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OCTOBER 26TH, 1944 cf(^ Fit Lt. K. M. EY0LFS0N, R.C.A.F., No. 410 8qn San. Ldr. R. C PABCETER, ' H.A.F.V.R, No. 29 ** ..! R. L. FELL. R.A.F.V.R., NO. 29 8qn. Fit Lt. F. E. EMENY. R.C.A.F.. No. 13 8qn. Fit. Lt. .T. INWARD, R.A.F., No. 578 Squ F/O. VV ,1 BANKS, R.C.A.F., No. 412 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. J.-S. CHRISTIE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 410 Sqn. F/O. G, W. E. WOOLLEY, R.A.F., fio. 254 Sqn. F/O. E. W. Fox, R.A.F.V.R., No. 578 Sqn. 10. J. E. GlBBEKD, R.A.A.F., No 61 Sqn. P/O. D. R. C. JAMIESON, R.C.A.F., No. 412 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. N. L. MERRETT. R.A.A.F., No. 609 Squ. P/O. K. G SLAPE-BETTS, R.A.F.V.R., NO. 3 Sqn P/O. .1. N. THORNE, R.A.F.V.R , No. 122 Sqn. W/O. D. GOSLING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 604 Sqn. F/O. .1. M. MCRAE, R.C.A;F., NO. 162 (R.C.A.FI. Sqn. W/O.2 J. J. C. JBEBOEUIN. B.C.A.F.. NO. 162 (R.C.A.F.I Sqn. F/O. VV. B. TILLEY, R.A.A.F.. No. 10 (R.A.A.F.I Sqn. F/O. R. W. G. VAUGHAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 210 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. G. H. BRIGOS, R.A.F., No. 298 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. W. H. IRESON, R.A.F.V.R, No. 130 Sqn. Sqo. Ldr. L. F. MIDDLETON, R.A.F.VR, NO. 230 Sqn.. Sqn. Ldr. A. L. WIGGINS, D.8.O., R.A.A.F.. No. 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Lt. Y. R. W. LOVEGBOVE. R.A.F.. No. 229 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. RAND, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 230 Sqn. F/O. V. N. VERNEY, R.A.A.F., No. 230 Squ. Fit. Lt. J. A. S. CRUMP, R.A.F., No. 644 Sqn. F/O. J. O. BIRCH, R.C.A.F., No 103 8qn. F/O. T. L. STEELE, R.C.A.F.. No. 419 (R.C.A.F.! Sqn. F/O. D. W. MlLLER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 644 Sqn. F/O. A. W. 8TEPHENS, R.Q.A.F., No. 299 Sqn. F/O. C. E. ANSLEY, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 103 Sqn. F/O. N. R. WISHART, R.A.F.V.R., No. 614 Sqn. P/O. R. G. BULLIVANT, R.C.A.F.. No. 432 (R.C.A.F'.) Sqn. P/O. C. B. HAMILTON. R.A.F.V.R., No. 85 Sqn. P/O. J. IRVINE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 605 Sqn. Fit. Lt. C. A. WHYATT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 252 Sqn. Fit. Lt. E. T. BROUGH, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 182 Sqn. F/O. C. S. COSSAR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 247 Sqn. F/O. C. J. KIRKPATBICK, R.C.A.F., No. 406 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. O. H. SUTHERLAND, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 247 Sqn. Fit. Lt A. M YEIAAND, R.A.A.F., No. 680 Sqn. Fit. Lt. R. M. TURNER, R.A.A.F., No. 150 Sqn. F/O B. A. BRETHERTON, R.A.A.F., No. 255 Sqn. P/O, R. W. LEWIS, R.A.A.F.. So. 37 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. J. R. A. BAILEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 600 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. w. D. BOXWELL, R.A.F.O., N». 150 Sqn. •• Sqn. Ldr. L. L. HARLAND, R.A.F.V.R., No. 55 Sqn. San. Ldr. D. R. WEST, R.A.F.O., No. 256 Sqn. Fit. Lt. C. B. BLACK, R.A.F.V.R., No. 6 Sqn. Fit. Lt. R. B00THMAN, R.A.F.V.R. Fit. Lt. R. II. LANGDON-DAVIES, R.A.F.V.R., No 6 Sqn. Fit Lt F. J. NICOLL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 6 8qn. Fit. Lt. A. G. ROBINSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 55 Sqn. Fit. Lt. 3, WOOLER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 145 Sqn. Fit. Lt. 1). S. PINKS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 255 Sqn. F/O T E. JOHNSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 255 Sqn. F/O. C. F. J. WATTS, A.F.C., R.A.F., No. 104 Sqn. P/O. T>. W. E. ALLUM, R.A.F.V.R., No. 150 Squ P/O. M. NOBLE, R.A.F.V.R., No. -255 Sqn. W/O. E. D. BOYD. R.A.F.V.R., No 18 Sqn. W/O. J. S SIMMONS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 249 Sqn. F/O. .J. S. G. MURPHY, R.A.A.F'., No. 104 Sqn. F/O. M. E. THOMPSON, R.A.A.F., No. 150 Sqn. P/O. E. J MATTINGLEY, R.A.F.. No. 150 Sqn. VV/O. W. K. PATERSON, R.A.A.F.. No. 39 Sqn. Fit. Lt. F. A. ASHBAUGH, R.C.A.F., No 104 Sqn. Fit Lt. D. L. G. TURVEY, R.C.A.F., No. 417 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. R. WILSON, R.C.A.F., No. 13 Sqn. Maj. R. M. COULL, S.A.A.F., No. 12 (S.A.A.F.J Sqn. Capt. A. J. BIDES. S.A.A.F., No. 1 