1917
30172 -
6 JULY 1917
War Office, 9th July, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
With
reference to the list of awards of the Distinguished
Conduct Medal announced in the London Gazette of 4th
ultimo the services for which these decorations were
granted are specified below:
R.M.A./9996
A./Bty./S./M. W. Davis, R.M.A. (formerly R.F.R./B./1324).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has
consistently performed good work throughout and has at all
times under fire set a fine example.
Ply./13760
Sjt. (A./Ch./Sjt.) W. G. Scott, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. His work before and during
operations was exceptionally good, and he has at all times
set a fine example.
460
S./Sjt. Forem. Mech. H. Williams, R.M.A. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed continual
good work until he was wounded while doing repairs to a
Tank.
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a
Bar to the Military Medal to the undermentioned
Non-commissioned Officers and Men:
T2.618
P./O. W. Brown, R.N.V.R.
L.Z.2769
P./O. W. F. Hardy, R.N.V.R.
K.W.557
A./B. W. Leather, R.N.V.R.
(M.M's
gazetted 26th March, 1917.)
T.Z.1277
L./S. H. Williamson, R.N.V.R.
(M.M.
gazetted 17th April, 1917.)
T.Z.6026
A./B. G. W. McPherson, R.N.V.R.
(M.M.
gazetted 18th June, 1917.)
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned
Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:
C.Z.2797
C.P./O. W. Allan, R.N.V.R.
K.P.236
L./S. F. Atkins, R.N.V.R.
Deal/4077
(S) Pte. H. Andrew, R. Marines.
Deal/3322
(S.) Pte. J. D. Archibald, R. Marines.
Ply.
17493 Pte. J. Baird, R.M.L.I.
R.181
A./B. A. Barber, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.993
A./B. A. Barker, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.2843
A./B. W. Baxter, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.694
A./B. J. Bennett, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.6462
A./B. J. Boe, R.N.V.R.
Ch./S./73
Pte. E. Booth, R.M.L.I.
Deal/3165
(S.) Cpl. G. T. Bradley, R. Marines.
T.Z.3808
A./B. J. Burn, R.N.V.R.
Ch.
7771 Sjt. (actg. S./M.) J. Bushell, R.M.L.I.
TZ/7445
A./B. J. W. Candlish, R.N.V.R.
K.W.344
A./B. J. W. Charlesworth, R.N.V.R.
B.Z.
4448 A./B. F. L. Chettle, R.N.V.R.
P.O.
13278 Pte. H. Castley, R.M.L.I.
T.Z.2023
L./S. W. Dudley, R.N.V.R.
Ply.
219 (S) Sjt. A. T. Eaves, R.M.L.I.
T.Z.1295
L./S. R. S. Gibson, R.N.V.R.
B.Z.3424
A./B. F. Grant, R.N.V.R.
Z.C.
5165 A./B. M. Gray, R.N.V.R.
W.Z.118
A./B. J. Griffiths, R.N.V.R.
CZ/4607
L./Seaman A. R. Hamill, R.N.V.R.
M.L.588
A./B. J. Hill, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.
5744 A./B. H. Hollis, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.
6185 A/B. W. H. Horner, R.N.V.R.
K.P.241
L./S. A. Hunt, R.N.V.R.
Ply.
17564 Pte. A. F. Hutton, R.M.L.I.
T.Z.4936
A./B. J. W. Inns, R.N.V.R.
K.X.381
P. Officer L. Jackson, R.N.V.R.
P.O.
17447 Pte. S. Jackson, R.M.L.I.
M.3/238
A/B. W. Jackson, R.N.V.R.
L.Z.
1001 C.P.Off. E. Jennings, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.2659
A./B. T. McD. Johnson, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.6435
A./B C. Johnston, R.N.V.R.
Ply.
17813 Pte. (aotg. Sjt.) A. J. Kerslake, R.M.L.I.
Deal/3942
(S.) Pte. R. King, R. Marines.
T.Z.553
L./S. W. Lawson, R.N.V.R.
TZ/136
P.Off. A. Leask, R.N.V.R.
Z.T.2109
A./B. R. H. Legg, R.N.V.R.
P.O.
15284 Cpl. (actg. Sjt.) E. R. Ludbrook, R.M.L.I.
T.Z.
1890 L./S. J. Luty, R.N.V.R.
L.Z.3758
A./B. L. W. Mansell, R.N.V.R.
TZ/2118
P.Off. J. Marchant, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.4949
A./B. J. Martin, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.1251
L./S. G. McKain, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.1621
P.Off. J. McKeand, R.N.V.R.
PO/17577
Pte. D. McKinnon, R.M.L.I.
T.Z.2825
A./B. A. McLachlan, R.N.V.R.
Depot/S/4096
Pte. H. C. Micklem, Med. Unit, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.4747
A./B. W. Neilson, R.N.V.R.
K.X.174
P.Off. R. G. Nelson, R.N.V.R.
L.Z.394
L./S. J. E. Parsons, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.3234
A./B. J. W Sherry, R.N.V.R.
L.Z.5101
A./B. J. H. Spicer, R.N.V.R.
Deal/3538
(S) L./C. W. Titley, R. Marines.
L/Z/767
L./Seaman G. F. Turner, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.1899
P./O. J. Walker, R.N.V.R.
L.A./3340
A./B. H. J. Webb, R.N.V.R.
30182 -
13 JULY 1917
EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN
ARMY DESPATCH dated 10
March 1917
The
following distinctions were awarded to members of the
Expedition (see
East African Campaign, Army Despatch dated 10 March 1917):
Distinguished
Service Order
and Special Promotion to Commander.
Commander
G. B. Spicer Simson, R.N.
Distinguished
Service Cross.
Lieutenant
A. E. Wainwright, R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
Arthur Dudley, R.N.V.R.
Surgeon
H. McC. Hanschell, R.N.
Distinguished
Service Medal.
Actg.
Chief Petty Officer W. Waterhouse, R.N.
Petty
Officer 1st Class D. J. Murphy, R.N.
Petty
Officer D. Flynn, R.N.
Petty
Officer William Sims, R.N.
Petty
Officer Mechanic Chas. Ernest Cobb, R.N.A.S.
Petty
Officer Mechanic Donald McLean Graham, R.N.A.S.
Engine
Room Artificer 1st Class H. Berry, R.N.R.
Engine
Room Artificer 1st Class J. S. Lamont, R.N.R.
Signalman
George Sydney Tasker, R.N.V.R.
Able
Seaman Herbert Wm. Marsh, R.N.
Able
Seaman J. Brien, R.N.R.
Seaman
G. Behenna, R.N.R.
30186 -
17 JULY 1917
Central Chancery of the
Orders of Knighthood.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
promotion in the Most Honourable Order of the Bath,
in recognition of the services of the undermentioned
officer during the War:
To
be an Additional Member of the Military Division
of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the
said Most Honourable Order.
Captain
Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, C.B., D.S.O., R.N. (Commodore,
First Class).
________
Admiralty, 16th, July, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Royal Naval Reserve
Officer's Decoration upon the following Officers:
Cdr.
Frederick E. Storey, R.N.R.
Engr.
Lt.-Cdr. William Scott, R.N.R.
30188 -
17 JULY 1917
War Office, July 18th, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award a Bar to the
Distinguished Service Order to:
Temp.
Actg. Comdr. Arthur Melland Asquith, D.S.O., R.N.V.R. For
conspicuous gallantry and determination in the attack and
clearance of a village, when he personally captured ten of
the enemy, and later organised its defence, and, by his
contempt of danger under heavy fire, contributed greatly
to the success of the operations and to the steadiness of
all ranks with him. (D.S.O. gazetted 17th April, 1917.)
Temp.
Lt. Comdr. Walter Sterndale-Bennett, D.S.O., R.N.V.R. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On discovering
the wire uncut except in a few places he went forward
himself and led his battalion through the partially cut
gaps. He finally gained his objective, and held on against
very strong resistance. The success of the operation was
almost entirely due to his personal example. (D.S.O.
gazetted 26th January, 1917.)
_____
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the
appointments of the undermentioned Officers to be
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order in
recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in
the Field:
Temp.
Sub-Lt. James Hardy Brown, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the campaign. He
has navigated his ship at high speed, night and day, in
all weathers, with marked zeal and determination. He has
at all times set a magnificent example of courage and
initiative.
Temp.
Capt. Hugh Maccallum, R.I.M. For Conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty throughout the campaign. He has navigated
his ship at high speed, night and day, in all weathers,
with marked zeal and determination. He has at all times
set a magnificent example of courage and initiative.
Temp.
Surgeon William James McCracken, M.C., R.N. For
conspicuous gallantry and resource during operations,
when, after attending wounded in captured dug-outs, he
pushed forward into a village which was being heavily
shelled, compelled a captured enemy M.O. to show the best
enemy R.A.P., and then kept him, with 12 enemy Red Cross
men, busy all day bringing in and dressing over 150 of our
wounded, who otherwise could not have been treated, and
then sending them down. He also searched the front line
under heavy fire for wounded.
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award a Bar to the
Military Cross to the undermentioned Officers:
Temp.
Sub. Lieut, (actg. Lieut.-Comdr.) Daniel Marcus William
Beak, M.C., R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry during
operations, when he continually dashed forward, under
heavy fire, to reorganize the men, and led them on with
great bravery through the enemy barrage and machine-gun
fire. (Military Cross gazetted 26th January, 1917.)
Temp.
Sub-Lieut. Walter Kilroy Harris, M.C. R.N.V.R. For
conspicuous gallantry during operations. Owing to the
enemy's wire being very thick the situation during an
advance became critical, and heavy casualties were
occurring in his company. With great bravery he kept
cheering his men on, and when through the wire he
organised bombing parties to protect the flanks. His
conduct throughout was magnificent. (M.C. gazetted 26th
January, 1917.)
________
His
Majesty the KING has been graciouslypleased to confer the
Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and
Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and
devotion to duty in the Field:
Temp.
Sub-Lt. Thomas Barrow-Dowling, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion. When, during an intense barrage,
three of his guns and crews had been buried, he at once
proceeded, under a heavy fire, to effect a rescue, and
succeeded in recovering one gun and a few men, and later,
on receiving reinforcements, he reorganised the situation
and remained at his post until, in the last stage of
exhaustion, he was relieved.
Temp.
Sub-Lt. Winthrop James Crosland-Taylor, R.N.V.R. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion under heavy shell fire
during several enemy counter-attacks. He not only tended
the wounded in full view of snipers, but he led back Lewis
gunners, who had been driven from their posts, and his
courage and example greatly helped to save a critical
situation.
Temp
Sub. Lt. Everard Nelson Gaskell Exton, R.N.V.R. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion in action. He led his
section with great courage and skill, reaching the final
line of attack with the infantry. Later he, with most of
his crew, was buried by shell fire, but was rescued, and
remained at his post for another 24 hours, although
suffering from shock.
Temp.
Sub-Lt. Percy Russell Halton Fox. R.N.V.R. (now 2nd Lt.,
E. Kent R.). For conspicuous gallantry and determination
in leading his men under very heavy fire. He carried out
valuable reconnaissance work, and his coolness and
personal example to all ranks with him greatly contributed
to the success of the operations.
Temp.
2nd Lt. Ernest Allan Godfrey, R.Marines. For conspicuous
gallantry and resource during operations, when he worked
his guns with great skill and endurance for 60 hours
without rest, and under a heavy enemy barrage, against a
strong point which eventually surrendered.
Temp.
Sub-Lt. Harold Grant-Dalton, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and resource. When all the officers of his
company had become casualties he assumed the command, and
by his bravery and personal example was able successfully
to defend an exposed piece of the line. He has on previous
occasions done fine work.
Temp.
Sub-Lt. John Leigh Herring, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion when leading his men in an attack,
and in reorganising them under heavy fire when
disorganised by uncut wire. Later, he led bombing parties
with great bravery and skill until finally wounded.
Capt.
Edward John Huskisson, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry
when reconnoitring, under a heavy shell fire, a position
and organising guides prior to an assault. It was mainly
owing to his coolness and courage that the battalion was
successfully placed in alignment in the face of the
greatest difficulties.
Temp.
Sub.-Lt. Charles Leonard Jones, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry in action. The only means of communication
between different sections of his company was exposed to
heavy machine gun and rifle fire. Nevertheless, he
continually went up and down the line encouraging and
controlling the men. His bravery was most marked.
Temp.
Lt. James Gilmore Mackinlay, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and ability when surviving company commander
during a heavy and at first partially successful enemy
counter-attack. His bravery and skilful disposition not
only re-established the position, but largely contributed
to the repulse of the enemy with heavy loss.
Temp.
Sub-Lt. Lawrence Charles Matcham, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion. He led his company with great
bravery and skill, capturing several enemy positions, and
later rendered invaluable assistance in organising their
defence under a very heavy fire.
Temp.
Lt. Frederick John Matthews, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion in leading his company forward with
ammunition under a heavy machine gun fire. He also
attacked and captured a machine gun position, seizing the
gun and taking about forty prisoners.
Temp.
2nd Lt. George Arthur Newling, R.M. For conspicuous,
gallantry in an attack, when he led his platoon with great
courage and skill, and held the objective, when captured,
against numerous counter-attacks.
Temp.
Surg. James Ness McBean Ross, R.N. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion on many occasions in organising and
leading stretcher-bearers in search for wounded and
attending them under very heavy fire.
Temp.
Sub-Lt. Francis Beacroft Smith, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry during an attack, when leading his men. Although
shot three times, he continued, with great; dash and
determination, to advance, bayonetting three of the enemy,
refusing to retire until ordered to do so.
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of
the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the
undermentioned Warrant Officers, Noncommissioned Officers
and Men, for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in
the Field:
L/Z
2333 Able Sea. H. F. Baldwin, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion. He worked for three days and
nights without rest, carrying reports under heavy fire,
voluntarily taking back ammunition and rations. His
coolness and courage on all occasions were magnificent.
Deal/3251(S.)
Marines. S./Sjt. D. Booth, R. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion in evacuating wounded from a heavily shelled
collecting post. His magnificent example greatly
contributed to steady the men, who were suffering heavy
casualties.
T.Z.4407
A./L. Sjt. (H.G.) W. Charlton, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion. He was the only man of a Lewis gun
team who succeeded in crossing a heavily sniped space and
gaming a selected position. He remained there, fully
exposed, for five hours, only withdrawing after firing his
last round.
Ply.
66 (S.) Pte. G. Davies, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous
gallantry. He advanced alone to an enemy strong point,
demanded its surrender, and single-handed he brought in
fifty prisoners.
Mersey
Z.373 Lead. Sea. W. Gilgrass, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. Single-handed he captured
a machine gun, which was causing heavy casualties, killing
the gunners. He has on many previous occasions done fine
work.
C./Z.
231 A/P.O. A. Ross, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Although wounded in two places, he
remained in action for forty-eight hours, assisting to
capture a machine gun and forty prisoners. He set a fine
example to all ranks.
Ch.
18511 Pte. (L./Cpl.) T. Salt, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous
gallantry in operations, when he crawled backwards and
forwards for three hours through heavy H.E. barrages in
order to signal the effect of the Stokes mortar fire. He
was wounded.
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a
Bar to the Military Medal to the undermentioned:
Ply./48
(S) Pte. T. W. Elliott, R.M.L.I. (M.M. gazetted 17th
April, 1917.)
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned
Ladies, Non-commissioned Officers and Men:
T.Z/1617
C./P./O. J. Ainscough, R.N.V.R.
T.Z.4281
A./B. W. Barnfather, R.N.V.R.
C.Z.797
C.P. Off. A. J. Collins, R.N.V.R.
Ply.
1002 (S.) Pte. A. E. Crook, R.M.L.I.
TZ6238
A./B. C. Danskin, R.N.V.R.
Bristol
Z531 L./S. (P./O.) S. C. Davies, R.N.V.R.
K.P./297
A./B. J. W. Jaggs, R.N.V.R.
BZ3420
A./B. H. S. Smith, R.N.D.
K.P.30
P./O. E. Tickner,
R.N.V.R.
C.H.
16180 Pte. (actg. Cpl.) W. H. Watts, R.M.L.I.
Ply./470
(S) Pte. A. Wormald, R.M.L.I.
30192 -
20 JULY 1917
Whitehall, July 18, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to grant the Imperial
Service Medal to the following retired members of
His Majesty's Civil Service as a recognition of
long and meritorious service:
HOME
CIVIL SERVICE.
