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JULY 25, 1918. HONOURS Military Medal Awards.IT was announced in the. London Gazette, on July 16th, that the King had been pleased to approve of the awardof the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the following members of the R.A.F. :—P. S.4/236974 Sergt. A. S. Allan ; 8794 1st Air-*.lech. (A. Corp.) H. A. Barker ; 6947 2nd Air-Mech. F. Bassett ;401789 2nd Air-Mech. F. R. Berry ; 7467 1st Air-Mech. (A. Corp.) E. R. Bidewell ; 861 51 2nd Air-Mech. D. R. Davies ;43975 2nd Air-Mech. C. F. Fisk ; 56157 2nd Air-Mech. H. Francis; 49642 Pte. (2nd Air-Mech.) L. C. Gl eaves ; 118431st Air-Mech. G. M. Haycrait ; 17759 Cpl. B. W. Hill ; 2944 Sergt. H. G. Hoggart ;" 10597 Sergt. A. E. Isles ; 51542 1stAir-Mech. J. Keddie ; 8875 1st Air-Mech. 0. Kordik ; 10498 2nd Air-Mech. H. G. Lobb ; 58471 2nd Air-Mech. W. E.Miller; 15735 1st Air-Mech. "(A. Corp.) A. W Ready; ;8887 Sergt. A. Remington ; 8609 1st Air-Mech. (A. Corp.)R. B. Watson ; 12660 1st Air-Mech. A. Williams. Details of Gallant Deeds.WITH reference to the awards conferred as announced in the London Gazette, dated February 18th, 1918, the follow-ing are the statements of service for which the decorations were conferred :— SECOND LIEUTENANT (T. CAPT.) J. B. MCCUDDEN, D.S.O.,M.C., Gen. List, and R.F.C.—He attacked enemy formations, both when leading his patrol and single-handed. By hisfearlessness and clever manoeuvring, he has brought down 31 enemy machines, 10 of which have fallen in our lines. Hispluck and determination have had a marked effect on" the efficiency of the squadron. Distinguished Service Order.T. CAPTAIN W. G. BARKER, M.C., Gen. List and RFC—When on scouting and patrol work he has on five different occasions brought down and destroyed five enemy aeroplanesand two balloons, tliough on two of these occasions he was attacked by superior numbers. On each occasion the hostilemachines were observed to crash to earth, the wreckage bursting into flames. His splendid example of fearlessnessand magnificent leadership have been of inestimable value <o his squadron. MAJOR A. D. CARTER, Infy. and R.F.C.—He destroyed twoenemy aeroplanes, drove down several others out of control, and on two occasions attacked enemy troops from a lowaltitude. He showed great keenness and dash as a patrol leader. Bar to the Military Cross.Sec. Lt. (T. Capt.) C. A. STEVENS, M.C., W. Rid. R. andR.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a leader of numerous bombing raids. On one occasion heled 10 machines a distance of 130 miles from his aerodrome, obtaining good results During all the raids in which he hasacted as leader he has lost only one machine, and he has invariably given a splendid example of skill and courage. Hisskill and determination have had an admirable influence in his squadron. The Military Cross.Lt. F. A. BATES, Yeo. and R.F.C.—He flew over an enemybattery which was firing on our positions, dived on to it and silenced it with his machine guns. He showed splendidcourage and resource. T. Lt. (T. Capt.) J. C. B. FIRTH, Gen. List and R.F.C.—He has on various occasions, during a period of two months, completely destroyed two enemy planes and shot down outof control seven others. The latter, by reason of the manner in which they were observed to go to earth, were probably all rendered useless for further -service. He has set a veryfine example as a patrol leader, and has displayed much skill and courage. Sec. Lt. A. C. B. HARRISON, O. and B. L.I. and R.F.C.—He carried out two very successful long-distance photo- graphic reconnaissances under most difficult weather con-ditions. On one occasion while on a patrol he was attacked by two enemy aeroplanes ; he drove one of them down ina damaged condition and completed his reconnaissance. He has taken part in many bombing raids and photographicreconnaissances, and has set a most valuable example of consistent courage and determination to his squadron. T. Sec. Lt. (T. Capt.) M. MACMILLAN, Gen. List a«d R.F.C.