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SEPTEMBER 26, 1918. greatest courage and devotion to duty. When attacking lock-gates and shippingin an enemy port he sunk a hostile destroyer, obtaining a direct hit on its stern. Capt. BERNARD CHARLES HKNRY CROSS (Sea Patrol).—Has set a splendidexample to young pilots by his gallantry in going up in any weather when the necessity so demands. Capt. Cross has carried out a vast number of recon-naissance patrols in hostile waters, and has attacked submarines on many occasions. Capt. CYRIL MARCONI CROWE, M.C.—This officer has been engaged on activeoperations over the lines for over twelve months, and has accounted for ten enemy aeroplanes. He is a most successful leader, distinguished for skill andbravery. On arecent occasion he, accompanied by two other machines, attacked an enemy formation consisting of four biplanes and one triplane. Havingdestroyed a biplane he engaged the triplane at close range and destroyed that also. Lieut. (T./Capt.) PHILIP HILDERSLEY CUMMINGS (Seaforth Highlanders).—This officer has carried out over 100 night bombing raids, often under most adverse weather conditions and in face of heavy hostile fire. On three conse-cutive nights he bombed two enemy aerodromes, obtaining direct hits at 1,000 ft. altitude. On another raid, owing to engine trouble, he was unable to climb*over 2,000 ft.; he nevertheless reached his objective. On all occasions this officer displays marked determination and courage. Lieut. DOUGLAS DARBY (Scottish Rifles).—This officer has taken part in 24long-distance night raids, displaying at all times remarkable determination and bravery- During recent operations he played a very prominent part in twosuccessful night raids. In one he descended to between 500 and 150 f t. altitude, getting well over the target to ensure his bombs being effective ; in the otherhe was one of the first to find his objective, and, descending to 500 ft. altitude, he dropped his bombs. Lieut. (T./Capt.) FRANCIS JAMES DAVIES.—During recent operations thisofficer has accounted for five enemy aeroplanes. Bold in attack and skilful in manoeuvre, he is a valuable airman who sets a fine example to all. Lieut. (T./Capt.) RICHARD JEFFREY DAWES.—During recent operations thisofficer has destroyed six enemy aeroplanes. A very gallant and courageous officer. Lieut. SAMUEL DAWSON (Sea Patrol).—Was engaged in a long-distance bomb-ing raid on an enemy aircraft station under very difficult circumstances, and carried out a successful attack from a low height in the face of severe enemvfire. Lieut. (Hon./Capt.) HIPPOLYTE FERDINAND DELARUE (Sea Patrol).—Thisofficer, in a Short seaplane, accompanied by another, formed escort to machines carrying out a long-distance bombing raid. When nearing the objective bothmachines were attacked by a fast enemy scout, and the companion plane was forced to alight. Capt. Delarue at once followed it down, picked up pilot andobserver, and returned with the two additional passengers. A brave and meritorious action, lor the risk he ran was great in such close proximity to theenemy, it being extremely doubtful if hi? machine would rise from the water with four on board. Sec. Lieut. EDWARD ALPHONSE DEW.—A keen and dashing officer, who hastaken part in numerous bombing raids and photographic reconnaissances. Whilst on a bombing raid his machine, flying in rear of the formation, wasattacked by five enemy scouts. Two of these he engaged at close range ; at the outset he was dangerously wounded in the thigh. Despite this he continuedfiring his guns until he fainted from loss of blood. He succeeded in bringing down one of the scouts in flames. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) EUAN DICKSON,£>.S.C. (late R.N.A.S.).—Since Aptil 17th,191S, this officer has led 84 successful bombing raids. His leadership has been conspicuous for remarkable bravery, skill, and determination. On one raiddirected against a town in occupation by the enemy he obtained seven direct hits on the railway station and four on a dump outside. Thrice on a prior date heled his flight to attack enemy billets and horse lines, descending to low altitudes and engaging enemy troops on the ground. Capt. GRAHAME DONALD (Sea Patrol).—An exceedingly keen and capablepilot, who has proved himself subsequently to be a skilful Flight Commander. Has carried out valuable escort and reconnaissance patrols, and has broughtdown at least two enemy aircraft. Lieut. CEDRIC GEORGE EDWARDS.—The fearlessness and disregard of dangerdisplayed by this officer in attacking enemy troops, &c, at low altitudes is most marked, and worthy of the highest praise. On one occasion in an attack on anaerodrome, to enable him to fire on the hangars he descended so low that the wheels of his machine touched the ground. He has in air combats destroyedthree hostile aircraft. Capt. ALBERT JAMES ENSTONE, D.S.C. (Sea Patrol).—Has been engaged for18 months on active service flying (ten months as Flight Leader). Has destroyed 12 hostile machines and brought down six more out of control.During the past month Capt. Enstone attacked an enemy gun, which was firing on one of our crashed machines, and succeeded in blowing up the ammuni-tion dump alongside the gun, causing a great explosion, with flames reaching to a height of nearly 300 ft. Capt. STANLEY JOHN FETHERSTON (Sea Patrol).