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FEBRUARY 28, 1918. HONOURS. Honours for the R.N.A.S. It was anounced in a supplement to the London Gazette on February 22nd that the King has been pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations, and medal for services in action with enemy submarines :— Disinguished Service Cross. J. F. Hart, R.N.A.S. ; Fit.-Lieut. J. E. Barrs,Flt.-Lieut.R.N.A.S. Bar to the D.S.C.Flt.-Comdr. J. G. Struthers, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. Second Bar to the D.S.C. Flt.-Comdr. J. G. Struthers, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. The King has been pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men of the Royal Naval Air Service :— Distinguished Service Order. Wing. Comdr. F. W. Bowhlll, R.N.—In recognition of his invaluable services as Comdg. Officer of the R.N.A.S., em- ployed in connection with military operations in East Africa. It is due to his experience and unceasing labour that his small unit of the R.N.A.S. has been of such assistance to the military operations. He has instilled a high sense of discipline into those under his orders. Distinguished Service Cross. Flt.-Comdr. W. H. Dunn, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of his services whilst employed in connection with military opera- tions in East Africa. He did splendid work during the operations in the Lindi area, and carried out valuable bombing and reconnaissance flights. Flt.-Comdr. G. W. Price, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of the gallantry and determination displayed by him in leading offensive patrols, which have constantly engaged and driven away enemy aircraft. On January 2nd, 1918, he observed seven Albatross scouts, and, crossing the lines in the clouds, he attacked one, which fell vertically, bursting into flames, and crashed to the ground. He has on several occasions driven enemy aircraft down out of control. Flt.-Lieut. (now Flt.-Comdr.) A. M. Waistell, R.N.A.S.— For the determination and pluck shown by him in carrying out a bombing raid on Chanak on the night of October 17th, 1917. In spite of the fact that there was no moon and that the weather conditions were so adverse that other pilots were unable to reach the objective, he succeeded in reaching Chanak and dropping his bombs. On the return journey he hit the side of a mountain, being unable to see it on account of the darkness, the machine catching fire on crashing. Although severely injured about the face and knee he was able to climb out of the machine, and eventually reached the aerodrome, having ridden 10 miles over extremely rough country with a badly lacerated knee. Flt.-Lieut. (Acting Flt.-Comdr.) N. M. Macgregor, R.N.A.S. —In recognition of his skill and courage in aerial combats. On December 12th, 1917, whilst leading his flight on an offen- sive sweep, he encountered a body of six Albatros scouts at 14,000 feet. In the general fight which ensued he attacked a scout which was engaging one of our machines, and drove it down out of control, and it was seen to crash. Acting Flt.-Comdr. Macgregor has destroyed several enemy machines, and has led his flight with great dash and judgment. Flt.-Lieut. R. D. Delamere, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of the gallantry and devotion to duty shown by him in carrying out reconnaissance, bombing, and photographic flights during the military operations in the Lindi (East Africa) area. Flt.-Lieut. S. M. Kinkead, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of the conspicuous gallantry and skill displayed by him in the face of the enemy in aerial combats, notably on the following occasions :—On October 24th, 1917, he brought down an enemy machine, and immediately afterwards encountered and drove off a group of seven hostile aeroplanes. On December 4th, 1917, he brought down an enemy two-seater machine completely out of control. By his skill and determination in attacking enemy machines he has always shown a fine example to other pilots. Flt.-Lieut. J. F. Chisholm, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of his services on December 6th, 1917, when he carried out a pho- tographic reconnaissance in the vicinity of Zeebrugge, and for the great skill and determination with which he has carried out his duties at all times. Lieut. E. C. W. Fitzherbert, R.N.V.R.