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with bullets. On every flight he obtained most important information, which was dropped at headquarters, and through- out the period his work has been magnificent. Sec. Lieut. HARRY WALDO COLLIER, R.A.F., Spec. Res.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations this officer carried out a contact patrol in a thick mist at a heightof only 150 ft. under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, and flew daily during the misty weather at low altitudes bringing back much useful information of the enemy, and harassing them with machine-gun fire and bombs. It was greatly due to his magnificent work that headquarters were kept informed of the enemy's movement during the different phases of the battle. By his gallant and cheerful spirit at a time when the squadron was suffering heavy casualties, he set a splendid example to the others. T. Lieut. DOUGLAS GRAHAM COOKE, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when engaged in - many low bombing patrols and low reconnaissances. On one occasion, when important information was required, he flew along a front of 10 miles at 100 ft., being subjected the whole way to heavy fixe from the ground, and on the same day along another front of 12 miles at 300 ft., each time returning with the information and his machine much shot about. He has destroyed several hostile machines in air combats, and has invariably displayed the highest courage and a splendid fight- ing spirit. T. Capt. GEORGE MONTAGUE COX, Gen. List and R.A.F.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On numerous occasions during recent operations he has descended to very low altitudes, and has attacked with bombs and machine-gun fire enemy troops forming up for attack, Thanks to his dash and intrepidity hostile bodies of troops have suffered very severe casualties and have been scattered in all directions. He has in all destroyed four hostile machines, and has at all times displayed the greatest gallantry. Lieut. HENRY GEORGE CROWE, Royal Irish Regiment and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when taking part in many low-flying bomb raids and recon- naissances as an observer. On every occasion he brought back very accurate and valuable information. On three occasions his machine was shot down by enemy fire, but he continued his work, and his great fearlessness and fine spirit have been an invaluable example to others. He has taken part in several air combats and been responsible for the destruction of many hostile machines. T. Sec. Lieut. HECTOR DANIEL, Gen. List and R..A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in numerous aerial encounters. On one occasion he completely destroyed three enemy aeroplanes on the same day. He has in addition crashed three others and sent down two out of control. He has always displayed the greatest skill, keenness and courage in aerial fighting, and his services have been of inestimable value to his patrol leader. Temp. Lieut. DOUGLAS MONTGOMERY DENING, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With a party of men, five of whom had already been wounded, he repeatedly returned to a balloon position, which was being heavily shelled, to save stores and supervise theremoval of the balloon. Owing to the roads being under heavy fire he was unable to effect his purpose until the following day, when he went up again, although subjected to heavy fire, and succeeded in getting the balloon and other stores safely away. Sec. Lieut. FRANK CECIL FARRINGTON, R.A. and R.A.F.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. (5n several occasions during heavy hostile attacks he has sent down calls to the artillery to engage hostile infantry forming up for attack. Thanks to his skill in discovering enemy formations, and to his speed in communicating the requisite information to the artillery, the most severe casualties were inflicted on the enemy, the failure of their attacks being largely due to his splendid work. On numerous other occasions his work has proved of exceptional value, and he has at all times set a magnificent example to all ranks of his squadron. T. Sec. Lieut. ERIC MORTIMER FORSYTE, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many occasions displayed the utmost courage and fearlessness in bombing enemy troops, and engaging them with machine-gun fire from low altitudes, and in bombing huts and lorries. On one occasion he was sent out to do a special reconnaissance, and flying at a particularly low altitude, and in very bad weather, he successfully obtained £be most valuable infor- mation. Lieut. (T. Capt.) ROBERT ARTHUR GROSVENOR, Dragoon Guards and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a leader of offensive patrols against hostile aircraft and troops on the ground. On one occasion his patrol was attacked from the rear by five enemy scouts. By skilful piloting he manoeuvred his machine into position behind AUGUST I, 1918. one of the scouts, which he shot down in flames. He wasattacked again, and drove the scout to destruction. On other occasions he has destroyed and driven down out of control atleast eight hostile machines. T. Lieut. ALFRED RELF GURNEY, M.M.G.C, attd. R.F.C. —For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While attacking enemy troops his pilot was wounded and fainted. He connected up the dual control, but the machine was faffing in a spin. However, he got control again at a height of only 500 ft., and got the machine with its occupants safely back. He showed great pluck and determination. Lieut. (T. Capt.) HERBERT JAMES HAMILTON, D. of Corn. L.I., attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many occasions displayed the utmost dash and fear- lessness in engaging enemy aircraft at close range, and has succeeded in destn>5'ing a considerable number. He also attacked with machine-gun fire, and from low altitudes, enemy formations on the ground, and dropped bombs on points of importance behind the hostile lines. He has invariably shown great determination and a fine offensive spirit. Sec. Lieut. LEONARD FRANCIS HANDFORD, Lond. R., attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when on patrol, the machine in which he was acting as observer, was attacked from below by four hostile scouts. After he had fired twenty rounds into' the nearest scout, the latter burst into flames and crashed in our lines. Despite the fact that he was wounded, and that his gun mount- ing was put out of action, he continued to fire the remainder of the drum into another hostile scout, which went down out of control, and is confirmed to have crashed in the enemy lines. The destruction of these two hostile machines was in a great degree due to his gallantry and determination in carrying on with his task under circumstance? of great difficulty and danger. T. Lieut. RAMUND GEORGE HART, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when on patrol, his machine, of which he was the pilot, was attacked from below by four hostile scouts. Though he himself was wounded, and his machine seriously damaged by the first burst of fire from the enemy machines, he contrived to man- oeuvre his machine so skilfully that his observer was able to send down in flames the nearest hostile scout and to drive down out of control a second enemy machine. Despite the fact that one enemy plane continued to attack him, he suc- ceeded in landing his machine. The destruction of the two hostile machines was in a great degree due to his gallantry and determination in manoeuvring his machine when almost out of control. Lieut. JAMES ALEXANDER GORDON HASLAJI, R.A., attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While on patrol he, with another officer, observed 15 motor lorries. As these could not be engaged by our artillery by zone call, these officers flew 8,000 yards over the enemy lines, at a height of 3.800 ft., in the face of strong opposition from the ground, and dropped four bombs, obtaining direct hits on the lorries and doing considerable damage to their per- sonnel. They then proceeded to attack them with machine- gun fire as they sought cover. A fortnight later they carried out, at a height of 150 ft., a reconnaissance of their corps front, on which an attack was expected. Despite the fact that - the clouds were at 200 ft., and there was a thick mist, they obtained most valuable information. During this flight they directed and located the fire of our artillery on a con- centration of enemy infantry. Throughout the operations their work in co-operation with our artillery was always of the greatest value, and their enterprise in attacking enemy troops and transport with bombs and machine-gun fire was splendid. T. Sec. Lieut. GEORGE SEARLE LOMAX HAYWARD, R.W. Kent R., attd. R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devo- tion to duty. On three separate occasions when engaged with large hostile formations, he has attacked and sent crashing to earth two hostile machines on each occasion. He has dis- played consistent skill, courage and determination in dealing with hostile aircraft. T. Sec. Lieut. WILLIAM IVOR EMMS LANE, Gen. List, attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While on artillery patrol, he was attacked by nine hostile triplanes. He at once opened fire, and shot down one, which fell in the enemy lines. Although seriously wounded in the leg, he contineud with the greatest gallantry to engage the enemy, shooting down a second scout, which fell in our lines. Throughout the fight he displayed exceptional skill in hand- ling his machine, and a magnificent determination to get at close quarters with his opponents. T. Sec. Lieut. ANTHONY LEACH, British West India Regt., attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to 85O
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