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APRIL 8, 1920 of Sqdn. Leader, with effect from April 1 (to take precedence immediatelybelow Sqdn. Leader J. W, Cruikshank, O.B.E.). * The names of Capt. R. Graham, D.S.O., D.S.C.. D.F.C. (S.) (Gazette Aue 11919), Lieut. A. B. Wiggin (Gazette, Aug. 1, 1919), Maj. T. F. Bullen O BE* (T.) (Gawte, Aug. 1, 1910), Capt. L. D D. McKean (A.) (Gazette, Aug. i, z'9j9).Capt. L. J. St. G. Bayly, M.C. (A.) (Gazette, Aug. 1, 1919), Mai C F A Portal, D.S.O., M.C. (A.) (Gazette, Aug. 1, 1919), are as now stated. Flying BranchJ. J. Yates (Lieut., late Gen. List, R.F.C.) to be Lieut. (A ) • Mav 10 1918 (since demobilised). 'Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants :—T. Whitaker ; Oct. 13, iqi8T(since re-classified) (Ad.) (substituted for notification in Gazette July 29* 1910L. G. Warren ; July 24, 1919 (since demobilised). F. G. Clarkson • Aug 7 1919 (since demobilised). 'Pilot Officer F. G. R. V. Bramble (O.) to be Obs. Officer; Feb. 22 (since demobilised). The following Prob. Flight Officers (late R.N.A.S.) are granted temp,commns. as Sec. Lieuts. (A.) :—W. H. Temple ; April i, 1918. J. O. Wood • July 22, 1918. '(Then follow the names of 33 officers who are transfd. to the Unemployed List under various dates.)Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) A. Westall (Lieut., Manch. R. (T.F.) relinquishes his commn. on account of ill-health caused by wounds, and is permitted toretain the rank of Lieut.; March 19. The notifications in Gazettes Oct. 3, 1919, concerning Lieut. W. G. Woods;Gazette, Feb. 17, Sec. Lieut. E. Cotton ; Gazette, July 22, 1919, Sec. Lieut! G. C. Jenkins (Gazette, Aug. 5, 1919, to stand) are cancelled. A dministrative BranchSecond Lieutenants to be Lieutenants :—(Hon. Capt.) (actg. Maj.) C. Harvey ; April 2, 1918, and to retain his hon. and actg. rank ; (Hon. Lieut.) W. H*.Hills ; July 27, 1918 (Gazette Oct. 3, 1919, to stand). R. C. Ryan ; Oct. 14, 1918 (since demobilised).Flying Officer (Hon. Flight-Lieut.) A. M. Watson, M.B.E. (Qrmr. Capt.), Shrops. L.I.), relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on return to Armyduty ; March 21. . 13 H (Then follow the names of nine officers who are transfd. to the Unemploye dList under various dates.) Lieut. A. R. Harris relinquishes his commn.; Nov. 22, 1910. Technical BranchE. R. Wood (Lieut., Nova Sco. R.) is granted a temp, commn. as Lieut., Grade (B.) ; July 9,1918 (substituted for Gazettes Sept. 6, 1918, and March 21,1919). Sec. Lieut. B. P. K. Walsh to be Lieut., Grade (A.) ; May 16, 191? (since demobilised) (substituted for notification in Gazette July 29, 1919).The following Sec. Lieuts. to be Lieuts., Grade (B.) : G. E. Lane ; April 2 1918 (substituted for notification in Gazette Jan. 3, 1919. W. Doughton.Feb. 24, igrg (since demobilised). The following Pilots Officers to be Flying Officers Grade (A.) : J. A. Joyce (substituted for notification in Gazette Feb.17)- A. V. Pepperell, F. Polley ; Oct. 1,1919. V. W. G. Day ; March 1. The following Sec. Lieuts. to be Lieuts., without pay and allowances of thatrank : R. E. F. L. Bristow ; Oct. 26, 1918 (since demobilised) R. R. Wilson ; June 28, rgig (since demobilised). The following Pilot Officers to be FlyingOfficers without pay and allowances of that rank : G. Brooks, S. F. Cole, S. R. Gellett, J. T. Gibson, F. J. Knowler, A. E. Platford ; Oct. 1, 1919.W. G. Fairley ; Dec. 24, 1919 (since demobilised). (Then follow the names of 11 officers who are transfd. to the UnemployedList under various dates.) Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) S. Kelsey relinquishes .his commn. on accountof ill-health caused by wounds, and is permitted to retain the rank of Lieut.; March 17.The name of Lieut. A. M. L. Nicholson is as now described, and not as stated in Gazette of March 9.The name of Lieut. W. Mainstone is as now described, and not as stated in Gazette of Jan. 3, 1919. Memoranda(Then follow the names of 12 Probationery Flight-Officers who are granted temp, commns. as Sec. Lie'jts., 32 Cadets granted hon. commns., and 355Canadian Cadets granted hon. commns. as Sec. Lieuts.) Temp. Hon. Capt. B. S. Cohen relinquishes his commn. on ceasing to beemployed ; Dec. 31, 1919. Wing Comdr. W. D. Beatty, C.B.E., A.F.C., O.B.E., is placed on theretired list at his own request, and is permitted to retain his rank ; Jan. 1. HONOURS IT was announced in a supplement to the London Gazette on April 1, thatthe King has approved of the following rewards being