-—He has shot down in flames three enemy planes, and has driven down out of control six other machines. He has byhis skill and courage afforded a magnificent example to all ranks with whom he has come into contact. Lt. (T. Capt.) J. MITCHELL, R.F.C., Spec. Res.—When onpatrol work on four separate occasions he has shot down five enemy planes, three of which were observed to burst intoflames, one being a large three-seater. On two of these occasions his formation was attacked by superior formationsof the enemy. His magnificent work has been marked by great dash and fearlessness. T. Sec. Lt. K. B. MONTGOMERY, Gen. List and R.F.C.—Hehas on several occasions during xa period of three months shot down in flames four hostile machines, three of whichwere large high-powered two-seaters, and has driven down out of control six enemy planes. He is a most determinedscout pilot, his skill ana courage being of a very high order. Capt. L. G. S. PAYNE, Sufi. R. and R.F.C.—On fouroccasions he bombed important enemy railway stations, obtaining -direct hits on each occasion. He also carried outa long-distance raid on an enemy aerodrome, • which he bombed from 1,100 ft., making the return journey at a heightof 800 ft. with his machine damaged. He has taken part in many night bombing raids, always at a lowaltitude, and hasset a fine example of determination to all ranks of his squadron. T. Sec. Lieut. F. G. QUIGLEY, Gen. List and R.F.C.—Forconspicuous gallantry and devotion to- duty when engaging hostile aircraft. On one occasion, while on patrol, he attackedan enemy two-seater, which, after close fighting and skilful manoeuvring, he crashed to the ground. He has within ashort period destroyed, or driven down out of control, seven other enemy machines, and on all occasionshas-displayed high*courage and a fine fighting spirit. Sec. Lieut. (T. Capt.) H. A. SMITH, Micldx. R. and R.F.C.—On five separate occasions during raids on points beyond the enemy lines he has found his objectives, although on morethan one occasion he was badly hampered by adverse con- ditions. He drove down one enemy plane out of control andengaged two others with indecisive results owing to the clouds. He has taken part in many bombing raids, and hisexample of energy and determination has been of the utmost value to his squadron. Lieut. (T. Capt.) G. T. WILLCOX, High. L.I. and R.F.C.—On five occasions he carried out bombing raids at a low altitude on important enemy railway stations, aerodromes,and other targets, obtaining direct hits on each occasion. He has set a very fine example to his squadron by his gallantryand determination. Lieut. L. W. SUTHERLAND, AUS. F.C.—He continually car-ried out difficult reconnaissances and brought in most valuable reports, though he was often attacked by hostile aeroplanes.He showed the greatest initiative and determination. The Aircraft Workers' Strike. THE Ministry of Munitions issued the following state-ment on July 21st :— f Tt. W1J1 *e remembered that one of the terms of settlement th T3 L°nd°n aircraft dispute which arose at the works of me Alliance Aeroplane Co. was the holding of an immediate enquiry mto the circumstances leading up to the dismissal of Xh M- . fins report has now been received, i +^miS e,r,' having regard to the terms of the report, hasthe ,,f(?llowing decisions, which, together with the concerned1 Immediately communicated to the parties 1. In view of the finding contained in paragraph 15 of the report to the effect that Mr. Rock's action in the matter wassuch misconduct as to warrant the immediate termination of the contract of service between him and the company, andthat his dismissal was justified, the Minister considers it his duty, in accordance with, the agreement entered into withthe responsible trade union officials by which the dispute was settled, to confirm the dismissal of Mr. Rock. 2. The Minister, in furtherance of his decision, will instalimmediately a new management of the Alliance Aeroplane Erecting Shop, which will become a national factory. 3. In view of the unrest that the report indicates existedin the works for some time before the strike, the Minister has under consideration the reduction of overtime to beworked. 821 G 2
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