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CONFERRED BY SEPTEMBER 20, 1917. , HONOURS. Honours for the R.N.A.S. IT was announced in the London Gazette, on September14th,, that The King has been pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to thefollowing Officer:— Flt.-Lt. (Act. Flt.-Comdr.) R. A. LITTLE, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.A.S.—For exceptional gallantry and skill in aerial fighting. On July 16th he-observed two Aviatiks flying lo\* over the lines. lie dived on the nearest one, firing a long burst at very close range. The enemy machine dived straight away, and Flt.-Lt. Little followed him closely down to 500 ft., the enemy machine falling out of control. On July 20th, he attacked a D.F.W. After a short fight ihe enemy machine dived vertically. Its tail plane seemed to crumple up, and: it was completely wrecked. On July 2^nd, he attacked a D.F.W. Aviatik, and brought it down* completely • out of control. On July 27th, in company with another pilot, he attacked an Aviatik. After each had fired about 20 rounds, the enemy machine began to spin downwards. Flt.-Lt. Little got close to it, and observed both the occupants lying back in the cock-pits, as if dead. The machine fell behind the enemy's lines, and was wrecked. Flt.-Lt. Little has shown remarkable courage and boldness in attacking enemy machines. Distinguished Service Cross. * Flt.-Lt. (Act. Flt.-Comdr.) R. J. SLADE, R.N.A.S.—For bis services during a bombing raid on SnelleghemAerodrome - on August 5th. He was attacked by an enemy machine when leaving the target. After firing about 30 rounds the hostile machine appeared to lose control and suddenly dived without - regaining it. Flt.-Lt. (Act. Flt.-Comdr.) W. M. ALEXANDER, R.N.A.S.— On August 16th, he attacked at about 3,000 ft., two hostile scouts, one of which, after a short combat, fell completely out of control. On August 20th, while returning from patrol, he observed three enemy scouts. These he pursued until they turned to fight. One of the scouts he shot down completely out of control, and the remaining two dived away. On August 21st, while on an offensive patrol, he attacked and drove down completely out of control an f nemy scout, which was attacking another member of his patrol. Flt.-Lt. Alexander has at all times shown the greatest bravery and " determination. Fit. Sub-Lt. C. P. O. BARTLETT, R.N.A.S.—For excep- - tionally good work on the occasion of a bombing raid on Houttave Aerodrome on July 25th, 1917. THE PRESIDENT REPUBLIC. OF THE FRENCH .••*-'•*•" - ' LEGION OF HONOUR. . .. • - - " , Officer. "'••-• Capt. C. L. LAMBE, D.S.O., R.N. ; Comdr. (Act. Capt.) J. HARVEY, R.N. ; Comdr. H. C. HALAHAN, D.S.O., R.N. Chevalier. Lt. A. W. L. BREWILL, D.S.C., R.N. ; Lt. D. C. G. SHOPPEE, D.S.C., R.N. ; Sqdn. Comdr. F. K. HASKINS, D.S.C., R.N. ; Sqdn. Comdr. D. C. S. EVILL, D.S.C., R.N. ; Sqdn. Comdr. R. H. MULOCK, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. Bar to the D.S.C. Flt.-Comdr. I. N. C. CLARKE, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.—For exceptionally good work on the occasion of a bombing raid on Houttave Aerodrome on July 25th, 1917. This officer has shown great skill and persistence in leading his flight , on many occasions. Distinguished Service Medal. - AirMech., 1st Gr., E. DARBY, O.N. F.849; Air-Mech., 1st Gr., W. D. SAMBROOKE, O.N. F.6630. The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches :—V Flt.-Comdr. C. T. FREEMAN, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. ; Flt.-Comdr." T. F. Le MESURIER, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. The King has been pleased to approve of the award of the following nonours, decorations, and medals to Officers and Men for services in action with enemy submarines :— Distinguished Service Cross. Flt.-Lt. (Actg. Flt.-Comdr.) O. A. BUTCHER, R.N.A.S. ; Flt.-Lt. J. O. GALPIN, R.N.A.S. ; Fit. Sub-Lt. C. L. YOUNG, R.N.A.S. Bar to ihe D.S.C. ' ^ ' .."•.7 Flt#-Lt. W. R. MACKENZIE, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. - Distinguished Service Medal. Air-Mech., 1st Gr., H. L. CURTIS, O.N. F.24994 ; Air-Mech. 2nd Gr., W. H. GREY, O.N. F.6068. The following Officers and Men have been mentioned in despatches :— Fit.