(including)
Ackland,
William Henry, Master (Yardcraft), Royal William Yard,
Plymouth.
Couch,
Thomas John, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Deacon,
James, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Dove,
John Allen, Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard.
Evans,
Charles, Smith (Chargeman), Pembroke Dockyard.
Evans,
David, Shipwright (Chargeman), Portsmouth Dockyard.
Fairbrass,
Joseph, Skilled Labourer, Chatham Dockyard.
Gibson,
John George, Inspector of Fitters, Devonport Dockyard.
Griffiths,
Henry James, Messenger, Pembroke Dockyard.
Hall,
Fen wick Lewins, Smith, Devonport Dockyard.
Harper,
Henry, Skilled Labourer, Chatham Dockyard.
Horsham,
Andrew, Skilled Labourer, Devonport Dockyard.
Horsham,
William, Rigger, Chatham Dockyard.
James,
William John Green, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Rees,
Robert, Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard.
Ribbens,
William Thomas, Fitter, Chatham Dockyard.
Robinson,
James, Smith, Chatham Dockyard.
Saywell,
Thomas Edward, Chargeman of Smiths, Chatham Dockyard.
Slaughter,
George, Hammerman, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Streeting,
James John, Boilermaker (Chargeman), Sheerness Dockyard.
Swan,
Charles John, Smith, Chatham Dockyard.
Warder,
Edwin James, Skilled Labourer, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Winter,
Robert Charles, Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard.
30194 -
20 JULY 1917
NAVAL GALLANTRY AWARDS
Admiralty, 20th July, 1917.
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of
the undermentioned Officers:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Capt.
Charles Samuel Wills, R.N.
Capt.
Colin Kenneth MacLean, R.N.
Cdr.
John Stewart Gordon Fraser, R.N.
Cdr.
Ion Hamilton Benn, M.P., R.N.V.R.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Evan Bruce-Gardyne, R.N.
In
recognition of their services in the bombardment of Zeebrugge
on the 11th-12th May, 1917, and of Ostend on the
4th-5th June, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished
Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:
Lieut,
(now Lieut.-Cdr.) Edward Bernard Cornish Dicken, R.N.
Asst.
Payr. (Act. Payr.) Victor Cecil Gould Eason, R.N. For
services on the Staff of the Vice-Admiral commanding the Eastern
Mediterranean Squadron, between June, 1916 and June,
1917.
Lieut.
John Jenkins, R.N.R. For services in command of a seaplane-carrying
vessel, on the East Indies and Egypt Station during
the period 1st April, 1916-31st March, 1917.
Lieut.
John Kerr, R.N.R. For services in command of a seaplane-carrying
vessel on the East Indies and Egypt Station during
the period 1st April, 1916-31st March, 1917.
Sub.-Lieut.
(Act. Lieut.) Henry Beattie Bell-Irving, R.N.V.R. In
recognition of his services in command of H.M. Drifter
"I.F.S." in an engagement with five enemy seaplanes
on the 11th June, 1917. Two of the enemy machines were
brought down by gun-fire and destroyed.
The
following awards have also been approved:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
2nd
Hnd. Walter William Cowell, R.N.R., O.N. 4513 D.A.
Sea.
George Wilson, R.N.R., O.N. 7484 A.
C.P.O.
Arthur Fagg, O.N. 186034 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Teleg. William James Drayton, O.N. 238934 (Ch.).
P.O.
Benjamin Percy Youngs, O.N. 194063 (Ch.).
Arm.
Harold Mortimer Way, O.N. 342769 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
John Henry Woolley, O.N. 156564 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Robert Cochran, O.N. M. 2229 (Ch.).
Ch.
Motor Mech. Peter William Jacomel, R.N.V.R., O.N. M.B.
529.
Dkhnd.
William Wigg, R.N.R., O.N. 2722 SD.
Ldg.
Dkhnd. Donald Archibald McLean, R.N.R., O.N. 1645 SD.
Dkhnd.
James Daniels, R.N.R., O.N. 3147 SD.
Ldg.
Sea. William Billett, O.N. 182716 (Ch.).
Sea.
Alma Dougherty, R.N.R., O.N. 2196 D.
A.B.
William Henry Jordan, O.N. 234463 (Dev.).
Dkhnd.
George Darwood, R.N.R., O.N. 2772 D.A.
Lce.-Corpl.
William Brown, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./10933 (R.F.R., B. 1787).
The
following Officers and men have been Mentioned in
Dispatches:
Capt.
Frank Larken, C.M.G., R.N.
Capt.
Henry Edgar Grace, R.N.
Capt.
Charles William Bruton, R.N.
Cdr.
Francis Robert Wrottesley, R.N.
Cdr.
Cloudesley Varyl Robinson, R.N.
Cdr.
Hugh Turnour England, R.N.
Cdr.
Wellwood George Courtenay Maxwell, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
(Act. Cdr.) Michael Barne, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Percival Scott Rickcord, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Edward Sidney Graham, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Donald Priaulx MacGregor, R.N
Eng.
Lieut. (Act. Eng. Lieut.-Cdr.) Robert Graham Knox, R.N.
Lieut.
Frank George Fowle, D.S.C., R.N.
Lieut.
Arthur Ronald Farquhar, R.N.
Lieut.
Arthur Percy Melsom, R.N.R.
Lieut.-Cdr.
John Linton Myres, R.N.V.R.
Lieut.
William Wordie Watson, R.N.V.R.
Lieut.
Dawburn Young, R.N.V.R.
Lieut.
John Cuthbert Lawson, R.N.V.R.
Sub.-Lieut.
John Alexander Lorimer, R.N.V.R.
Gnr.
Horace Percy Hamlyn, R.N.
Bosn.
Harry Ham, R.N.
Art.
Eng. Ernest Miller Fittock, R.N.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd gr., Arthur Harris, O.N. J.3256 (Po.).
Ch.
Writer Percy Richard Ridley, O.N. 343406 (Ch.).
Ch.
E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Roy Hare Smith, O.N. 272175 (Ch.) (now
Act. Art. Eng.).
Ch.
Sto. Richard Goodhew, O.N. 282350 (Ch.)
Pte.
William Fletcher Wood, R.M.L.I., No. Ch. 19640.
Bugler
Valentine James Haines, R.M.L.I., No. Ch. 19757.
Act.
Ch. Sto. George Hyde, O.N. 295285 (Ch.).
Ch.
Arm. John Wyness, O.N. 341911 (Ch.).
A.B.
John Hazlett Upham Hume, O.N. J16805 (Ch.).
Sig.
Walter Charles Nightingale, O.N. J22609 (Po.).
P.O.,
1st C1., Ernest Thomas Mainprize, O.N. 184923 (Ch.).
Act.
E.R.A., 4th Cl., Horace Archer Drew, O.N. M12158 (Ch.).
Ch.
Motor Mech. William Frank Penny, R.N.V.R., O.N. M.B.737.
Dkhnd.
Donald Macleod, R.N.R., O.N. 3070 SD.
Sea.
John Bairnson, R.N.R., O.N. 506 L.
Dkhnd.
George Turner, R.N.R., O.N. 621SD,
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Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and men for
services in action with enemy submarines:
To
receive the Victoria Cross.
Lieut.
Ronald Neil Stuart, D.S.O., R.N.R.
Sea.
William Williams, R.N.R., O.N. 6224A.
Lieutenant
Stuart and Seaman Williams were selected by the officers
and ship's company respectively of one of H.M. Ships to
receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal
Warrant dated the 29th January, 1856.
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Leopold Arthur Bernays, C.M.G., R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Reginald Vesey Holt, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Graham Francis Winstanley Wilson, R.N.
Lieut.
Richard James Turnbull, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
George Irvine, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Francis Robert Hereford, D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Capt.
Gordon Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. John Edward Alfred Hoare, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
Peter Shaw, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Charles William Walters, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Herbert Lionel Upton, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Peter Nicholson, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Charles George Bonner, R.N.R.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. William Louis Anderson, R.N.A.S.
Sub-Lieut.
Keith Morris, R.N.R.
Skipper
John Kime, R.N.R., 670 WSA.
Skipper
George Hubert Cecil Gray, R.N.R., 1558 WSA.
Skipper
Harry Gower, R.N.R., 1845 WSA.
Skipper
John Watson, R.N.R., 920 SA.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
William Geoffrey Messenger, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Richard Percy Nisbet, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Asst.
Payr. Reginald Arthur Nunn, D.S.C. R.N.R.
To
receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal:
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., John Frederick Tadman, O.N. 271984 (Ch.).
For conspicuous gallantry in climbing out on the wing of
an aeroplane to plug a leak in the radiator. He remained
in this position for a period of twenty minutes, thus
enabling the aeroplane to return safely to her base.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal:
A.B.
Holley Bower, O.N. 223250 (Po.).
Sea.
Henry Hurst, R.N.R., O.N. 4290 A.
2nd
Hnd. Frederick James Mobbs, R.N.R., O.N., 2198 SA.
Sea.
Stephen Slade, R.N.R., O.N. 1597
C.P.O.
William Edwin Swanson, O.N., J. 1599 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. William Charles Frederick Milton, O.N. 233535 (Dev.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Charles Francis Withecombe, O.N. K. 17330 (Dev.).
Dkhnd.
Charles Duckenfield, R.N.R., O.N. 4074 DA.
Ord.
Teleg. Cecil Harmer Barnard, R.N.V.R., O.N. (Tyne) Z7619.
Trmr.
Harry Pearson, R.N.R., O.N. 3000 ST.
P.
O. William James Collins, O.N. 221365 (Po.).
A.B.
Esau William Wills, O.N. J. 173 (Po.).
C.P.O.
William Henry Walter, O.N. 180135 (Dev.).
P.O.,
1st Cl., Archibald Hawkey, O.N. 221569 (Dev.).
A.B.
George Henry Herbert Peacey, O.N. 206507 (R.F.R.
Dev./B4454).
Sea.
Joseph O'Connell, R.N.R., O.N. 4409A.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Douglas Roy Chapman, O.N., F.13487.
2nd
Hnd. Alexander Wood Robertson, R.N.R., O.N. 2427 SA.
Sea.
George Bremner, R.N.R., O.N. 4735 A.
Sea.
Frederick William Screech, R.N.R., O.N. 2989 A.
Sea.
James Thomson, R.N.R., O.N. 6029A
Sig.
Charles William Hurell, R.N.V.R., O.N. London/Z.2181.
P.O.
Ernest Pitcher, O.N. 227029 (Po.).
Sto.
George Rees, R.N.R., O.N. 1536U.
Sea.
John Stephen Martindale, R.N.R., O.N. 8556A.
Ldg.
Sto. William Havelock King, R.N.R., O.N. 3026S.
Ldg.
Sea. Ernest Alfred Veale, O.N. 181452 (R.F.R. Dev./B2119).
S.S.A.
Alfred Francis Joseph Couch, O.N. M.1998 (Dev.).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
Dkhnd.
Leonard Findlay, R.N.R., O.N. 4842 DA.
The
following Officers and men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Cdr.
Francis Alexander Waddilove Buller, D.S.O., R.N.
Cdr.
Godfrey Herbert, D.S.O., R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Thomas Gilbert Carter, R.N.
Lieut.
Edgar William Buchanan, R.N.
Lieut.
Frederick Edward Raw, R.N.
Lieut.
Ian Honnor Morton, R.N.
Sqdrn.-Cdr.
Ralph James Jean Hope-Vere, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
Algernon Frederick Sellers, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Adam Yule Catto, R.N.R.
Engr.-Lieut.
Leonard Samuel Loveless, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.R.
Engr.
Sub-Lieut. James William Grant, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Engr.
Sub.-Lieut. John Smith, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Skipper
Frederick Robert Baker, R.N.R., 1210 WSA.
Warrt.
Teleg. Allan Andrews, R.N.R.
Engmn.
William Clifford James, R.N.R., O.N. 3765 E.S.
Dkhnd.
Arthur Barber, R.N.R., O.N. 8163 D.A. Act.
Ch.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., James George Jeram, O.N. 270519 (Po.)
A.B.
Wilfred Stephen Balls, O.N. 213815 (Po.).
Sto.P.O.
Frederick Drown, O.N. 227844 (Dev.).
Dkhnd.
Joseph Page, R.N.R., O.N. 7590 D.A.
Dkhnd.
Robert Peterson, R.N.R., O.N. 2703, S.D.
Dkhnd.
William Gregg, R.N.R., O.N. 10371 D.A.
C.P.O.
William John Adams, O.N. 189087 (Dev.).
C.P.O.
George Henry Truscott, O.N. 140440 (R.F.R. Dev./A.3140).
W.T.
Op., 1st Cl., William Statham, R.N.R., O.N. 34 W.T.S.
Ldg.
Sea. Edward Cooper, O.N. J 7225 (Dev.).
Sea.
Robert Pitt, R.N.R. O.N. 3250B.
Sea.
John Keane, R.N.R., O.N. 5370B.
Sto.
P.O. Illtyd Davies, O.N. 229843 (Dev.).
Ch.
Std. Alfred C. Townshend (Mercantile Rating).
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Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
appointments to the Distinguished Service Order:
Wing
Capt. Edward Maitland Maitland, R.N.A.S. In recognition of
valuable and gallant work in connection with airships
and parachutes. He has carried out experiments at
his own personal risk, and has made some descents under
enemy fire.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Charles Henry Butler, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. In recognition
of his gallantry on the 5th June, 1917, when he fought
single-handed two engagements with a number of powerful hostile
machines. He attacked six hostile aeroplanes
together over the Thames Estuary, and later attacked two
off Ostend. On each occasion the machine selected for
attack was compelled to dive.
Flt.
Lieut. Basil Deacon Hobbs, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished
Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:
Flt.
Cdr. John Callaghan Brooke, R.N.A.S. In recognition of his
services in the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane
Squadron during the period 1st April 1916-31st March
1917. During this time he took part in several valuable
reconnaissances and bombing flights, obtaining important
information, and doing considerable damage to enemy
organisations.
Flt.
Cdr. Thomas Francis Netterville Gerrard, R.N.A.S. In
recognition of his services during an air fight on the 4th
June, 1917. This officer led his flight against 15-20 hostile
aeroplanes, and alone had ten engagements with these
machines. He attacked one, and fired sixty rounds into its
cockpit at point-blank range, the enemy machine rolling
over and over for 3,000 feet, and then falling vertically
out of control. He then attacked another enemy machine
which had dived on to one of our machines from behind, and
with the help of a Scout he shot it down, the enemy being
seen to crash to the ground. Another hostile scout was
then attacked by pilot, end-on, and received a long burst
at very close range, the enemy going down in a spin, but
apparently righting himself lower down. During this last
encounter Flt. Cdr. Gerrard's machine was riddled with
bullets, but, by fine piloting, he landed safely, although
all but his lateral controls were shot away and his
machine damaged to such an extent as to require return to
Depot for complete rebuilding. This officer has now
destroyed at least seven hostile aircraft. He was on
active service in France and Belgium from April to
September, 1916, and during that period performed much
valuable work.
Flt.
Cdr. Reginald Frederick Stuart Leslie, R.N.A.S. In
recognition of his gallantry in pursuing hostile
raiding aeroplanes out to sea in a land machine on
the 25th May, 1917. He attacked one hostile aeroplane, and
caused it to descend in a steep nose dive, emitting smoke
and steam. He was unable to observe its fate, as he was
himself immediately attacked from behind by two other
hostile machines and temporarily lost control. When he
regained control, the machine which he had first attacked
had disappeared, and two others were proceeding eastwards
at a considerable height above him. He then returned
safely to his aerodrome.
Flt.
Lieut. Guy Duncan Smith, R.N.A.S. In recognition of his
services in the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane
Squadron during the period 1st April, 1916-31st
March, 1917. During this time he took part in several
valuable reconnaissances and bombing flights, obtaining
important information and doing considerable damage to
enemy organisations.
Flt.-Lieut.
Raymond Collishaw, R.N.A.S. In recognition of his services
on various occasions, especially the following: On June
1st, 1917, this officer shot down an Albatross Scout
in flames. On 3rd June, 1917, he shot down an Albatross
Scout in flames. On 5th June, 1917, he shot down a
two-seater Albatross in flames. On the 6th June, 1917, he
shot down two Albatross scouts in flames and killed the
pilot in a third. He has displayed great gallantry and
skill in all his combats.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Norman Richard Cook, R.N.A.S. For his services
in an air-raid on Zeebrugge Mole and hostile
shipping, on the 27th of May, 1917.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Robert Frederick Lea Dickey, R.N.A.S.
