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JANUARY 7TH, 1943 FLIGHT 27 NORTH AFRICAN CANTEEN : In Africa and the Middle East the standardfour-gallon petrol tin has manifold uses. It is saucepan, kettle, fire-box, bath, water carrier and building material all rolled into one. It also has a definitecurrency value with the native population. and a fire extinguisher. His hands were severelyburned, but he returned to his post and. although his turret was unserviceable, he rotatedit manually to keep watch. Pit. Sgt. F. F. HAMILTON, R.C.A.F., No. 15Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Hamiiipn, as captain oi an air- craft, flew in a recent sortie to Genoa. Shortlyafter crossing the Alps on the outward journey, one engine in his aircraft ceased to function.Although the aircraft was losing height, he flew <>n and released his bombs over the target. Ontke retarn journey ho displayed considerable skill in manoeuvring his aircraft through various passesin the Alps, when unable to fly higher than 6,000 feet. Fit. Sgt. D. D. SODERQUIST, R.C.A.F., No. 15Sqn.—During a recent sortie the aircraft in which this airman was flying as mid-upper gunner wasattacked by two ou 8bs. Fit. Sgt. Soderquist was wounded in the arm and his turret wasdamaged. In spite pi this he maintained accurate fire, finally destroying one of the attacking air-craft and causing the other to discontinue the engagement. Airfield Attacks Sgt. G. A. TUCKWELL, No. 272 Sqn.—Sgt. Tuck-well has participated in a large number of sortien. involving attacks on enemy airfields, E-boats andshipping. In November, 1942, during a low level attack on the airfield at El Aouinn, he set alighttwo enemy aircraft on the ground and damaged others Some days later, when attacking, the sametarget, he machine-gunned two large German air- craft on the ground, setting them on fire; he alsosilenced an anti-aircraft gun. His squadron com- mander's aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, butSgt. Tuckweil covered his landing in the face of heavy opposition. He has destroyed five enemyaircraft in combat. Fit. Sgt. G. R. TWBEDALB. R.A.A.F. (aince de-ceased).—This airman has always shown courage and a desire to engage the enemy. On one occa-sion lie pursued a Ju. 88 to within ten miles of the Sicilian coast and shot it down, thereafterhaving to fend off Attacking aircraft when com- pletely out of ammunition. On another occasionhe destroyed a Ju.87 over Calafrana Bay, in spite oi intense enemy fighter opposition. Fit. Set. J. H. ALLEN, No. 83 Sqn— In July,1942, Fit. Sgt. Allen took part in a daylight attack on Danzig. Although most unfavourableweather was encountered the attack was success- fully made from well below cloud base. Thiswas due largely to the skill displayed by Fit. Sgt. Allen. Later in the month he participatedin a daylight operation on a heavily defended town in the Ruhr. While the aircraft was overthe Euhr area it was subjected to intense anti- aircraft fire, but the attack was pressed homecalmly and with great determination. On the retarn journey the bomber was attacked by«*neniy fighters. Much damage was sustained and the rear gunner was seriously wounded. Through-out this hazardous trip Fit. Sgt. Allen imper- turbably and skilfully assisted the navigator andmaterially contributed to the safe return of the bomber. Fit. Sgt. S. R. ALLISON, R.A.F.V.K., No. 44Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Allison has never had a wireless failure. His standard of wireless operating isvery high, and his experience and technical know- ledge have been invaluable. He has alwaysshown an indomitable spirit and an extraordinary ability to inspire the crew by his cheerfulnesswhen facing difficult or dangerous situations. Fit. Sgt. J. R. ANDERSON, NO. 61 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Anderson has taken part in attacks onmost of the highly defended targets in Germany, including a daylight raid on Danzig. The excel-lent photographs which have been secured are in a large measure due to this airman's skillas navigator. Fit. Sgt. A. W. J. BAKER, NO. 149 Sqn.