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JUNE 37. 1918. l»3^—=r^K Orfanother occasion, while on a photographic reconnaissance,he'Vas attacked by six enemy triplanes. He drove them all off after a hard fight and returned with his photographs.He has driven down four enemy machines out of control and has set a splendid example of determination and resource. Sec. Lieut. FREDERICK LESLIE HIRD, R.F.C.—For con-spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Observing a number of troops in a sunken road, he at once attacked them,dropping four bombs, three of which fell in their midst. He then fired 750 rounds into a large body of men marchingalong a road. By constantly diving and firing on the enemy they were prevented from moving along the road, andsuffered extremely heavy casualties. On a later occasion he again attacked a body of enemy troops, dropping twobombs amongst them and firing 330 rounds into them. He has by his great gallantry and skill set a fine example to hissquadron. T. Sec. Lieut. GEORGE LESLIE HOBBS, R.F.C.—For con-spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While carrying out a reconnaissance he and his observer were attacked by elevenhostile scouts. They succeeded in destroying one of them, -drove off the remainder, and then completed the recon-naissance. Later, when information was urgently required •during an engagement, he and his observer carried out a mostsuccessful reconnaissance, flying at a very low altitude under •continuous rifle and machine gun fire from the ground.They located hostile batteries and enabled very effective •counter-battery work to be carried out, and also engagedground targets with bombs and machine gun fire. He showed splendid courage and skill. T. Sec. Lieut. PERCY KYME HOBSON, Gen. List andR.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Observing a large body of troops with transport, he descendedto within 200 ft., and, despite very severe enemy rifle and machine gun fire from the ground, dropped four bombs, threeof which were direct hits on the transport, causing severe -casualties, which were increased by the accurate machine gunfire brought to bear on his target. On a later occasion, he observed a large body of troops moving across the open,and attacked these with bombs and machine gun fire, causing many casualties and scattering them in all directions. Hehas been responsible for the destruction of four enemy machines and has at all times shown a complete disregard for personal•danger. T. Sec. Lieut. LIONEL CONRAD HOOTON, R.F.C.—For con-spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, during a very thick mist, he and his pilot by flying very low,•despite very heavy machine gun fire, succeeded in locating the enemy's position. Though their machine was hit in allthe vital parts, it was flown back to the aerodrome in safety. On a later occasion, when on contact patrol during failinglight, they succeeded in locating accurately the position of the enemy. They have shown the utmost gallantry and skillduring recent operations, and have carried out their duties with the greatest courage and determination. T. Lieut. GEORGE OWEN JOHNSON, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Observing a large body of the enemy on a road, he descended to a lowaltitude and dropped four bombs, which exploded amongst them, causing the most severe casualties. He then attackedthe enemy with machine-gun fire from a height of 20 ft., •causing many more casualties and scattering them in all•directions. On a later occasion, he secured four direct hits on a column of horse transport, and diving down to 50 ft.,iby his persistent attacks held up an enemy advance for a .considerable period. He has destroyed two hostile machines,has driven down two others out of control, and has always .displayed the greatest courage and coolness in the most•difficult situations. Sec. Lieut. WILLIAM WALTER JONES, London Regt.and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion he attacked enemy transport, dropping•eight bombs and firing 300 rounds into its midst, with the iresult that several limbers were completely destroyed andsevere casualties inflicted on the enemy. Later in the same •day, he again attacked enemy transport, causing a stampede.amongst the horses and inflicting many casualties. Whilst •returning to his aerodrome, he attacked with machine-gunJire two hostile batteries in action, firing 400 rounds into their midst. His pluck and determination were beyond all praise. T. Lieut. AUGUSTINE PATRICK KELLY, R.F.C.