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SEPTEMBKR'19, 1918. HONOURS Medals for R.A.F. IT was announced in a supplement to the London Gazette of September 3rd that His Majesty the King has been graci- ously pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to the Dis- tinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned :— 6391 Sgt. F. Johnson, D.C.M., R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantrv and devotion to duty in encounters with enemy aeroplanes, with the following results :—Attacked and crashed a Pfalz scout, drove down an Albatross out of control. On previous occasions he had destroyed four enemy aeroplanes and driven three down out of control. (D.C.M. gazetted April 26th, 1917.) ,. •" His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, for gallantry and distinguished service in the field :— 36427 Cpl. W. N. Baldwin, R.F.C.—For conspicuous gal- lantry and devotion to duty. During a withdrawal he col- lected a party of men, and, under heavy bombing attacks by low-flying enemy aircraft, succeeded in saving a quantity of valuable stores. He directed his men with great zeal and energy, and set them a splendid example of coolness and determination. 240101 Cpl. W. Hill, M.M., Sco. Rif.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his Lewis gun section with great skill and ability, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. He scattered an enemy party with Lewis gun and rifle fire. Next day he directed his Lewis gun on an enemy aeroplane, causing it to crash down in flames behind the enemy lines. He did very fine work. 47616 Cpl. P. A. Ovenden, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gal- lantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire whilst in charge of the balloon guard. In spite of heavy shelling, he made repeated attempts to repair a balloon which had been damaged. Later he returned with a party to remove the deflated balloon, when a shell fell amongst them, wounding five. He was largely instrumental in removing them to safety. 1504 Sgt. P. Spargo, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When clouds were low and weather conditions unfavourable, he flew at a height of 300 ft., and in face of intense rifle and machine-gun fire dropped his bombs on the objective, destroying a machine-gun emplacement gun and crew. He then flew along the hostile trenches, bringing machine-gun fire to bear on the occupants, and caused many casualties. He then returned to his aerodrome for more bombs, but in view of the weather conditions he was not allowed to go out again. Awards for Air Work at Dardanelles. IT was announced in a supplement to the London Gazette on September 4th that the King has been pleased to approve of the award of the following honours to the following officers and men in recognition of their services on the occasion of the sortie of the " Goeben " and " Breslau " from the Dar- danelles on January 20th, 1918 :— Distinguished Service Cross. Fit. Comdr. R. S. Sorley, R.N.A.S. (now Temp. Capt.,R.A.F.).—For the determined and successful bombing attacks on the " Breslau " and " Goeben " on January 20th, and sub-sequent days, both by day and by night. Fit. Lieut. H. V. Worrall, R.N.A.S. (now Hon. Capt.,R.A.F.).—Made a successful attack on the " Goeben," obtaining a direct hit, although this was his first nightflight. g • Fit. Sub-Lieut. R. W. Peel, R.NA.S. (now Lieut., R.A.F.).—Carried out a determined and courageous bombing atack on the " Goeben " in the face of attacks from a vastly superiorenemy air force. Obs. Sub-Lieut. F. C. Smith, R.N.A.S. (nowLieut., R.A.F.).—Acted as observer for Fit. Comdr. Sorley during a deter- mined and successful bombing attack on the " Breslau " onJanuary 20th, 1918, and also during subsequent day and night attacks on the " Goeben." The following officers and men have been mentioned indispatches:— Fit. Comdr. L. A. Hervey, R.N.A.S. (now Temp CaptR.A.F.); Capt. W. R. McBain, M.C., R.F.C.; Fit. Svb-Lieut" S. P. Colt, R.N.A.S. (now Lieut., R.A.F.) ; Sec. Lieut A DFerguson, Highland L.I., attd. R.F.C. Awards for German~jS.W. Africa. IT was announced in aJLowotow Gazette supplement on September 4th that the King has been pleased to approve of the following decorations :•— Distinguished Service Cross. Fit. Sub-Lieut. T. Hinselwood, R.N.A.S. (now Capt., R.A.F.).—For general good work and successful long recon- naissances under fire when serving with the Expeditionary Force in German South-West Africa in 1914. Exhibited courage and resources when compelled to make & forced land- ing, whilst endeavouring to re-establish touch with the right advance on Olavifontein. Distinguished Service Medal. C.P.O., 3rd Grade.—A. J. Humphries, O.N. F. 547 (now R.A.F.). It was announced in a London Gazette supplement on August 22nd that the following decoration has been pre- sented by the President of the French Republic for dis- tinguished services rendered in connection with military operations in German South-West Africa :— Croix de Guerre. Capt. K. R. van der Spuy, M.C., Permanent Force (Staff attd. R.F.C.). Honours for Flying Officers. IT was announced in the London Gazette on September 16th that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following awards to the undermentioned officers and warrant officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order. T./Sec. Lieut. (T./Capt.) EDWARD MANNOCK, D.S.O., R.E. and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In company with one other scout this officer attacked eight enemy aeroplanes, shooting down one in flames. The next day, when leading his flight, he engaged eight enemy aeroplanes, destroying three himself. The same week he led his patrol against six enemy aeroplanes, shooting down the rear machine, which broke in pieces in the air. The following day he shot down an Albatros two-seater in flames, but later, meeting five scouts, had great difficulty in getting back, his machine being much shot about, but he destroyed one. Two days later, he shot down another two-seater in flames. Eight machines in five days—a fine feat of marks- manship and determination to get to close quarters. As a patrol leader he is unequalled. (D.S.O. gazetted in this Gazette.) Maj. ALBERT DESBRISAY CARTER, D.S.O., New Brunswick R. and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a fighting pilot. In three and a half months he destroyed 13 enemy machines. He showed the utmost determination, keenness and dash, and his various successful encounters, often against odds, make up a splendid record. (D.S.O. gazetted February 18th, 1918.) Awarded the Distinguished Service Order. T./Capt. PETER CARPENTER, M.C., R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed nine enemy machines and driven three down out of control. He has led 46 offensive patrols. On one occasion 12 enemy aircraft were attacked, and on another he led two other machines against 19 of the enemy, destroying six of them. He has at all times shown a magnificent example. T./Sec. Lieut. (T./Capt.) Edward MANNOCK, .M.C., R.E., attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. In seven days, while leading patrols and in general engagements, he destroyed seven enemy machines, bringing his total in all to 30. His leadership, dash and courage were of the highest order. T./Capt. HENRY WINSLOW WOOLLETT, M.C., Gen. List, attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. In two days during three patrols he destroyed eight enemy machines, making his total 22. His leadership, dash and courage were of the highest order. Awarded a Second Bar to the Military Cross. T./Capt. WILLIAM GEORGE BARKER, D.S.O., M.C., Gen. List and R.F.C.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When leading patrols he on one occasion attacked eight hostile machines, himself shooting down two, and on another occasion seven, one of which he shot down. In two months he himself destroyed four enemy machines and drove IO48
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