—Fit.Sgt. Baker has participated in many operational sorties as rear gunner. Throughout, he hasshowa the greatest determination and efficiency both on the ground and in the air. On twooccasions his clear and precise instructions to his pilot have been largely responsible for thesafe return of his aircraft. Three "Over 1,000" Raids Fit. Sgt. W. P. BATES. NO. 106 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt.Bates is a navigator of great ability who has taken part in attacks on most of the importantand heavily defended enemy targets in the Ruhr. He haB also participated in attacks on Rostock,Warnemunde and Munich, and in the three " 1.000 bomber raids." He has also flown onmany mine-laying sorties, and much of their success has been due to his flawless navigationover long stretches of sea. Fit. Sgt. W. E. BARRETT. R.A.F.V.R., No. 207Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Barrett has shown great courage and initiative when flying on operations. He isa member of a highly successful crew, and his cheerful nature and quiet efficiency havematerially contributed to their achievements. Fit. Sgt. L. J. BOUCHER, R.C.A.F., No. 405 R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—As wireless operator/air gunner, this airman has participated in many attacks onthe enemy's industrial centres in the Ruhr, as well as important ports such as Hamburg, Brest,St. Nazaire and Kiel. Fit. Sgt. C. M. BOWEINO, No. 102 Sqn.—Asrear gunner. Fit. Set. Bowring has bei-n con- tinually engaged on operational flying. He hasproved himself to be an air gunner of high merit and, by his courage and alertness, hasbeen responsible for the safe return of his air- craft on many occasions. Fit. Sgt. Bowring hasdestroyed one and damaged other enemy aircraft. He has participated in attackB on a wide varietyof targets, including industrial centres in the Ruhr. Fit. Sgt. B. C. BULL, NO. 218 Sqn.—As wirelessoperator /air gunner, this &irman's i record is oneof sustained courage and distinction. In April, 1942. he was a member of the crew of a Welling-ton which attacked an enemy airfield. Through- out a most determined attack Fit. Sgt. Bull usedhis guns with telling effect. On several occasions he has been engaged in combat against enemyfighters. On one occasion, on the outward flight to Lubeck in daylight, his aircraft was attackedby three Me 109s. Fit. Sgt. Bull used his guns effectively, causing one of the attackers to breakaway emitting a long trail of smoke. Fit. Sgt. T. L. CABS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn.-Flt. Sgt. Cass has displayed great determination as tail gnnner. He has participated in attackson many of the important targets in Germany, and also took part in the daylight raid on Danzig. Fit. Sgt. H. F. CONNELY, R.A.A.F., No. 97 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Connely has successfully completed many operational sorties against some of theenemy's moBt heavily defended targets, including Danzig, Bremen, Wilbelmshaven and the RuhrValley. He also took part in the recent daylight attack on Le Creusot. Throughout, his standardof navigation has been high, and he has con- sistently obtained excellent photographs. Awards of Foreign Decorations Royal Air Force THE KING has granted unrestricted permissionfor the wearing of the undermentioneddecorations and medal, conferred on the officers and airman indicated, in recognition of valuableservices rendered in connection with the war: — ORDER OF ST. OLAV (GRAND CROSS). Air Chief Marshal Sir C. F. A. POSTAL,G.C.B., D.8.O., M.C. ORDER OF ST. OLAV (COMMANDER). Grp. Capt. C. F. H. GRACE. ORDER OF ST. OLAV (KNIGHT, FIRST CLASS). Wing Crtr. D. E. B. WHEELER.Wing Cdr. V. C. WOOD, A.F.C. NORWEGIAN WAR CROSS. Act. Air Cmdre. W. WHITNEY-STRAIOHT, M.C.,D.F.C., A.A.F. Grp. Capt R. L. R. ATCHERLEV, O.B.E.. A.F.O.Act. Wing Cdr. E. J. FAWDRV, lt.A.F.V.R. Act. Fit. Lt. D. E. IIEALV, D.S.O., R.A.F.V.tt.