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t AUGUST 19TH, 1943 Distinguished Flying Medal Sgt. G. E. FRENCH and Sgt. W. F. S»EDIE, fco'hot No. 77 Son.—For citation, see Fit. Sit. Mathers, C.C.M.Sgt. H. S. TAJIPUN, NO. 23 San.-As navigator, this airman has parlir!pyu.d in many sorties,some of tiirm whilst based 111'England. On orm occasion, when his aircrait ciasl)'anciod and caughtfire, Sgt. Tamplin ws ma mi™ instrumental in extricating his seriously injured jiilot from thecockpit. In the Middle East, Sgt. Tamplin has participated in many attacks on rail communica-tions in Sicily and Italv. Sgt, M. CHEPFL, R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn.—This airman captained an aircrait detailed to attack a target at Le Creusot one night, inJune, 1945. 'Soon alter crossing the enemy coast the hydraulic system in the bomber becameunserviceable, but Sgt. Cliepil continued his flight. Later, one engine caught fire and became unser-viceable. In spite of this the target was bombed, after the bomb doors had been opened by anemergency 'method, Sgt. Chepil afterwards flew the damaged aircraft to base. Sgt. L. CLIFTON, NO. 90 Sqn.—This airman wasthe flight engineer of an aircraft which attacked Gelsenkirchen one night in June, 1943. Duringthe operation the aircraft was attacked by an enemy lighter and sustained damage. The con-trols to one of the petrol tanks was affected and a fire broke out near the ammunition boxes. Sgt.Clifton coolly re-adjusted the petrol controls to ensure on adequate supply to the engine and fhentackled the fire, which he put out with an ex- tinguisher. Sgt. U. GOTTWALTZ, No. 49 Sqn.—One night inJune, 1943, this airman was the flight engineer M an aircraft which attacked Cologne. Whilstf er the target area, the bomber was hit by anti- Saft fire. The starboard outer engine caughtgt, but Sgt. Gottwaltz dealt with the situa- tion promptly and effectively. Some time later,the port inner engine became faulty, but Sgt. Gottwaltz was able to keep it functioning untilhis pilot reached an airfield in this country. Sgt. W. TOWSE and Sgt. N. J. PAWLEY, both ofNo. 15 Sqn.—One night in June, 1943, these air- men were captain and wireless operator/air gunner,respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Wuppertal. Shortly after crossing the enemycoast, on the outward flight, the bomber was engaged by a hostile aircraft which was shotdown and Sgt. Towse flew on to the target and bombed it. Shortly afterwards, the bomber washit by anti-aircraft fire and fragments of shrapnel pierced four of the petrol tanks. One of themcaught fire and the situation became serious. Nevertheless, Sgt. Towse attempted to quell theilames by diving his aircraft violently and, in this way, succeeded in his purpose. Much, petrolhad leaked from the damaged tanks and course was set for this country. Shortly after crossingthe enemy coast the petrol supply became ex- hausted and the aircraft came down on to thesea and quickly sank. Although he was trapped below the water, Sgt. Towse succeeded in freeinghimself and escaped through the hatch and was hauled aboard the dinghy by Sgt. Pawley. Thecrew were eventually rescued. • Fit. Sgt. F. H. J. ASHLEY, NO. 149 Sqn.—Fit.jt. Ashley, now on his second tour of operational uty, has taken part in a large number of opera-ional sorties. This airman has been attacked six times by enemy fighters, two of which were de-stroyed. One night in December, 1942, following an attack on Mannheim and while still over thetarget area, Fit. Sgt. Ashley's aircraft -was hit by anti-aircraft fire and badly damaged. Displayingsuperb airmanship, Fit. Sgt. Ashley brought the nircraft safely back to England, where, owing tothe failure of the engines, the aircraft had to be abandoned. Fit. Sgt. H. BIBBY, No. 254 Sqn.—A first-classnavigator, Fit. Sgt. Bibby has always maintained the highest standard o! efficiency both on theground and in the air, and by his devotion to duty and keenness has set an excellent exampleto the other members of his squadron. Fit. Sgt. G. W. C. CANDLIN, NO. 83 Sqn.