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JANUARY 17, 1918. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) F. McD. C. Turner, R.F.C., Spec. Res. —For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as leader of long distance bombing raids and on photographic reconnais- sances. He has taken part in many successful operations, in 24 of which he has acted as leader, and by his skill and deter- mination has invariably dene geed work in tpite of very adverse weather conditions, and though more than once attacked by enemy formations in greatly superior numbers to his own. He was the first officer to carry out a single machine long distance reconnaissance successfully, and has been more than once congratulated for the excellence of his photographic work. Temp. Lieut. W. Wallace, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when co-cperating with artillery. He has consistently shown great skill as an observer, ranging siege batteries on hostile batteries with such accuracy that very severe damage was inflicted en the enemy. He has been responsible for the destruction of at least two hostile batteries and has carried out most valuable work for a very long period. Temp. 2nd Lieut. C. W. Warman, Gen. List and R.F.C.— He has on all occasions proved himself to be an exceptionally skilful and gallant pilot, having in the space of six weeks brought down six machines and destroyed a hostile balloon. He has also driven down at least five other enemy machines, displaying a consistent determination to attack at close range regardless of personal danger. 2nd Lieut. G. A. Wells, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in engaging enemy infantry with machine-gun fire from low altitudes and attack- ing enemy aircraft. On one occasion, whilst attacking enemy strong points, his machine was so badly shot about that he was forced to return to his aerodrome. He resumed his patrol, however, as soon as he had obtained another machine, and on the following day he attacked a series of strong points with machine-gun fire, flying at a very low altitude fcr 40 minutes under intense machine-gun fire and field-gun barrage. He was eventually wounded in three places in the arm, but in spite of this he returned to his aerodrome and landed his machine safely. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) H. D. Williams, R.F.C., Spec. Res.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst carry- ing out artillery observation. Although attacked by two machines, he carried on with his work, driving cne off and destroying the other. He has consistently shown courage and perseverance in carrying out his work, and set a very fin example to his squadron. Temp. 2nd Lieut. E. Wilson, Gen. List and R.F.C.—When he was in one of three machines engaged on photographic reconnaissances they were attacked by a formation of nine hostile scouts. A determined resistance was offered to this attack, which was beaten off, and the photographs were then taken. Whilst returning to the aerodrome, this officer turned back alone to take some further photographs, and observing six hostile machines approaching, he promptly attacked them at close range, and after a sharp fight brought one down and drove off the remainder. He then completed his photo- graphy. Temp. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) H. W. Woollett, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in engaging three enemy aircraft and following them down to| a low altitude behind the enemy's lines, destroying one and driving down another out of control during the operations. He has done excellent work as a patrol leader, and has always displayed great gallantry in aerial combats, having brought down three other enemy machines in addition to those already mentioned. 2nd Lieut. A. C. Youdale, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—Working in conjunction with our infantry, he rendered valuable assistance in the attack, flying several times through our heavy barrage and using his machine gun at a very low alti- tude. His work has been consistently skilful and fearless during the whole of the operations, especially when engaged in contact patrols and in attacking enemy infantry from low altitudes. Lieut. D. L. Burgess, Can. Infy., attd. R.F.C.