—In recognition of the valuable services performed by him as observer in the R.N.A.S. during the military operations in East Africa. His reports on the country, enemy positions, &c., and his photo- graphs have been of the greatest assistance to the operations. Fit. Sub-Lieut. R. McN. Keirstead, R.N.A.S.—In recog- nition of conspicuous gallantry in aerial combats. On Sep- 221 tember 24th, 1917, he engaged single-handed four enemy aeroplanes, of which two were destroyed by him. On October 21st, 1917, during an engagement between a British and a German formation, he attacked one of the enemy scouts and shot its port wings away from the rest of the machine. He then dived on to some enemy scouts which were attacking another of our machines and brought one of them down in a spinning nose dive. Fit. Sub-Lieut. W. L. Jordan, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of the courage and initiative displayed by him in aerial com- bats. On July 13th, 1917, in company with another pilot, he attacked an enemy two-seater machine. After bursts of fire from both of our machines, the enemy observer was seen to collapse in the cock-pit, and the enemy aircraft was last seen disappearing among some houses. On December 6th, 1917, whilst patrolling at 15,000 feet, he saw a two-seater enemy aircraft at 10,500 feet, and dived on him, firing about 30 rounds. After falling over to the left, the enemy aircraft went down vertically. He has also been instrumental in bringing down other enemy machines. Fit. Sub-Lieut. H. Day, R.N.A.S.—In recognition of the skill and determinaticn shown by him in aerial combats, in the course of which he has done much to stop enemy artillery machines from working. On January 6th, 1918, he observed a new type enemy aeroplane. He immediately dived to attack, and after a short combat the enemy machine went down very steeply, and was seen to crash. On several other occasions he has brought down enemy machines out of control. Distinguished Service Medal. C.P.O., 3rd Gr. H. P. Eustace, O.N. F2486 ; P.O. T. R. Johnston, O.N. J5523 (Dec). " Mentioned in Despatches." Ldg. Mech. A. G. Furber, O.N. F4979. Foieign Decorations for the R.N.A.S. In a supplement to the London Gazette dated February 22nd it was announced that the following decorations have been conferred by the Allied Powers on Officers of the British Naval Forces for distinguished services rendered during the war. The King has given unrestricted permission to the Officers and Men named to wear the decorations in question. CONFERRED BY_THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Croix de Guerre. Fit. Lieut. H. V. Worrall, R.N.A.S., Fit. Lieut. A. E. Popham, R.N.A.S., Fit. Lieut. C. G. Bronson, R.N.A.S. ; Fit. Lieut. E. M. King, R.N.A.S. ; Fit. Lieut. E. J. P. Burling, R.N.A.S. ; Fit. Sub.-Lieut. G. D. Smith, R.N.A.S. CONFERRED BY THE KING OF THE BELGIANS. Order of Leopold with Swords). Chevalier. Wing Capt. E. L. Gerrard, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. (Major, Temp. Lieut.-Col. R.M.L.I.). Order of the Crown. Commander. Fit. Lieut. G. M. T. Rouse, R.N.A.S.; Fit. Lieut. E. J. K. Buckley, R.N.A.S. (since killed) ; Fit. Sub-Lieut. L. F. W. Smith, R.N.A.S. (since killed) ; Fit. Sub-Lieut. G. W. Hem- ming, R.N.A.S. Croix de Guerre. Fit. Lieut. G. M. T. Rouse, R.N.A.; Fit. Lieut. E. J. K. Buckley, R.N.A.S. (since killed), Fit. Sub-Lieut. L. F. W. Smith, R.N.A.S. (since killed) ; Fit. Sub-Lieut. G. W. Hem- ming, R.N.A.S. SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR WAR SERVICES. Lieut.Comdr. A. A. Mellin, D.S.O., R.N., to be Comdr. ; Nov. 12th, 1917. CORRECTIONS. In Gazette of Oct. 1st, 1917- for A. C, 2nd Gr., David Alexander Thomas, O.N. F17436, read Ldg. Mech. George Curzon Thomas, O.N. F3125. In Gazette of December 19th, 1917, for Obs. Sub.-Lieut. William Laurence Hill, R.N.A.S., read Obs. Sub-Lieut. William Laurence Hill Pattisson, R.N.A.S. D.C.M. for R.F.C. IT was announced in a supplement to the London Gazette on February 18th, that the King has been pleased to award the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned for gallantry and distinguished service in the field :— Z 151 Corpl. A. H. Mathieson, R.F.C. A Military Medal for the R.F.C. , „ , , INCLUDED in the list of awards of the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field, announced in a supplement to the London Gazete of February 23rd, was the following :— 3697 Sergt. (Flight-Sergt.) N. Moore, R.F.C. H
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