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1918
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AUGUST 8, 1918. to carry out her duties with great composure, and showed much resourcefulness in looking after the injured. Miss M. THOMPSON, F.A.N.Y., Miss W. M. ELWES, F.A.N.Y., Miss E. A. COURTIS, F.A.N.Y., MissM. RICHARDSON, F.A.N.Y., Miss M. O'CONNELL-BIANCONI, F.A.N.Y., Miss H. M. DICKIN- SON, F.A.N.Y., Miss E. B. CALLANDER, F.A.N.Y.—For con- spicuous devotion to duty during a hostile airraid. All these lady drivers were out with their cars during the raid, picking up and in every way assisting the wounded and injured. They showed great bravery and coolness, and were an example to all ranks. J Miss K. M. FRESHFIELD, V.A.D.—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. The ward in which she was working was destroyed by a bomb, but she continued to attend to her patients, and was herself very severely wounded. Miss L. A. GREGORY, V.A.D.—For gallantry and devtotion to duty during an enemy air raid. Her ward was destroyed by bombs, but she insisted on remaining at her post, and attended the wounded during the progress of the raid. Miss K. FABLING, Miss S. DICKSON, Miss J. PENNELL, Miss M. DAVIDSON, B.R.C.S. (V.A.D.)—For conspicuous devotion to duty during a hostile air raid. All these lady drivers were out with their cars during the raid, picking up and in every way assisting the wounded and injured, and showed great bravery and coolness, and were an example to all ranks. They also carried to safety and helped in every way many French civilians. MissW. A. BRAMPTON, B^L.'C.S.—^For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. This lady continued at duty throughout the raid, although the ward in her charge was almost completely wrecked, several patients killed, and she herself was wounded. Miss D. M. L. CREWDSON, B.R.C.S. (V_A.D.).—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. Although herself wounded, this lady remained at duty and assisted in dressing the wounded patients. Commandant W. E. S. MOUNT-BATTEN, B.R.C.S.—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She superintended the work of the convoy, drove an ambulance car herself during the raid, and by her coolness and dis- regard for her own safety, ensured the prompt removal of the wounded to hospital. Sub-section Leader G. M. CUTHBERT, B.R.C.S.—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She showed exceptional coolness and courage in directing her section. Section Leader G. F. JOHNSTON, B.R.C.S.—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She directed her section with coolness and courage under very trying circumstances. Senior Section Leader J. V. MELLOR, B.R.C.S.—For gallan- try and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She showed exceptional courage and efficiency as senior section leader. Nurse M. G. CAMPBELL, B.R.C.S.—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid, when buildings were set on fire. She moved about in full glare, regardless of imminent danger, taking patients to safety, and inspiring confidence in all. V.A.D. M. CAVANAGH, St. John's Ambulance Brigade.— For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. Miss Cavanagh was in charge of four wards, two of which were entirely wrecked. She continued to perform her duty, and in addition was very active in removing the wounded to a place of comparative safety. Nurse E. HOUNSLOW, A.R.R.C., St. John's Ambulance Brigade.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. A bomb fell between two of her wards and injured many patients. She behaved with the utmost coolness, and set a fine example, attending wounded under most trying circumstances. Asst. Matron M. CHITTOCK, St. John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital. —For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She displayed great presence of mind, and instilled courage and confidence throughout a very trying time. Matron C. E. TODD, St. John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital. —For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She moved freely about the wards during the bombing, encouraging the sisters and patients, and displayed great bravery and presence of "mind throughout. Sister K. WARNER, St. John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital. —For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She displayed the utmost coolness, and maintained a cheery spirit throughout, showing great bravery. Sister J. BEMROSE, St. John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital —For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. She showed disregard of danger, and continued to attend the wounded in her charge during the heavy bombardment. Sister M. McGrNNis, St. John's Ambulance Brigade Hos- pital.—For gallantry and devotion to dnty during an enemy air raid. She showed great courage, took charge of a ward, and sustained her patients. Sister M. H. BALLANCE, St. John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital.—For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. Her fortitude and courage were most con- spicuous. She devoted herself entirely to her patients. (Where an Officer is seconded from the Army, his unitin shown in brackets.) Published July 29th. Previously Missing, now reported Killed. Fitzmaurice, Sec. Lt. A. H. Oliver, Sec. Lt. F. L. (Som. (R.F.C.). L.I., attd. R.F.C.). McCudden, Sec. Lieut. J. A., M.C. (R.F.C.). Previously Missing, now reported Prisoner in German bands. Pope, Lieut. A. D. (R.F.C.). Published July 31st. Killed. Bullock, Lieut. G. E (N. McGregor. Lieut. D. M. Staffs.). Peacock, Sec. Lt. J. T. (Durh. Claye, Lieut. C. G. (Sher. L.I.). For.). Rogers, Sec. Lieut. A. F. De Villiers, Lieut. D. J. J. * Vaucour, Maj. A. 'M., M.C., Dowsett,,Sec. Lieut. H. G. D.F.C. (R.A.). Gabell, Capt. D. R.C. (Glos.). Weston, Sec. Lieut. J. E.Grady, Sec. Lieut. J. F. Williamson, Lieut. G. F. D. Higgins, Sec. Lieut. H. - (Black Watch). Lanigan, Sec. Lieut. W. L. Died of Wounds. Allbutt, Lieut. H. F. Ealand, Sec. Lieut. A. N. Cntchley, Sec. Lieut. B. ' Redmond, Lieut. H. F. Accidentally Killed. Scovil, Lieat. E. M. (N. Brims.). ;_ : -.... * ...• Died. Pollard, Sec. Lieut. W. W. . " Missing, believed Drowned. . . Packe, Lieut. R. C. Wounded. Boyden, P.F.O. R. H.' Owen, Lieut. W. T. Bremner, Lieut. C. D. (Yeo.). Rostedt, Sec. Lieut. N. E. Connell, Sec. Lieut. R. F. Smith, Lieut. T. Hawkins, Lieut. L. • Sweetman, Sec. Lieut. C. Haycock, Capt. H. Townend, Sec. Lieut. H. C. H. Kelly, Lieut. H. A. • Tyllyer, Sec. Lieut. J. Landon, Lieut.-Col. J. H. A., Wetherell, Capt. R. H. D.S.O. (North'd Fus.),- Lange, Lieut. O. J. Previously Missing, now reported Wounded and Prisoners. Lawson, Sec. Lieut. R. G. Russell, Sec. Lieut. D. J. Previously reported believed Wounded and Prisoner, now reported Wounded and Prisoner. Hampton, Lieut. P. R. Missing. Ballance, Sec. Lieut. G. Moir, Lieut. C. J. '-.'., Bingham, Lieut. A. E. Moore, Lieut. A. Body, Lieut. G. C. Norden, Sec. Lt.W. G. (R.E.). Cyr.Lt. A. J. (Can. ForXps.). Smith, Lieut. J. L. Cobden, Lieut. F. P. Turner, Sec. Lieut. E. G. Ducray, Lieut. M. J. Wildig, Sec. Lieut. N. H. Graham, Sec. Lieut. G. W. Wilson, Lieut.-J. M. Harston, Lieut. S. Woodman, Sec. Lt. K. C. B. McConchie, Lieut. T. L.
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