—Fit.Sgt. Candlin has. completed a large number of operational sorties, many of which have beenagainst such heavily defended targets as Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Kiel. Throughout his tourof operational duty this airman has shown con- sistent and unflinching determination to lead hisaircraft through the defences with the utmost skill, finally releasing his bombs with great accu-racy and precision and securing excellent photo- graphs. Fit. Sgt. P. J. OOFFEY, E.A.A.F., No. 103 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Coffey has taken part in numerous operational sorties, the majority of which havebeen against the enemy's most heavily defended targets, including three against Berlin. Fit. Sgt. P. F. COWNELL, R.C.A.F., No. 83Nqn.—This airman has completed a large number of operational sortes. He has taken part inattacks on targets at Essen, Dusseldori and Munich. In December. 1942, while employed asmid-upper gunner, Fit. Sgt. Oonnell greatly assisted his captain to evade an enemy nightfighter which attacked their aircraft five times on she outward journey to Munich, and later, whenthe enemy fighter eventually gave up, assisted in putting out the fire caused by the enemy. FLIGHT Military Medal (Right) Air Chief Marshal Sir F. Bowhill, A.O.C. in C. Transport Command with(left) Air Marshal Sir John Linnell, Deputy A.O.C. in C. Middle East, during a visit to air bases in the Middle East. Sqn. Ldr. R. Edwards is in the centre. Cpl. W. A. PARKER. A/C.2 F. ADDISON. B.E.M. (Mil.) Sgt. (now P/G.) II. C. SUARPE, R.A.F.V.R.—In October, 1542, Sgt. Sbarpe was wireless operator of a Whitley aircraft which, owing toengine trouble, was forced to alight on the sea approximately 300 miles west o! Land's End.Owing to the accurate bearing sent out by him the crew were quickly rescued. The captain andother members of the crew were shaken and dazed as a result ol the forced descent, but thisairman promptly launched and equipped the dinghy, later diving overboard and assisting twoinjured comrades into it. Sgt. Sharpe showed courage and resource, and, on his own initiative,took charge of the crew until the captain re- covered sufficiently to assrme command. Roll of Honour Casualty Communique No. 266.T HE Air Ministry regrets to announce follow-ing casualties on various dates. The next of kin have been informed. Casualties " inaction " are due to flying operations against the enemy; "on active service" includes groundcasualties due to enemy action, non-operational flying casualties, fatal accidents and naturaldeaths. Of the names in this list 100 are second entriesgiving later information of casualties published in earlier lists". Royal Air Force KILLED IN ACTION.—P/O. K. S. Bush; Sgt. A.Campbell; Sgt. R. E. Franklin; F/O. A. J. Hea, D.F.M.; W/O. L. C. Telford. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION, NOW PRESUMED KILLED INACTION.—Fit. Sgt. B. S. Blundell; P/O. E. A. R. Briant; P/O. T. I). Brown; Sgt. W. Buckley;Sgt. E D. Butler; Sgt. E. W. J. Chaldecott; Sgt. E. C. A, Coules; Sgt. J. Coyne; Fit. Sgt. D..L. T.Craig; Sgt. J. D. Craig; Sgt. E. J. Cutting; Sgt. W Duncombe; Sgt. A. B. Fraser; Act. Fit.Lt. J. R. Frith; P/O. R. H. Groom; Sgt. T. Hickman; P/O. P. G. Hopkins; P/O. S. How-lett; Sst. W. J. Justice; Fit. Sgt W. H. McAlwane; Sgt. F. A. McCluskey; Sgt. U.McNamee; W/O. T. M. Manning; Fit. Sgt. D. II. Methven; P/O. K. E M. Mitchell; Sgt. J. H.Scorer; Sgt. J. Skipsey; Sgt. H. C. Taylor; Sgt. E. S. Thomas; Sgt. G. H. Wilson. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, NOW PRE- SUMED KILLED IN ACTION—Sgt. J. E. Bailey;Sgt E. D. Booty; Wing Cdr. C. Charlton-Jones; Sgtl S. A. Clari'dge; Sgt. J. Collumbell; Sgt. J.Culley; Sgt. C. Drury; P/O. A. Eaton; Sgt. S. V. Goodhew; Sgt. J. W. Gray; F/O. R. A.Haig: Fit. Sgt. A. Harker; Act. Fit. Lt. N. Harrison; Sgt. W. C. H. Higcock; Sgt. W Hodg-son: P/O, J, B. Holdsworth.; Sgt. f, W. E. Hol- land; Fit. Sgt. M. J. Kynaston; Sgt. R. G. A.Lee; Sgt. K. W. McAuliffe; Sgt. J. D. R. MacGillivray; Sgt. A. C. Rault; Sgt. P. Caten;Sgt R. L. Rodwell; Sgt. R. J. Roy- Sgt. R. A. Russell; F/O. A. L. SeaTby; P/O. C. J. Steven-son; Sgt. J. II. Storey; Sgt. B. D. Swain; Sgt. S. Swain; Set. H. H. W. Vinter; P/O. E, A. Wag-staff; Set. W. Walker; Sgt. A. W. Waller; Sgt. B. B. Warren; Sgt. J. A. Waterman. WOUNDED OR INJURED IN ACTION^—Fit. Lt.A. R. D. Barratt; Sgt. K. 0. Buckle; F/O. J. F. Clark; Sgt. A. D Garlick; Sgt. T. P. Petrie;Fit Sgt. T. R. D. Smith. MISSING. BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt.W. A. Blackwell; F/O. H. Entwistle; F/O. C Harrison; Sgt. T. Heslop. MISSING.