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MAY 2, 1918. HONOURS, Honours for the R.N.A.S.IT was announced in a London Gazette supplement on April 26th that the King has been pleased to approve of thefollowing honours, decorations, and medals to officers and men of the Royal Naval Air Service in recognition of theirservices :— ' (1) AT DUNKIRK.Distinguished Service Order. Wing Capt. R. H. Clark-Hall, R.N.; Wing CommanderH. M. Cave-Brown-Cave, R.N.; Squadron Commander R. S. Dallas, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. Bar to the D.S.O Wing Commander R. H. Mulock, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. Distinguished Service Cross. Squadron Commander C. Draper, R.N.A.S. ; SquadronCommander A. R. Arnold, R.N.A.S ; Squadron Commander W. L. Welsh, R.N.A.S. ; Flight Lieutenant (Acting FlightCommander) F. E. Banbury, R.N.A.S. Distinguished Service Medal.C.P.O. G. E. Barrett, O.N. F656; Leading Mech. (E.) E. H. Beesley, O.N. Fro447; C.P.O., 3rd Gr., F. A. Benfield,O.N. Mr 722 (Po.) ; P.O. (E.) R. A. Clarke, O.N. F3896;C.P.O. (E.) E. Dessaussois, O.N. F1663 ; C.P.O. (E.) H. Gott, O.N. 271902 (Ch.) ; C.P.I. (E.) J. V. Grieve, O.N. F263 ;C.P.O. (E.) W. A. Hill, O.N. F4596; Air Mech., 2nd Gr. (G.), J. D. R. Innes, O.N. F8687; C.P.O.. 3rd Gr. (R./H.), T. S.Jobling, O.N. F249; C.P.O. (E.) W. L. Johnson, O.N. F4529; C.P.O., 3rd Gr. (W.). A. E. Le Sueur, O.N. F3413 ; C.P.O.(E.) H. Mann, O.N. F485 ; P.O. (R./H.) E. W. Mayes, O.N. F35°7." C.P.O., 3rd Gr. (E.), F. Moore, O.N. F1637! 3rdWriter R. A. Pennington, O.N. M16116 (Po.) ; 3rd Writer W. Quaye, O.N. M2oi59 (Ch.) ; P.O. (R./H.) C. E. Roust,O.N. F3903 ; P.O. (R./H.) C. O. Towler, O.N. 237507 (Po.). Mentions in Despatches. The following officers and men have been mentioned in•despatches :— Flight Paymaster F. R. Waymouth, R.N. ; Lieut.-Com-mander R. Bull, R.N.V.R.; Squadron Commander W. Wright, R.N.A.S. ;, Lieut. A. S. Cheshire, R.N.V.R. ; Lieut. W. D.Wain, R.N.V.R. ; Hon. Dental Surgeon H. J. Corin, R.N.V.R.; P.O. (W./T.) H. Aves, O.N. F422 ; C.P.O. (R./H.) P. Coyle,O.N. 218288 (Ch.) ; P.O. (E.) H. Dawson, O.N. F4755; C.P.O. (E.) W. Griffiths, O.N. F8339; P.O. (W.) E. C.Hopper, O.N. F5113; P.O. Mech. A. E. Humphrey, O.N. F2348; Leading Mech. (C.) R. F. Manders, O.N. F11078;Leading Mechanic (E.) F. R. Maskcll, O.N. F8; C.P.O., 3rd. Gr. (E.), L. G. Miles, O.N. F1149; P.O. (C.) J. M.Mitchell, O.N. F3689 ; P.O. (E.) H. W. Newill, O.N. F2272 ; P.O. (E.)' V. S. Parker, O.N. F2220 ; P.O. (C.) R. W. Petch,O.N. F9389 ; C.P.O., 3rd Gr. (E.), W. C. Reeves, O.N. F3123 ; C.P.O., 3rd Gr. (E.), A. Smith, O.N. F1594 ; C.P.O., 3rd Gr.(E.), J. R. Strachan, O.N. F2461; P.O. (C.) E. Strain, O.N. F2101; C.P.O., 1st Gr. (E.), R. Tuck, O.N. 271357 (Po.). "(2) MISCELLANEOUS.Distinguished Service Order. \:-Slight Commander F. T. Digby, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.—Forthe consistent determination, gallantry and skill displayed by him on long-distance bombing raids, particularly on thenight of March 24th-25th, 1918. On that date, in spite of mist, which made the journey most difficult, he eventuallyreached his objective, which he bombed with good results. Distinguished Service Cross.Squadron Commander A. B. Gaskell, R.N.A.S.—In re- cognition of his services on the occasion of the evacuation ofthe Thermi aerodrome on October 9th to 15th, 1917, under continuous bombardment by the enemy. Flight Lieut, (acting Flight Commander) L. H. Rochford,R.N.A.S.—For consistent determination, bravery, and skill as a fighting pilot and flight commander. He has destroyedand driven out of control many enemy machines. Flight Lieut. J. A. Glen, R.N.A.S.—For exceptionalgallantry and skill as a fighting pilot and flight leader. On July 7th, 1917, he attacked two seaplanes off Osterid. In•conjunction with other pilots he shot down one which crashed into the sea. The second he attacked himself, and after ashort combat it also crashed into the sea, sinking immediately. He has destroyed and driven cjown out of control many enemymachines. Flight Lieut. A. T. Whealy, R.N.A.S.—For the mostconsistent determination, bravery and skill with which he has carried out numerous low-flying harassing attacks onthe enemy's troops, transports, etc., inflicting heavy casualties and damage. By his splendid example and gallantry a greatmany hostile operations were hampered and frustrated. He has further brought <Jown many enemy machines. Flight Lieut. A. B. Ellwood, R.N.A.S.