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in aerial fighting and on photography. As observer he has taken a large number of very successful photographs in spite of bad weather and continual opposition frcm the enemy. On four occasions at least he has assisted his pilot to drive down hostile aircraft. Lieut. G. C. Rogers, Can. Infy. and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several cccasicns. He has rendered valuable service to the artillery in ranging them on hostile batteries. In order to carry cut the <hcots success- full ' he has flown long distances over the line under very heavy anti-aircraft fire, returning in nearly every case with his machine badly damaged by pieces of shell; and although frequently attacked by hostile aircraft, he engaged and drove them off with scarcely any interruption to the shoot. Mentioned in Despatches. THE following are included in the'list of names brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War by General Sir Archibald Murray, K.C.B., late Commander-in-Chief Egyptian Expeditionary Force, for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services :— Staff.Capt. C. Fraser, N. Staffs (Temp. Lieut.-Col. R.F.C.). Royal Flying Corps. Temp. Capt. C. E. I. C. Anne, drowned ; Temp. Capt. F. D. Berridge, Gen. List. ; Maj. R. A. Bradley, N. Staffs. R. ; Temp. Capt. W. T. Blake, Gen. List ; Maj. (Temp. Lieut.- Col.) A. G. Board, S. Wales Bord. ; Lieut. J. Brown (Spec. Res.) ; Capt. A. G. H. Carr, York and Lan. R. ; Temp. Capt. J. A. D. Dempsey (Gen. List) ; Capt. J. E. Dixon-Spain, Hamps. R. ; 2nd Lieut. G. C. Gardener, R. Ir. R. ; Capt. (Temp. Maj.) P. R. Grace (Spec. Res.) ; Lieut. R. C. Jenkins, M.C., D. Corn. L.I. ; Capt. (Temp. Maj.) A. K. H. O'Brien, D. Gds. (Spec. Res.) (Capt., ret. pay) ; Maj. E. H. M. O'Farrell, R. Ir. Fus. ; Capt. (Temp. Maj.) W. H. Primrose, Arg. and Suthd. Highrs. ; Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) W. E. L. Seward (Spec. Res.) ; Lieut. H. H. Thomas, R.F.A. No. 246 Flight-Serg. (Temp. Sergt.-Maj.) C. W. Baker; No. 2192 Sergt. (acting Flight-Sergt.) W. J. Beer ; No. 1726, Flight-Sergt. D. P. Calder ; No. 2084 Flight-Sergt. W. H. Cross ; No. 1267 Sergt. R. J. H. Holland ; No. 4256 Sergt. (temp. Sergt.-Maj.) T. J. Huxter ; No. 12128 Flight-Sergt. j. W. Large ; No. 46445 Corpl. W. J. Osborn ; No. 49457 Corpl. R. C. Phelps ; No. 5775 Sergt. (temp. Sergt.-Maj.) H. W. Prickett; No. 26056 1st Class Air-Mech. (acting Corpl.) A. J. Shaw ; No. 204 Flight-Sergt. P. J. Waghorn. Australian Flying Corps.r Capt, A. W. L. Ellis ; Capt. A. M. Jones, M.C. ; Lieut. V. P. Turner ; Capt. (temp. Maj.) R. Williams, D.S.O. No. A/332 Flight-Sergt. H. Johnston ; No. A/105 Flight- Sergt. R. S. Robertson. Russian Honours for R.F.C. IT was announced on January 14th that the following Russian Decorations have been awarded at various dates for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign :— ORDER OF ST. GEORGE. 4th Class. Capt. (Temp. Major) J. Valentine, D.S.O., late R.F.C., S.R. ORDER OF THE WHITE EAGLE (WITH SWORDS). Lieut.-Gen. Sir D. Henderson, K.C.B., D.S.O. ORDER OF ST. STANISLAS. 1st Class. Bt. Lieut.-Col. (Temp. Brig.-Gen.) D. S. Maclnnes, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.E. Empire Medal for Mr. H. Sykes. IN the list of awards issued on January 8th, but dated January 1st, of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empi-e for services in connection with the war, in which great courage or self-sacrifice has been displayed, the following appeared :— Herbert Sykes, for courage in testing aircraft in spite of severe accidents. Medals for Courageous Telephonists, &c. THE list of awards of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire also included the names of the following telephone operators, &c, who have " displayed great courage and devotion to duty during air raids " :—J. Fanny E. Beaumont (sorting clerk and telegraphist), Myra G. Bessent, Lilian A. Bostock, Marion Burrell (sorting clerk and telegraphist), Mabel E. Clarke, Lucie J. Dartnell (sorting clerk and telegraphist), B. A. F. Easter, Bertha Flintofi, Margaret A. L. Godfrey, Elsie L. Harman (supervisor), Alice A. Healey, Mabel Hunt, Ellen Johnson (sorting clerk and telegraphist), Philip C. Langridge (inspector, Engineering
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