Warrt.
Offr. (2nd Gr.) Frank Henry Whitmore, R.N.A.S. In
recognition of his services in the East Indies and
Egypt Seaplane Squadron during the period 1st April,
1916, to 31st March, 1917.
The
following awards have also been approved:
To
Receive the Distinguished Service Medal
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Frederick Cusden, O.N.F.5011 (Po.).
Air
Mech., 2nd Cl., Henry Martineau Davis, O.N.F.20254.
Air
Mech., 1st Cl., Arthur William Goody O.N.F.12237.
The
following Officers and men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Flt.
Lieut. Edward James Pointer Burling, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Humphrey de Verd Leigh, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Frederick Middleton Fox, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Henry Vernon Worrall, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Thomas Gordon Mair Stephens, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. John Edward Scott, R.N.A.S.
Flt
Sub-Lieut. Rowan Heywood Daly, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
William Charles Abbott Meade, R.N.V.R.
________
Honours to the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve the award of decorations and
medals to the undermentioned Officers and men of the
British Mercantile Marine, in recognition of zeal and
devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the
country during, the war:
To
Receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Arthur Matravers King.
Capt.
Ernest Stanley Hutchinson.
Capt.
John McClelland.
Capt.
John Prideaux.
Ch.
Engr. Robert Bay.
To
Receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
David Philip McDonald.
To
Receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
A.B.
George Wilson.
Sea.
Simon Patience.
Ldg.
Sea. Thomas O'FarrelL
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
Officers in the London Gazette as having received an
expression of Commendation for their services:
To
be Commended for Good Service.
Capt.
Edwin Ellis.
Capt.
Alexander Drysdale Falconer.
Capt.
Donald McNicol.
Capt.
William Matthews Chirgwin.
Capt.
James Griffiths.
Capt.
Frederick George William Randall.
Ch.
Offr. Percy St. Andrew Robertson.
3rd
Offr. James Mackie.
Pilot
Reginald Victor Palmer.
30216 -
3 AUGUST 1917
Admiralty, 1st August, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers'
decoration upon the undermentioned Officers:
Cdr.
Francis W. Bate.
Act.
Cdr. Charles P. Cooper.
Act.
Cdr. Samuel B. Graves.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Reginald Moorhouse.
Lieut.
Leonard R. Gardiner.
Eng.
Lieut. William H. Tomkins.
30227 -
10 AUGUST 1917
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint
Michael and Saint George, in recognition of valuable
services rendered in connection with the War:
To
be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions,
of the said Most Distinguished Order:
Lieut.-Cdr.
(Act. Cdr.) Oliver Locker-Lampson, R.N.V.R., M.P. In
recognition of his services in command of a Naval
Armoured Car Squadron throughout the war. Cdr.
Locker-Lampson raised this force at the beginning of the
war, and has commanded it throughout its operations in
Belgium, Persia, Armenia, the Dobrudja, and Roumania with
great zeal and gallantry, and has taken part personally in
most of the fighting.
Capt.
Bertram Fox Hayes, R.D., R.N.R.
________
Admiralty, 11th August, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of
the undermentioned Officers:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Henry George Hamilton Tandy, R.N. In recognition of the
promptitude, courage and resource which he displayed when
one of H.M. ships was torpedoed. Lieut.-Cdr. Tandy
was in his bunk at the time of the explosion, but by the
prompt and resourceful steps which he took on arriving on
deck, succeeded in bringing his ship safely into harbour.
Staff
Surg. Gilbert Bodley Scott, R.N. In recognition of his
services with a Naval Armoured Car Squadron in
France, Russia, Turkey and Roumania. On active service he
has shown a devotion to duty and a forgetfulness of self
which cannot be too highly praised.
Lieut.
William King, R.N.V.R.
Lieut.
Oswald Szulezewski, R.N.V.R.
For
gallant and devoted services with Inland Water Transport
throughout the operations in Mesopotamia. They
have navigated their ships at high speed, night and day,
in all weathers with marked zeal and determination, and
have often been under fire.
Lieut
Walter Dorling Smiles, R.N.V.R. In recognition of his
services with a Naval Armoured Car Squadron in
France, Belgium, Persia and Roumania. He was wounded on
the 28th November, 1916, in the Dobrudja. On coming out of
hospital he volunteered to lead a flying squadron for
special duty round Braila, and his gallantry on this
occasion was the chief factor of success. On one occasion,
when in action with a light armoured car, he got out twice
to start it up under heavy fire. Being struck by a bullet
he rolled into a ditch and remained there all day under
fire, having sent back a message to the Russian Colonel in
command asking him to allow none of his soldiers in any
circumstances to risk their lives to save his car. He did
not escape until night.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Cdr.
Alexander Riall Wadham Woods, D.S.O., R.N. In recognition
of his services in command of the landing party at the
capture of Salif on the 12th June, 1917. The place
was attacked at dawn and captured after a three hours'
resistance at the cost of only two casualties to the
attacking force. This was largely due to the skilful
manner in which Cdr. Woods conducted the advance.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
William Edward Senior, R.N.R. In recognition of his
services in mine sweeping operations between the
1st July 1916, and the 31st March, 1917.
Sub-Lieut.
Alistair Gordon Cameron, R.N.R. For his services in oversea
submarines in enemy waters during 1915-16.
Lieut;
Wright Charles Walter Ingle, R.N.V.R For services with a Naval
Armoured Car Squadron in France, Belgium. Turkey and
Roumania. On the 2nd December, 1916. he showed conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty when his car was bogged and
bis leer was shattered by a bullet whilst he was for the
second time starting up the engine. He took refuge in a
shell hole and crawled back to the Russian trenches on his
back during the night, taking twelve hours to accomplish
the distance.
Lieut.
Edwin Follett. R.N.V.R.
Lieut,.
Edward Corfrae Ruft D'Eye. R.N.V R.
Sub-Lieut,
(now Lieut.) Robert Cowley R.N.V.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Stanley Webber. R.N.V.R.
Engr.
(now Eng. Lieut.-Cdr.) George Harold Hindman, R.I.M.
Lieut.
Henry Philip Hughes-Hallett, R.I.M
Lieut.
Albane Rabere Castleton Poyntz. R.I.M.
Lieut.
Cecil Gwydyr Hallett, R.I.M.
Lieut.
Harold Townshend Boulthee. R I.M.
Lieut.
Charles Jacomb Nicoll, R.I.M.
Lieut.
Isaac John Duncart, R.I.M.
Lieut.
Thomas Joseph Farrell, R.I.M (now Capt., R.E.).
Lieut.
Joseph Noel Metcalfe, R.I.M. (now Capt., R.E.).
Sub-Lieut.
Arcel Price Llewellyn, R I.M.
In
recognition of zeal, devotion to duty and gallantry whilst
serving in River Steamers for long periods during the
operations in Mesopotamia.
Capt.
Samuel Davison, Mercantile Marine. For the conspicuous
zeal and gallantry which he displayed on discovering an enemy
mine. Capt. Davison took steps to warn shipping of
the possible presence of a minefield, and towed the mine
for several miles out of the route of traffic. He then
remained secured to the moorings of the mine until one of
H.M. ships arrived on the scene, when he actively assisted
in the recovery of the mine.
To
receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
Serjt.
James Francis McLoughlin, R.M.L.I., Po. 8873. For
conspicuous gallantry at the capture of Salif on
the 12 June, 1917. Just before the surrender he came
across 11 unwounded and one wounded Turkish soldiers.
Followed by one petty officer, Serjt. McLoughlin jumped
among them, shot one, and made seven surrender.
A.B.
Francis George Noble, O.N. 205234 (Po.). For conspicuous
gallantry at the capture of Salif on the 12 June,
1917. When a private of Marines was fatally wounded, and
was lying in an exposed position, Noble went out from
cover and brought him in. His behaviour throughout was
most praiseworthy.
Pte.
Henry George Bartlett, R.M.L.I., Po. 15558. For
conspicuous gallantry at the capture of Salif on
the 12 June, 1917. Single-handed he entered a hut occupied
by two unwounded and one wounded Turks and three Arabs and
took them prisoner.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
P.O.
Mech. (E) Arthur John Classey, O.N. F2004.
Ch.
P.O. Mech., 3rd Gr., John McFarland, O.N. F2863 (since
killed).
P.O.
Mech. (E) Alexander Graham, O.N. F2855.
P.O.
Mech. John William Pincott, O.N. F10061.
P.O.
Mech. Kenneth Max Vaughan, O.N. F1467.
Ch.
Sto. Lewis Richard Wilton, O.N. 144759 (R.F.R.Dev./A2740).
Sto.
Matthew Barr, R.N.R., O.N. 4386S.
Ldg.
Sea. Jesse Thompson, O.N. 229091 (Po.).
Trmr.
John Dryburgh Phillips, R.N.R., O.N. 478 ST.
Secunnie
Shaikh Baba Sydoo.
Ldg.
Teleg. Frederick John Leonard Gough, O.N. J17063 (Po.).
Ord.
Teleg. Arthur Albert Collick, O.N. J33874 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Mech. (D) Henry Simpson, O.N. F2647.
Jnr.
Res. Attdt. Stanley Rothwell, R.N.A.S.B.R., O.N. M15814
(Po.).
Cook's
Mate Thomas Yates, O.N. M3996 (Po.).
C.E.R.A.
Reginald John Beardshaw, R.N.R. O.N. 1100E.A.
Ch.
Arm. Charles Bish, Q.N. 342316 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. George Alfred Brooks, O.N. 277963 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Albert Ernest Burrows, O.N. 169893 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Charles William Burton, O.N. 164812 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Robert George Carson, O.N. 188419 (Po.).
Ch.
Sto. William Henry Durrant, O.N. 277988 (Ch.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Walter William Ford, O.N. 268752 (Dev.).
Ch.
Elect. Art., 2nd Cl., Henry Cripps Foster, O.N. 347251
(Ch.).
Ldg.
Sig. Henry Walter Garrett, O.N. 222787 (Ch.).
Yeo.
Sigs. William James Griffin, O.N. 206400 (Po.).
Ch.
Sto. Michael Hayes, O.N. 278910 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Albert Jeffes, O.N. M4935 (Ch.).
2nd
Writer Sidney John Light, O.N. M5399 (Po.).
P.O.
William George Mantell, O.N. 224261 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. William Nuttall Morton, O.N. K6634 (Ch.).
A.B.
Henry David Page, O.N. 186375 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. William Palmer, O.N. 176615 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Bertie Pestell, O.N. K646 Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., William George Richardson, O.N. 312450 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Edward Ernest Sandell, O.N. 154995 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. Walter Joseph Shoesmith, O.N. 280790 (Ch.).
Ch.
Arm. William Arthur Sumpter, O.N. 344162 (Dev.).
P.O.,
1st Cl., Albert Teed, O.N. 132954 (R.F.R., Dev./A.2660).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl, George Lewis Trill, O.N. 271435 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. Richard Vercoe, O.N. 141044 (R.F.R., Dev./A.2485).
Yeo.
Sigs. Charles Herbert Vincent, O.N. 190964 (Ch.).
P.O.
William Israel White, O.N. 208757 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Richard Williams, O.N. 173093 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
1st Cl., John Kenyon Wright, O.N. 268588 (Ch.).
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Dispatches:
Capt.
William Henry Dudley Boyle, R.N.
Cdr.
James Sacheverell Constable Salmond, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
(actg. Cdr.) Reginald Gregory, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
William Wells-Hood, R.N.V.R.
Lieut.-Cdr.
William Alfred Dye, R.N.V.R.
Lieut.
Norman D. Holbrook, V.C., R.N.
Lce.-Corp.
Edgar Finch, R. M.L.I., No. Ch./11482 (R.F.R., B.1791).
P.O.
Mech. (E) James Hassan, O.N. F2743.
P.O.
Mech. (E) Herbert George Whiting, O.N. F3808.
P.O.
Mech. Harold Leslie Watson, O.N. F10160.
P.O.
Mech. Alexander Ross Mclvor, O.N. F10035.
P.O.
Mech. Frederick William Fear, D.N. F3051.
P.O.
Mech. David Livingstone Bryars, O.N. F3045.
P.O.
Mech. John Joseph Harris, O.N. F9908.
P.O.
Mech. (E) Percival William Husk, O.N. F3030.
P.O.
Mech. (E) William Henry Salisbury, O.N. F1733.
P.O.
Mech. Charles Bolton, O.N. F9559.
Ch.
Sto. Alfred Gibbs, O.N. 144783 (R.F.R. Po./A2771).
Ch.
Sto. Augustus Alexander Holt, O.N. 160504 (Ch.).
Sto.
William John Evans, R.N.R., O.N. 6817S.
Sto.
William John Smith, R.N.R., O.N. 2902S.
Ldg.
Sea. William Henry Carrol, O.N. 156667 (R.F.R.
Dev./B1716).
Ldg.
Sea. Henry Phillips, O.N. 203758 (R.F.R. Dev./B4993).
Trmr.
Charles Porter, R.N.R., O.N. 746ST.
Yeo.
Sigs. Frank Harold Aldenton, O.N. 230198 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. Charles William Arnold, O.N. 282802 (Ch.).
P.O.
Richard Charles Carr, O.N. 136307 (R.F.R. Po./A.3610).
Ldg.
Sea. Percy Chubb, O.N. 199130 (R.F.R. Dev./B4542).
Ch.
Sto. Edmond Coghlan, O.N. 169816 (Dev.).
Sea.
John Coghlan, R.N.R., O.N. 2907C.
Ship's
Std. Walter Herbert Coles, O.N. 344217 (Ch.).
A.B.
Robert Croft, O.N. 193184 (R.F.R., Ch./B. 3557).
Ldg.
Sea. Robert Frederick Popham Darby, O.N. 216788 (Ch.).
Yeo.
Sigs. William George Daymon, O.N. 227899 (Dev.).
C.P.O.
Daniel Dempsey, O.N. 154177 (Dev.)
Sto.
P.O. Thomas Dorney, O.N. 302375 (Dev.).
Sto.
P.O. Andrew James Foale, O.N. 218275 (Dev.).
Sig.
Charles William Goodrum, R.N.V.R., Bristol Z/5203 (killed
in action).
Ship's
Corpl. Edgar John Highams, O.N. 180760 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Stanley Hume, O.N. 235061 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. Herbert Irven, O.N. 303877 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Samuel George Lambert, O.N. 187454 (Ch.).
Arm.
Fred Levick, O.N. 340464 (Ch.).
P.O.
Frederick McDonald, O.N. 204921 (R.F.R. Ch./B10143).
A.B.
Sidney Parsons, O.N. 204615 (R.F.R. Dev./B4322).
C.E.R.A.,
1st Cl., Edward Thompson Pyne, O.N. 268842 (Po.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., George Maynard Salter, O.N. M8415 (Dev.).
A.B.
Sidney Shea, O.N. 225954 (Ch.).
P.O.
Arthur Richard Lionel Skinner, O.N. 222066 (Ch.).
P.O.
Charles Richard Smith, O.N. 190479 (Ch.).
1st
Writer Albert William Stone, O.N. 346080 (Po.).
C.P.O.
Robert Lethbridge Stone, O.N. 155140 (Dev.).
C.E.R.A.
Robert Templeton, R.N.R., O.N. 1504 E.A.
Sergeant
George Robert Vale, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./14304.
________
Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men for
services in action with enemy submarines:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.
John Lawrie, D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
Receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. Warren Rawson Mackenzie, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
Reginald Charles Butler, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Henry Johnson, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Pollok, R.N.R.
Lieut.
George Leslie, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Kerr, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Thomas Hughes, R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut. James Burns, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Charles Jones, R.N.V.R
To
Receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Richard Frederick Lea Dickey, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
To
Receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Joseph Watts, O.N., F4923.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., Edward Elsworth Hughes, O.N., F7223.
A.B.
Arthur Waller, O.N. J15735 (Ch.).
Ord.
Sea. John William Henry Coulter, O.N. J44355 (Ch.).
A.B.
William Thomas Ball, O.N. SS2083 (Ch.).
Sea.
James Tait, R.N.R., O.N. 3740C.
C.P.O.
Teleg. John Bellett Wood, O.N. 179611 (Dev.).
P.O.
Frederick William Vinnicombe, O.N. 198783 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Alfred Sidney Radford, O.N. J4513 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
1st Cl., Benjamin Sambells. O.N. 269327 (Dev.).
Dkhnd.
Richard Barber, R.N.R., O.N. 10171 D.A.
