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JULY 4, 1940 Service Aviation Long (755181); P/O. J. R. McXaren (78975):Sgt. G. P. McLoughlin (580205); P/O. S. R. McNainara, D.F.C. (41S99); P/O. D. Macdouald(42243); L.A/C. E. T. D Machcll (524148); F/O. J. T. Macinnes (37753); Sgt. C. F. Mackay(549190); P/O. I). G. Macqueen (42142); L.A/O. 3. M»honey (548565); Sgt. E. Marrows (522870):Fit. Lt. A. D. J. Martin (40127); Sgt. S. E. Masham (740246); F/O. M. O. F. Mee (37414);Sgf. A. E. Merritt (523851); Group Ca.pt. M. Moore, O.B.E. (04141); Sgt. L. A. Morris(741203); A/C.l T. Morton (615295); Sgt. M. Murphy (624178); Sgt. A. G. Murray (759321):Sgt. J. J. Myers (580910); L.A/C. A. Napier (614218); Acting Sgt. G. E. Negus (749517);Sgt. T. H. Nicholls (561837); Sgt. L. D. Nineham (551747); Sgt. F. Nixon (580437); L.A/C.E. R. H. Nuttall (624643) i Sgt. E. Ombler (633791); Sgt. J. J. Outhwaite (565200); Sgt.W. C. H. Paish (511862); A/C.l E. Pearee (624941); P/O. B. W. Perryman (36205); Sgt.D. H. Peuleve (614230), L.A/C. D. L. Phillips (545177); Fit. Lt. A. L. Pitfleld (49007); P/O.H. P. B. Plunkett (40849); P/O. P. II. Purely, D.F.C. (41738); P/O. K. N. Rea (40260); P/O.B. D. G. H. Reid (42438); Sgt. G. Robson (562271); Sgt. G. W. Robson (580228); Sgt. 10.Rodgers (620018); P/O. T. N. C. Rothwell (41475); Sgt. L. W. Routledge (560737); L.A/C.J. A. Russell (618567); Sgt. A. F. W. Sammells (540079); Sgt. J. F. Sandal (516159); P/O. G. C.Saunders (41620); P/O. W. A. Saunders (40756); Sgt. G. L. Schwind (581353); Sgt. J. M. Sculfer(552947); P/O. R. E. Shaw (42575); Sgt. J. Simpson (526079); Sgt. N. M. Songest (580339);Sgt. S. G. H. Stephens (566150); Acting Fit. Lt. C. R. D. Stewart (37512); P/O. A. F.Stidston (42448); Fit. Sgt. C. L. Sumpster (564422); P/O. J. R. Swift (77213); P/O.A. Takideli (42368); Sgt. G. W. Tiiplin (580406); A/C.l F. V. W. Thake (630682):P/O. C. V. Thomas (41963); A/C.l T. A. Thomas (625095); F/O. H. E. Vickery (39143); L.A/C.J. A. Watt (755255); Sgt, H. Warman (580275); Sgt. J. P. Waters (755869); Sgt. C. Webb(540410); L.A/C, II. P. L. White (528627); Sgt. D. A. Whiting (581047); P/O. R. C. Whittaker,D.F.C. (40450); Sgt. L. Whittle (533685); F/O. A. T. Williams (40276); Sgt. H. H. Williams(580534); A/C.l V. Wilson (751647); P/O. L. Wright (70903); P/O. C. R. Wylie (41769); Sgt.S. F. Youngson (632041). MISSING BELIEVED KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE (WHILE ENGAGED IN NON-OPERATIONAL FLYING DUTIES OR ON THE GROUND THROUGH ENEMYACTJON).-P/O. J. D. T. Pntchard (41320); A/C.l N. F. Williams (937495). KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE—Fit. Lt. H. W.Bolingbroke, D.F.C. (37442)); A/C.l L. Bradburn (550047); F/O. E. D. C. Chambers (39494); P/O.F. A. S. Fletcher (42494); Sgt. S. J. Golding (516472); L.A/C. W. A. Harper (540221): P/O.H. E. Large (41795); P/O. J. P. Lees (77689); A/C.2 J. Lennon (634058); F/O. J. E. S. Mac-alister (70415); Acting Sgt. L. A. W. Matthews (581518); F/O. C. O. S. Murphy (39392); Set.W. T. Pratt (565197); F/O. D. D. Rawlins (37420); A/C.l J. C. Ryan (637135); P/O.E. A. E. Sedgley (42443): A/C.l P. G. E. Sword (637552); Sgt. J. Worth (513391)); L.A/C. E.Wragg (540496). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED "MISSING BELIEVED KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE " Now PRESUMED "KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE."—F/O. J. P. H.Balsron (90567); P/O. J. E, G. Fennell (42492) • A.'C.l J. V. Halliday (620442); F/O. E. C. Lil-burn (37885). WOUNDED OR INJURED ON ACTIVE SERVICE —P/O. M. S. Blyth (42553); Sgt. A. J. Drake (580713); P/O. F. J. Hartnell-Tieavis (740580):P.O. D. A. Helsby (40701); Sgt. W. .T. Hutrhin- son (350930); P/O. F. H. James (42S0cil; P/O.G. T. R. Johns (4Q918); A/C.2 II. E Morecock (622179); A/C.l C. M. Norman (545297); L.A C.G. Roskell (613552); P/O. A. C. Roive (42442); L.A/C. J. H. Taylor (518936). DIED OF WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED ONACTIVE SERVICE.