conferred, in recognition of gallantry and distinguished services :— ROYAL AIR FORCE.Distinguished Service Order. Flight Lieut. WALTER FRASER ANDERSON (Pilot) ; Observer OfficerJOHN MITCHELL (Observer), " C " Flight, 47th Squadron. On July 30, 1919, near Cherni Yar (Volga), these officers were pilot and observer respectively,on a D.H. 9 machine, "which descended to 3n altitude of 1,000 ft. to take oblique photographs of the enemy's positions. A second machine of thesame flight which followed as escort was completely disabled by machine-gun fire, and forced to land five miles behind the enemy's foremost troops. Partiesof hostile cavalry which attempted to capture the pilot and observer of the crashed machine were kept away by the observer's Lewis gun whilst thepilot burnt the machine. Flight Lieut. Anderson, notwithstanding that his petrol tank had beenpierced by a machine-gun bullet, landed alongside the wrecked aeroplane, picked up the pilot and observer, and got safely home. The risk involved inattempting this gallant rescue was very great, as had any accident occurred in landing the fate of all four officers can only be conjectured. The difficultcircumstances of the rescue will be fully appreciated when it is remembered that Observer Officer Mitchell had to mount the port plane to stop the holesin the petrol tank with his thumbs for a period of 50 minutes' flying on the return journey. Flying Officer SYDNEY GILBERT FROGLEY, D.F.C., " A " Detachment(3/R. Berks). A fleet of about 40 Bolshevist vessels, armed with all descrip- tions of guns, having broken through the defences of the Volunteer Army,commenced a bombardment of Tzaritzin. Flying Officer Frogley led a formation of machines on October 15, 1919, and at a height of 1,000 ft. droppedhis bombs with such effect that the fleet was dispersed—several vessels having been destroyed. During a period of four months this officer has renderedinvaluable services in South Russia. (The award of Distinguished Flying Cross is also announced in this Gazette.) Flying Officer SAMUEL MARCUS KJNKEAD, D.S.C., D.F.C. (late H.L. Inf.and R.N.A.S.), "A" Detachment. On October 12, 1919, near Kotluban, this officer led a formation of Camel machines and attacked the CavalryDivision of Dumenko. By skilful tactics in low flying he dispersed this force, which had turned the left flank of the Caucasian Army, and threatened tojeopardise the whole defence of Tsaritsyn. Flying Officer Kinkead has carried out similar attacks on enemy troops, batteries, camps, and transport withgreat success and at considerable personal risk. Previous rewards : D.S. Cross, 22.2.18 ; bar to D.S. Cross, 26.4.18 ; D.F. Cross, 3.8.18 ; bar to D.F.Cross, 2.11.18 (201st Squadron, France). Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross.Flying Officer WILLIAM ELLIOT, D.F.C., 47th Squadron (R.A.S.C). On July 30, 1919, whilst on special duty for the Russian Volunteer Army FlyingOfficer Elliot was shot down about five miles behind the enemy's lines. He then burnt the crashed machine, and kept off the enemy cavalry by machine-gun fire until rescued by another machine which flew to his aid. This gallant and highly skilful pilot has carried out 45 long-distance raids over the enemylints during a period of four months, and has been continuously on active service since August, 1917, during which period he has taken part in 95 raidsand brought down six enemy machines. (D.F.C. ga'zetted February 8, 1919.) Distinguished Flying Cross.Observer Officer ROGER ADDISON, M.C., " A " Detachment (9th E. Lanes. R.) Displayed conspicuous ability on October, IO, 1919, at Tsaritsyn, whenabout 40 vessels, armed with all kinds of guns, broke through the Volga defences north of the town. He descended on three occasions on that dayto very low altitudes, and, dropping his bombs with precision, inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, although subjected to very fierce fire fromthem. (Military Cross gazetted June 3, 1918.) „•„..