Ldg.
Sea. William Buckley, R.N.R., O.N. 1778C.
Ch.
Motor Mech. Arthur James Blackler, O.N. 1701 M.B.
Dkhnd.
Alexander Murray Donald, R.N.R., O.N. 2198 D.A.
To
Receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
C.P.O.
Clifford Joseph Campbell, O.N. 191144 (Ch.).
2nd
Hnd. George Manley, R.N.R., O.N. 4621B.
2nd
Hnd. Archie McKechnie, R.N.R., O.N. 8199 D.A.
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Flt.
Cdr. James Gardner Struthers, R.N.A.S.
Engr.
Lieut. Robert Morrison Pakenham-Walsh, R.N.
Lieut.
Hamilton McMath Hely, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Robert Lancelot Fortescue Hubbard, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Trewhella Rowe, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Walter Edward Hewkin, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Ibbotson Harrison, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Chevas Cumming, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Charles Francis George Thomas Hallaran, R.N.
Asst.
Payr. Alec Brodie McFarlane, R.N.R.
Skipper
John Lyle, R.N.R., 71 W.S.A.
Skipper
Peter Seaton, R.N.R.
Skipper
Frederick Savage, R.N.R., 173 W.S.A.
Skipper
William Forman, R.N.R., 369 W.S.A.
Engmn.
Charles Coutts Webster, R.N.R., O.N. 20 E.S.
P.O.
John Alfred Smith, O.N. 130539 (R.F.R., Po./A2805).
Dkhnd.
Thomas Williamson, R.N.R., O.N. 2138 D.A.
Dkhnd.
Peter Thomson.
2nd
Fisherman Edward W. Millington.
P.O.
Mech. Charles Regan, O.N. 218371 (Dev.).
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., George Henry Ellis, O.N. F3423.
Ldg.
Mech. Joseph Parkes, O.N. F2859.
Sig.
James Corbett, R.N.V.R., O.N. Clyde, Z6289.
Stewd.
William Henry Patterson, Mercantile Rating.
A.B.
James Horation Walker, R.N.V.R., O.N. Bristol Z3538.
Dkhnd.
Tom Sherry, R.N.R., O.N. 5266 D.A.
Dkhnd.
Benjamin Downing, R.N.R., O.N. 10299 D.A.
Dkhnd.
John Tregurtha, R.N.R., O.N. 16452 D.A.
Dkhnd.
Peter Sutton, R.N.R., O.N. 8443 D.A.
Dkhnd.
John Methvin Robertson Strachan, R.N.R., O.N. 7274 D.A.
Dkhnd.
William Wallace, R.N.R., O.N. 2156 D.A.
________
Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of
the undermentioned Officers:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Flt.
Lieut. Robert Alexander Little, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
gallantry in action and for exceptional skill and daring
in aerial combats. Since the 9th May, 1917,
besides having driven off numerous artillery aeroplanes
and damaged six hostile machines, he has destroyed six
others. On the 26th June, 1917, an Aviatik being seen from
the aerodrome he went up to attack it. He engaged it and
fired a burst at close range, and the enemy machine
stalled and went down in flames.
Flt.
Lieut. Raymond Collishaw, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For conspicuous
bravery and skill in successfully leading attacks against
hostile aircraft. Since the 10th June, 1917, Flt.
Lieut. Collishaw has himself brought down four machines
completely out of control and driven down two others with
their planes shot away. Whilst on an offensive patrol on
the morning of the 15th June, 1917, he forced down a
hostile scout in a nose dive. Later, on the same day, he
drove down one hostile two-seater machine completely out
of control, one hostile scout in a spin, and a third
machine with two of its planes shot away. On the 24th
June, 1917, he engaged four enemy scouts, driving one down
in a spin and another with two of its planes shot away;
the latter machine was seen to crash.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Charles Henry Butler, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
the skill and gallantry with which he attacked a formation
of fifteen hostile machines returning from a raid on
England. Closing on one machine, he engaged it at close
quarters. Presently he saw this machine nose dive, crash
into the sea and sink. Meanwhile he had engaged a second
machine, but broke off the engagement to follow down the
first machine. Afterwards he lost sight of the enemy
formation and returned to his aerodrome:
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished
Service Cross to the undermentioned officers:
Flt.
Cdr. Alexander Macdonald Shook, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Arnold Jaques Chadwick, R.N.A.S. (since reported
drowned).
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Albert James Enstone, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Langley Frank Willard Smith, R.N.A.S. (since
missing). For exceptional gallantry and remarkable skill
and courage whilst serving with the R.N.A.S. at Dunkirk
during May and June, 1917, in repeatedly attacking
and destroying hostile aircraft.
Flt.
Lieut. Cecil Hill Darley, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous skill
and gallantry on the night of the 2nd July, 1917. One of
his engines having seized whilst he was over Bruges,
he dropped his bombs on the objective and managed to fly
his machine home on one engine and effected a safe landing
on the aerodrome.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) John Edward Scott, R.N.A.S.
For the skill and gallantry with which he engaged a hostile
machine returning from an air raid on England.
Descending to 8,000 feet, he fired continuously until the
enemy machine lost control, descended in a spinning nose
dive, and crashed into the sea.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Ellis Vair Reid, R.N.A.S. (since missing). In
recognition of his services on the following occasions: On
the 6th June, 1917, he attacked and drove down one of four
hostile scouts. This machine dived nose first into
the ground and was destroyed. On the afternoon of the 15th
June, 1917, he was leading a patrol of three scouts and
encountered a formation of ten enemy machines. During the
combat which ensued he forced one machine down completely
out of control. Next he attacked at a range of about 30
yards another hostile scout. The pilot of this machine was
killed, and it went down completely out of control. This
officer has at all times shown the greatest bravery and
determination.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Edward Robert Barker, R.N.A.S. In recognition
of his services on the occasion of an air raid on the
Solway works at Zeebrugge on the night of the
15th-16th July, 1917, when bombs were dropped on the
objective with good results.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Rowan Heywood Daly, R.N.A.S. For skill and
gallantry in attacking enemy aircraft returning
from a raid on England. After a long chase he engaged and
brought down one machine in flames. Afterwards he engaged
a second machine, but his gun jambed, and though he
continued the pursuit to the enemy coast, he failed to
clear the jamb, and was obliged to return to his
aerodrome.
Flt.
Lieut. Reginald Rhys Soar, R.N.A.S. For courage and skill
as a scout pilot. On 23rd May, 1917, he attacked a
two-seater artillery machine, and as the result of a well
thought out attack brought the machine down out of
control. On 12th June, 1917, he brought down two enemy
machines out of control. On 29th June, 1917, in company
with Flt. Lieut. Little, he attacked and brought down an
Albatross scout. On 3rd July, 1917, whilst leading an
offensive patrol, a formation of seven Albatross Scouts
was engaged, and he brought down one, out of control. On
13th July, 1917, in company with Flt. Lieut. Little, he
attacked and drove down out of control one two-seater
machine, following it down to within 1,000 feet of the
ground.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Cdr. Robert John Orton Compston, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
gallantry in action and for very good work in driving away
German artillery aeroplanes. On the 12th June,
1917, with three other machines, he attacked six hostile
scouts. He got close to one, and shot it down out of
control. On the 16th June, 1917, he attacked and brought
down a two-seater Aviatik. On the 3rd July, 1917, he
attacked two Ayiatiks, which he drove down and forced to
land.
Flt.
Lieut. John Edward Sharman, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For courage
and skill in attacking enemy aircraft. On the evening of
the 14th June, 1917, while on an offensive patrol with
three other scouts, he observed five Albatross Scouts. He
dived on one of these, firing from his machine gun at
about 50 feet range. The Scout then went down in a spin.
On the 24th June, 1917, with six other machines, he
attacked fifteen Albatross Scouts. After a combat at close
range he destroyed one of these, its right plane and tail
plane falling off.
The
following awards have also been approved:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Ldg.
A.C. Thomas Busby, O.N. F18555.
A.C.,
1st Gr., Joshua Howard Daw, O.N. F12687.
A.C.,
2nd Gr., Cyril Alfred Millhouse, O.N. F22637.
Ldg.
Mech. Sydney Frederick Anderson, O.N. F12676.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Thomas Caird, O.N. F6181.
P.O.
Mech. (E) Harry Dixon, O.N. F4542.
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Sqdrn.-Cdr.
Bedford Henry Mulock, D.S.O., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Warren Rawson Mackenzie, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Robert Frederick Lea Dickey, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Frederick Ross Johnson, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Alfred Hartley Lofft, R.N.A.S.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Frederick John George, O.N. F1947.
________
Honours to the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of decorations
and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men of the
British Mercantile Marine, in recognition of zeal and
devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the
country during the war:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
George McDonald Dobbie.
Capt.
David Lawton.
Capt.
Robert George James.
Capt.
Walter Gay.
Capt.
Frederick Douglas Struss.
Ch.
Offr. Alexander Smith.
Ch.
Engr. William Russell Stobo.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Sea.
Francis Augustine Kidney.
Apprentice
Thomas Arthur Sutcliffe.
6th
Engr. Thomas Henry Rodick.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the name of the undermentioned
Officer in the London Gazette as having received an
expression of commendation for his services:
To
be Commended for Good Service.
Capt.
Arthur Smith.
30234 -
14 AUGUST 1917
War Office,16th August, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned
Ladies, Non Commissioned Officers and Men:
Po.1058
L./C. W. Marsden, R.M.L.I.
30243 -
21 AUGUST 1917
War Office, 21st August, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned
Non-commissioned Officers and Men:
Clyde
Z/1082 A./B. (actg. L./S.) R. Stewart, R.N.V.R.
Lond.Z/563
L./S. S. A. White, R.N.V.R.
30250 24
AUGUST 1917
Central Chancery of the
Orders of Knighthood.
(included
in general lists)
The
KING has been pleased to Command, as Sovereign of the Most
Excellent Order of the British Empire, ….
To
be Knights Grand Cross of the said Most Excellent
Order:
The
Right Honourable Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, K.C.B., First
Lord of the Admiralty, lately Inspector-General of
Transportation Headquarter Staff, France.
To
be Knights Commanders of the said Most Excellent
Order:
Sir
Vincent Litchfield Raven, Deputy Controller, Admiralty.
Alan
Garrett Anderson, Esq., Controller, Admiralty, lately
Vice-Chairman of the Wheat Commission, Board of Trade.
Dugald
Clerk, Esq., Member of the Panel of Board of Invention and
Research, Admiralty, Member of the Ministry of Munitions
Inventions Department, Member of the Trench Warfare
Advisory Panel.
Edmund
Robbins, Esq., Secretary of Admiralty and War Office Press
Committee.
W.
Walton, Esq., Vice-President, Admiralty Transport
Arbitration Board.
To
be Commanders of the said Most Excellent Order:
Henry
Seymour Moss-Blundell, Esq., LL.D., Trade Division,
Admiralty.
Professor
William Henry Bragg, F.R.S., Member of Panel of Board of
Invention and Research, Admiralty.
Albert
Thomas Carter, Esq., Advisor to His Majesty's
Procurator-General and Solicitor to the Treasury in
connection with Naval and Prize matters.
Alan
Ernest L. Chorlton, Esq., Member of the Committee of the
Board of Invention and Research, Admiralty.
To
be Members off the said Most Excellent Order:
Sub-Lieutenant
Ernest Somerville Beard, R.N.V.R., Quartermaster and
Secretary, Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital, Truro.
Russell
Clarke, Esq., Aviation Electrician, and Telegraphist,
Admiralty.
William
Charles Grant, Esq., Temporary Admiralty Overseer at Boat
Yard, Abadan, Persian Gulf.
Miss
Ivy Matheson, Honorary Secretary, Ladies' Emergency
Committee of the Navy League.
Hon.
Lieut. Thomas Warren Moore, R.N.R. Secretary, Imperial
Merchant Service Guild.
30252 -
24 AUGUST 1917
(included
in Army lists)
Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.
The
KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following
appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint
Michael and Saint George, for services rendered in
connection with Military Operations in the Field in Mesopotamia,
to be dated 4th June) 1917:
To
be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions,
of the said Most Distinguished Order:
T./Lt.-Col.
(temp. Brig.-Gen.) Robert Herbert Wilfrid Hughes, D.S.O.,
R.E. (Comdr. R.N.R.).
T./Lt.-Col.
Hugh Robertson, R.E. (Eng. Cmdr., R. Ind. Mar.).
________
India Office, 25th August, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to make the following promotions in and
appointments to the Most Eminent Order of the Indian
Empire in recognition of the meritorious services of
the undermentioned gentlemen in connection with the War:
To
be additional Companions of the said Most Eminent
Order:
Commander
Hubert McKenzie Salmond, Royal Indian Marine.
30258 -
28 AUGUST 1917
Admiralty, 29th August, 1917.
Honours for Service in the Action in the Straits of Otranto on
the 15th May, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria
Cross to the undermentioned officer:
Skipper
Joseph Watt, R.N.R., 1206 W.S.A.
For most conspicuous gallantry when the Allied Drifter
line in the Straits of Otranto was attacked by Austrian
light cruisers on the morning of the ]5th May, 1917. When
hailed by an Austrian cruiser at about 100 yards range and
ordered to stop and abandon his drifter the "Gowan Lea,"
Skipper Watt ordered full speed ahead and called upon his
crew to give three cheers and fight to the finish. The
cruiser was then engaged, but after one round had been
fired, a shot from the enemy disabled the breech of the
drifter's gun. The gun's crew, however, stuck to the gun,
endeavouring to make it work, being under heavy fire all
the time. After the cruiser had passed on Skipper Watt
took the "Gowan Lea" alongside the badly-damaged drifter
"Floandi" and assisted to remove the dead and wounded.
_____
Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,
The
KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following
appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint
Michael and Saint George:
To
be an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companions,
of the said Most Distinguished Order:
Capt.
Albert Percy Addison, R.N. In recognition of his services
in command of H.M.S. "Dartmouth" during the
pursuit of and running fight with Austrian cruisers, which
had attacked the Allied drifter line in the Straits of
Otranto on the 15th May, 1917, and especially for his
excellent judgment and work in bringing his ship safely
into port, when she had been torpedoed by an enemy
submarine on. her passage back, after the cruiser action
was over.
________
Admiralty, 29th August, 1917.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the following appointments to the Distinguished
Service Order and for the award of the decorations and
medals specified below to the undermentioned officers and
men in recognition of their services in the action in the
Straits of Otranto on the 15th May, 1917:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Capt.
George James Todd, R.N. For his services in command of
H.M.S. "Bristol" during the action.
Engr.
Cdr. Frank Rheuben Goodwin, R.N. For exceptional work
under very trying conditions in bringing H.M.S. "Dartmouth
" to port after she was torpedoed.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross:
Skipper
William Bruce, R.N.R., 1486 W.S.A. He remained at his post
with his crew when under the fire of a very superior force
until his ship, H.M. Drifter "Quarry Knowe," blew up.
Skipper
Robert Stephen, R.N.R., 1384 W.S.A. He remained at his
post, although under heavy fire from a very superior
force, until his ship, H.M. Drifter "Taits," was badly
damaged and in a sinking condition.
Skipper
William Farquhar, R.N.R, 1310 W.S.A. He remained at his
post with his crew, although under the fire of a very
superior force, only leaving his ship, H.M. Drifter
"Admirable," as she was sinking.
Skipper
Robert Cowe, R.N.R., 1774 W.S.A. Although under fire from
a very superior force, he remained at his post, keeping
his ship, H.M. Drifter "Coral Haven," heading for the
enemy, and encouraging his crew to fight their small gun.
Four rounds were fired, and he and his crew only escaped
from their ship when she was on fire and in a sinking
condition.
Skipper
Dennis John Nichols, R.N.R., 834 W.S.A. He remained at his
post in the wheel house, steering his ship, H.M. Drifter
"Floandi," and although wounded himself, assisted in
removing the more severely wounded members of his crew.
Later he went in a small boat, plugging the holes in
ship's side, thereby enabling her to reach port.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Robert Henry Baunton, D.S.C., R.N.R. He was in charge of
the patrol line, and did extremely good work in rallying
the Drifters and reorganising the various groups.
To
receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
Dkhnd.
Frederick Hawley Lamb. R.N.R., O.N. 1491 TS. Though
severely wounded in the leg by the explosion of a box of
ammunition on H.M. Drifter "Gowan Lea," he stuck to his
gun endeavouring to make it work.
Engmn.
