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Service Aviation ordered to undertake bombing operations againstMaastricht. In spit* of heavy gunfire, the attack was pressed home successfully, the road and rail-way bridges being heavily bombed, valuable photo- graphs weie also obtained. BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. CAREY. PILOT OFFICER FREDERICK, D.F.C.This officer has shot down four more enemy air- craft, bringing his total to nine. Throughout theoperations he was continuously on the search for enemy aircraft and was an inspiration to all whoflew w th him. His morale was always of the highest order. STEPHENS. PILOT OFFICER MAURICE MICHAEL,D.F.C. This offieer continued to lead his flight againstformations of enemy aircraft of much superior numbers with such good leadership that he rarelylost any members of his formation. In addition, F/O. Stephens brought down four more enemyaircraft recently, bringing his total tu eight DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. Robertson, Sergeant John Stewart.Sgt. Robertson was the observer in one of a formation of aircraft that undertook bombingoperations against Maastricht. Displaying great coolness in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, heobtained valuable photographs that showed the d-structiQn vt two bridges, and also indicatedclearly the route being taken by the enemy through the town and the points at which theywere crossing the river by pontoon bridges. PAINE, SEUCIANT JAMES REGINALD. Sgi. Paine was the air observer of an aircraft ofa formation of nine aircraft detailed to carry out a dive bombing attack on a convoy of advancing•nemy ground forces on the Belgian" frontier. After bombing, the aircraft was engaged iu a runningright with four enemy fighters, during which the air gunner was severely wounded. Sgt Paine im-mediately crawled through the fuselage, which necessitated removing his flying clothing and para-chute, thereby sacrificing a chance of escape if compelled to abandon his aircraft, and succeededin extricating the wpunded air gunner from his cockpit. He then proceeded to operate the reargun, causing the enemy to break off the attack. He subsequently assisted his wounded comradeafter which he returned to his own cockpit and assisted iu the navigation of the aircraft, Sgt.Paine's prompt action probably saved the aircraft fr6m being shot down. SPEAR, SERGEANT ARTHUR NATHAN. This airman was engaged in bombing operationsagainst the enemy and, after successfully dropping his bombs, he was attacked by a number ofM'esserechmitts, the tail of his aircraft being shot away. He ordered his crew to abandon the air-craft and was himself thrown out whilst preparing to jump, but he landed by parachute in enemyterritory. He was repeatedly under enemy fire but securing a horse, he succeeded by sheer determina,-tion in overcoming many difficulties, including the swimming of a canal, and later returned safely tohis Unit. ODELL, SERGEANT EDWARD NELSON. TOMLINSON, CORPORAL ROBERT TOD.These airmen acted as air observer and wireless operator and air gunner respectively in an air-craft piloted by Fit. Lt. Simpson engaged on a low level bombing attack on enemy troop? and con-voys. After the attack a petrol leak compelled a forced landing, and the aircraft caught fire. Theseairmen, without thought for their own safety im- mediately went to the aid of the pilot (who wasenveloped in flames) and pulled him clear of the aircraft, which afterwards exploded. Valuablephotographs of the bombing and convoy were ob- tained Dy Cpl Tomlinson KITTO. SERGEANT RICHARD VELLENOWETU'TRETHEWEY. BARBROOK, CORPORAL DRURY JOHN.These airmen were air observer and air gunner respectively in an aircraft engaged on bombingoperations against enemy convoys in May, 1940. Whilst approaching the objective the aircraft wasattacked by nine Messerschmitt fighters and was severely damaged. Although rapidly losing height,four bombs were dropped, two of which scored hits. During the dive to the ground these airmenkept up a continuous fire at the enemy fighters. After landing they assisted the pilot to hospitaland after many difficulties, including detention in custody (being suspected