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1918
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AUGUST 8, igig. to complete his photography, climbing to 19,000 ft. In thus returning, after having been so badly shot about, he showed a splendid example of courage and determination. Lieut. (T. Capt.) A. R. CHURCHMAN.*—Within the past month this officer has been successful in rendering very valuable services in directing our artillery fire on enemy posi- tions. Owing to his skill and judgment on many occasions concentration of our fire was brought on enemy batteries with such precision that great damage was effected. Lieut. W. G. CLAXTON.-—This officer at all times shows fine courage and disregard of danger. He has accounted for six enemy aeroplanes and one kite balloon, three of the aeroplanes being destroyed and three driven down out of control. On a recent occasion, having destroyed a hostile balloon, he pur- sued an enemy scout 10 miles and eventually drove it down ; he was then attacked by five enemy triplanes and other scouts, but managed to return to our lines, though his machines was riddled with bullets. Lieut. (T. Capt.) A. "CLAYDON (formerly Can. F.A.).— Recently this officer, single-handed, went to the assistance of another pilot, who was attacked by n Fokker biplanes and six scouts. By his gallant conduct and skilful manoeuvring he not only extricated the pilot, but drove down several of the enemy aeroplanes. He has shown great initiative and gallantry in locating, bombing, and attacking trcops on the ground from low altitudes. Lieut. (T. Capt.) P. J. CLAYSON, M.C.*—A patrol leader of great skill, and a skilful marksman, whose personal fighting successes have proved of much value to the squadron. Capt. Clayson's patrol frequently encountered enemy formations in superior numbers, but invariably succeeded in inflicting serious losses. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.j W. F. CLEGHORN.-^A distinguished and gallant leader of bomb raids, in 59 of which he has been en- gaged. In his last engagement recently his formation was attacked by.a large number of enemy aircraft, but, neverthe- less, 68 bombs were dropped successfully on the objective, and in the fight which afterwards ensued three enemy aero- planes were destroyed and five others brought down out of control. Lieut. (T. Capt. A. H. COBBY (AUS. F.C.).*—Has proved him- self a very gallant and successful fighter and patrol leader, setting a fine example to the squadron. Within the last few months he has destroyed a number of enemy balloons and aeroplanes. Lieut. (T. Maj.) R. COLLISHAW, D.S.O., D.S.C.—This officer is an exceptionally capable and efficient squadron commander under whose leadership the squadron has maintained a high place in the Army Wing. He has carried out numerous solo patrols and led many offensive patrols, on all occasions engaging the enemy with great bravery and fearlessness. Up to date he h>as accounted for 47 enemy machines, 22 in the last 12 months. Lieut. (T. Capt.) L. P. COOMBES.—This officer displays con- spicuous bravery and skill in attacking enemy aeroplanes. During the last three months he has accounted for five. T. Lieut. J. A. E. R. DALEY (formerly B.W. Indies Regt.).— lhis officer has destroyed live enemy aeroplanes and two kite balloons, displaying marked skill and daring in these several actions, and also in attacking troops close to the ground. Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) C. H. DARLEY, D.S.C.*—An officer with a fine record of gallantry to his credit. During the past two years he has been flying in active operations, 12 months of which was on night flying bombing work, being on one occasion in the air in bad weather for 7J hours. On several occasions he has carried out two raids on the same night, and during the past month he has successfully attacked a very formidable enemy position from a height of 200 ft. in the face ol very intense fire. Lieut. V. DRESCHFIELO—This officer invariably shows the greatest gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations he has frequently engaged troops and transport, causing heavy casualties. On one occasion at an altitude of 700 ft., two enemy aeroplanes were set alight by tracer ammunition fired from his Lewis gun. He has taken part in many successful bombing raids and long-distance recon- naissances. Lieut. H. FALL.*-—Has been very successful in bombing enemy positions and trains from low altitudes. During the past seven months he has taken part in 60 night-raiding expeditions. Lieut. Fall has-displayed great skill, ""courage, and deternination. Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) M. H. FINDLAY, D.S.C.*—A skilful and courageous patrol leader. During the past few months «us officer has destroyed seven enemy machines and brought down seven more out of control. On one occasion he fought_an enemy machine from 18,000 ft. down to an Altitude of 10,000 ft., at which point he gained an advantage and destroyed his^antagonist. Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) J. H. FORMAN.*—A skilful patrol leader who has displayed on all occasions -a. high standard of courage, endurance, and skill. In a period of 10 months he has been engaged on 77 offensive patrols, and has brought down three enemy aeroplanes in flames and five out of control. Capt. H. G. FORREST (Australian Flying Corps),*—His leadership of patrols has been characterised by great dash and determination, whether on high or low work. He has displayed skill in manoeuvring and boldness in attacking superior numbers. Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) R. M. FOSTER.—This officer had taken part in numerous combats and led his patrols brilliantly ; he has destroyed five hostile machines. On one occasion he attacked two biplanes single-handed ; one he forced down and the other burst into flames and broke up in the air. Capt. D. GILLEY.*—During a recent night bombing raid on . an enemy railway station he realised when gliding down towards his objective that he would overshoot his mark, so he opened out his engine at 1,000 ft. in the face of very severe machine- gun fire, and climbed sufficiently high to enable him to get directly over his objective, in whichhe succeeded and dropped his bombs on the sidings from an altitude of 600 ft. He then descended to 200 ft. and enabled his observer to fire several bursts of machine-gun fire into the station and sidings. He has successfully carried out many long distance raids, and invariably set a high standard of keenness and proficiency to his squadron. Temp. Capt. F. GODFREY (late Midd'x Regt.).—This officer has taken part in many offensive patrols. During recent operations he has accounted for eight enemy aeroplanes, proving himself at all times a skilful and bold airman. Lieut. J. E. GURDON.—This officer is a brilliant fighting pilot who on all occasions shows great determination with entire disregard of personal danger.' He has personally destroyed nine enemy machines. On a recent date when on offensive patrol with another Bristol fighter he attacked a formation of seven enemy machines ; one of these he shot down in flames. The enemy were then reinforced by two other formations, which brought their number up to 20. Fighting continued for about half an hour when the Bristol broke off the engagement, their ammunition being exhausted. Only seven enemy machines remained, many having been seen to spin away, and one was shot down by this officer. Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) R. HALLEY.—A gallant and deter- mined leader in long-distance night bombing raiding. Has been most successful in many of these raids, generally under adverse weather conditions and intense anti-aircraft fire from the enemy, and having had to fire by compass course owing to density of mist. In his last raid the flight outward and homeward lasted eight hours. Lieut. H. N. HAMPTON.—He recently carried out a .night reconnaissance lasting three hours ; at times he descended to within 500 ft. of the ground, following down his Michelin flares to this height in the face of Intense machine-gun fire. By this means he and his observer were able to obtain valuable information. During the past five months he has taken part in 41 bombing raids, many of which were a long distance over the enemy's lines. Lieut. W. F. J. HARVEY.—As a fighting pilot this officer has the real offensive spirit regardless of personal danger. He has destroyed several enemy machines whilst fighting against superior numbers. Lieut. C. R. R. HICKEY.*—Has been engaged in numerous air battles with marked success during a period of 12 months. On a recent occasion he flew to the assistance of one of our machines which was being pressed by two enemy machines and succeeded in destroying one of them. Sec. Lieut. R. J. HOOK (late Rifle Brigade).—He has carried out 22 night bombing raids, displaying great endurance and fearless disregard of self. On a recent occasion he carried out a comprehensive reconnaissance by night in heavy rain at a height of only 400 ft. He returned to his aerodrome in the face of a blinding storm after a flight of three hours. Capt. W. H. HUBBARD.—During recent operations he has repeatedly descended to low altitudes to release his bombs and to open machine-gun fire on troops and transport. He has shown the greatest gallantry, judgment, and presence of mind. On several occasions he has attacked and driven down out of control enemy aeroplanes. Lieut. A. T. IACCACI.—This officer has taken part in many engagements, and he and his observer have been most successful in destroying enemy machines. A resolute and skilful airman. 879
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