Charles Mobbs, R.N.R., O.N. 1760 ES. He remained at his
post until the main steam pipe was shot away, when he was
forced to leave the engine-room, but as soon as possible
he returned and put out the fires. He also went in a small
boat and assisted to plug holes in the ship's side, thus
enabling her to reach port safely.
2nd
Hnd. John Turner, R.N.R., O.N. 5098 DA. He displayed great
coolness whilst under fire. Seeing that the enemy were
endeavouring to destroy the W/T apparatus, Turner went
aloft to strike the topmast, quite regardless of the fact
that shells were passing between the mast and funnel.
Engmn.
Walter Watt, R.N.R., O.N. 2089 TS. The crew were taken
prisoners, but on their way to the Austrian cruiser Watt
jumped overboard. He was recaptured, and when alongside
the cruiser he again jumped overboard and escaped. He was
picked up by another drifter 1 1/2 hours later.
2nd
Hnd. Joseph Hendry, R.N.R., O.N. 1959 SA. His ship being
in a sinking condition, the remainder of the crew left her
in a small boat and were taken prisoners, but Hendry
refused to leave. His ship eventually sank under him, and
he was in the water for some hours until picked up by
another drifter.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Dkhand.
Robert McKenzie, R.N.R., O.N. 4142 DA.
Engmn.
William Noble, R.N.R., O.N. 1838 ES.
Engmn.
James Dowie, R.N.R., O.N. 2113 TS.
Dkhnd.
William Francis Painter, R.N.R., O.N. 11219 DA.
Ldg.
Dkhnd. Alexander Magill, R.N.R., O.N. 223 SD.
Engmn.
William Herne Fowler, R.N.R., O.N. 2439 ES.
2nd
Hnd. John Pirie, R.N.R, O.N. 991 SA.
Dkhnd.
George Olive, R.N.R., O.N. 3296 SD.
Ord.
Teleg. William Holmes Wadsworth, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z/1230
(Mersey).
Ch.
Yeo. Sigs. Tom Smith, O.N. 185978 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., George Hownam, O.N. 271439 (Dev.).
Ch.
Sto. Thomas Phillips, O.N. 285849 (Dev.).
P.O.
George James William Bower, O.N. 227848 (Dev.).
C.P.O.
Albert Edward Stones, O,N. 192314 (Po.).
P.O.
James Maloney, O.N. 236647 (Po.). Act.
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., George Herbert, O.N. 272273 (Po.).
Ch.
Sto. Thomas Mann, O.N. 295386 (Po.).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
Dkhnd.
Edward Ernest Godbold, R.N.R., O.N. 3321 D.A.
The
following officers and men were mentioned in
Despatches:
Cdr.
DouglasWilliam O'Bryen Forsyth, R.N.
Cdr.
Robert Gerald Fane, R.N. (killed in action).
Engr.
Cdr. Ernest Edward Bartlett, R.N.
Lieut.
George Reuben Barling, R.N.R. (killed in action).
Chief
Skipper Harold John Goldspink, D.S.C, R.N.R., 1937 W.S.A.
Skipper
Walter Henry Chaney, R.N.R., 1242 S.A.
Skipper
Frank Hutchings, R.N.R., 1305 W.S.A.
Skipper
George Thain, R.N.R., 1074 W.S.A.
Skipper
Ephraim Elijah Snowling, R.N.R., 1962 W.S.A.
Ord.
Teleg. Douglas Morris Harris, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z9359
(Bristol) (killed in action).
2nd
Hnd. Adam Gordon, R.N.R., 3945 DA. (killed in action).
Trmr.
George Craig, R.N.R., O.N. 3018 TS. (killed in action).
2nd
Hnd. John Stephen, R.N.R., O.N. 3685 DA.
2nd
Hnd. Alexander Findlay, R.N.R., O.N. 5184 DA
Dkhnd.
James Christopher John Taylor, R.N.R., O.N. 8912 DA.
Dkhnd.
William Henry Adams, R.N.R., O.N. 3652 SD.
Engmn.
John Sim, R.N.R., O.N. 3378 ES.
Dknnd.
James Boulton, R.N.R., O.N. 15230 DA.
Engmn.
John Edwin Cooper, R.N.R., O.N. 871 DA.
Engmn.
Thomas Anderson, R.N.R., O.N. 2178 ES.
Trmr.
Thomas Leggat, R.N.R., O.N. 4288 TS.
2nd
Hnd. Alexander Smith, R.N.R., O.N. 1857 SA.
Dkhnd.
Edwin Goldsmith Hitter, R.N.R., O.N. 8077 DA.
Sto.
P.O. Arthur Egglishaw, O.N. 295126 (R.F.R., Ch,/B6423).
Ch.
Shipwt. George Henry Sly, O.N. 342641 (Dev.).
A.B.
Thomas Richardson, O.N. J12188 (Dev.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Albert Hargreaves, O.N. 232134 (Dev.).
Shipwt.,
1st Cl., Edwy John Forse, O.N. 344049 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. William Joyce, O.N. 311080 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., James Ewart Maplesden, O.N. K23040 (Po.).
Lce.-Corpl.
Alfred Gee, R.M.L.I., No. Po. 14933.
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Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men for
services in action with enemy submarines. -
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Salisbury Hamilton Simpson, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
John Ignatius Hallett, R.N.
Lieut.
Cedric Naylor, D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Frederick Albert Richardson, R.N.
Lieut.
George Spencer, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Henry Joseph Osborne, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Evans Stanley MacLennan, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Adam Yule Catto, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut.
George Hambrook Dean Doubleday, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Charles Murray Mutch, R.N.V.R.
Gnr.
(T) Thomas Alfred Browning, R.N.
Skipper
William Smith, R.N.R. 1683 SA.
Skipper
Richard Webb Hannaford, R.N.R. 1389 SA.
Skipper
William Moodie, R.N.R., 2140 WSA.
Skipper
Arthur Bland, R.N.R., 622 WSA
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross:
Lieut.
William Strickland Harrison, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Keith Morris, D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal:
Sea.
William Radden, R.N.R., O.N. 4236B.
Sea.
Robert John Overton, R.N.R., O.N. 5545A.
P.O.
Charles Fuller, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z2036 (Clyde).
A.B.
Albert Ernest Pritchard, O.N. SS2748 (R.F.R., Po./B6774).
Sea.
Willis Llewellyn Ivany, R.N.R. (Newfoundland), O.N. 1405X.
P.O.
George Edwin Palmer, O.N. 148274 (R.F.R., Dev./A3803).
Sea.
John McKay, R.N.R., O.N. 3463A.
A.B.
William Charles Peacock, O.N. 218088 (R.F.R., Dev./B5696).
Dkhnd.
Robert Reid, R.N.R., O.N. 5189DA.
Dkhnd.
William George Linklater, R.N.R., O.N. 4052DA.
P.O.,
1st Cl., Frank Sibley Watson, O.N 186247 (R.F.R.,
Ch./.B4942).
A.B.
John Edmonson, O.N. J1730 (Dev.).
A.B.
Edgar James Cox, O.N. J19623 (Dev.).
Sea.
Maurice Kennedy, R.N.R., O.N. S740A.
E.R.A.
Hugh Robinson, R.N.R., O.N. 1968EA.
Ldg,
Sea. Albert Stephen Gay, O.N. 235675 (Po.).
P.O.
David Percy Smith, O.N. 225904 (Po.).
A.B.
Ernest Robilliard, O.N. 234437 (Po.).
A.B.
Samuel Claude Basil Hale, O.N. J14066 (Po.).
C.P.O.
George Frederick Martin, O.N. 158437 (Ch.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Robert Arthur Dunlop, O.N. 270851 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Bertie Woodcraft, O.N. SS1305 (R.F.R.,Ch./B7333).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal:
A.B.
George Edward Beresford, O.N. 202661 (Po.).
A.B.
George Henry Herbert Peacey, O.N. 206507 (R.F.R.,
Dev./B4454).
Ldg.
Sea. William Charles Frederick Milton, O.N. 233535 (Dev.).
To
receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service
Medal:
Dkhnd.
Leonard Findlay, R.N.R., O.N. 4842DA.
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Engr.
Lieut. Neal Shaw MacKinnon, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Robert Joseph Jeffers, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut,
(now Act. Lieut.) Joseph Russell Stenhouse, R.N.R.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Harold Beaumont Smith, R.N.A.S.
Sub-Lieut.
Ernest Hutchison, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Thomas Edward Cain, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Edmund William Argent, O.N. F13482.
A.B.
George Edward Crittenden, O.N. 202731 (R.F.R., Po./B6474).
A.B.
George William Perry, O.N. 180015 (Po.).
Sea.
Harold James Braund, R.N.R., O.N. 7338A.
A.B.
Thomas Moorcroft, O.N. J25471 (Dev.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., David Buss, O.N. K22876 (Po.).
A.B.
Stanley James Clarke, O.N. SS4531 (Dev.).
Sig.
James Yarr, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z/7325 (Clyde).
Sto.
P.O. William Lee, O.N. 219498 (Dev.).
Pte.
George Wainwright, R.M.L.I., No. Po./18694.
Greaser
James Noakes, Mercantile Rating, No. 543306.
Fireman
Percy Cook, Mercantile Rating, No. 867709.
Craneman
John Bartell, Mercantile Rating, No. 569832.
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Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to
the Distinguished Service Order to the
undermentioned Officer:
Sqdn.-Cdr.
Kenneth Stevens Savory, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. In recognition of
his services on the night of the 9th July, 1917, when a
successful attack was carried out against the Turkish-German
fleet lying off Constantinople. When the "Goeben,"
surrounded by warships (including submarines), had been
located, the attack was made from a height of 800 feet.
Direct hits were obtained on the "Goeben" and on the other
enemy ships near her. Big explosions took place on board
them, followed by a heavy conflagration. The War Office at
Constantinople was also attacked, and a direct hit
obtained.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. Henry McClelland, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
Percy Townley Rawlings, R.N.V.R.
In
recognition of their services on the night of the 9th
July, 1917, when a successful attack was carried out
against the Turkish-German fleet lying off
Constantinople. When the "Goeben," surrounded by warships
(including submarines), had been located, the attack was
made from a height of 800 feet. Direct hits were obtained
on the "Goeben" and on the other enemy ships near her. Big
explosions took place on board them, followed by a heavy
conflagration. The War Office at Constantinople was also
attacked, and a direct hit obtained.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Lacey Norman Glaisby, R.N.A.S. In recognition
of his services on the 20th July, 1917, during a bombing
raid on Aertrycke aerodrome. He was attacked by a
hostile machine whilst over the target, and fought an
engagement lasting twenty minutes. Flt. Sub-Lieut. Glaisby
was wounded in the head, and his observer was shot through
the arm shortly after the engagement began, but they
succeeded in driving the enemy machine down in a vertical
nose-dive.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (act. Flt. Lieut.) Alfred Williams Carter,
R.N.A.S. This officer has at all times led his patrols
with great courage, skill and pertinacity, often engaging
superior numbers of hostile aircraft. On the 22nd
July, 1917, he engaged single-handed for half-an-hour five
enemy scouts, which he prevented from carrying out a
reconnaissance. On the 24th July, 1917, with one other
pilot he attacked four enemy aircraft, one of which he
drove down completely out of control.
Flt.
Lieut. Lancelot Giberne Sieveking. R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. John Roy Allan, R.N.A.S.
In
recognition of their services in dropping bombs on enemy
railway lines and ammunition damps on the night of
the 11th-12th July, 1917.
Obsr.
Lieut. Ronald George St. John, R.N.A.S. In recognition of
his services on the 20th July, 1917, during a bombing raid
on Aertrycke aerodrome. After the bombs had been
dropped on the objective, his machine was attacked by an
Albatross Scout, which he shot down at point-blank range.
Another hostile machine then attacked, but was driven off.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Cdr. Thomas Frederick Le Mesurier, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
consistent skill and courage in leading his flight on bombing
raids, particularly on the 28th July, 1917.
The
following awards have also been approved:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
A.C.,
2nd Gr., Lewis Norman Saw, O.N. F16741.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., John McKimmie Young, O.N. F3652.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Percy John Adkins, O.N. F2763.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Frederick John George, O.N. F1997.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., John Leonard Adams, O.N. F348.
Ldg.
Mech. Benjamin Cromack, O.N. F9156.
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Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
decorations and medals to the undermentioned Officers and
Men:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Illtyd Dillwyn Llewellyn, R.N.R.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Ch.
Std. Arthur A. W.Smith, Mercantile Rating.
The
undermentioned Officer has been mentioned in
Despatches:
Lieut.
John Noble Day, D.S.C., R.N.R.
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Honours to the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of decorations
to the undermentioned Officers of the British Mercantile
Marine, in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown
in carrying on the trade of the country during the war:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Daniel Evans.
Capt.
John MacMillan. Capt.
Crawford
George Smith.
Capt.
William Thomas King.
Ch.
Engr. Edward Gordon.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
Officers and Men in the London Gazette as having received
an expression of commendation for their services:
To
be Commended for Good Service.
Capt.
Frank Scott.
Ch.
Offr. William Mowat.
Ch.
Offr. John Morrow Campbell.
Ch.
Engr. Alexander Cumming.
Ch.
Engr. John White Anderson.
5th
Engr. John Durward.
Apprentice
Leonard Percy Stone.
Apprentice
Ernest Arthur Steggles.
Sea.
Jeffrey Watts.
Sea.
Joseph Kay.
Sea.
John McLennan.
30267 -
4 SEPTEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 3rd September, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert
Medal on:
Ernest
A. Pooley, Chief Motor Mechanic, M.B. 1627.
Herbert
Powley, Deckhand, S.D. 1193.
The
following is the account of the services in respect of
which the Decoration has been conferred:
On
the 22nd April, 1917, a violent explosion occurred on
board H.M. Motor Launch 431 while she was lying
alongside the jetty at the Base. The after part of the
vessel was wrecked, and it at once became known that
Sub-Lieutenant Charles W. Nash, R.N.V.R., was buried
beneath the wreckage. Chief Motor Mechanic Pooley and
Deckhand Powley, who were on board their own vessel lying
at the jetty some fifty yards astern, immediately hurried
to the motor launch, which was by that time burning
fiercely. The flames were every instant drawing nearer to
the spot where Sub-Lieutenant Nash lay buried, and it was
clear that there was imminent danger of the after petrol
tanks exploding at any moment. Regardless of the fact that
this would mean certain death to them, Powley and Pooley
jumped on board the vessel and succeeded in extricating
Sub-Lieutenant Nash from beneath the wreckage and carrying
him to the jetty. As they were leaving the boat the whole
of the after part burst into flames, and, in all
probability, had they been delayed for another thirty
seconds all three would have perished. Deckhand Powley,
who led the way on board the burning motor launch, had
subsequently to be sent to hospital suffering from the
effects of fumes.
Artificer
Engineer (now
Acting Mate (E)) Edmund John Pysden, R.N. The
following is the account of the services in respect of
which the Decoration has been conferred:
On
the morning of the 27th February, 1917, one of the
auxiliary stop valves in one of H.M. Ships
accidentally burst, the boiler room immediately becoming
filled with dense steam. In spite of the danger of burning
and suffocation from steam, and of the fact that it was
impossible to draw fires or at once to lift the safety
valves, which rendered the possibility of a second and
even worse accident highly probable, Mr. Edmund John
Pysden, Artificer Engineer, R.N., made several gallant
attempts to enter the stokehold, and succeeded in bringing
out two men who were lying insensible on the stokehold
plates, and helped to bring out others. Several of the
survivors would undoubtedly have lost their lives but for
the rescues effected by this officer and others. Mr.
Pysden also eventually succeeded in opening the safety
valve, which relieved the immediate danger of a further
accident. Although he had a wet rag tied over his mouth,
he swallowed a considerable quantity of live steam, and
was partially incapacitated by its effects.
Notwithstanding the gallant efforts of Mr. Pysden and
other members of the ship's company, three men lost their
lives owing to the accident and nine were seriously
injured.
30273 -
7 SEPTEMBER 1917
Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, 7th September, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert
Medal upon
Mr.