as spies) they eventuallyreached their base. PATTERSON, AIRCRAFTMAN 1ST CLASS GOBDON NELSON.This airman volunteered for duty as wireless operator/air gunner in an aircraft piloted by P.O.Davy in a low level bombing attack on bridges over the Albert Canal in May, 1940. Intense oppositionfrom the ground was met and two attacks by enemy fighters were countered by this airman, butas the port petrol tank appeared to be on fire the pilot ordered the crew to abandon the aircraft andAircraftman Patterson sustained injuries. HILLS. SERGEANT ALBERT WIFLIAM TBF.GIDO. On a night in May, 1940, this ai.man WRS firstpilot in an aircraft which attacked an objective near Hamburg. In spite of heavy opposition fromanti-aircraft defences and searchlights, he pressed home his attack, and obtained direct hits on theobjective. On the previous night he successfully located and attacked, undei difficult conditions, atarget in the Ruhr area. His resourcefulness and courage have been an inspiration to other pilots ofthe Squadron. WATHEY. SEUGEAST HtRBERT. This airman was air gunner and observer in anaircraft eneaserl in an attack on a target at Glad- fcacii-Rheyat on a night in May. 1940. Althoughthe aircraft was hit at least five times and severely damaged, one engine being stopped and the ruddercontrols shot away he continued firing his gun on enemy scaichlights and succeeded in putting two JUNE 6, 1940 ol them out of action. When the aircraft wasalmost unmanageable he assisted the pilot to keep a straight course. His coolness and couragematerially assisted a flight of over 100 miles to a place in friendly territory where the crew couldabandon the aircraft. JOLLY, CORPORAL RONALD.This airman was the wireless operator and air gunner of an aircraft engaged in an attack on atarget at Gladbueh-Rheydt on a night in Mayi 1340. The aircraft was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire, which stopped one engine and shot away the rudder controls, but Cpl. Jolly main-tained wireless communication, and obtained positions to assist the pilot and navigator. Onreaching friendly territory after a flight of over 100 miles, the pilot gave an order to abandon theaircraft and Cpl. Jolly then destroyed the air- craft's papers, locked the wireless telegraph key,and leaving the transmitter switched on lumped from the aircraft at a very low altitude. His ciol-ness and efficiency Uirougnout materially assisted in preventing the aircraft from falling into thehands of the enemy. LIGHTFOOT, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN LIONEL HARVEY.In May, 1940, this airman was the air gunner of an aircraft engagej in bombing operationsagainst troops, and armoured fighting vehicles. After completing the task the aircraft was attackedby a Messerschmitt 109. L./AC. Lightfoot was wounded in the right shoulder; the gun turret wasdamaged. In spite of this, he displayed the great- est coolness and skill and succeeded in bringingaccurate fire to bear on the enemy aircraft, which was afterwards seen to dive into the ground. ALLARD. SERGEANT GEOFFREY.This airman has shown outstanding flying ability and at all times his coolness and confi-dence have assisted all pilots who have flown with him and he has been largely responsible, for keep-ing up the high morale and fighting ability of his section. Altogether in his combats during recentdays he has destroyed four enemy aircraft. With- out exception he has pressed home his attack withoutstanding courage which ha* been a fine ex- ample to his section. FRIENDSHIP, SERGEANT ALFRED HENRT BASIL.This airman pilot shot down three enemy air- craft and was at all times conspicuous for bisgallantry, NOWFXL, SERGEANT GARETH LEOFRIC. This pilot recently ^hot down fonr, and possiblyseven, German aircraft. He has displayed a high standard of courage and devotion to duty. Onemorning he attacked two enemy aircraft and brought both down. His own aircraft receivedmany bits, but he successfully brought it back to the aerodrome. On the afternoon of the nextday, with six other aircraft of his squadron he engaged more than forty enemy aircraft. Heshowed conspicuous gallantry and dash in driving off the enemy single-seaters and shot down twoenemy