—P/O. G. A. Atkinson (42329); Sgt. N, T. Page (740200): Sgt. J. C. Phipp(581159); P/O. E. W. Plumb (43141). Air Commodore Lloyd S. Breadner, D.S.C., Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Canadian Air Force. DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—L.A/C J. W. Bowes(568528); P/O. K. A. Cockerell (70850); A/C.l A. P. Cooper (643356); A/C.2 S. H. Docking(983581); P/O. A. B. Lawton (42237); Sgt. H. G. Mainley (564745); A/C.l W. E. Middleton(613210); A/C.2 A. F. Moss (552152); A/C.2 S. H. Smith (626746); A/C.l A. J. Thomson(936954); A/C.2 M. J. Ward (873302). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING " Now RE-PORTED "SAFE."—P/O. R. A. L. Morant (33504). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING BELIEVED KILLED," NOW REPORTED "PRISONER OF WAR."—Sqn. Ldr. R. J. Bushell (90120). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING," NOW RE- PORTED "PRISONER OF WAR."—L.A/C. T. W.Brown (534385); F/O. P. F. Cazenove (73727): F/O. K. Forbes (90252): F/O. D. A. J. Foster(39655); F/O. R. F. Jacoby (39880); P/O. C. B. Jordan (39991); Sgt. A. A. Maderson (517089);F/O. J. C. Milner (39553); P/O. P. G. Eoyle (52152): Sgt. C. Shelton-Jones (563688); Sfrt.W. O. Shortland (562375); Sgt. P. McK. South- wood (590531); A/C.l J. E. W. Stainer (626519):Sqn. Ldr. G. D. Stephenson (26165); Acting Cpl. L. Walker (624396); Sgt. E. J. M. Whittle(563211); A/C.l J. D. Wright (550302). CORRECTION TO COMMUNIQUE NO. 34. KILLED IN ACTroN.-^or Sqn. Ldr. J. G. Llewelyn (26060) read Acting Wing Commdr. J. G. Llewelyn (26060). CORRECTION TO COMMUNIQUE NO. 35. DIED or WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED ON .ACTIVE SERVICE.—For F/O. A. Chalmers (33305) read Acting Fit. Lt. A. Chalmers (33305). AwardsT HE KING has been graciously pleased to ap-prove the undermentioned awards in recog- nition of gallantry displayed in flying opera-tions against the enemy : — COMPANION OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER. SODEN, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT IAN SCOVIL.This officer's flight was ordered to France at short notice, and during the following two dayshe acted as leader in many combats against the enemy. He personally shot down five enemy air-craft, and possibly two more, whilst his flight destroyed a further seven. On one occasion heattacked, single handed, between fifty and sixty enemy fighters, destroying one of them. Oneevening in May. whilst the aerodrome was being heavily bombed, Fit. Lt. Soden jumped from ashelter trench, climbed into the nearest fighter aircraft, without knowing whether it was fullyfuelled or armed, and, in spite of the presence of delayed action bombs, took off from the aero-drome, which was covered in smoke. He thus left comparative safety to make a line attack ona greatly superior force. This officer has dis- played great personal dash and courage, and hispersonal influence has made his flight into a determined fighting unit. THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. SIMPSON, ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT JOHN WILLIAM CHARLES.In June Fit. Lt. Simpson led a section of air- craft in a squadron patrol over Northern France.During an engagement with a superior enemy force lie succeeded in destroying three enemy air-craft. This officer has led his flight on every patrol, showing not only courage and skill infighting, but also an excellent exajnple by his confident and offensive spirit. He has personallyaccounted for seven enemy aircraft. CLOUSTON. ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT WIL- FRED GREVILLE.During recent operations over France and Bel- gium, Fit. Lt. Clonston shot down four enemyaircraft. He has led his flight with determination and vigour, and has shown great personal gal-lantry. DAVIES. ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT JAMES WILLIAM' ELIAS.This officer has shown ability as leader of his squadron on many offensive patrols. On one occa-sion while attacking a. Messersehmitt 109 he was himself attacked by six Heinkel 113s. He at onceturned on the Heinkels, destroying one and badly damaging a second before being compelled tobreak off the engagement owing to shortage of ammunition. The following day, while leading asection of his squadron, he sighted and attacked a large formation of Heinkel Ills and shot onedown in flames. SINCLAIR. FLYING OFFICER GORDON LEONARD.This officer has destroyed four enemy aircraft. His unfailing cheerfulness and gallantry in theface of the enemy lias set an example to Ms fellow-pilots. ATKINSON, PILOT OFFICER HAROLD DERRICK.During May P/O. Atkinson shot down two enemy aircraft and assisted in shooting down twoothers. Later, in the Dunkerque area, this officer shot down another two enemy aircraft and assistedin destroying two more. He has shown a high standard of skill and determination in attackingthe enemy, frequently against vastly superior numbers. DAW, PILOT OFFICER VICTOR GEORGE.In June when seventeen Heinkel Ills were sighted. P/O. Daw succeeded in destroying twoand, immediately afterwards, shot down a Messer- echmitt 109 which was attacking one of hisfellow-pilots. Previously, in May, he carried out a head-on attack on three enemy aircraft anddestroyed the leader, and a few days later he destroyed another Messerschmitt 109. By histenacity, skill and courage this officer has suc- ceeded in destroying a total of six enemy aircraft. GRICE, PILOT OFFICER DOUGLAS HAMJLTOB.P/0. Grice has displayed great courage and determination in attacks on enemy aircraft and has destroyed at least six in various combats. Onone occasion he was himself shot down but, after overcoming many difficulties, he succeeded inmaking his escape and returned to his unit. LEWIS, PILOT OFFICER ALBERT GERALD.P/O. Lewis has, by a combination of great per sonal courage, determination and skill in flying,shot down five enemy aircraft, single-handed, in one day. He has destroyed in all a total of sevenenemy aircraft, and by his example has been an inspiration to his squadron. MANGER, PILOT OFFICER KENNETH.Whilst on continuous offensive patrols thi« officer has recently destroyed five enemy aircraftand severely damaged at least two others. On one occasion his own aircraft was so damaged that hahad to abandon it. Descending by parachute, he landed in thfi sea near Dunkerque Pier, but wasrescued by a French craft. That same evening he returned to his squadron and was again flyingon offensive patrols the following day. P/O. Manger has displayed great personal courage anda readiness at all times to meet and engage ths enemy irrespective of their numbers. WHITTAKER, PILOT OFFICER RICHARD CLARE. This officer has shown great courage and deter-mination, completely disregarding his own personal safety in order to engage and destroy enemy air-craft. By his fine air tuctics and marksmanship he has destroyed four enemy aircraft and severelydamaged at least four others. WOODS-SCAWEN, PILOT OFFICER PATRICK PHILIP. ,During May this officer destroyed six enemy aircraft, and assisted in the destruction of others.On one occasion, although heavily outnumbered, he attacked without hesitation a. large formationof enemy aircraft, shooting down two of them. His own aircraft was hit by a cannon shell andhe was slightly wounded, but succeeded in escaping by parachute and rejoined his unit. He has .dis-played great courage, endurance and leadership.