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SEPTEMBER '19/19x8. ensued each came to the rescue of the other. The other pilot first caused Capt. Lowe's pursuer to break off his attack, and then Capt. Lowe shot down the scout attacking his comrade. The action of both these officers, in practically unmanoeuvrable machines, in coming to the rescue of each other in turn, showed courage and self-sacrifice of a very high order. Lieut. (T. Capt.) THOMAS CLELLAND LOWE, R.E. and RAF. —For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out numerous successful reconnaissances and taking a large number of successful photographs, on several occasions driving off enemy aircraft. He has repeatedly carried out long reconnaissances, showing great determination in overcoming difficulties and completing his duty. When attacked by seven enemy aeroplanes he and his observer engaged them and drove one down out of control. Lieut. LESLIE JOHN MANN, A.S.C., attd. R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in skilfully bombing enemy munition and supply depots, in spite of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, which had seriously damaged his plane. On many occasions he has set a fine example of courage, especially on one, when he endeavoured to assist the occupants of an aeroplane which had been brought down in the enemy's lines. Lieut. (T. Capt.) FREDERICK WILLIAM MATHIAS, R.A.F.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out several successful shoots, doing considerable damage. He took a large number of successful photographs, and com- pleted several long reconnaissances, obtaining valuable in- formation. T. Sec. Lieut. FREDERICK MCCHESNEY, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He succeeded in getting valuable photographs of the enemy system, his machine being damaged by machine-gun fire from the trenches. On six occasions he carried out low reconnaissance flights, bringing back valuable information, though his machine was badly damaged by machine-gun fire from the ground. Lieut. IAN DONALD ROY MCDONALD, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With seven scouts he attacked 18 enemy machines, of which three were de- stroyed and one driven down completely out of control. When driven down to within 200 ft. of the ground by two enemy machines owing to a choked engine, he turned on them and drove one down. He has in all destroyed 11 enemy aircraft and carried out valuable work in attacking enemy troops on the ground. Lieut. ALAN FLEMING MCGLASHAN, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on contact patrol, reconnaissance, day and night bombing, and in aerial fighting, especially in dropping 18 bombs on a village from only 900 ft. owing to bad weather, six days' excellent photo- graphic work during heavy fighting, frequent contact patrols resulting in good information, and also firing many rounds at the infantry on the ground from low altitude. His work and example for 10 months have been splendid. T. Sec. Lieut. HENRY MICHAEL MOODY, Gen. List and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading patrols. He has destroyed four enemy aircraft and shot down three out of control. He has further carried out very successfully a number of low-flying patrols, photographic reconnaissances and escorts, and has on all occasions shown a very fine spirit of dash and determination. Capt. IAN PATRICK ROBERT NAPIER, Arg. and Suth'd. Highrs. and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer has carried out many reconnaissances, and flying at low altitudes has engaged massed enemy troops with bombs and machine-gun fire, inflicting heavy casualties. He has brought down seven enemy machines. T. Capt. KENETH RUSSEL NAPIER, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He carried out several successful reconnaissances under heavy machine-gun fire from the ground, dropping bombs on troops and machine-gunning them, while attacked himself by enemy aircraft. Under very trying weather con- ditions he has brought back most valuable information. He did very fine work. Sec. Lieut. KENNETH WILLIE PAYNE, R.A.F., Spec. Res.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer has shown great skill in carrying out night bombing raids on back areas under adverse weather conditions. On one occasion observing a train in motion 50 miles behind the enemy lines, he descended to within about 800 ft. of the ground and dropped a bomb, obtaining a direct hit; he then dropped three bombs on a brilliantly lighted building with good effect. After this he returned to the train, which his observer attacked with machine-gun fire. On another occasion, when on a bombing raid, his machine caught fire, but with great coolness he brought it safely to earth. He has taken part in over thirty raids, always showing great determination in reaching his objectives. T. Sec. Lieut. ERNEST FREDERIC PEACOCK, Gen. List, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while on fighting patrols. He showed great determination and courage in attacking superior numbers of enemy aircraft, and carried out fine work in engaging enemy troops and transport on the ground with machine-gun fire. T. Sec. Lieut. GEORGE RABY RILEY, R.A.F.—For con- spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He obtained four direct hits on a long line of enemy transport, and afterwards caused havoc among them with his machine gun-. Several times he attacked troops and transport from low altitudes ; also he brought down one enemy machine and drove another out of control. T. Sec. Lieut. HUGH WILLIAM LUMSDEN SAUNDERS, M.M., Gen. List, attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations he destroyed five enemy machines and shot down four out of control. He showed great courage and skill in engaging enemy aircraft, and did splendid service. Lt. (T. Capt.) STANLEY STANGER, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in destroying six enemy aeroplanes. He did splendid service. T. Sec. Lieut. CHARLES ANTHONY SUNDY, S. Wales Bord. and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. When attacked by seven enemy aircraft, he opened fire and sent one to the ground. He showed great brilliance at long-distance photography and reconnaissance, and located a number of new hostile aerodromes and brought back much valuable information. He carried out his work with remarkable coolness and deter- mination. Lt. FRANCIS STANLEY SYMONDSON, Yeo. and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In two months he destroyed five enemy machines and one enemy kite balloon. T. Lieut. SAMUEL FREDERICK HENRY THOMPSON, Gen. List, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a fighting pilot. During recent operations he destroyed five enemy machines. He showed great courage and skill, and by his keenness and dash set a fine example to all. T. Lieut. WILLIAM MACKENZIE THOMSON, R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on offensive patrols. In five days he destroyed as many enemy machines. He showed fine determination to close with the enemy, and set a splendid example of enterprise and gallantry. Sec. Lieut. (T. Capt.) JOHN TODD, R.A.F.-—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations he destroyed three enemy aircraft, forced one to land in our lines, and drove four down out of control. He did very fine work. T. Sec. Lieut. WALTER ALEXANDER TYRRELL, Gen. List, attd. R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devoticn to duty. On one day this officer attacked two enemy triplanes, destroying one and driving down the other out of control. After this he was attacked by two other machines, one of which he forced to land, taking the occupants prisoners. On various other occasions he has destroyed or driven down out of control enemy machines. Sec. Lieut. JOHN HOWARD UMNEY, Gen. List and R.A.F.— For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations he destroyed five enemy machines. By his untiring energy and keenness, both in the air and on the ground, he set a splendid example to other observers in the squadron, and greatly helped his pilot in successful encounters. T. Sec. Lieut. HENRY EDWARD WALKER, Gen. List and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during many flights and encounters in the sir when, often single-handed, he was most successful in bringing down enemy machines, and invariably displayed the utmost skill and resolution. He has been engaged in 14 combats, which have either been decisive or have resulted in enemy aircraft being driven down to a low height, and he has on occasions gone up as many as five times in one day. T. Sec. Lieut. STANLEY HARRY WALLAGE, Gen. List and R.A.F.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He personally destroyed seven enemy machines. He showed a fine spirit of dash and tenacity, and his skill and success as a fighting pilot was a fine example to others in his squadron. T. Capt. ALBERT GREGORY WALLER, Gen. List and R.A.F. —For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has IO51
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