—Has been continuouslyemployed on long reconnaissances for 14 months, during which period he has been in action many times with hostile aircraft. Capt. Fetherston has alwaysperformed his arduous duties with courage and determination. He assisted a few months back in destroying an enemy submarine. Lieut. (T. Capt.) GORDON FOX-RULE.—Whilst on a bombing raid this officerdived to 100 ft. and obtained a direct hit on a bridge, completely destroying it. Seeing a body of the enemy on the bank of the river he attacked them, causingthem to disperse in disorder. He was then attacked by five biplanes ; these he drove off, though his observer had been hit twice, and he landed safely, at aFrench aerodrome. In all, he has taken part in 30 bomb raids and 10 photo- graphic reconnaissances, invariably displaying a marked offensive spirit Lieut. (T. Capt.) REGINALD GEORGE DAVID FRANCIS (Australian FlyingCorps).—During two consecutive days this officer carried out most valuable work in ranging on batteries. Flying 8h hours the first day and four hours thesecond, he successfully ranged our artillery on seven hostile batteries. In co-operating with our artillery he shows conspicuous bravery and markedability. Capt. JOHNOSBORN GALPIN, D.S.C. (Sea Patrol).—A skilful and gallant pilot,who has performed valuable services in attacks on enemy aircraft Capt. JAMES LINDSAY GORDON (Sea Patrol).—A pilot of great experience,initiative and skill. Has led formations over the seas and attacked with success enemy aircraft in their own area. Capt. Gordon has been instrumental insaving life in disabled seaplanes on several occasions, and whenever any arduous duty has to be done, he is always to the fore to carry it out. Lieut. JOHN SHARPE GRIFFITH.—During the last few months this officer hasdestroyed three enemy aeroplanes and assisted in bringing down a fourth ; he nas, in addition, driven down two balloons and shot down two machines out ofcontrol. Whilst leading his patrol at rr.ooo ft. altitude he observed three enemy aeroplanes at 2,000 ft.; he immediately dived and led his patrol to theattack, destroying two of the machines, one of which he accounted for himself. A gallant and determined officer._Lieut. WILLIAM GROSSART.—During the last two and a half months this pilot has destroyed five enemy machines and earlier in the year he crashed)another. He was killed in action on August loth, 1918. , Lieut. (T. Capt.) GEORGE HENRY HARRISON (Middlesex Regt.)—A gallantofficer of great initiative and resource, who has carried out seven successful night reconnaissances and 16 night bombing raids during recent operations^One night when on reconnaissance he remained in the air two and a half houiv despite the fact that his engine was cut out thrice and his machine badly shotabout. Lieut. THOMAS SINCLAIR HARRISON.—When on wireless interception dutythis officer engaged three enemy machines, shooting down one in flames. He was then attacked by three scouts and a two-seater; the latter he shot down,,During the last few weeks he has accounted for three hostile aeroplanes and a- baBoon, displaying vigour and gallantry in attack. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) EDWIN TUFNELL HAYNB, D.S.C. (late R.N.A.S.).—During the recent enemy offensive this officer carried out 48 special missions. Flying at extremely low altitudes he has inflicted heavy casualties on massedtroops and transport. In addition he has accounted for 10 enemy machines, destroying three and driving down seven out of control; in these encounters-he has never hesitated to engage the enemy, however superior in numbers. On one occasion he observed 10 hostile aeroplanes harassing three Dolphines ; _he attacked three of the enemy, driving one down in flames. Capt. RICHARD HILTON M.C. (R.G.A.)—An officer who shows remarkableskill and courage in co-operating with our artillery, and in carrying out photo- graphic reconnaissances. He also proved himself a very gallant leader on arecent raid, when he led two low patrols over the lines, attacking with machine- gun fire and heavily bombing enemy reserves. The machine in which he was-flying was rendered useless for further service, so intensive was the hostile aircraft fire. Capt. (T. Major) THOMAS HINSHELWOOD (Sea Patrol).—A most efficientsquadron commander. With great ability and judgment he has led his squadron' on photographic and long-distance bombing raids, obtaining valuable informa-tion. The high standard of efficiency attained by his squadron is largely due to his personal influence. Lieut. (T. Capt.) JEFFREY BATTERS HOME-HAY, M.C. (A. &. S. Highrs.).—This officer displayed admirable coolness and resource while leading a raid on- - . — — ™ . •».*•*» H..uQ2 opposition aor adverse weather conditions deters him from achieving his object. M*f l• ALFRED JOHN HAINES.