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JANUARY 17, the enemy's trenches. On at least two occasions, while on photographic duty he was attacked by superior numbers of the enemy, one of whom he shot down and dispersed the remainder, returning from his flight with a number of success- ful exposures. All his work has been of this high order. Temp. 2nd Lieut. T. A. M. S. Lewis, Gen. List and R.F.C. •—While acting as obecrver his patrol engaged a superior force of enemy scouts. His pilot was wounded, but they continued to fight, destroying one enemy machine. He was then severely wounded, but continued to work his gun lying on his back. By this means they were able to destroy a second enemy machine. Afterwards, when returning to our lines with their machine badly damaged, he and his pilot drove off two machines which were pursuing them, having displayed the greatest gallantry and presence of mind. 2nd Lieut. R. M. Makepeace, R.F.C. Spec. Res.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst on an offensivs patrol. He and his gunner shot down three enemy aircra t in quick succession, having attacked a large hostile formation, about 20 in number, with great dash and determination. Lieut. R. A. Maybery, Lrs. and R.F.C.—After attacking two aerodromes in succession at very low altitudes, and inflicting considerable damage, he attacked and dispersed a number of mounted men and then attacked a goods train. He next attacked and shot down a hostile machine at 500 it., and before returning attacked a passenger train. On numer- ous occasions he has attacked, single-handed, large hostile formations and set a fine example by his gallantry and determination. Temp. Capt. W. A. McClatchie, Gen. List and R.F.C.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in aerial fighting and reconnaissances on many occasions. He has shown great dash and fearlessness in engaging enemy infantry and taking photographs at very low altitudes, on one occasion after inflicting heavy casualties bringing his machine back, although it was very badly shot about, and crossing the lines under very heavy fire at 200 ft. On another occasion he attacked a hostile machine and drove it down, and although attacked by three enemy scouts on his way back he success- fully drove them off. 2nd Lieut. D. U. McGregor, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading patrols against hostile formations. He has attacked and driven down enemy aircraft on several occasions, in spite of their being in superior numbers, displaying in every instance splendid dash and determination to get to close range. Capt. W. E. Molesworth, R. Muns. Fus. and F.R.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on offensive patrol. He has frequently led his patrol against superior numbers of the enemy, destroying some and dispersing others. He has also brought down two balloons, and himself to be a dashing and fearless pilot of great skill and determination. Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) K. D. P. Murray, R.F.C., Spec. Res.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on numerous occasions. He has displayed the utmost skill and fearless- ness in ranging our batteries on hostile battery positions. Most of this work he has to carry out at a very low altitude and under very heavy fire, owing to the fact that the target was very well camouflaged, but, in spite of being repeatedly attacked and his machine several times damaged by anti- aircraft and machine gun fixe, he was invariably successful. Temp. 2nd Lieut. A. R. H. Moss, Gen. List and R.F.C.— During an engagement with several large hostile formations the two machines with which he was patrolling were put out of action. In spite, however, of being left alone he continued to attack, and engaged the enemy in so determined a manner that he and his pilot between them destroyed one and drove three others down completely out of control. He has per- formed several other fine feats, and has at all times set a most inspiring example by his dash and tenacity. 2nd Lieut. C. S. O'Grady, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading fighting patrols against superior numbers of enemy aircraft. He has himself brought down three enemy machines completely out of control, and others were seen to be destroyed, and his dash and determination when outnumbered by the enemy have continually won the highest praise. 2nd Lieut. K. R. Park, R.F.A. and R.F.C.—During an engagement with seven large hostile formations the two machines with which he was patrolling were put out of action. In spite, however, of being left alone, he continued to attack, and engaged the enemy machines in so determined a manner that he and his observer between them destroyed one and drove three others down completely out of control. He has performed several other fine feats, and has at all times set a most inspiring example by his dash and tenacity. behind the lines, descended to1s s 20 ft, of the 62 lowattitude He has in addition brought down several enemy machines. , „ „ r Temp 2nd Lieut. L. A. Powell. Glouc. R. and R.F.C.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions*^ attacking enemy aircraft in superior numbers at close range, destroying some and driving down others out of control. He lias also done excellent work on photographic reconnaissances, and has in every instance displayed the greatest gallantry and splendid offensive spint Temp 2nd Lieut. W. A. Pritt, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in attacking a hostile aerodrome with exceptional dash and determination. Having reached his objective and dropped bombs from a very low altitude he then attacked and destroyed two hostile machines almost as soon as they had left the ground. A machine gun then opened upon him from the aerodrome, which he immediately attacked. Both on his outward and homeward journey he was under very heavy machine gun fire and anti-aircraft fire. On another occasion he attacked a m otor car, and shot one of the occupants from about 50 ft., after- wards attacking infantry on the march and inflicting severe- casualties upon them. He has at all times shown constant gallantry and fine offensive spirit. 2nd Lieut. J. G. Sharp, R.G.A., Spec. Res., and R.F.C.— When on patrol his machine was brought down by an anti- aircraft gun and turned completely over on landing, pinning; the pilot underneath. 2nd Lieut. Sharp, who had been thrown clear, immediately went to his assistance and pulled him out. They then ran towards the canal, which they swam,, and reached our lines in safety. From the moment their machine was hit until they reached our lines they were under continual fire, but both escaped unwounded. 2nd Lieut. C. K. Smith, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—He has himself brought down four machines during his first month at the front, and has done most valuable work in attacking ground targets and hostile balloons. Of the latter he forced at least nine to be hauled down by his persistent attacks, during; which he was repeatedly attacked himself by large hostile formations, and his efforts undoubtedly stopped all hostile balloon observation during a critical period. His efforts and fine offensive spirit and disregard of danger have set a very fine example. Temp. Lieut. G. K. Smith, Gen. List, R.F.C.—When on long distance bombing raids during a pericd of fcur months he has consistently shown great dash and determination—on two occasions attacking aerodromes frcm low altitudes in spite of anti-aircraft fire, and bringing back valuable information. Temp. 2nd Lieut. R. D. Starley, Gen. List and R.F.C.— When he had located a large force of the enemy infantry who were about to counter-attack, his machine was immediately afterwards hit by a shell, which destroyed the wireless, and so prevented his reporting what he had seen. His machine was obviously so badly damaged that no expert would have believed that it could possibly hold together in the air. In spite of this he went down and dropped a message on Divisional Headquarters, who were able to put nine batteries en to the counter-attack. He then managed to get his machine back to the aercdrcme and confirmed the message by telephone. Throughout the operations he has on all occasions shown the same spirit of pluck and determination. Temp. Lieut. J. A. Stevenson, Gen. List, and R.F.C.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a ballcon observer. Working under very great difficulties owing to a. high and gusty wind, he has furnished invaluable information, to our artillery, continually ranging them on hostile batteries with complete accuracy and success in spite of the difficulties with which he had to contend. He has at all times set a very fine example of pluck and determination. 2nd Lieut. St. C. C. Tayler, R. Suss. R. and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading offen- sive patrols against enemy aircraft. On five cccasicns at least he and his patrols have attacked and brought down hostile machines. These successes were almost entirely due to his very skilful piloting. t Temp. 2nd Lieut. R. N. TreadweU, Gen. List, R.F.C.— Although very severely wounded during a combat, he suc- ceeded in bringing back his machine against a very strcng: wind to his aerodrome, saving both machine and observer by his great pluck and determination. When lifted out of his machine he was utterly exhausted. He has been con- cerned in many successful patrols and bomb raids, showing, on all occasions conspicuous dash and devotion to duty
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