in attacking and dispersing hostile aircraft in superior numbers. His Willingness to undertake the most hazardous duties has at all times set a fine example to other pilots .acd observers of his squadron. Temp. Lt. T. F. HAZELL, Gen. List and R.F.C.—On several occasions he displayed marked courage and determination in attacking and destroying hostile aircraft. Temp. Lt. F. P. HOLLIDAY, Gen. List and R.F.C.—In company with another pilot he attacked five hostile aircraft, setting one on fire, driving down another out of control, and dispersing the remainder. He has previously done fine work, bringing down eight hostile machines in all. 2nd Lt. J. B. HOME-HAY, Arg. and Suth'd Highrs. and R.F.C.—He showed consistent ability and courage in observ- ing for and ranging our artillery upon enemy guns and trenches. His accurate information was of the greatest value to our batteries. Temp. 2nd Lt. G. KNIGHT, Gen. List and R.F.C.—He showed great dash and promptness in diving to the assistance of one of his squadron, who had been attacked by five hostile scouts and dispersing them. His assistance to our artillery in engaging hostile batteries from a low altitude was of the greatest value. Lt. T. W. MCCONKEY, Can. Infy.—He was attacked by several hostile machines, and was wounded in three places. He continued to work his machine-gun, driving off the hostile machines. His coolness and determination undoubtedly saved his pilot and machine. and Lt. M. L. MAGUIRE, Conn. Rang, and R.F.C.—With great courage and skill'he attacked and completely destroyed an enemy aeroplane, which crashed to the ground from 4,000 ft. Lt. A. E. PICKERING, Can. Infy. and R.F.C.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as observer, in making reconnaissances at very low altitudes, and attacking hostile infantry, transport and machines with great courage and determination. In conjunction with his pilot, he was instrumental in destroying several hostile machines, and in rendering valuable information to our artillery. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) R. G. H. PIXLEY; R.F.A. and R.F.C.—He attacked a hostile balloon with three other pilots, and, remaining after they had left, finally sent it down in flames. He has assisted in bringing down several hostile machines, and has done good work throughout. 2nd Lt. R. W. REID, R.F.C., S.R.—He has done fine work in taking aeroplane photographs. This work has been carried out while flying at very low altitudes and often under very heavy machine-gun fire. Capt. (Temp. Major) A. J. L. SCOTT, Yeo. and R.F.C.— He has on several occasions attacked and destroyed enemy aircraft, and taken successful photographs under heavy fire. He has constantly shown the greatest courage in attacking numerous hostile machines single-handed, during which on two occasions his own machine was consideralby damaged. AUGUST 2, 1917. His great coolness, dash and resource have set an excellent example to his squadron. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) J. G. SELBY, R.F.A. and R.F.C., S.R.— During a photographic reconnaissance he was attacked by five hostile scouts, whom he put to flight, continuing his work with complete success. He afterwards attacked and put to flight an enemy battery. His work at all times has been marked by the greatest courage and ability. Lt. O. M. SUTTON, S. Lane. R... S.R. and R.F.C.—On at least eight separate occasions he showed great determination in attacking hostile aircraft, destroying them or driving ' them down out of control, and he has also done very good work in other flights by preventing hostile aircraft from getting on the tails of other machines. On one occasion, though his gun jammed, he dived three times and drove off an enemy machine. 2nd Lt. P. G. TAYLOR, R.F.C., S.R.—He has taken part in over forty offensive patrols at low altitudes and under heavy fire from the ground. He has always shown exceptional dash and gallantry in attacking large formations of hostile machines, setting a very fine example to all his comrades. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) S. W. TAYLOR, R.F.C., S.R.— He has at all times shown the greatest fearlessness, especially in volunteering for any duty entailing special risk. His dash and determination in engaging hostile machine guns, trans- port and bodies of troops from a very low altitude have been most marked. Temp. Lt. R. P. M. WHITHAM, North'd Fus. and R.F.C.— < • On four successive days he showed remarkable courage and ability in bombarding enemy positions, and, working in conjunction with our artrHery, he rendered them most valuable information. • The King has been 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 :— 8202 2nd Air-Mech. R. C. COOPER, R.F.C. THE King has been pleased to award the Military Medal ; for bravery in the field to the following :— - , .;- 6705 1st Air-Mech. T. REYNOLDS, R.F.C. , . "Mentioned in Despatches." IT was announced on July 27th, that the names of the following have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for distinguished services rendered in con- \j..' nection with the war :— j Major (Temp. Lt.-Col.) G. LIVINGSTONE, C.M.G., London and R.F.C. Major and Bt. Lt.-Col. (Temp. Brig.-Gen.) J. M^SALMOND, C.M.G., D.S.O., R. Lanes, and R.F.C. Capt. (Temp. Major) J. VALENTINE, R.F.C. (Spec. Res.). Other Interesting Awards. Although not given for actual flying work, the following awards of the Military Cross have been made for gallantry in connection with aircraft :— Capt. A. B. CHAPMAN, Can. A.M.C.—One of our planes being shot down he went to the assistance. On his way he was wounded in the head. He continued on his way to the machine, which was being heavily shelled, attended to one , of the occupants, and had him carried away. Lt. F. A. FRASER, Infy.—When leading a patrol against the retreating enemy he got in touch with two R.F.C. officers _ who had been brought down in their machine, and drove off \ ' the enemy, who were moving forward to capture these officers. He set a fine example throughout. The •• Raid " on Paris. IN the communiqui issued from Berlin on July 28th the following appeared :— " Last night bombs were dropped upon the railway stations and military establishments of Paris. Hits on the objects aimed at were observed. Our airmen returned unharmed in spite of the strong defensive fire." The following semi-official note was issued in Parir'on July 29th :— " The German official communiqui of July 28th asserted that German aviators bombed railway stations and military establishments in Paris on Friday night, and that certain of the projectiles hit their mark. This assertion is untrue. The attempted attack by enemy aeroplanes south of Paris caused no loss of life or material damage." Some details of what happened are given by the Journal as follows :— " Several bombs were dropped. One fell in a large store of combustibles, and another in a courtyard. Further on a bomb played havoc among a bed of cauliflowers, and another fell in the courtyard of a factory. Two others fell in a gutter. None of these bombs did much damage. " Moving away from Paris, the aeroplane dropped more bombs in an important centre. One fell in a garden, and three others_in a boulevard. One of these damaged the facade ' of a turret and exploded, slightly injuring a lady who was> in bed in a neighbouring house. A little to the right of this centre three bombs fell in a large enclosure, and did no serious damage." On the following evening another alarm was given, but the raiders were turned back before getting near Paris. , Germany Still Lying. A SEMI-OFFICIAL message sent out from Berlin on July 24th, denies the report of the British Admiralty re- garding the air raid on London on July 7th. The message says the raid was executed according to plan, and, despite anti-aircraft defences and hostile airmen, only one machine was lost, and it fell into the sea from an unknown cause and not through the enemy's fire. 78O
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