-—For•conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When informa- tion was urgently needed as to the enemy's position during anaction, he carried out a reconnaissance at a low altitude under heavy machine-gun fire. Though wounded he com-pleted his patrol,, located the enemy's position and brought back most valuable information. He showed splendidcourage and skill throughout the operations. T. Capt. FRANCIS MANSEL KITTO, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While engaged in attacking ground targets with machine-gun fireand bombs he observed a large party of troops, amongst whom he dropped the remainder of his bombs with the most excel-lent results. On a later occasion he attacked a formation of enemy scouts, and having caused one of these to crash to theground, he pursued another and attacked it eleven miles behind the enemy's lines, bringing it to the ground anddestroying it. In addition to these he has shot down two other hostile machines, and has shown throughout thegreatest determination and dash. Lieut. ALFRED KOCH, R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantryand devotion to duty. During ten days' operations he carried out eleven reconnaissances at low altitudes. He continuallyattacked and disorganised enemy troops and transport, and on one occasion he dispersed a battalion of enemy infantrywhich was marching along a road. On a later occasion, after he had completed a reconnaissance and bombed anenemy position, he was attacked by an enemy patrol. Though his tanks were pierced, and he was wounded, he succeededin flying his machine back to the aerodrome. He showed splendid courage and initiative. T. Sec. Lieut. ARTHUR EDWARD LANCASHIRE, Gen. Listand R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a flight, lasting for over two hours, carriedout at a height of 700 ft., he performed a very accurate contact patrol at a critical period, obtaining the most valuableinformation concerning the enemy's dispositions. He also engaged many batteries and infantry with machine-gun fire,and throughout, by his courage and keenness, he set a fine example to all ranks. Lieut. ERIC GILBERT LEAKE, Manchester Regt. and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, observing a hostile scout, he at once attacked andfired 1 ,ooo rounds at close range. The hostile machine went down in a steep glide and crashed to earth. Later, whenon contact patrol, his machine was damaged, and forced to land just behind our lines. Although under heavy shell fire,he, assisted by another officer, succeeded in salving all the instruments and equipment on the machine before destroyingit. He has set a very high example of courage and devotion to duty throughout the operations. Lieut. ROBERT DOUGLAS LEIGH-PEMBERTON, GrenadierGuards and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion he bombed enemy infantry froma height of 500 ft., and attacking them continuously with machine gun fire scattered them. While he was returningfor a fresh supply of bombs and ammunition, both his petrol tanks were shot through and he was forced to land some dis-tance in rear of the enemy's advanced line. He, together with his observer, successfully evaded the enemy's patrolsand eventually reached our infantry. He has also destroyed one hostile scout and has sent down another out of control.Throughout the operations he set a very fine example of dash and gallantry. Lieut. (T. Capt.) CYRIL MOUNTAIN LEMAN, R.G.A. andR.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst on a low-flying bombing patrol, he, by a direct hitfrom a bomb, put out of action a hostile battery and silenced another by machine gun fire. The enemy fire was so intensethat he was forced to land in front of the enemy's advanced line, whence he returned to make his report after leavinghis machine a total wreck. He has on many occasions created great havoc as a result of bombing and attacking with machine-gun fire batteries in action, enemy transport and infantry, inflicting very heavy casualties on them. His skill and gallan-try have been most marked. T. Sec. Lieut. ERNEST LINDUP, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the recent operations, when bombing troops on roads fromlow altitudes, he was attacked by three hostile triplanes, one of which he shot down, finally driving off the remainingtwo. Though all his lateral controls were shot away, he succeeded in landing his machine at his aerodrome. Ona later occasion, whilst on photographic work, when his machine was badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire, he succeededin landing it behind our lines. He has destroyed one enemy machine and shot down out of control four others. Hisservices have been characterised by gallantry and determina- tion. T. Sec. Lieut. HUGH PUGHE LLOYD, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an offensive patrol he dropped bombs on motor transport,one lorry being completely destroyed and others damaged. Enemy troops advancing to the attack were then engagedwith machine gun fire, which inflicted numerous casualties on them. Later, he bombed an enemy battery coming 709V
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