James Campbell Hurry,
master of the steamship " Earl of Forfar," of Glasgow. The
following is an account of the services in respect of
which the Decoration has been conferred:
On
the 8th November, 1916, while the Steamship "Earl of
Forfar," of Glasgow, was lying at Archangel, a fire
broke out on a Russian steamship and spread to the "Earl
of Forfar," which was lying immediately ahead. Captain
Hurry, who was on shore, attempted to return to his
vessel, but he was unable to do so. He proceeded, however,
to render assistance to other vessels which were in danger
of being burnt. While doing so, he heard voices coming
from his own ship, which was burning and exploding
furiously. Calling for volunteers, he led them on board
his steamer, and seven injured men were rescued, some of
whom he personally carried to a tug. While thus engaged
considerable risk was incurred by Captain Hurry, who had
to lift several live shells from the deck of the vessel in
order to get at the wounded. Within ten minutes of the
last man being rescued the deck blew up.
Mr.
Edgar Twidle,
master, and Mr. William Francis Gordon Martin,
chief officer, of the steamship "Bayropea," of London, and
Mr. Robert MacBryde, Admiralty clerk, temporarily
employed as Commodore's Secretary. The following is an
account of the services in respect of which the Decoration
has been conferred:
On
the 26th January, 1917, a series of fires and explosions
occurred at Economia, port of Archangel. When
Captain Twidle arrived on the scene his ship was burning
fiercely. On being informed that the Chief Engineer was
alive, Captain. Twidle climbed on board but found that he
was dead. He then examined the other rooms and found a
Chinese sailor in a dazed condition. With the assistance
of Mr. Martin and Mr. MacBryde this man was got over the
ship's side across the ice, and eventually to the Red
Cross station. About four minutes after the seaman had
been removed the vessel blew up.
John
David Bulmer,
boatswain of the steamship "Rhydwen," of Cardiff, and Private
John Edward Brown, R.M.L.I. The following is an
account of the services in respect of which the Decoration
has been conferred:
On
the 31st January, 1917, while the steamship "Rhydwen,"
of Cardiff, was lying at Genoa, a fire broke out in the
ship's magazine. A fire signal was immediately hoisted,
but, before assistance arrived Bulmer and Brown went
below, unlocked the door of the magazine and got the hose
at the seat of the fire. Water was then played on the
magazine and the ammunition was taken out on deck, and,
owing to the prompt action of the ship's crew, the fire
was extinguished. Considerable risk was incurred by Bulmer
and Brown in rendering the service.
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Admiralty, 4th September, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Royal Naval Reserve
Decoration upon the following Officers:
Comdr.
Charles K. Mclntosh, R.N.R. (ret.).
Lieut.-Cdr.
William Borton, R.N.R.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Charles E. Hudson, R.N.R. (ret.).
Lieut.
Guy S. Owen, R.N.R.
Lieut.
James H. Malpas, R.N.R.
30285 -
14 SEPTEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 14th September, 1917.
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
appointments to the Distinguished Service Order:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Cdr.
Hubert Henry de Burgh, R.N. For his services in command of
a destroyer in the action with enemy destroyers off the Belgian
coast on the 5th June, 1917, when one of the enemy's
destroyers, S.20, was sunk. Cdr. de Burgh succeeded in
saving seven men of S.20's crew while under heavy fire
from the shore batteries and with three German seaplanes
hovering overhead.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Edye Kington Boddam-Whetham, R.N. For his services in
command of a destroyer in the action with enemy destroyers
off the Belgian coast on the 5th June, 1917. He
handled his ship well in the face of superior forces and
under the fire of the shore batteries.
Eng.
Lieut.-Cdr. Frederick William Bromley, R.N.
Eng.
Lieut.-Cdr. Maurice James Rogers Sharp, R.N.
Eng.
Lieut.-Cdr. Harold Hugh Huxham, R.N.
For
their services in vessels of the Harwich Force
during the war.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
George Haines Faulkner, R.N.
Lieut.
Edmund Gerald Noel Rushbrooke, R.N.
Payr.
Kenneth Edgar Badcock, R.N.
Gnr.
(T.) John Henry Evans, R.N.
For
their services in vessels of the Harwich Force
during the war.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Ldg.
Sea. Alfred Bishop, O.N. 190195 (Dev.).
P.O.
Samuel Avery, O.N. 236216 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Richard George Johns, O.N. 236594 (Dev.).
P.O.
Arthur Richard Lionel Skinner, O.N. 222066 (Ch.).
Act.
E.R.A., 4th Cl., John Glyn Thomas. O.N. M.9343 (Dev.).
A.B.
Francis Stewart Nicoll, O.N. 210751 (ch.)
The
following officers and men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Cdr.
John Coombe Hodgson, D.S.O., R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Frederick Archibald Warner, D.S.O., R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
David Richard Mason, R.N.R.
Eng.
Lieut.-Cdr. Ralph Berry, R.N.
Eng.
Lieut.-Cdr. James Ashton, R.N.
Lieut.
Henry Hamilton, R.N.
Lieut.
Edmund Gerald Noel Rushbrooke. D.S.C., R.N.
Lieut
Randolph Stewart Gresham Nicholson, R.N.
Lieut.
Claude Denzil Bury, R.N.
Lieut.
Geoffrey Bateman Hope, R.N.
Act.
Lieut. Stanley Napier Blackburn, R.N.
Act.
Lieut. Robert Don Oliver, R.N.
Sub-Lieut.
Patrick Straton Campbell, R.N.
Sub-Lieut.
Alfred Martyn Williams, D.S.C., R.N.
Eng.
Sub-Lieut. Sydney James Kidd, R.N.R.
Eng.
Sub-Lieut. George Smith Gellatly, R.N.R.
Gnr.
(T.). Sydney Herbert Jones, R.N.
3rd
Offr. Joseph Henry Hart.
Ldg.
Sea. George Duncan, R.N.R., O.N. 3230C.
Sea.
Eric Farquhar, R.N.R., O.N. 276L.
Ldg.
Sto. John Williams, M.M.R., No. 623440.
Sto.
John Anstice, M.M.R., No. 870266.
C.P.O.
Edward Ernest Sandell, O.N. 154995 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Albert Jeffes, O.N. M.4935 (Ch.).
Ch.
E.R.A., 2nd Cl, John Tait, O.N.270687 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. Thomas Lawrence, O.N. 293220 (Ch.).
P.O.
Alfred Chapman, O.N. 185463 (Ch.).
A.B.
Sydney French, O.N. J.6763 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Albert Victor Laver, O.N. 223192 (Ch.).
P.O.
Alfred James Hazelgrove, O.N. 198628 (Po.).
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Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men for
services in action with enemy Submarines:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut-Cdr.
William Edward Sanders, V.C., R.N.R. (since killed).
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut, (actg. Flt. Cdr.) Osborne Arthur Butcher, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. John Osborn Galpin, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
John Henry Blyth, R.N.R.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Charles Leslie Young, R.N.A.S.
Skipper
Albert Lawrence Petherbridge, R.N.R.
Skipper
Alexander McLeod, R.N.R., 2137 W.S A.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. Warren Rawson Mackenzie, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Henry Leslie Curtis, O.N. F24994.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., William Henry Grey, O.N. F6068.
Boy
Teleg. Henry Thomas Henshall, O.N. J48097.
Dkhnd.
William Robert Slegg, R.N.R., O.N. 1685S.D.
Dkhnd.
William Cannell, R.N.R., O.N. 7980D.A.
1st
Engmn. Edward Oscar Sweat.
Act.
Ldg. Sea. William Sharp, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z.5035 (Clyde).
A.B.
Leonard Fielding Mackenzie, R.N.V.R., O.N. 4/55 (Mersey).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal
P.O.
George James Jarrett, O.N. 222863 (Dev.).
Offrs.
Stwd., 2nd Cl., John Charles Chudley, O.N. L/1943 (Dev.).
The
following officers and men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Cdr.
Robert Gerald Hamond, R.N.
Lieut.
Rowland Kyrle Cecil Pope, R.N.
Lieut.
Frederick Albert Richardson, D.S.C., R.N.
Lieut.
Frederick William Siddall, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Peter Capper, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Albert Edward Holland, R.N.R.
Eng.
Lieut. Hebden Woods, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Ernest William Agnes, R.N.R.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Sidney Ernest Ball, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Arthur Thomas Barker, R.N.A.S.
Surg.
Prob. Robert Sydney Steele Smith, R.N.V.R.
Ch.
Art. Eng. Frederick John Baker, R.N.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Walter James Priest, O.N. F21948.
Ldg.
Teleg. Harold Thomas Wilks, O.N. J20332 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
4th Cl., William McIndoe, O.N. M15864 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. William Edwin Claret, O.N. 230636 (Ch.).
A.B.
Francis Nathen John Loveday, O.N. 237785 (Ch.).
O.S.
Harry Edward Wale, O.N. J38274 (Ch.).
O.S.
Charles Lee, O.N. J45484 (Ch.).
Boy,
1st Cl., Alfred Heppell, O.N. J47043 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., William Edward Hammond, O.N. M4146 (Ch.).
P.O.
Leo Charles Martin, O.N. J5436 (Ch.).
A.B.
Robert Ernest Hunt, O.N. J9250 (Ch.).
A.B.
David Spence, O.N. 233739 (Ch.).
A.B.
Thomas Mossop, O.N. 225492 (Ch.).
Shipwt.
Edwin Leslie Dunstor Cooper, O.N. 344446 (Ch.).
O.S.
Rowland Chalkley, O.N. J56840 (Ch.)
2nd
Hnd. Samuel Goffin Larn, R.N.R., O.N. 1027S.A.
Engmn.
James Arthur Forrest. R.N.R., O.N. 130ES.
2nd
Hnd. Charles Edwin Taylor, R.N.R., O.N. 276DA
Engmn.
John William Innes, R.N.R., O.N. 2590ES.
Dkhnd.
James Rimmer, R.N.R., O.N. 10528DA.
Trmr.
George Atkin. R.N.R., O.N. 3483TS.
2nd
Hnd. William Brett.
Bos'n
Leonard Pillar.
3rd
Hnd. Charles Chaston.
Dkknd.
Robert Freeman.
Cook
Charles Cross.
2nd
Engmn. William Emmett.
Fireman
James B. Collis.
Fireman
George Johnson.
________
Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to
the Distinguished Service Order to the
undermentioned Officer:
Flt.
Lieut. (Act. Flt. Cdr.) Robert Alexander Little, D.S.O.,
D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For exceptional gallantry and skill in aerial
fighting. On 16th July, 1917, he observed two
Aviatiks flying low over the lines. He dived on the
nearest one, firing a long burst at very close range. The
enemy machine dived straight away, and Flt. Lieut. Little
followed him closely down to 500 ft., the enemy machine
falling out of control. On 20th July, 1917, he attacked a
D.F.W. After a short fight, the enemy machine dived
vertically. Its tail plane seemed to crumple up, and it
was completely wrecked. On 22nd July, 1917, he attacked a
D.F.W. Aviatik, and brought it down completely out of
control. On 27th July, 1917, in company with another
pilot, he attacked an Aviatik. After each had fired about
twenty rounds, the enemy machine began to spin downwards.
Flt. Lieut. Little got close to it, and observed both the
occupants lying back in the cock-pits, as if dead. The
machine fell behind the enemy's lines, and was wrecked.
Flt. Lieut. Little has shown remarkable courage and
boldness in attacking enemy machines.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. (Act. Flt. Cdr.) Robert Jope Slade, R.N.A.S. For
his services during a bombing raid on Snelleghem
Aerodrome on the 5th August, 1917. He was attacked
by an enemy machine when leaving the target. After firing
about thirty rounds, the hostile machine appeared to lose
control and suddenly dived without regaining it.
Flt.
Lieut. (Act. Flt. Cdr.) William Melville Alexander.
R.N.A.S. On 16th August, 1917, he attacked at about 3,000
feet two hostile scouts, one of which, after a
short combat, fell completely out of control. On 20th
August, 1917, while returning from patrol, he observed
three enemy scouts. These he pursued until they turned to
fight. One of the scouts he shot down completelv out of
control, and the remaining two dived away. On 21st August,
1917, while on an offensive patrol, he attacked and
drove down completely out of control an enemy scout, which
was attacking another member of his patrol. Flt. Lieut.
Alexander has at all times shown the greatest bravery and
determination.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Charles Philip Oldfield Bartlett, R.N.A.S. For
exceptionally good work on the occasion of. a bombing raid
on Houttave Aerodrome on the 25th July, 1917.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Cdr. Irwin Napier Colin Clarke, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
exceptionally good work on the occasion of a bombing raid
on Houttave Aerodrome on the 25th July, 1917. This
officer has shown great skill and persistence in leading
his flight on many occasions.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Edward Darby, O.N. F849.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., William David Sambrooke, O.N. F6630.
The
following Officers have been mentioned in Despatches:
Flt.
Cdr. Charles Teverill Freeman, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. Thomas Frederick Le Mesurier, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
________
Honours to the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of decorations
to the undermentioned Officers of the British Mercantile
Marine, in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown
in carrying on the trade of the country during the war:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Charles Ruthven Stewart.
Capt.
Edward John Holl.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
Officers in the London Gazette as having received an
expression of commendation for their services:
Capt.
George William. Sharpe.
Capt.
William Henry Bullock (Lieut.-Cdr., R.N.R., retd.)
(killed).
Captain
William Henry Baker.
Ch.
Offr. John Vyvyan Watson-Black.
Ch.
Eng. Harry Munt Black.
30287 -
14 SEPTEMBER 1917
War Office, 17th September, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of
the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the
undermentioned Warrant Officers, Noncommissioned Officers
and Men for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the
Field:
T.Z.2901
P.O. P. Manning (Westerhope), R.N.V.R. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of bombers
on the left flank of a raiding party. He displayed great
energy in attacking the enemy, of whom he killed three and
captured three. By his coolness and determination he
effectively protected the flank during the operation.
________
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned
Ladies, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:
K.X.196
A./B. P. Duffy, R.N.V.R. (Tow Law).
TZ/491
A.B. J. Milburn, R.N.V.R. (Gateshead).
T.Z.
3271 Lg./Sea. J. Peters, R.N.V.R. (North
Shields).
CZ.2761
P./O. G. Young, R.N.V.R. (Forfar).
30298 -
21 SEPTEMBER 1917
MESOPOTAMIAN CAMPAIGN
NAVAL DESPATCH dated 7
May 1917
Central Chancery of the
Orders Of Knighthood,
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
in recognition of the services mentioned in the foregoing
despatch (see
Mesopotamian Campaign, Naval Despatch, dated 7 May 1917):
To
be Additional Member of the Military Division of the Third
Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable
Order:
Captain
Wilfrid Nunn, C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Navy.
________
Admiralty, 21st September, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
appointments to the Distinguished Service Order and for
the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the
undermentioned Officers in recognition of their services
as mentioned in the foregoing despatch:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Commander
Bernard Buxton, R.N.
Commander
Henry G. Sherbrooke, R.N.
Commander
Ernest K. Arbuthnot, R.N.
Surgeon
Frederick G. E. Hill, R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Robert P. D. Webster, R.N.
Act.
Lieut. John P. Bradley, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Hugh Lincoln, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John H. A. Wood, M.C., R.N.V.R.
Sub.
Lieut, (act. Lieut.) Ernest C. W. Vane-Tempest, R.N.V.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Gerald A. Feilmann, R.N.V.R.
Surgeon
James C. Kelly, R.N.
Surgeon
James P. Shorten, R.N.
Surgeon
Robert G. Elwell, B.N.
The
following awards have also been made:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Chief
Petty Officer W. B. Ayre, O.N. 171045 (Ch.).
Petty
Officer, 1st Class, Ronald G. Robinson, O.N. 198809 (Po.).
Petty
Officer James Revell, O.N. 208740 (Ch.).
Leading
Seaman H. M. J. Thompson, O.N. 236295 (Ch.).
Able
Seaman Alfred E. Lucas, O.N. J.15975 (Ch.).
Able
Seaman W. Stephenson, O.N. 234863 (Ch.).
Signalman
Charles Poulter, R.N.V.R., O.N. London 3/3247 (Ch.).
Leading
Telegraphist Sydney Boulter, O.N J.15349 (Ch.).
Leading
Telegraphist Martin L. Elliott, O.N. J.29215 (Dev.).
Telegraphist
Herbert W. Prior, O.N. J.32080 (Ch.).
Chief
E.R.A. H. Lovell, O.N. 268831 (Ch.).
Chief
E.R.A., 2nd Class, Alexander Greig, O.N. M.17441 (Ch.).
Act.
Chief E.R.A., 4th Class, William J. Holliss, O.N. M.12130
(Ch.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Class, L. E. Brown, O.N. 271864 (Po.).
Stoker
P.O. Edward S. Crossman, O.N. 287047 (Ch.).
Stoker
P.O. George T. Hasler, O.N. K.1366 (Ch.).