—During the past three months this very gallant severe fighting two hostile machines were shot down out of control, one ofwhich he himself brought down. He has taken part in eight other raids, and his consistent gallantry.is a valuable asset in maintaining the moral of his newsquadron. Lieut. (T. Capt.) CEDRIC ERNEST HOWELL.—On a recent occasion this officer,leading his patrol oj three machines, attacked nine enemy aeroplanes, destroy- ing six and driving down one out of control; he himself accounted for two ofthese. On a former occasion he destroyed three enemy aeroplanes in one flight. He is a fine fighting officer, skilful and determined. Lieut. PAUL THAYER IACCACI.—A bold and successful fighter, who on fouroffensive patrols has accounted for six enemy aeroplanes; two he shot down- himself, and four were destroyed with the assistance of his observer. In theseseveral encounters the formation in which Lieut. Iaccaci was serving was engaged against heavy odds. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) "WILLIAM DOUGLAS JACKSON (Sea Patrol).—Led his flightin a long-distance bombing raid on an enemy aircraft station under verjr diffi- cult circumstances, and carried out a successful attack from a low height, in theface of severe enemy fire. Lieut. JOHN KINGSLEY JEAKES (Sea Patrol).—A gallant officer who has takenpart in numerous long-distance reconnaissance and bombing raids- While on- one of the latter he destroyed an enemy seaplane on the water, obtaining twodirect hits. Lieut. (T. Capt.) NORMAN CYRIL JONES (R.F.A., T.F.)—A gallant and skilfulpatrol leader who has proved successful on many occasions against numerically superior enemy formations. Capt. Jones had personally destroyed six enemymachines this year. Lieut. GORDON SHEPPARD JONES-EVANS (Australian F.C.).—On returningfrom a raid on enemy rolling stock this officer observed an enemy two-seater machine below him ; engaging it, the machine dived vertically and crashed.He was then attacked by a second two-seater ; into this he fired a very short burst and it also spun down and crashed. In this engagement Lieut. Jones-Evans was wounded, but though faint from loss of blood, he succeeded in reach- ing our lines, where he crashed. In the last few weeks he has destroyedthree two-seaters and brought down one balloon in flames. Lieut. (Hon. Capt). WILLIAM LANCELOT JORDAN, D.S.C. (late R.N.A.S.).—A brilliant and most gallant leader who has already been awarded the D.S.C. and Bar for distinguished services and devotion to duty. He has led numerousoffensive patrols into action, displaying at all times marked ability, determina- tion and dash. He is an ideal Squadron Commander who has personallyaccounteed for 25 enemy machines. Lieut. SOLOMON CLIFFORD JOSEPH (Sea Patrol).—A gallant pilot who hasaccounted for eight enemy aircraft within the past four months. On many occasions the enemy were numerically superior to Lieut. Joseph's patrol.'butthis did not prevent his attaining success. Lieut. (T. Capt.) NOEL KEEBLE, D.S.C. (Sea Patrol).—This officer (with anobserver) has obtained 1,000 invaluable photographs of enemy positions behind the lines, and has brought home extremely important new information duringthis period. He has destroyed eight enemy machines, including one biplane during the past month. Capt. Keeble is a most capable and gallant FlightCommander. Lieut. (T. Capt. DENNIS LATIMER, M.C.—When leading an offensive patrolthis officer displayed great skill and bravery. Having shot down a scout in flames, he immediately engaged a second, which he destroyed after a shortcombat. In addition he has accounted for four other machines. Lieut. (T. Capt.) FREDERICK ANDREW LAUGHLIN.—While bombing an im-portant railway station the formation, of which this officer was leader, was attacked by about 20 enemy scouts. In the engagement that ensued)two enemy aeroplanes were destroyed and a third driven down out of control. These results were largely due to his excellent leadership. He has taken partin 40 bomb raids, the objectives of many being far over the enemy lines. His- knowledge of navigation and skill as a leader have been invaluable in enablingthe formation to reach the objectives* Lieut. (T. Capt.) Gwilyn Hugh Lewis (Northamptonshire Regt.).—It is largelydue to this officer's ability and judgment as a flight leader that manyt enemy machines have been destroyed with very few casualties in his formation. Heis bold in attack, and has personally accounted for eight enemyaircraft, dis- playing marked disregard of personal danger. . Capt. (T. Major) GERALD EDWARD LIVOCK (Sea Patrol).—Has renderedvaluable services on numerous occasions on reconnaissance patrols in enemy waters, in attacks on hostile seaplanes, and in connection with anti-submarinepatrol work. Lieut. (T. Capt.) EDGAR JAMES MCCLAUGHRY (Australian F.C.)—Early ontmorning this officer left the ground, and, meeting an enemy two-seater ro.miles over the lines, he engaged and destroyed it. He was immediately attackedby five scouts; these he out-manoeuvred, destroying one and driving tne remainder down. He is a determined and successful scout leader, who in re«enioperations has accounted for nine enemy machines, in addition to three otaer* and one balloon when serving with another squadron, I.O78
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