—For the deter-mination and skill displayed by him as a pilot. On March 10th, 1918, he attacked three Albatros scouts. He drove tvroof the enemy aircraft down, and then dived on the third and fired a long burst. The enemy machine pulled up, fell overon its side, and fell straight down out of control until lost sight of. He has also destroyed or brought down out ofcontrol many other enemy machines. Bar to the D.S.C.Flight Lieut. S. M. Kinkead, D.S.C.. R.N.A.S.—For the skill and courage displayed by him as a pilot. On M rch 22nd,1918, he attacked and drove down out of control an Albatros scout which was attacking a French machine. He hasbrought down many other enemy machines. He is an exceptionally good pilot, and a clever apd plucky fighter,and has performed very fine work, both on offensive patrol and on low-flying missions. Flight Lieut. E. Dickson, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.—For con-spieuous gallantry in attacking enemy aircraft and in carry- ing out bombing raids. On March 16th, 1918, he went to theassistance of a machine of his formation which was being attacked at close quarters by twelve enemy scouts. Despitethe fact that all the guns on his machine were useless owing to lack of ammunition, he turned and charged the hostileformation, splitting it up and diverting their attention from the other machine, thus undoubtedly saving it. On otheroccasions he has brought down enemy machines and taken ' part in many daylight bombing raids, at all times showingutter fearlessness and great determination. Observer Lieut. C. Chapman, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.—In re-cognition of his services on March 21st, 1918, when he carried out successful spotting for the bombardment of Ostend. Onother occasions he has carried out valuable reconnaissances for the Fleet. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.Leading Mech. (E.) S. F. Anderson, D.S.M., O.N. F. 12676. —For conspicuous gallantry, initiative, and courage displayedby him on March 19th, 1918, when the petrol system of his machine sustained extensive damage in action with enemyaircraft. After repairing the damage to the petrol system he noticed that the starboard engine was boiling viplently.After reporting to the officer in charge and requesting that the engine should be throttled down as far as possible, heclimbed out on the lower plane, and effected extensive repairs to the water circulation system, and thus enabledthe engine to be opened out to the desired number of revolu- tions. Leading mechanic Anderson's work, which wascarried out entirely in the open in a wind force of 90 miles per hour, and occupied if hour, undoubtedly saved themachine. Bar to the D.S.M. Air Mech., 1st Gr., P. J. Adkins, O.N. F. 2763. ' ' " ''- Mentions in Despatches. The following officer and men have been mentioned indespatches :— ' Warrant Officer, 2nd Gr.,, A. H. Mitchell, R.N.A.S.; Lead-ing Mech. A. Copp, O.N. F. 560; P.O. (R./H.) A. Parish, O.N. F. 9288. Gallant Air Work.WITH reference to the awards conferred as announced in the London Gazette dated December 17th, 1917, the follow-are the statements of service for which the decorations were conferred :— Distinguished Service Order. 2nd Lieut. R. C. Steele, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—He has doneconsistent good work in aerial fighting during eight months. On one occasion he brought down within our lines an enemyscout of the latest type, and, landing alongside it, made the enemy pilot a prisoner before he could destroy his machine. Bar to Military Cross. Temp. 2nd Lieut. M. B. Frew, M.C., Gen. List and. R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in shooting down three enemy machines in two days. He has destroyedeight enemy machines and driven down many others out of control. Lieut. R. A. Maybery, M.C., Lrs. and F.R.C.—For con-spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as leader of offensive patrols for three months, during which he personally destroyednine enemy aeroplanes and drove down three out of control. On one occasion having lost his patrol, he attacked a formationof eight enemy aeroplanes. One was seen to crash and two others went down out of control, the formation being ccm-pletely broken up. Temp. 2nd Lieut. L. A. Powell, M.C., Gen. List and R.F.C.—Since his name was last brought to notice he has destroyed 469
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