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JULY II, 1918. HONOURS Honours for the R.A.F. :.:IT was announced in a supplement to the London Gazette on July 2nd that the King has been pleased to confer thefollowing rewards for gallantry and distinguished service :— Distinguished Flying Cross.Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) E. J. P. Burling, Lieut. (T. Capt. H. E. Fletcher, Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) E. M. King, Lieut. (Hon. Capt.)H. de V. Leigh, Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) V. Millard, Sec. Lieut. E. Robinson, Lieut. E. A. B. Wimbush. Air Force Cross. Lieut. C. K. C. Dagg, Lieut. A. V. McKiever, Lieut. M. C.Mossop. Meritorious Service Medal.For services rendered in a theatre of war :— F/142 P.O. (R.H.) J. W. Baglee (Drayton Park, N.), Z/116Sergt. A. E. Swain (Banbury). For meritorious service and devotion to duty on the occasionof an outbreak of fire in a Government establishment:— No. 9546 Corpl. M. J. Home, Australian Flying Corps,No. 92534 1st Air-Mech. W. H. Howard (Tavistock), No. 812 1st Air-Mech. E. L. Spike, Australian Flying Corps. - , Mentions in Despatches.The following officers and other ranks of the Royal Air Force have been mentioned in despatches and reports fordistinguished services:— Lieut. C. E. Hughes, Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) W. R. Kempson,Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) A. E. Popham, Lieut. T. G. M. Stephens. F/993 C.P.O. (2 S) H. J. Bagge, 6434 Acting Air-Mech. (1 E) J. R. Bell, F/358 W. O. (2nd grade) A. J. Cambridge,F/7165 Acting Air-Mech. (1 E.) G. W. Chardin, F/428 P.O. (M.E.) F. H. Cross, M/3500 P.O. (R.H.) D. W. Hamilton,F/4603 P.O. (W/T) J. W. McPherson, M/2354 WO. (2nd grade) J. Noonan, D.S.M., F/7643 P.O. (M.E.) L. H. Phillips, F/1502P.O. (M.E.) W. A. Prince, Leading Mechanic W. Robertson (late R.N.A.S.), F/19709 C.P.O. (3 P.H.) R. Wilkinson, W.O.2nd Grade (S.H.), A. T. E. Witt. Distinguished Flying Cross. The King has been pleased to confer the DistinguishedFlying Cross on the following officers of the Royal Air Force, in recognition of acts of gallantry and distinguished service.A notification of the services for which the reward has been sanctioned will be published shortly :— Lieut. (T. Capt.) R. Affleck, Lieut. L. A. Ashfield, Lieut.(T. Capt.) E. D. Atkinson, Lieut. G. G. Bailey, Capt. T. A. Batchelor, Lieut. (T. Capt.) A. W. Beauchamp-Proctor, M.C.,Capt. (T. Major) W. A. Bishop, V.C., D.S.O., M.C., Lieut. H. Briggs, Lieut. (T. Capt.) A. R. Churchman, Lieut. (T. Capt.)P. J. Clayson, M.C., Lieut. (T. Capt.) A. H. Cobby (Aust. Flying Corps), Lieut. (T. Capt.) C. H. Darley, D.S.C.. Lieut.H. B. Davies, Lieut. H. Fall, Lieut. (T. Capt.) M. H. Findlay, D.S.C., Lieut. (T. Capt.) J. H. Forman, Capt. H. G. Forrest(Aust. Flying Corps), Capt. D. Gilley, Lieut. J. M. Glaisher, Lieut. W. F. J. Harvey, Lieut. J. A. King, Lieut. (Hon. Capt.)S. M. Kinkead, D.S.C., Lieut. W. H. Leete, Lieut. R. L. Manuel, (Aust. Flying Corps), Lieut. (T. Capt.) I. D. R.McDonald, Lieut. C. McEwen, M.C., Lieut. A. McGregor, Lieut. (T. Capt.) T. P. Middleton, Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.)A. Mills, Lieut. (T. Capt.) J. Mitchell, M.C., Lieut. (T. Capt ) S. N. Pike, Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) W. O. Redgate, Capt. R. H.Rusby, Lieut. L. R. Shoebottom, Lieut. (T. Capt.) G. E. Siedle, Lieut. (T. Capt.) T. L. Simpson (Aust. Flying Corps),Lieut. (T. Capt.) J. A. Slater, M.C., Lieut. (T. Capt.) A. H. Whistler, Lieut. H. N. Young, Capt. W. E. Young. Details of Gallant Deeds. \ WITH reference to the awards gazetted on February 4th,1918, the following are the statements of services for which the decorations were conferred :;— Awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Sec. Lieut. (T. Capt.) JAMES BYFORD MCCUDDEN, M.C.,M.M., Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked and brought down an enemytwo-seater machine inside our lines, both the occupants being taken prisoner. On another occasion he encountered anenemy two-seater machine at 2,000 ft. He continued the fight down to a height of 100 ft. in very bad weather condi-tions and destroyed the enemy machine. He came down to within a few feet of the ground on the enemy's side of the lines,and finally crossed the lines at a very low