-Sub-Lt. S. E. BALL, R.N.A.S. ; Fit. Sub-Lieut. A. T. Barker, R.N.A.S. Air-Mech., 2nd Gr., W. J. PRIEST, O.N. F.21948. Foreign Decorations for R.N.A.S. IT was also announced, on September 14th, that the following decorations have been conferred by the Allied Powers on Officers and Men of the British Naval Forces for distinguished services rendered during the war:— Honours for the R.F.C. IT was announced in the London Gazette on September 17th that the King has been pleased to approve of the appointments of the following Officers to bs Companions of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— 2nd Lt. ^Eemp. Capt.) W. C. CAMPBELL, M.C., R.F.C., S.R.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on numerous occasions whilst on offensive patrols. He has displayed the greatest courage and skill in attacking enemy aircraft at close range, destroying some and driving others down out of control. He has proved himself to be a scout leader of the highest class, and has destroyed 12 hostile machines and two balloons, besides taking part in many other combats during the last three months. By his fear- lessness and offensive spirit he has set a splendid example to all ranks. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) \V. J. C. KENNEDY-COCHRAN-PATRICK, M.C., Rif. Bde. and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on numerous occasions in destroying and driving down hostile machines, frequently engaging the enemy with great dash and a fine offensive spirit when encountered in superior numbers. By his cool judgment and splendid fearlessness he has instilled confidence in all around him, his brilliant leadership being chiefly responsible for his numerous successes. 2nd Lt. (Temp. Cagt.) H. M. PROBYN, R. War. R. and R.F.C.—At a critical time When hostile infantry had pejie-, trated our trenches, he went up in unfavourable weather and under heavy machine-gun and anti-aircraft fire from guns of heavy calibre, and managed to locate and report with complete accuracy the position and progress of the enemy. To do this he had to fly at a very low altitude, 'during which his machine was seriously damaged by enemy fire. The following day he carried out another daring and successful reconnaissance of the enemy's lines, bringing back informa- tion of the greatest value. He has already experienced a whole 3rear's strenuous service ilying, a fact which speaks for his gallantry and endurance on both of these particular occasions. 2nd Lt. A. S. SHEPHERD, M.C., R.F.C., S.R.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on numerous occasions when engaged in combat with hostile aircraft. Though surrounded by enemy machines, he continued to fight for nearly an hour with the utmost gallantry and deter- mination against two hostile formations, finally bringing down one of the enemy out of control. Within a m^nth he brought down seven hostile machines completely out of control. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) J. \V. WOODHOUSE, M.C., R.F.C., S.R.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out special missions by night/during which he has frequently • been compelled to face very bad weather. In .the course of numerous bombing expeditions by night he invariably descended to very low altitudes in order to use his machine gun against hostile troops on the roads. He has constantly set a very fine example. The King has been pleased to award a Bar to the Military Cross to the undermentioned Officers :— Bar to M.C. T. Capt. C. M. BRISCO-OWEN, M.C., R.E.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in making numerous daring reconnaissances of enemy wire and trenches at very low alti- tudes, during which he and his pilot constantly emptied their drums into the enemy trenches, undeterred by violent machine-gun fixe. He secured information of the utmost value, which could not have been obtained by any other means. (M.C. gazetted January 10th.) Sec.,Lt. (T. Capt.) A. G. JONES-WILLIAMS, M.C., Welsh R. (attd. R.F.C.).—For con^picious gallantry and devotion to duty when engaged in combat with hostile aircraft. On. 965
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