Stoker
P. O. John W. Mallinson, O.N. 303741 (Dev.).
Stoker
John Farrell, R.N.R., O.N. S.8533.
The
following Officers are mentioned in despatches for
service on the Euphrates:
Lieut.-Commander
Alexander B. Chalmer, R.N.
Lieut.
Aubrey C. Thursfield, R.N.
Lieut.
Richard J. A. Harding, R.N.V.R.
30308 -
25 SEPTEMBER 1917
War Office, 26th September, 1917.
His
Majesty the KING has been pleased to confer the
undermentioned rewards for gallantry and distinguished
service in the field.
(included
in Army lists)
Awarded
the Military Cross.
T./Sub-Lt.
Arthur Bruce Geden, R.N.V.R.
T./Lt.
Sydney Herbert Wood, R.M. Arty.
30312 -
25 SEPTEMBER 1917
War Office, 28th September, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned
Ladies, Non-commissioned Officers and Men:
(included
in Army lists)
RMA/1024
(S) A./Bomdr. L. Hinchliffe, R.M.A. (Normanton)
R.M.A.1390
(S) Gnr. A. Hutchison, R.M.A. (Greenock)
30316 -
28 SEPTEMBER 1917
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,
The
KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following
appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint
Michael and Saint George:
To
be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions,
of the said Most Distinguished Order:
Capt.
Harry Hesketh Smyth, D.S.O., R.N.
Capt.
Frederick Shirley Litchfield-Speer, D.S.O., R.N.
________
Admiralty, 1st October, 1917.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the following appointments to the Distinguished
Service Order and for the award of the decorations
specified below to the undermentioned Officers:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Capt.
Walter Reginald Glynn Petre, R.N.
Capt.
Lockhart Leith, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
(actg. Cdr.) John May, R.N.
Engr.
Cdr. John Mann, R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut.-Cdr. John Quinne, R.N.R.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order:
Capt.
Berwick Curtis, D.S.O., R.N.
Cdr.
(actg. Capt.) Edgar Eobert Morant, D.S.O., R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross:
Lieut.
Jocelyn Heneage Drummond, R.N.
Lieut.
Arthur Rowland Banks, R.N.
Lieut.
Neville Duncan Burleigh Taylor, R.N.
Lieut.
John Cracroft-Amcotts, R.N.
Payr.
Roger Ernest Worthington, R.N.
Lieut.
William Avern, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Claude Bennett Walker, R.N.R.
Lieut.
William Birtles, R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut. William Peterson, R.N.R.
Actg.
Lieut. John Henderson Jack, R.N.R.
Actg.
Lieut. Charles Thomas Wilson, R.N.R.
Ch.
Gnr. John Steel, R.N.
Ch.
Gnr. Leonard Parsons, R.N.
Gnr.
(T.) Alexander George Stock, R.N.
Gnr.
(T.) Albert William Grose, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross:
Lieut.
Rodolph Henry Fane De Salis, D.S.C., R.N.
The
following awards have also been approved:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
A.B.
Arthur John Robert Brunton, O.N. J18645 (Ch.).
A.B.
Albert Hollands, O.N. 201646 (R.F.R. Ch./B8297).
C.P.O.
Teleg. Frederick Wilkinson, O.N. 204149 (Ch.).
P.O.
Stephen Henry Bushell, O.N. 216859
Elect.
Art., 2nd Cl., Herbert Stephenson, O.N. M1487 (Ch.).
Act.
Arm. Percy Howick, O.N. 344900 (Ch.).
A.B.
John Skene, O.N. 232381 (Ch.).
Yeo.
Sigs. John Thirsk, O.N. 188930 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Sydney Blackman, O.N. 152429 (Ch.).
P.O.
John Rock, O.N. 183674 (Ch.).
Shipwt.,
2nd Cl., Frederick John Archer, O.N. M1765 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. Joseph Priestley, O.N. S.S. 106181 (R.F.R.
Ch./B9165).
P.O.
David Engeham, O.N. 179301 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. William Sheppard, O.N. J7065 (Ch.).
P.O.
Teleg. William Henry Dewell, O.N. J1273 (Ch.).
A.B.
John Thomas Hill, O.N. 237392 (Ch.).
A.B.
William Josiah Hazel, O.N. J11956 (Ch.).
Ch.
Arm. Albert John Hasemore, O.N. 340066 (Ch.).
A.B.
Charles Edward Scott, O.N. 182123 (Po.).
P.O.
William James Day, O.N. 223407 (Po.).
P.O.
Timothy Dineen, O.N. 194221 (Po.).
A.B.
Samuel Henry Wegg, O.N. 214385 (Po.).
A.B.
Robert John Squires, O.N. 215816 (R.F.R. Po./B6519).
P.O.
Caleb Uden, O.N. 205608 (Ch.).
Yeo.
Sigs. Walter Seager Briden, O.N. 184374 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Albert Edward Line, O.N. J4872 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Major Sowter, O.N. 183090 (Dev.).
A.B.
William Ferguson, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z7837 (Tyne).
Yeo.
Sigs. James Ernest Heasman, O.N. 214889 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. Harold Wright, O.N. K.5000 (Ch.).
A.B.
Alfred Brett Topple, O.N. 158905 (Ch.).
A.B.
Seth Sheard, O.N. J18378 (Ch.).
Elect.
Art., 2nd Cl., William Morris, O.N. M8864 (Po.).
Sergt.
Alfred Benjamin Cox, R.M.L.I., No. Po./6416.
Trmr.
Leonard Clarkson, M.M.R.
Storekpr.
Robert Edson, M.M.R., No. 356529.
Fireman
George Leonard Rees, M.M.R., No. 795831.
Fireman
Barclay McCann, M.M.R., No. 458641.
Fireman
William McCormack, M.M.R., No. 914965.
Donkeyman
Claude Nelthorpe, M.M.R.
Greaser
Walter Carr, M.M.R., No. 441745.
Fireman
Arthur Neilson, M.M.R.
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches.
Engr.
Cdr. William Henry Fox, R.N.R.
Engr.
Cdr. Bertie Prophet, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Frederic Dowse, R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut. Neil Gordon, R.N.R.
Asst.
Payr. Cyril Duncan Cross, R.N.R.
Asst.
Payr. Reginald Tom Holder, R.N.R.
Ch.
Gnr. Herbert John Rose, R.N.
A.B.
John Berry, O.N. 194762 (R.F.R. Ch./ B7988).
A.B.
John Arthur Thomas Cusick, O.N. J20042 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Price Foulkes, O.N. 201329 (Ch.).
Act.
Ch. Shipwt. Charles Arthur Riddle, O.N. M10412 (Ch.).
A.B.
Albert Clegg, O.N. 213973 (Dev.).
2nd
Writer Harold Devenport, O.N. M2077 (Ch.).
Act.
Ldg. Sto. Percy Blake, O.N. SS103595 (R.F.R. Ch./B7908).
A.B.
Christopher McCallum, O.N. J2198 (Ch.).
Ch.
Arm. James Heddie Angus, O.N. 340002 (Ch.).
A.B.
John Richards Bartlett, O.N. J26181 (Ch.).
P.O.
John Lion Maw, O.N. 236830 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Thomas Cheeseman, O.N. 169485 (Ch.).
A.B.
Kitchen Mackay, O.N. J19258 (Ch.).
A.B.
Leonard Hitchcock, O.N. 218392 (Ch.).
A.B.
John Roberts, O.N. 213642 (Ch.).
Act.
Arm. Maurice John Brading Smith, O.N. M2871 (Ch.).
A.B.
Harry Cornford, O.N. 227286 (Po.).
A.B.
George Edwin Freeman, O.N. J22195 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Thomas Sharp, O.N. 206578 (Po.).
A.B.
Thomas George Hiscock, O.N. 206602 (Po.).
A.B.
Herbert Parsons, O.N. 215055 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sig. Alfred Lowden, O.N. 229112 (Po.).
Ldg.
Carp. Crew. Alan Henry Grant, O.N. M4918 (Po.).
1st
Writer Percy Stanley Dollimore, O.N. 347365 (Ch.).
P.O.
Evelyn Wood, O.N. (200990 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Albert Victor Sadler, O.N. 218777 (Ch.).
A.B.
James Sullivan, O.N. 196821 (R.F.R. Dev./B4446).
Ldg.
Sto. Charles Harris, O.N. K5416 (Po.).
A.B.
Thomas Reid, O.N. 22J504 (Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., George Edward Dawson, O.N. K9582 (Ch.).
A.B.
Horace Glen Sidders, O.N. SS3822 (Ch.).
Greaser
Frederick Ellis, M.M.R.
Sto.
P.O. John Murray, R.N.R., O.N. 1165U.
Greaser
William Russell, M.M.R. No. 923217.
Greaser
John Gilbert, M.M.R. No. 611952.
Fireman
George Richard Nice, M.M.R. No. 609275.
Greaser
William Chance, M.M.R. No. 692099.
Fireman
Charles Albert Galloway, M.M.R. No. 707475.
________
Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men of the
Royal Naval Air Service:
(1)
For services on patrol duties and submarine searching in Home
Waters:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Wing
Cdr. Robert Peel Ross, R.N.
Act.
Cdr. Owen Hugh Knox Maguire, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Wing
Cdr. Arthur Wellesley Bigsworth, D.S.O., R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Cdr. George Fred Breese, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. Arthur Quilton Cooper, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. John Sylvester Wheelwright, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. James Gardner Struthers, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. Clarence MacLaurin, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. John Anthony Carr, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Frederic William Walker, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Charles Sydney Coltson, R.N.
Flt.
Lieut. John Francis Dixon, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Arthur Stanley Elliott, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Thomas Godfrey Currie Wood, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. William Jerome de Salis, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Lieut. Arthur Leslie Simms, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Harold Marsh Morris, R.N.A.S.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Frederick Joseph Rutland, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., James Moran Quail, O.N. F.8381.
Ldg.
Sea. Herbert George Cook, O.N. 230789 (Po.) (now Warrt.
Offr., 2nd Gr.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., William Fleetwood Shaw, O.N. 271948 (Po.).
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Arthur John Redman, O.N. F.7470.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., William Richmond Liddiard, O.N. F.13497.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr. (E.), John George Cockburn, O.N. F.8627.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr. (E.), Edward McCormack, O.N. F.8678.
Ldg.
Mech., George Curzon Thomas, O.N. F.3125.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Christopher Harrison, O.N. F.9484.
P.O.
Mech. Ernest Edward Turner, O.N. F.364.
C.P.O.
Norman Boles Holmes, R.N.R., O.N. 302 WTS.
Ldg.
Mech. Thomas Brown Thompson, O.N. J.13350.
Air
Mech. 1st Gr., Walter Fairnie, O.N. F.11069.
P.O.
Mech. Henry Say, O.N. F.3212.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Gofton Jarratt, O.N. F.2588.,
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., John Smith, O.N. F. 4200.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Joseph Martin Beard, O.N. F.618.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., George Leslie Wright, O.N. F.9964.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Hugh Martin Lewis; O.N. F.8525.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Dudley Alfred Alderton, O.N. F.13047.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Charles Turl, O.N. F.9807.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., Walter Edwin Bradley, O.N. F.3646.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., Henry Douglas Gregory, O.N. F.8820.
W.T.Op.
Arthur Kirk Wise, R.N.R., O.N. 389 WTS.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., Charles Martin Michael McCarthy, O.N.
F.13474.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., John White, O.N. F. 10369.
Ldg.
Mech. Gerald Harding Daly, O.N. F.5120.
P.O.
Mech. Charles Percy Litchfield, O.N. F.3630.
Ldg.
Mech. Thomas Neil Bore, O.N. F.3616.
Air
Mech. 2nd Gr., Stanley Arthur Jefferies, O.N. F.5783.
Ldg.
Air Mech. Norman Hugh Jenkins, O.N. F.3663 (now Prob. Obs.
Offr., R.N.A,S.).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Vernon Frank Whatling, O.N. 238581 (Ch.).
The
following Officers and men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Wing
Cdr. John Norman Fletcher. R.N.A.S.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Charles Robert Finch Noyes, R.N.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. James William Ogilvy Dalgleish, R.N.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Lancelot Tomkinson, R.N.
Wing
Cdr. Frederick Lewis Maitland Boothby, R.N.
Flt.
Cdr. Eric Bentley Beauman, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. Irving Henry Bebby Hartford, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. Gerald Edward Livock, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. Fred George Darby Hards, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. William Hutcheon Watt, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Cdr. John Beresford Cole-Hamilton, R.N.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Albert Durstan, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. John Augustus Barron, R.N.
Flt.
Lieut. Edward Keith Henry Turnour, R.N.
Lieut.
James Michael Burke, R.N.V.R.
Flt.
Lieut. Harold Anderson Pailthorpe. R.N.A.S. (since
killed).
Flt.
Lieut. Charles Joseph Hallinan, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Charles Winter Scott, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Sidney Enfield Taylor, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. George Francis Meager. R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Thomas Henry Newton, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. John Osborn Galpin, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. George Ritchie Hodgson, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Frederick Stanley Mills, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Kenneth Gordon Boyd, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Hary Logan Frazer McLean. R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Frank Hugh McMaster, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Olive Stewart Iron, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. .William Forster Dickson, R.N.A.S.
Obs.
Sub-Lieut. David Shearman Earp, R.N.A.S.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., James Wrigley, O.N. F.469.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., Henry Thornton Duke, O.N. F.17272 (now
Warrt. Offr., 2nd Gr.).
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Robert William Johnson, O.N. 13837 (Po.).
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., William Godfrey, O.N. 230931 (Po.).
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., James Rodger, O.N. M.2435 (Ch.).
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Richard Reekie, O.N. F.8923.
Ldg.
Mech., 1st Gr. (E.), George Irwin Smith, O.N. F.3501.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Henry Douglas Lane, O.N. F.692.
Boy
Mech. Christopher Kidd, O.N. F.5004.
Ldg.
Mech. Robert Connor, O.N. F.4597.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., George Edward Franklin, O.N. 239138.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., Alfred Joseph Corbitt, O.N. F.54 (now
Warrt. Offr., 2nd Gr.).
P.O.
Mech. John William Long, O.N. K.2075 (Po.).
P.O.
Mech. Charles Regan, O.N. 218371 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Mech. George Henry Ellis, O.N. F.3423.
Ldg.
Mech. Thomas William Thirlwall, O.N. F.9430.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Frank Jones, O.N. F.5785
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Thomas Owen Oakes, O.N. 238732 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Mech. James Edward Lawrence, O.N. F.8762.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Duncan McKenzie, O.N. F.760.
Ldg.
Mech. Harold Lee, O.N. F.3239.
Ldg.
Mech. Edward Bertram Turner, O.N. F.3509.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., James Ernest Martin, O.N. J.34195.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., William Morgan, O.N. M.2399 (Dev.).
P.O.
Mech. Bernard Francis Strand, O.N. F.344.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Henry Edmond Bennell, O.N. 234260 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Harry James Richer, O.N. F.303.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Edward Cornish Carter, O.N. F.9726.
Ldg.
Mech. Arthur Herbert Gaunt, O.N. F.785.
P.O.
Mech. Sidney James Heath, O.N. 201503 (Po.).
Ldg.
Mech. Sidney James Leith. O.N. F.3516.
C.P.O.
Frank Stanley Close, R.N.R., O.N. 326 WTS.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Douglas Thomas Williams O.N. F.6537.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr. (E.), Walter Lionel Le Maitre, O.N. F.3937.
P.O.
Mech. Leslie Stoakes, O.N. F.3346.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Fred Victor Griffin, O.N. F. 12487.
Ldg.
Mech. William Joseph Baker, O.N. F.5926,
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., George Herbert Windsor, O.N. F.8790.
Ldg.
Mech. (E.) Frederick William Avery, O.N. F.3209.
(2)
For services in reconnaissance and bombing flights in the
Eastern Mediterranean:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Wing
Capt. Francis Rowland Scarlett, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Wing
Cdr. Joseph Ruscombe Wadham Smyth-Pigott, D.S.O., R.N.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Cecil Francis Kilner, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. (Capt., tempy.
Maj., R.M.L.I.).
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Herbert Stanley-Adams, R.N.A.S.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Alfred Palmer Marchant, O.N. 232250 (Ch.)
(now Warrt. Offr., 2nd Gr.).
Air
Mech., 1st Gr. (C), Herbert Maurice Green, O.N. F.7728.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Arthur Carder, O.N. F.2290.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Albert Edward King, O.N. F.4373.
