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AUGUST I igi8. duty. As an observer, whilst engaged on photographic work, he was attacked by five hostile triplanes. After he had fired a burst of thirty rounds at a range of ioo yards, one of the - enemy planes went down in flames. Though the remaining hostile plane% were reinforced by another ten machines, and though he himself was wounded, he fired a drum at a range of 150 yards which resulted in another of the enemy machines rolling over on its side and falling to pieces. By •his skill and coolness he undoubtedly saved his pilot and the machine. - T. Lieut. ALAN LOMAX, R.F.A., attd. R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions • in bringing back accurate and detailed reports. He carried out five low reconnaissances over the enemy's lines in thick weather, in which most of the flying had to be done at under - 500 ft. On four occasions his machine was badly shot about by machine-gun fire from the ground. He also carried out three offensive patrols, using bombs and machine-gun fire , against enemy troops. T. Sec. Lieut. WILLIAM ELSER MACLEAN, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations this officer carried out a contact patrol in a thick mist at a height of only 150 ft. under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, and flew daily during the misty weather at low alti- tudes, bringing back much useful information about the enemy, and harassing them with machine gun and bombs. It was greatly due to his magnificent work that headquarters were kept informed of the enemy's movements during the .different phases of the battle. By his gallant and cheerful spirit at a time when the squadron was suffering heavy casu- alties he set a splendid example to the others. T. Sec. Lieut. LAWRENCE WALTER MAWBEY, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while engaged on low flying and bombing attacks over the hostile lines, when, on many occasions, he dropped bombs on the enemy personnel, horses, transport, and camps, and engaged enemy troops with his machine gun from very low altitudes. At all times he displayed a fine fighting spirit and a determination to get at close quarters with his opponents which was deserving of the highest praise. T. Capt. DAVID MACKAY MCGOUN, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a leader of offen- sive patrols. It is entirely due to his determination and skill that his patrol has destroyed taany enemy machines. His consistent keenness, his gallantry, and untiring energy have at all times set a magnificent example to all the pilots and observers in his squadron. He has personally destroyed many hostile machines, never hesitating to attack, and on all occasions displaying a fighting spirit which has earned the admiration of all in contact with him. Lieut. JOHN EDWIN MIDDLETON, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has carried out some extremely good contact patrols in thick weather, flying at 200 to 500 ft. He made two flights on one day. On one, his machine was so badly damaged by machine-gun fire that he had to return. On the other, he made a good report of the situation. OQ several other occasions he made goo' reports^ and also bombed and machine-gunned the enemy. T. Sec. Lieut. JOSEPH MICHAEL JOHN MOORE, R.A.F., Gen. List.—Fox conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When on a special reconnaissance, under poor climatic conditions, he flew below the clouds in the face of exceptionally heavy shell and machine-gun fire and completed his task, returning with intelligence of the greatest value. On a previous occasion, while on reconnaissance, he attacked four hostile machines and succeeded in destroying one and sending another down completely out of control. His work through- out has been carried out in a most courageous and dashing manner. _T. Sec. Lieut. JOSIAH LEWIS MORGAN, R.A-F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when carrying out - many low-flying and offensive patrols, and engaging enemy troops, transports, &c, with machine gun fire, and inflicting heavy casualties. On many occasions he attacked and destroyed, or drove down out of control, hostile machines, and he invariably displayed a dash acd determination worthy of the highest praise. Lieut. (T. Capt.) TOM OWEN, S. Staff. Regt., attd. R.A.F.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has carried out many successful low reconnaissances, bringing back good reports. When on artillery patrol, he succeeded in completely disorganising the traffic on a main road, getting direct hits on troops and transport by artillery. On this occasion it is estimated 40 lorries were destroyed. He also attacked enemy troops and transport with bombs and machine guns with success. Temp. Sec. Lieut. JAMHS PHILIP OWEN-HOLDSWORTH, Gei... List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the last six months he has carried out 52 bombing raids on the enemy lines of communication, their aerodromes and their rest billets, often flying in very bad weather. Descending to a low altitude he has obtained several direct hits, both on their hangars and their billets. On several occasions he has returned with his machine riddled with bullets. He has set a fine example of courage and determination. T. Sec. Lieut. LEONARD ALLAN PAYNE, Gen. list and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Volunteering to proceed on a special reconnaissance under adverse weather conditions, he penetrated for a distance of 9 miles behind the enemy's lines, flying at an altitude of 200 ft., despite the most intense machine-gun and rifle fire. He returned later, his machine riddled with bullets, with the re- quired information. Previous^to this he had bombed and engaged with machine-gun fire bodies of hostile infantry with the most effective results. He has destroyed one hostile plane and driven down two others out of control. He has at all times displayed the greatest fearlessness and«dash. T. Sec. Lieut. JAMES JOHN QUINN, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out five low reconnaissances over the enemy's lines, bringing back valuable information, his machine on three occasions being badly shot about by machine-gun fire from the ground. He carried out one offensive patrol and one escort, attacking with bombs and machine-gun fire from a low altitude. On both occasions he was attacked by enemy aeroplane formations, his observer driving one down out of control, and his own machine being much shot about. T. Lieut. DOUGLAS ALFRED SAVAGE, Gen. Listand R.A.F.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, especially on the following occasions. When on patrpl attacked a formation of enemy aeroplanes, crashing one, while another fell to pieces in the air after a short combat. Attacked an Albatros, which he set on fire, and drove another down out of control. Attacked many ground targets from low altitudes. Lieut. LEONARD HIGHTON SHORT, Durham Light Infantry, attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in bringing in many excellent and accurate contact patrol reports, and, owing to adverse weather conditions, having to fly very low. On one occasion his observer was wounded from the ground, and he was attacked by three enemy aeroplanes, but he brought him safely back. On another occasion his observer was wounded when bombing enemy troops from 1,000 ft. Sec. Lieut. ERIC HENRY STANES, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion he carried out at an altitude of between 500 and 700 ft., despite hostile machine-gun and rifle fire, a very comprehensive reconnais- sance of railways, roads, dumps, and aerodromes behind the enemy's lines, obtaining information of inestimable value. On a later occasion, while on a photographic reconnaissance, being attacked most persistently by hostile aircraft, he repeatedly drove off the enemy machines, and only returned to his aerodrome when he had obtained the photographs re- quired. His courage and determination were of the highest quality, and the services which he has rendered of exceptional merit. Lieut. LEO JOHN SWEENEY, B.C. Regt., R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When leading a bombing raid this officer attacked enemy troops and transport with bombs and machine-gun fire from 500 ft., causing a great many casualties. Although his observer was wounded and his machine badly damaged, he succeeded in landing behind our lines. During two subsequent low flights he caused many casualties, his observer being again wounded and his machine badly damaged Lieut. JOHN WILSON WALLWORK, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations he participated in many offensive low-flying and bombing attacks, and carried them out with great courage and deter- mination. From very low altitudes he bombed enemy troops and transport, inflicting heavy casualties. He caused, while on offensive patrol, more than one enemy machine to crash, and brought down others out of control. He set a magnificent example of courage and skill. Lieut. FERDINAND MAURICE* FELIX WEST, M. Muns. FUST, Spec. Res., and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devo- tion to duty. While on patrol he, with another officer, observed 15 enemy motor lorries. As these could not be engaged by our artillery by zone call, they flew 8,000 yardj over the enemy at a height of 3,800 ft. in the face of strong opposition from the ground, and dropped four bombs, obtain- ing direct hits on the lorries and doing considerable damage to their personnel. They then proceeded to attack them with
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