- MUIRNEAD, PILOT OFFICER IAN JAMES.This officer has shot down five enemy aircraft and has shown outstanding skill, coolness anddaring in carrying out eight patrols in five days over N.W. France and Belgium. During the lastpatrol he was forced to escape by parachute, and after surmounting many difficulties succeeded inreaching his unit. ALLEN, ACTING SQUADRON LEADER ROBERT SWINTON.During a night in June, Sqn. Ldr. Allen observe! a Heinkel 111 and immediately gave chase. Inbad weather conditions and intense darkness, he manoeuvred his aircraft in such a way as to enableSgt. Williams, his wireless operator-air gunner, to fire a burst of 2C0 rounds at about 20 yardsrange, sending the enemy aircraft down in Bamcs. Shortly afterwards a Junkers 87 was sighted anilthe same tactics were repeated, causing the enemy aircraft to crash into the ground. Sqn. Ldr. Allenthen proceeded to his objective, which he bombed successfully. The initiative, outstanding skill andresolution displayed by Sqn. Ldr. Allen, coupled with the deliberation, skill and courage shown bySgt. Williams contributed greatly to the success of these operations. CROOKS, PILOT OFFICER DAVID ALEXANDEB CUMMINGS.During a day in May P/O. Crooks carried out an extensive reconnaissance of the Amiens-Albertroad with great determination and gallantry. At a low altitude, and under heavy fire from theground, he bombed a large convoy of enemy ar- moured vehicles, obtaining direct hits with hisbombs. Although his aircraft was hit by heavy pom-pom fire, he succeeded in re?ching his base.Sgt. Davies, an air observer, has been a member of P/O. Crooks' crew on all missions, and has usedhis gun most effectively during low flying bombing attacks on convoys. He has also shown exceptionalnavigational ability under difficult conditions by day and night. As wireless operator-air gunner inP/O. Crooks' aircraft L.A/C. Green hss displayed considerable gallantry in attacking ground targetsfrom a low altitude with his rear gun. P/O. Crooks and his crew have shown initiative a»d ex-ceptional devotion to duty in many missions under- taken by night and under adverse weather condi-tions. They have pressed home their attacks, in- variably from low altitudes, in spite of enemy op-position from the ground and from the air. PLEASANCE, ACTING SQUADKON LEADEB HAROLD PERCIVAL. '-.San. Ldr. Pleasance displayed' great gallantr> and a deep devoton to duty when, in June, 1940,he carried out a single aircraft reconnaissance of the Auxi-le-Chateau-Abbeville Road and thsestuary of the Somme. Flying very low, he suc- cessfully attacked, with gun fire, a column oftransport at Hesdin, and also some thirty eneinv aircraft on an advanced landing ground. Laterthree Junker '87s were dispersed by accurate fire from his air gunner, and immediately afterwardsseventeen enemy aircraft were shaken tff by evad- ing action. Sqn. Ldr. Pleasance then made a suc-cessful attack on a second column of transport at Bernaville in the face of intense anti-aircraftfire, from which he sustained a log wound. In spite of this, and considerable damage to his air-caft. he carried on with his task until forced to land. He then destroyed his aircraft by fire, andwent on to Rouen to make his report. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. STEERE. FLIGHT SERGEANT HARRY.Fit. Sgt. Steere has destroyed three enemy air- craft and has assisted in the destruction of threeothers. He has displayed considerable coolness and gallantry in the face of the enemy, and has at alltimes set an example to his fellow pilots by. his devotion to duty. WIIITBY, SEHGEANT ALFRED.This airman has exhibited great courage and de termination as a fighter pilot. During only a fe«
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