altitude. He has recently destroyed seven enemy machines, two of which fellwithin our lines, and has set a splendid example of pluck and determination to his squadron. Sec. Lieut. (T. Capt.) ANDREW EDWARD MCKEEVER, M.C.,R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While on patrol by himself over the enemy's linesin very bad weather he encountered two enemy two-seater machines and seven scouts. By skilful manoeuvring heengaged one and destroyed it. As he turned to get back to the lines five of the enemy dived on his tail and his observerengaged and destroyed two of them. After an indecisive combat with two others he attacked and destroyed one of theenemy which had overshot him. He continued the fight with the remainder until he was within 20 ft. of the ground, whenthe enemy^machines climbed and left him. He has recently destroyed 10 enemy machines and has shown great courageand initiative. Awarded a Second Bar to the Military Cross. Sec. Lieut. (T. Capt.X ALFRED CLARENCE YOUDALE, M.C.,R.F.C., Spec. Res.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on contact patrol. When he was sent up to locatethe positions gained by our troops, his first attempt was frustrated by a snowstorm. He made a second attempt, and,flying at a height of 200 ft., in spite of severe hostile fire, succeeded in locating all^rar positions. -••;,;- Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross. Lieut. (T. Capt.) CONRAD T. LALLY, M.C., R.F.C., Spec.Res.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Flying through and above the clouds, he released his bombsover his objective, well behind the enemy lines, at a height of 500 ft., under heavy fire. On two later occasions he carriedout photographic reconnaissances of hostile aerodromes under very bad weather conditions, on account of which severalother machines had to give up the journey. He has shown himself to be a most determined and successful leader, hisexample of courage and skill being of great advantage to his squadron. Capt. LOUDOUN JAMES MACLEAN, M.C., R.E., R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While leading a patrol he attacked and drove down an enemy two-seater machine and destroyed an enemy scout. He showed the greatest determination in leading patrols and splendidcoolness and courage, most of his work being done under very difficult weather conditions. Awarded the Military Cross. Capt. JOHN CANNING LETHBRIDGE BARNETT, Oxf. andBucks. L.I. and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When information was urgently neededhe volunteered to go out on patrol in a gale of wind and most difficult conditions. The patrol was successful, and valuableinformation was obtained. On another occasion he made a reconnaissance in a thick fog, flying often at a height of 40 ft.,and was heavily fired on from the ground. He showed the greatest courage and determination. • |§| Sec. Lieut. (T. Capt.) CROCKER EDMUND BARRINGTON,R.F.A. and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked enemy transport with bombs from aheight of 50 ft., two of his bombs exploding on the rear of the column. He led his formation successfully on many occasionsin very bad weather conditions and obtained valuable infor- mation. T. Sec. Lieut. BASIL DIXON BATE, Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a photographic reconnaissance of several distant hostileaerodromes, in the course of which he encountered in all 15 hostile aeroplanes, and took part in many combats, destroyingat least one of the enemy machines. He completed the whole of his reconnaissance, and returned with his machine muchdamaged by the enemy's fire. t g* f* T. Lieut. RALPH SEATH STARK BROWN, Gen. List andR.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He bombed and wrecked a hangar in an enemy aerodrome,damaged five enemy machines which were on the ground, and scattered a party of mechanics with machine-gun fire froma height of 100 ft. He then attacked three large transport wagons, and damaged them all. On another occasion hebombed a convoy of 12 limbers, destroyed some of them, and completely disorganised the personnel with machine-gun fire "from a height of 20 ft. He also carried out reconnaissances at a very low altitude in most difficult weather. He showedmagnificent skill and determination. 762
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