—Set. O. E. Anderson; Fit. Sgt.H V. F. Aicher; P/O J. B. Binns; Sgt. L. S. Blanchard; Sgt. It. II. Boone; Sgt. G. H.Brooks; Sgt. J. IT. Burrow; Sgt.. D. E. Barrows; Sgt. O. K. Burton; Act. Wing Cdr. II. F. Burton.D.S.O., DF.C.; Sgt. E. Cassingham; F/O. C. K. Cazaly; F/O. D. Coales: Sgt. S. G. Coleman,P/O. L. J. Collins; Sgt. P. J. Cooke; Act. Win- Cdr. P. T. Cotton, D.F.C.; P/O. G. Cribbin; Sgt.T. A. Da vies; Sgt. E. S. Davis; Sgt. J. Domnitz; F/O. M. Donaldson; Get. W. J. Douglas; Sgt.W. D. Eaglesham; Fit. Sgt. D. E. Edwards; Sgt. A. G. Endicott; P/O. R. N. Fewtrell; Sgt. P.Fox; Fit Sgt. J. M. Gavagan; Sgt. R. G. Good- enough; F/O. D. S. Gooderham; Act. Wing Cdr.J. Goodhead; Sgt. .T. Gorton; Fit. Lt. J. P. O Goudge; Sgt. T. Gouldea; Sgt. A. E. Graham,Sgt. D. M. Gray; Fit. Sgt. F. J. Greenwood; Fit. Sgt. J. Grindley; Sgt. S. F. Hammond; Act. Sqn.Ldr. O. V. Hanbury, D.S.O., D.F.C.; Sgt. J. Hardman; Wing Cdr. R. A. I. Harrison; Sgt.N. M. Hatch; Sgt. A. E. Hayos P/O. G. R. Herbert; Sect. L. Horricks; Sgt. J. Innes; FitSgt. J. L. Jeal; P/O. J. D. JeHerey; Sgt. A. S Jones; Sgt. A. N. Lancaster; F/O. G. R. Lind-say;. Sgt. J. A. Lobban; P/O. J. N. Lockwood; F/O. L. C. Long; Sgt. R. E Longster; Sst.J. L. S. Lowings; P/O. H. T. McAusland.; P/O. (i. McVitty; Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. R. Manahan, D.F.C ;Sqn. Ldr. T. B. Marshall; Sgt. F. H. Martin; Fit. Sgt. B. Millward; Sgt. J. H. Mitchell; Sgt. W. E. H.Nteholls; W/O. G. F. Paddon; Sgt. J. J. Fawsey; Sgt. A. P. Price; Sgt. A. E. Quaife; Sgt. R. 8.Richmond; Sgt. W. A. Robinson; Sgt. S. Rogers; Sgt. E. J. Sayer; Sgt. F. W. Shirley; Sgt. K. J.Smith; Sgt. B. H. Stephenson; Sgt. F. Stewart; Sgt. D. B. Tibbie; Sgt, J. W. Walsh; Sgt. W. G.Watts; Sgt. H. J. Webb; Sgt. V. Wells; Sgt. J. J. Wemyss; Sgt. A. J. N. Wilson; Sgt. P. F.Wright; Act. Group Capt. R. G. Yaxley, D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C.; Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. K. Young. MISSING. BELIEVED KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—A/C.l S. B. Goodwin. KILLED CN ACTIVE SERVICE.—Sgt. J. T. Ander-ton; Sgt. P. F. Baker; L.A/C. J Drummonl: L.A/O. J. Ellis; L.A/C. R. J. Fane; Sgt. N. A.Isherwood; L.A/C. K F. Jeeves; Cpl. R. V. Jupp; P/O. G. Lammie; Wint, Cdr. J. H. Little, D.F.C.;Sgt. J. J. Mangum: Sgt, F. G. Haydon; L.A/C. K. Murray: Sgt. J. W. E. Robinson; L.A/C.S Shaw; W/O. D. H. Styles, D.F.M.; Sgt. W. H. J. Woodland. PBEVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, BEI.IF.VEH KILLED ON ACTIVE. SEE VICE. ISow PRESUMFD KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE—LA/C. E. H. Bambridge; Act. F/O. R. Broad; L.A/C. F. C. Curtis; Sgt. J. S. Stephens; L.A/C. R. F. Stephenson;L.A/C. A. W. Sutton. DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE L.A/C. A. Carr;A/C.l J. Fehilly; L.A/C. A. E. Ilodson; L.A/C. J. Murphy. Women's Auxiliary Air Force DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE,—A/CW.2 M, AMiller. Royal Australian Air Force KILLED IN ACTION—Act. Fit. Lt. E. G Bamkiri;Fit. Sgt. B. J. B Brocksopp; P/O. C. II. Brom hall; P/O. C. J. Randle. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION, NOW PRESUMED KILLED INACTION.—Fit. Sgt, J. N. Barker; Fit. Sgt. J. H. Woodford. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, NOW PRE- SUMED KILLED IN ACTION—Sgt. H. A Dalzell;Sgt. C. W. S. Oliver; Sgt. R. W. Taylor; Sgt. L. S. Williams. MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION —Sgt.J. A. Grant; Sgt E. J. Kerr. MISSING.—Act. Fit. Lt J. M. Desmond; 8gtK. E Fletcher; Sgt. F W. Green; Sgt. J. F. Mell; Sgt. E. D Milliken; Fit. Sgt. A. G. Nourse.'Act. Sqn. Ldr. E. Paul; P/O. J. R. R?aH»
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