(since deceased) NORWEGIAN WAR MEDAL. Sgt. T. R. THOMAS. Roll of Honour Casvalty Communique A'o. 187.T HE Air Ministry regrets to announce the fol-lowing casualties on various dates. The next of kin have been informed Casualties " inaction" are due to flying operations against the raemy; "on active service" includes groundcasualties due to enemy action, non-operational flying casualties, fatal accidents and naturaldeaths. Royal Air Force KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt. G. A. Corbett; Ssft.S. O. Garrett; Sgt. H. Male; Sgt. A, J. F. Sims; Fit Sgt. D. A. Wahern; Sgt. 8. Woolley. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSINO, NOW PRE- SUMED KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt. K. E. Hall. WOUNDED OR INJURED IN ACTION.—F/O.lt. N. R. Getteman; W/0. G. D. Y. Pollock. MISSINQ, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt.G. E. Dunn; Fit. Sgt D. H. Freelend; P/O. E. W.'T. Gibbs; Fit. Sgt. F. G. Green; Sgt. E. G.Hayhoe; F/O. C. T. Holland; Sgt. D. N. Hunt- ley, D.F.M.; Sgt. F. T. P. Jones; P/O. C. lt.Lovegrove; W/O. T. M. Manning; Sgt. J. G. Mellor; Sgt. P. C. Murphy; Sgt A. E. Richard-son; Sgt. J. R. Roberts; P/O. F. 0. Smith; Fit. Lt. P. H. Tippetts-Aylmer, D.F.O.; Sgt. A.Williams; Sgt. B. W. Williams; 8gt. R. E. Wil- liams; P/O. W O. Williams; Sgt. P. Witcomb. MISSING).—Fit. Sgt. P. ,1. Apps; F/O. R. E.Atkinson; Sgt. P. H. Bath; Sgt. R. W. Beales; Fit. Sgt. J. A. Beaton; Sgt. R. Bell; Sgt. G.Bennet; Sgt. R. L. Berry; Sgt. L. F. G. Bore- ham; Sgt. G. L. Boxall; Sgt. G. Brothwell; Sgt.A. J. J. Brooks; Sgt. F. Buckley; Sgt. P. G. Burrell; P/O. R. Butler; F/O. A. J. Calvert;Sgt. J. C. Coulthard; Sgt. L. 8. Cowell; Sgt, C. C. W. Crofton; Sgt. L. A. Crossley; Sgt. W. H.Davidson; Fit. Sgt. G. K. Dickenson; Sgt. F. A. Digby; Sgt. B. R. Dixon; Sgt. T. E. Donnelly;Sgt W. L. Doodson; Sgt. E. B. Doublard; P/O. D. J. Downer; Sgt. Q. G. Gaddes; P/O. P. F. W.Gales: W/O. M. W. Gilding; Act. F/O. S. E. Groves; Sgt. H. Hellewell; Fit. Sgt. I. J. A.Henderson; Sgt. P. W. A. Higson; Sgt. N. J. Hill; Sgt. L. Jackson; Sgt. W. Johnstone; F/O.R. Jones; Sgt. J. II. Kaufman; Sgt. L. Kelly; Sgt. B. J. Landen; Sgt. F. Lister: Fit. Lt.E. F. W. MeCartan-Mooney; Sgt. J. O. McGann; 8ft. J. O. Martin; 8gt. N. R. Millson; P/O. R B.Muirhead; Sgt C. T. Ord; Sgt. C. Owens; Sqn. Ldr. V. R. Paterson, D.F.C.; Sgt. H. N. Pleass;Sgt B. Prole; Sgt. J. M. Pye; Sgt. H. T. Rams- den; Act. Sqn. Ldr. C. Raymond, D.F.C.; Set.J. A. Richards; Sgt. A. V. Riggs; Fit. Sgt. E. J. Rowe; Sgt. C. R. Russell-Collins: Fit. Sgt. K.Rutherford; Sgt. W. Sheldon: F/O. P. D. Short; Sgt. J. T. Spirit; Fit. Lt. A. P. V. Strachan; Sgt.A. E, Thomas; Sgt. W. H. Trottier; Act Sgt. G. W. A. II. Vasil; Fit. Sgt. H. J. Wade; Sgt..T. J. Watson; 8gt. T. 8. White; Sgt. D. J. Wood; Fit. Sgt. R. Yates. MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED ON ACTIVE SER-VICE.— A/C.2 G. Crowley; P/O. J. W. Southall. KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—L.A/C. A. Beaty;Sgt. D. R. Bird; Sqn. Ldr. V. M. Bright; L.A/C. R. F. Brown; Sgt. K. Coates; L.A/C. A. J. 8.Dick; Sgt. J. M. Erickson; Sgt. D. R. Evans: P/O. G. Fisher; W/O. R. J. Fulbrook, D.F.C.;Sgt. A. H. Gibbons; Fit. Sgt. E. G. Godfrey; Sgt. J. Hassall; Sgt A. W. Hawkes; Sgt. A. Hig-son; Sgt. F. W. Hill; Sgt. J. P. Hookey; L.A/0. G. A. Home: Sgt. W. R. Hughes; L.A/C. R. O.Hume: A/C.2 G. P. Hunter; Sgt. J. L. Johnson; Fit. Sgt. L. R. Milner; Fit. Sgt. .7. P. Morris;Fit. Sgt. R. E. G. Oxenham; L.A'C. C. O. M. Rawson; Sgt. V. R. Smith; P/O. H. .). Stevens;A/C.I R. E. L. Stevens; Sgt. L. D. L. Wadden; Sgt. J. P. Wolfenden. WOUNDED OR INJURED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—L.A/C. R. J. Curtis; Sgt. P. M. Hamilton; Act. F/O. W. Laing; L.A/C. R. E. Monk; L.A/C. J. B.Russell; L.A/C. M L. Sweet; L.A/C. A. Yoxon. DIED OF WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED ONACTIVE SERViCE.^Sgt. II. G. Elphick; L.A/C. G. R. Methuen.
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