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn. ('apt. H. O. M. ODENDAAL, 8.A.A.F., No. 5 (S.AA.F.) Sqn. Lt. A. HCAMVEV, 8.A.A.F., No. 21 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn. Lt. G. P. V. MORUM, S.A.A.F., No. 55 Sqn. Lt. A. L. VERSFELD, S.A.A.F., No. 12 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn. Wing Cdr. P. H. LEE, R.A.F.O. Sqn. Ldr. R. N. H. COURTNEY, R.A.F.O., No. 113 Sqn. Sqn. judr. H. C. RANDALL, R.A.F.. No. 248 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. D. J. T. SHARP, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 11 Sqn. Fit. Lt. G. H. THRINO, R.C.A.F., No. 620 Sqn. FH. Lt. R. G. WILLIAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn Fit. Lt. A. F. WILSON, R.A.F.V.R., NO. 154 Sqn. F'O. H. L. BARKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 218 Sqn. F/O. G. H. DENNIS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 218 Sqn. P/O. S. R. MORRISON, R.C.A.F., No. 408 , (R.C.A.F.I Sqn. w'0. W. G. FORSBERG, R.C.A.F.. No. 428 (R.OA.F.) Sqn. Scui. Ldr. H. F. CARTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 216 Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) . *R. P. ENGBRECHT, R.C.A.F., No. 424 (R.C.A.F.I Sqn.—Aa mid-upper gunner this air man has participated in several sorties and has proved himself to be an exceptionally cool and lonfident member of aircraft crew. On one occa sion during a sortie his aircraft was 'subjected to fourteen separate attacks by fighters. In the ensuing fights Sgt. Engbrecht defended his air- STREAMLINED MODEL : Loading one of the new armour-piercing 12,000 lb. bombs into a Lancaster III. A new type of bomb hoist is in use. ' craft with great skill, and two of the attackers fell to his guns. In June, 1944, he took part in an attack on a target in Northern France. On the return flight his aircraft was attacked on two occasions by fighters, Sgt. Engbrecht en gaged the enemy aircraft with deadly effect each time, and his brilliant shooting caused their de struction. His feats have been worthy of the greatest praise. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit. Sgt, R. A. SMITH, R.C.A.F., No. 626 Sqn. (For citation see Fit, Lt. W. LeR. Foote, D.S.O.) Sgt. R. S. ROBERTS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. J. E. GIFFOBD, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 18 Sqn Fit. Sgt. S. J. BARKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 18 Sqn Fit. Sgt. L. W. RIDDLE, R.A.F.V.R.; No. 7 Sqn. Sgt. R. BOSTOCK, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. Sgt. B. A. LOOSLEY, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 7 Sqn. Sgt. R. F. CROMARTY, R.C.A.i'.. No. 162 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. L. E. COOKE, R.A.A.F., No. 10 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn, Fit. Sgt. F. C. BaiOE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 578 .Sqn. Fit. Sgt, R. F. WEBBER, R.A-.F., NO. 230 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) F. KERSHAW, R.AF.V.R.. No. 158 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. J. PEGG, R.A.A.F.. No. 103 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. R. PENNY. R.C.A.F., No. 432 (R'.C.I.F.) Sqn. Fit, Sgt. J. A. PHILLIS, R.C.A.F., No. 419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. W. N. SMITH, R.A.A.F., No. 640 Sqn. Sgt. F. F. J. BUTLER, R.A.F.V.P.. No. 640 Sqn Sgt. R. F. DAWSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 Sqn. Sgt. V. C. YATES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10S Sqn. Sgt. 3. NORMAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt. R. SUMMERS. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 103 Sqn, Fit. Sgt, I. A. C. BLUE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 182 Sqn. Fit. Sgt, J. S. GARNETT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 210 Sqn. THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards: — O.B.E. (Mil.) Wing Cdr. R. T. COBRY, A.A.F.