* Lieut. EDWARD JOHN CRONIN," A" Detachment (Nova Scotia Regt.).Has taken part in 80 raids on enemy territory, displaying great ability and tant : critical time. Lieut. Cronin previously L. Bulgarian retreat in the autumn of 1918. . Hying Officer ARTHUR HILTON DAY, " A " Detachment (3rd Cheshire Regt.). At Tsadtzin, on October xo, 1919, when the large flotilla of Bolshevist vessels broke through the Volga defences, he descended to a low altitude, and, bymeans of bombs and machine-gun fire, materially assisted in the complete rout of the enemy ships which subsequently followed. He has proved agallant officer in every situation, and was wounded on the occasion above referred to. Flying Officer SYDNEY GILBERT FROGLEY, " A" Detachment (3rd R.Berks). On July 15, 1919, Flying Officer Frogley led a most successful raid on the Bolshevist flotilla of vessels (about 40 in number) 150 miles from hisbase, which resulted in the capture of the town of Kamyshin (Volga) by our Allied troops. He then led his formation at almost ground level, attackingthe retreating enemy with machine-guns and causing complete disorganisation amongst them. A very risky and noteworthy performance, seeing that thedistance back to his base was 150 miles. (The award of the Distinguished Service Order to this officer is also announced in this Gazette.) Flying Officer NORMAN GREENSLADE, M.C., " A " Detachment (10th DevonR.). On August 27, 1919, at Cherni Yar, this officer carried out a raid at a very low altitude on the assembled flotilla of Bolshevist vessels, and byaccurate bombing was largely instrumental in the success which followed. The anti-aircraft fire from the enemy was particularly severe during thisengagement, and almost all the vessels carried such guns. Flying Officer JOHN REGINALD HATCHETT, " A " Detachment. On August27, 1919, at Cherni Yar, assisted in the attack on the Bolshevist fleet with bombs and machine-gun fire, causing great disorder and damage to the vesselsand casualties in the personnel. Lieut. Hatchett has carried out numerous raids far into the enemy territory, and has always proved a courageous andskilful officer. Lieut. HOWARD MERCER, M.C., " A " Detachment (Devon. Regt.). OnSeptember 23, 1919; at Dubovka, Lieut. Mercer bombed the concentrated Bolshevist flotilla, which were armed with all kinds of guns, including anti-aircraft guns, and then descending to the water level, machine-gunned the personnel on four occasions on that day. Lieut. Mercer has always beenheedless of danger, and has proved a very gallant officer during the difficult and dangerous operations in South Russia. (Military Cross gazetted July 26,1917.) Lieut. HORACE ENFIELD SIMMONS, M.C., " A " Detachment (Welch Regs.).At Chernai Yar, gn August 27, 1919, Lieut. Simmons, flying a D.H. 9 carried out work usually assigned to Scout machines. Descending to water level,he attacked a large fleet of enemy vessels, being hotly received by enemy fire from every description of guns. This daring attack created the utmost con-fusion amongst the Bolshevist troops, who suffered heavy casualties. Lieut. Simmons has always displayed courage and ability of a high order during theoperations in South Russia. (Military Cross gazetted March 25, 1917.) Flying Officer WILLIAM BURNS THOMSON, " A " Detachment. On October2, 1919, near Katchalinskaya, this officer carried out a daring raid on an enemy battery, in which he descended nearly to the ground and completely destroyedthe battery and personnel attending it. Flying Officer Thomson has carried out numerous raids far over the enemy lines in the most skilful and courageousmanner. ROYAL AIR FORCE. Meritorious Service Medal. 14805 Cpl. George Inskip ANDREWS, 313012 Flight Sgt. Percy ARMJTAGE.228135 L.A.C. Maurice Sylvester BEAVER, 156102 A.C. 2 Robert BLOUNT, and 241058 A.C.i Sydney BOAK (S. Russia) ; 41007 L.A.C. DavisBUSKIN, 63rd Sqn., and 107075 L. A. C. Sidney Herbert CARTER, 63rd Sqn, (Kurdistan); 109164 Clk. 3 Reginald W. COOK, 295915 A.C. 2 JamesAlbert CRANWELL, and 287026 L.A.C. Francis FALLON (S. Russia): 19370 ' Sgt. Mech. Ernest Frank GELDART, 63rd Sqn. (Kurdistan) ; 4989' A.C. 1George GREEN and 329917, A.C. 2 William HARDY (S. Russia) ; 54429 Cpl. William HOLLIDAY, 63rd Sqn. (Kurdistan); 204378 S./M. 1 John HOSKINS(S. Russia) ; 12239 Flight Sgt. George Ernest HOWARD, 52nd Wing (N.W.F., India); 60797 A./M. 1 Thomas HUMPHREY (S. Russia) ; 407606 A.|M. a AdamLeslie JAYNES, 114th Sqn. (Afghanistan) ; 43" Sgt. William Francis LEWIS 114th Sqn. (N.W.F., India) ; 404249 Cpl. Ernest MALKIN, 63rd Sqn., and54019 L.A.C. James MCCARTNEY, 63rd Sqn. (Kurdistan); 7800 Sgt. Frederick Maurice MACDONALD, 31st Sqn. (Afghanistan) ; 238686 Flight Sergt. MalcolmFrederick George MILL, D.F.M., and 2690 Flight Sgt. Leonard MITCHELL (S. Russia) ; 19650 Sgt. Edward NORRIS (Kurdistan) ; 504 Flight Sgt.Frederick William NUNN (S. Russia); 18105 A./C. 1 Ernest OLD, 52nd Wing (N.W.F. India) ; 136785 A./M. 2 Ned PAMFHILON (S. Russia); 45624 L.A.C.
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