aircraft. His own engine was hit and he was forced down. Showing great coolness, helanded carefully and avoided personal injuries. WILKINSON, SERGEANT ROYCE CLIFFORD.This airman pilot has shot down five enemy air- craft and has displayed a very fine offensive spirit,coupled with a sense of resolute leadership. AWARDED A BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED FLUNG MEDAL. FRIENDSHIP, SERGEANT ALFRED HENRY BASIL,D.F.M. This airman pilot continued to display a veryhigh standard of morale, and brought down three enemy aircraft, bringing his total to six. Sgt.Friendship was always seeking out the enemy to destroy them, and was a most successful leader. WILKINSON, SERGEANT ROYCE CLIFFORD.D.F.M. This airman pilot has led his flight on severaloccasions, and once led the whole squadron on an offensive patrol, during which they not onlybrought down a number of enemy aircraft bnt returned without loss. He also led an attack onan enemy motor transport column, blowing up an ammunition lorry and setting two petrol tankerson fire, in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire. He has recently shot down four enemy aircraft, bring,ing his total to nine, and has at all times displayed courage and good leadership. Casualties Air Ministry Casualty Communique No. 32.THE Ail Ministry regrets to announce the fol- lowing casualties on various dates. The nextof kin have been informed. KILLED IN ACTION.-P/O. P. K. Bone (407951;LA/C J. Bromley (550718); Sgt. W. J. Cronin, DIM.' (365686); P/O. H. P. Evans (40377);Sgt T R. Kirkham (580599); P/O. R. B. Lines- Roberts (39883); Cpl. R. C. J. Pilgrim (5316921;A.Flt. Lt. A. E. Pringle (37299); L.A/C. K. G. Reed (552567). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, NOW RE- PORTED "KILLED IN ACTION."—A/C. 1st Class\ Bailey (552069); Sgt E. Davison (563790); F/O. D." White (39090). WOUNDED OR INJURED IN ACTION.—A/C. 1stClass J. P. Atkinson (551792); A/C. 2nd Class D Barber (613054); F/O. P. R. Barr (39482):A/C 1st Class .1. E. Bartley (626100); A/C. 2nd Class P. J. Blandford (621182); P/O. J. S. Booth(41658)- F/O G. H. Bowes (77027); Sgt. R. Brown (562973); P/O. R. G. Buck (77030);A/C. 2nd Class W. J. Cavett (614178); L.A/C. C E. Coote (549667); L.A/C. C. H. Crowlev1550926); Sgt W. R B. Currie (564143); Fit. Lt. B B. st G. Daly (25070); F/O. B. Drake (39095);Son Ldr. N. D. Gilbart-Smith (34041); A. Fit. It G. Harris (37677); P/O. J. E. Hatfield140474); P/O. C, J. Hitch (41181); A.Sgt. M H. S. Innes-Jones (566957); P/O. F. P. Joyce(40303); Sgt. C. D. Perry (561615); P/O. C. A. Pownall (36248); L.A'/C. V. D. Railings (533231); F/O. J. n. C. Rowe (90089); Fit ItW. Simpson (37235); A.Flt. Lt, A. G. Store (70652); Cpl. II. T. Tomlinson (550950); P;(i .E. J. Wicht (41546); P/O. J. E. R. Wood (33448). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING," NOW RE- PORTED "WOUNDED oit INJURED IN ACTION"—'Sgt. J. N. Davis (581208); F/O. C. F. Gibson (o9981). . DIED OF WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED rsAcTioN.-Sgt. A. Colling (580571); Cpl. R K Fallows (518379). MISSING BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION.—L.A/CL. D. Davies (537015); Sgt. J. B. Homer • (580159); F/O. G. B. Morgan-Dean (40131)-'P/O. E. E. Morton (40635); A/C. l"st Class A s' "* Ross (613676); A/C. 1st Class II. B. Seweli" "*(531362). MISSING.—Sgt. E. Abbott (564510); Sgt. F. BAbbott (5G3017); Sgt D. A. Allen (7408821 •' F/O. D. II. Allen (33840); B;t. D. J. Av««(666960); F/O, A. R. Ball (40069); P/O. C Bellis (39847); A/C. 2nd Class L. A. Berridge(627034); P/O. B. S. Booth (42045); P/O. A Bouwens (33420); Sgt J. Brookes (560537)- -:A/C. 2nd Class E. H. Bros (633872); L.A/C '* T. W. Brown (534385); A/C. 1st Class T. j'Bryan (531862); A.Flt. Lt. M. M. Carter (70119! • F/O. T. C. Clarke (25129); F/O. L R. Clisby(40043); F/O. W. C. G Cogman (39274); L.A/C E. W. L. Cooper '(539921); Sgt. J. T. Craig ',(564573); F/O. J. F. R. Crane (39858)- Sgt ~ J. K. Crawley (580572); Sgt. A. G. B. Crouch(580508); Cpl. T. H. Cummins (537830); P/O • K.. M. A. De Souza (41679); Fit. Lt. S. Dodda(37086); A/C. 1st Class J. L. Durant (627040); • L.A/C. D. S. Edmondson (543850); F/O. E CFord (25130): F/O. D. A. J. Foster (39655)-' P/O. C. R. Frankiah (40616); F/O. A. M. Goiton(39312); F/O. K. W. Graham (72424); Sgt. J. J Grierson (5163601; L.A/C. A. H. Gumbleton '(538552); Cpl. R. E. Gumbrill (520854); Sgt • N. T. W. Harper (563534); A/C. 1st Class T. W -Holloway (620475); L.A/C. R D. Hughes (551679); F/O. G. D. O. le. M. Hutchesson(39283); F/O. J. Ing (39987); L.A/C. N. E. Jacobs (562265); Sgt. A. G. Johnson (563884);Sgt. W. Jones (563455); P/O. C. B. Jordan (39991); Sgt E. A. Judge (565431); P/O. O. H.Keedwell (41427); A.Sgt, A. V. Knowles (530226): Sgt. D. J. Lees (5655831- P/O. R. J. Lennox- .French (77120); L.A/C. T. J. Lowry (553205); : • P'O. K. R. Lucas (41854); A/C. 2nd Class W. J rMcCarthy (625295); P/O. 1. A. Mclntosh (40631); " P/O. J. D. B. McKenzie (40726); L.A/C. R. P. ,McNaughton (535838); P/O. R. I. C. Macpherson (42141); L.A/C. S. A. Maddox (551172); A/C. ';.2nd Class A. H Malkin (631632); Sgt. L J. ', Merritt (563345); Cpl. A. J. Metcalfe (516026);A/C. 1st Class H. C. Mewett (622864); Sgt. F S Miller (5155731: P/O. L Miller (404111; F/O. ~'J. C. Milner (39553); A/C. 2nd Class E. Mold -•• (626134); Sgt. A. T. Morland (581238); L.A/C. "'R. Morris (551580); Sgt. D V. Moseley (755471)- , Sgt. R. E. Newbatt (580271); L.A/C. J. R. '('"Nicholson (620766); A/C. 1st Class W. J. Nolan (613363); F/O. A. E. Oakley (36132); A/C. 1st"Class W. Parker (625250); L.A/C K Parry 1550953); A/C. 2nd Class J. H. Patterson':(626953); Sgt. J. W. Paul (581002); F/O. A. C. • . Peach (40256)- P/O. J. OB Power (40850);Sgt. T. B. G. Pyne (565921); S»t. E. G. Roberta. (563483); Set. J. C. Robertson (749443); P/O.C. S. Robinson (41470); A/C. 2nd Class S. Robin-; son (632800); A/C. 1st Class W. S. Rodulson(551863); P/O. P. G. Royle (42152); A.Flt. Lt. H. C. Sammels (37901); Sgt. C. Shelton-Jonea(5636881; P'O S. A. C. Sibley (33549): A/C. 2nd Class G. B. Smith (621323); P/O. N. A. L.Smith (40950); Sgt. P. McK. Southwood (580531); A/C 1st Class F. T. Spencer (618586);Sgt. D. T. Stuart-Harris (580593); Sgt. K. V. Thrift (580889); P/O. K. S. Toft (70879): A/C. •-'-1st Class W. A. Tomlinson (550609); Fit. Sgt, * G. A. Turner (564783): Sgt. J. D. Turner,..-"(564992): Sqn. Ldr. W. H. N. Turner (262161; F/O. E. R. D. Vaughan (37838); P/O. P. W.Vaughan (33493); L.A/C. A. E. Waddington , (638743): Sgt. II. D. Welch (565950); Sgt. E. P.: /'White (581009); L.A/C. D. V. Woods (5515661: • Spt. E. F. Woods (581254); A/C. 1st Class J. D.Wright (550302). KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—A/C 2nd Class .C I.. Crowcroft (6502961- Sgt. S F H Keene C (514292): L.A/C. J. H. Marriott (537418); -L.A/C. H. Morton (551750); P/O. M. L. Pattern- Bethune (74340): A.Sgt, K. A. Stokes (755232); '•Sjrt. C. D. Thorn (7427601; A/C. 2nd Class D. Wightman (903325). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING BELIEVED KILLED." NOW PRESUMED " KILLED ON ACTIVESERVICE."—P'O. D. E. Ryder (40023). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING," NOW PRE- SUMED " KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE."—L.A/C.R. F Petts (524461). WOUNDED OR INJURED ON ACTIVE SERVICE—Sat. W. F. Prichard (519023); Sgt. R P. Stilwell (516888) DIED OF WOUNDS AND INJURIES RECEIVED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—A/C. 2nd Class W. J. Bolton.(756194). DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE—Cpl. A. R. Brad-shaw (16373); A/C. 2nd Class H. W. Coles (639044); A/C. 1st Class II. Dockray (643116);A/C. 2nd Class D. H. Gourlev (977978); Fit. Lt. W D. Guyler (23107); A/C. 2nd Class J. !••Price (979335); A/C. 2nd Class L. Rodham (945850). PREVIOUSLY REPOHTED " MISSING," NOW HE- PORTED "SAFE."—A/C. 2nd Class R. W. Bem«(619972); Sgt. J. Christie (517808); F/O. A. V. Panton. D.F.C (33331); Sqn. Ldr. G. C. Toni-linson (05214). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING," NOW KE- PORTED " PRISONER OF WAR."—Sgt. J. R- Brook- r(564099)' F/O K. M. Burns .(33304): A.bq"- I.dr. K. P. Doran. D.F.C. (37467); A/C. 2nd C a-'W. Draper (617133); Sgt. A. W. H. Ha<Jl>.v (580490); Cpl. G. Hnrford (521567): Sgt. E. L. «•Le-Voi (562560); Cpl. R. K. Rye (551184); Set. J. C. Sands (515799). '
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