—In July. 1944, an aircraft developed engine trouble immediately after taking off and the pilot, after having jetti soned the torpedo, returned to base. When attempting to land, the aircraft burst into flames The ambulance and fire tender were quickly on the scene, and Wing Cdr. Corry, who was on flying control duty, arrived a few seconds later. He observed the pilot standing in his cockpit which was enveloped in flames. Ignoring the danger from the exploding cannon shells and petrol tanks, and believing he faced a further risk from the explosion of the torpedo, which he thought was still on board, Wing Cdr. Corry climbed on to the burning wing in an endeavour to extricate the pilot. The heat became intense and a major explosion was expected at any moment, but this did not deter Wing Cdr. Corry. He persisted in his rescue efforts until, having been overcome by the fumes and heat, be fell backwards off the wing. He was then assisted away a distance of about 15 yards from the crash. Although unable to see clearly, Wing Cdr. Corry endeavoured to repeat his previous attempt; there was, however, no hope of effecting a rescue. Wing Cdr. Corry sustained burns to his face and suffered from shock in trying to effect a rescue. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by this officer were o! a veTy high standard. Act. Sqn. Ldr, D. D. MORRELL. MJJ., B.S.. ' R.A.F.V.R,— In June, 1944, a Liberator aircraft crashed into the sea some distance from the shore at Littlestone and an airman of the tl.S.A.A.F was trapped in the nose of the aircraft which quickly became almost submerged. Sqn. Ldr Morrell immediately waded into the surf and attempted to swim towards the Liberator, but was unable to reach it owing to the very heavy sea and strong current. He then commandeered an amphibious vehicle which was passing alon„' the water front and eventually he was conveyed to the side of the Liberator. By this time the water was up to the shoulders of the trapped air man and he was suffering considerably. Display ing outstanding initiative and courage and ignor ing the grave possibility of being trapped himself. Sqn. Ldr. Morrell dived to the bottom of the fuselage. By using great force Sqn. Ldr. Morrell tore away a part of the aircraft whicli then enabled him to release the airman. Imme diately afterwards he administered morphia to the suffering airman. All this took place inside tin- fuselage. Sqn. Ldr. Morrell finally succeeded in dragging the airman clear of the aircraft and. with assistance, he got him aboard the waiting craft.' Sqn. Ldr. Morrell's outstanding courage and initiative saved the airman's life. M.B.E. (Mil.) Fit. Lt. F. T. KNIGHT, late R.A.F.O. P/O... E. M. STITCHER. R.A.F.V.R.—This officer was performing embarkation duties in 'the Port oi London in June, 1944, when a flying bomb ex ploded where railway waggons, loaded with petrol, ammunition ard other stores destined for Nor mandy were closely stabled. Although his shoes had been burnt and his clothing had becom.. soaked with petrol, with complete disregard for his own safety he immediately proceeded, with tha help of a shunter of the P.L.A. staff, to uncouple the burning waggons and isolate them. He re mained in command of the situation until it was completely under control, personally assisting in the movement of dangerously burning trucks, thereby isolating and saving large consignments of petrol, explosives and-equipment. By his devotion to duty, regardless of his own safety, he was primarily responsible for confining the damage to those trucks directly involved in the explosion. W/O. D. G. BROWNLEE, R.C.A.F., No. 13 8<jn.-W/O. Brownlee was the gunner of a Baltimore aircraft which, on returning from a night recon naissance in May. 1944. crashed on the beach near Termoli. The aircraft broke in two between the turret and the wireless operator's cabin and the front portion caught fire. With assistance from an Army officer who was on the beach, W/O Brownlee climbed out of the turret, and, although' suffering from severe shock and bruises, In- approached the blazing front portion of the wreck age. Disregarding the risk of exploding petrol tanks, W/O. Brownlee and the Army officer sue cessfully extricated the wireless operator/air gunner and carried him clear. Whilst this was being done ammunition was exploding and one of the petrol tanks blew up. W/O. Brownlee then returned to the wreckage to rescue the pilot, but, owing to the fierceness of the fire, had to abandon the attempt. Although considerably shaken when he had made his own escape, he showed great bravery and devotion to duty. Military Cross Act. Fit, Lt. C. G. CURTIS, R.A.F.V.R Air Force Cross Fit. Lt. D. FOPP. R.A.F.V.R.,—On July 261h, 1944, Fit. T.t. Fopp was acting as instructor during a night flying test, when his aircraft collided with
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