C.P.O.
Mech., 1st Gr., Harry Earll, O.N. 340416 (Ch.).
P.O.
Mech. William Smith, O.N. F.2096.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr. (E), Harold William Wright, O.N. F.2449.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., William Edward Jones, O.N. 217874 (R.F.R.,
Ch./B5242) (prisoner of war).
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Edwin Harris Dunning, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. (since
killed).
Flt.
Cdr. Eric Thompson Bradley, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. Eric Perrin Hicks, R.N.A.S.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Frederick Ernest Downs, O.N. F.6091.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., Ralph Arnold Wells, O.N. F531.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Lance Donald Stewart, O.N. F.229.
Ldg.
Mech. Ernest Henry Purdy, O.N. F.1494.
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., Ernest Whittlesea, O.N. 344343 (Ch.) (now
Warrt. Offr., 2nd Gr.).
C.P.O.
Mech., 2nd Gr., Charles Parsons, O.N. F.205.
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Gilbert Lambourne, O.N. 351591 (Po.) (now
Warrt. Offr., 2nd Gr.).
________
Special Promotion for Service in Action.
The
promotion of Commander Charles Henry Aubrey Cartwright,
R.N., has been antedated to the 26th February, 1917, in
recognition of his services as described in the Despatch
published in London Gazette of the 21st September, 1917.
30340 -
16 OCTOBER 1917
War Office, 18th October, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
Awarded
the Military Cross.
T./Sub.-Lt.
John George Russell, R.N.V.R. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded
and led a successful raid on the enemy's trenches and
secured an important indentification. The success of
this enterprise was largely due to the good leading, cool
courage and determination of this officer. (Statement
of Service published 5 March 1918, Gazette No. 30561)
30343 -
19 OCTOBER 1917
Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,
The
KING (is) pleased to give directions fpr the following
appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint
Michael and Saint George:
To
be an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knights
Commanders, of the said Most Distinguished Order:
Rear-Admiral
William Reginald Hall, C.B., Director of the Intelligence
Division of the Admiralty War Staff; in recognition
of his valuable services in connection with the War.
________
Whitehall, October 15, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Imperial
Service Medal to the following retired members of
His Majesty's Civil Service in recognition of long
and meritorious service:
HOME
CIVIL SERVICE.
(including)
Beaton,
William, Foreman of the Yard, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Bennett,
Albert Alfred, Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard.
Bickel,
Frederick Radford, Shipwright, Sheerness Dockyard.
Biggs,
Thomas Henry, Foreman of Ship Fitters, Devonport Dockyard.
Brenton,
John, Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard.
Brett,
Charles Walter, Joiner, Sheerness Dockyard.
Canterbury,
Henry, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Cooper,
Thomas John, Pattern-maker, Chatham Dockyard.
Crisp,
William James, Ship Fitter, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Farndell,
Harry Thurston, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Hayes,
Alfred Alexander, Ship Fitter, Devonport Dockyard.
Hayes,
Robert Walter, Principal Viewer, Equipment and Stores
Inspection Division, Royal Dockyard, Woolwich.
Jewell,
Andrew, Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard.
Mathews,
Charles, Skilled Labourer, Chatham Dockyard.
Mitchell,
Philip John, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.
Morris,
James John Thomas, Skilled Labourer, Pembroke Dockyard.
Skyrme,
John, Inspector of Shipwrights, Bermuda Dockyard.
Truscott,
Frederick William, Electrical Fitter (Chargeman),
Devonport Dockyard.
Wenn,
Henry, Painter (Works Department), Sheerness Dockyard.
30350 -
23 OCTOBER 1917
War Office, October,
1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Royal Red
Cross Decoration to the undermentioned ladies of the
Nursing Services in recognition of their valuable service
in connection with the War:
(included
in general lists)
To
be Associates, Royal Red Cross (2nd Class).
Miss
Emily Caroline Halliday, Matron, Royal Naval Hpl., Hull.
Mrs.
Jenny Hollingworth, Sister, Royal Naval Hpl., Hull.
30358 -
30 OCTOBER 1917
Board of Trade, 30th October, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert
Medal upon Mr. Alexander McIntyre Spence,
master of the steamship "Shuna," of Glasgow. The
following is an account of the services in respect of
which the Decoration has been conferred:
On
the 3rd July, 1917, while the steamship "Shuna" was
anchored in the River Seine, a fire broke out among some
cases of grenades which formed part of the deck cargo.
Captain Spence immediately hurried to the scene of the
fire, but by the time he reached the spot the cases were
well alight. With a few buckets of water he succeeded in
extinguishing the fire before the first hose could be
started, and he then removed the charred cases. Later on
some others caught alight, but the fire was got under by
means of the hose. Considerable risk was incurred by
Captain Spence in rendering the service, and his prompt
action undoubtedly averted an explosion and thus saved a
great many lives.
30363 -
30 OCTOBER 1917
Admiralty, 2nd November, 1917.
Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to officers and men for
services in action with enemy submarines:
To
Receive the Victoria Cross.
Lieut.
Charles George Bonner, D.S.C., R.N.R.
P.O.
Ernest Pitcher, O.N. 227029 (Po.).
P.O. Pitcher was selected by the crew of a gun of one of
H.M. ships to receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of
the Royal Warrant dated the 29th January, 1856.
Posthumous
Award of the Victoria Cross.
Skipper
Thomas Crisp, R.N.R., 10055D.A. (killed in action).
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Bertrand Bannerman, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Charles de Burgh, R.N.
Asst.
Payr. Reginald Arthur 'Nunn, D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
Receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.
Cedric Naylor, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.R. (now Lieut., R.N.).
To
Receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service
Order.
Capt.
Gordon Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., R.N.
To
Receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. Thomas Henry Newton, R.N.A.S.
Act.
Lieut. James Jickell, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Walter Henry Frame, R.N.R.
Surg.
Prob. Alexander Coutts Fowler, R.N.V.R.
Skipper
Henry Newman, R.N.R.
Ch.
Gnr. James Hamilton, R.N.
Warrt.
Teleg. Allan Andrews, R.N.R.
To
Receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Engr
Lieut. (Act. Engr. Lieut.-Cdr.) Leonard Samuel Loveless,
D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Ronald James Mortimer, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Lawrie, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Thomas Hughes, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut. James William Grant, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Francis Robert Hereford, D.S.O., .D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
Receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service
Cross.
Staff
Payr. William Richard Ashton, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Stephen Philip Robey White, D.S.C., R.N.R.
To
Receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
Sea.
Alexander Salisbury Morrison, R.N.R., O.N. 5848A. (since
died of wounds).
Sea.
James Thomson, R.N.R., O.N.6029A.
W./T.
Op., 1st Cl., Thomas Ernest Fletcher, R.N.R., O.N., 404
W.T.S.
Sea.
John Stephen Martindale, R.N.R., O.N. 8556A.
Sea.
William Henry Bennison, R.N.R., O.N. 7495A.
A.B.
Richard Walter Sheppard, O.N. J25419
A.B.
Denis Murphy, O.N. J25416 (Dev.).
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
A.B.
Edward John Bunting, O.N. S.S. 4999 (Dev.).
A.B.
Donald Pearce, O.N. S.S. 6073 (Dev.).
Sea.
Michael Murphy, R.N.R., O.N. 3792C.
A.B.
John Essam, O.N. 229862 (Dev.).
W./T.
Op., 1st Cl., Frederick Nicholls, R.N.R., O.N. 468W.T.S.
E.R.A.,
4th Cl., Frank Gazard, O.N. M25726 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
1st Cl., John Charles Esdon, R.N.R., O.N. 1824E A.
P.O.
Percy John Kempster, R.A.N., O.N. 8252.
Ldg.
Sea. William Kendall, O.N. J8926 (Dev.).
P.O.
Wilfred James Harding, O.N. 179919 (Ch.).
P.O.
Henry Hardy Rickard, ON. 167996 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sig. Robert Jackson, O.N. J14828 (Dev.).
C.P.O.
Stephen Richard Marsh O.N. 152865 (Ch).
A.B.
Charles George Bird, O.N. 208864 (R.F.R. Ch./B10503).
E.R.A,
4th Cl., William Jasper Hall, O.N. M19438 (Po.).
P.O.
Lorenz John Hofgartner, O.N. 178122 (Po.).
Sto.
John Cook, R.N.R, O.N. 4704S.
W./T.
Op. William Statham, R.N.R., O.N. 34W.T.S.
Ldg.
Sea. Edward Cooper, O.N. J7225 (Dev.).
Sto.
William O'Leary, R.N.R., O.N. 8352S.
P.O.
Samuel Vance, O.N. 185134 (Dev.).
Sea.
Benjamin Haynes, R.N.R., O.N. 8476A.
Sto.
Robert Thomson, R.N.R., O.N. 4031S.
Sea.
David Dow, R.N.R., O.N. 8593A.
Sto.
Thomas Owens, R.N.R., O.N. 8362S.
Off.
Stwd William Raymond Trickey, O.N. L4900 (Dev.).
Asst.
Stwd. Albert Pennal, M.M.R., No 723406.
Sea.
Martin Connors, R.N.R., O.N. S484A.
Sea.
Alfred Kaye, R.N.R., O.N. 64S9A.
Sea.
Frederick Dodd, R.N.R., O.N. 5955A.
Sto.,
1st Cl., John Pairn Colenso, O.N. K28863 (Dev.).
Sto.,
Ist Cl., Walter Crosbie, O.N. K28791 (Ch,).
Ldg.
Sto. John Thomas Davies, R.N.R., O.N. 8396S.
Shipwt.,
2nd Cl., William Samuel Smart,. O.N, M16854 (Po.).
Wireman
Stanley Woodison, O.N. M15547 (Po.).
Chief
Stwd. Alfred C. Townshend.
Sea.
Patrick Murphy, R.N.R., O.N. 8489A.
P.O.
Arthur Derrick, O.N. 221140 (Dev.).
Dkhnd.
Ernest Taylor, R.N.R., O.N. 10375 D.A.
Dkhnd.
Andrew Cullen, R.N.R., O.N. 4841 D.A.
2nd
Hnd. Thomas William Crisp, R.N.R., O.N. 4332D.A.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., William Norman Blacklock, O.N. F4157.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
Ldg.
Sea. William Buckley, R.N.R., O.N, 1778C.
Sig.
Charles William Hurell, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z2181 (London).
Ldg.
Sea. John Gardner Orr, R.N.R., O.N. 2430D.
Sea.
William Williams, V.C., R.N.R., O.N. 6224A.
A.B.
Arthur Thomas Pursey, O.N. 187227T (R.F.R. Ch./B6833).
Sig.
Charles Malin, O.N. 220125 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Percival Ross, O.N. 184463 (Po.).
The
following officers and men liave been mentioned in
Despatches:
Capt.
John Locke Marx, C.B., M.V.O., D,S.O., R.N.R. (Adml.,
retd.).
Lieut.-Cdr.
Alfred Geoffrey Peace, D.S.O., R.N.
Engr.
Lieut. Lionel Harvey Frushard Young, R.N.
Lieut.
William Strickland Harrison, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Galloway Watson, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Robert Crawford Crooks, R.N.
Act.
Lieut. Felix Byrne, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Richard Percy Nisbet, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. James Ramsey Glen, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieut.
Nigel Denys Bury, R.N.
Sub-Lieut.
Ernest Hutchison, R.N.R.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Tom Compson Trumble, R.N.A.S.
Surg.
Prob. Harold Knight Denham, R.N.V.R.
Gnr.
(T.) George Herbert Neave, R.N.
C.E.R.A.
Percy William Dewsbury, R.N.R., O.N. 1089 E.A.
A.B.
Thomas Robinson Cunningham, O.N. J7483 (Dev.).
Sto.
P.O. Charles John Osmond, O.N. 306650 (Dev.).
A.B
Henry Alfred Joseph Taylor, O.N. J6886 (Ch.).
P.O.
Ernest Reginald Grassby, O.N. 202917 (Ch.).
Sig.
Arthur Andrew Golding, O.N. J11614 (Ch.).
A.B.
George Sidney Brooker, O.N. J14216 (Ch.).
P.O.
Thomas Cunningham, O.N. 195135 (Po).
Dkhnd.
William Wallace, R.N.R., O.N. 2156 D.A.
Ldg.
Teleg. George Bremner Sutherland, O.N. J7160 (Dev.).
A.B.
Francis Hawkins, O.N. J29968 (Dev.).
A.B.
Bruce Ronald Claude Harris, O.N. J6495 (Dev.).
A.B.
William Bethell, O.N. J20464 (Dev.).
A.B.
John Dineen, O.N. J21305 (Dev.).
A.B.
Harold Pearson, O.N. J28857 (Dev.).
A.B.
John Parker, O.N. J215210 (Dev.).
A.B.
Thomas Lester, O.N. J52684 (Dev.).
P.O.
George Henry Warren, O.N. 193430 (Dev.).
Ldg
Sea. Ernest Alfred Veale, O.N. 181452 (R.F.R., Dev./B
2119).
Sea.
Robert Pitt, R.N.R., O.N. 3250 B.
Sea.
Alfonso Davies, R.N.R., O.N. 1514 C.
Sto.
George Rees, R.N.R., O.N. 1536 U.
C.P.O
George Henry Truscott, O.N. 140440 (RF.R. Dev./A3140).
Pte.
Joseph Epton, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./8327 (R.F.R., Ch./A705).
Pte.
Francis John Morrison, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./5047.
Ldg.
Teleg. Thomas Edmund Jacques, O.N. J22379 (Dev.).
________
Honours for Service in Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to the undermentioned
officers and men, in recognition of their services in
submarines in enemy waters:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Vincent Morse Cooper, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr,
Herbert William Shove, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
John Buller Glencross, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Bernard Acworth, R.N.
Lieut
-Cdr. Hon. Byron Plantagenet Cary, R.N. (since killed).
Lieut.-Cdr.
Bernard Leitch Johnson, R.N.R.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Cdr.
Cecil Ponsonby Talbot, D.S.O., R.N.
Cdr.
Max Kennedy Horton D.S.O., R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Cromwell Hanford Varley, R.N.
Lieut.
Alan Courtenay Moncrieff Bennett, RN.
Lieut.
George John Mackness, R.N.
Lieut.
Clive Askew Robinson, R.N.
Lieut.
John Jasper Ray Peirson, R.N.
Lieut.
John Maurice Mansfield, R.N.
Lieut.
Thomas Arthur Watterson, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Hamilton Blair, R.N.R.
Art.
Engr. William James Williams, R.N.
Art.
Eng. Harold Lindsay Smith, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Charles Manners Sutton Chapman, D.S.C., R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
P
O. Percival George Fry, O.N.208986 (Po.).
P.O.
Frederick Daniel Wall, O.N.218336 (Dev.).
P.O.
Frederick Lewis Hulance, O.N.220771 (Po.).
P.O.
James Henry Munn, O.N.235006 (Ch.).
P.O.
William John Thomas Stephens, O.N. 173864 (Po.).
P.O.
Arthur Callard, O.N.224168 (Dev.).
P.O.
James Cater Evans, O.N.229930 (Po.).
P.O.
George Harry Millyard, O.N.230298 (Po.).
P.O.
Arthur William Davey, O.N.208301 (Po.).
P.O.
William James Driver, O.N. 192178 (Dev.).
P.O.
Charles John Lacy, O.N.219188 (Po.).
P.O.
Albert Cummins, O.N.214655 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sig. Charles Carter, O.N.236423 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sig. Denis James Thurlow, O.N.J.2978 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sig. Alfred James Burtenshaw, O.N. 226545 (Po.).
Ldg.
Teleg. John Marshall Brooks, O.N.J. 4827 (Po.).
P.O.
Teleg. David Charles Williams, O.N.J. 887 (Po.).
P.O.
Teleg. Charles Clement France, O.N. 238487 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Albert Moss, O.N.201982 (Po.) (since killed).
A.B.
Walter Samuel Rogers, O.N.J.5975 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Hugh Church Maclean Graham, O.N 235144 (Dev.).
A
B. Alfred Walter George Cork, O.N.237906 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. William Rowley, O.N.215872 (Po.).
A.B.
Thomas William Jackson, O.N.215195 (Po.).
A.B.
Thomas Bernard Connacher, O.N. J.2179 (Ch.).
A
B. John King Forrest, O.N.J.682 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Ernest Randall Cremer, O.N.214235 (Po.).
Ldg
Sea. Leonard Edwin Cowland, O.N. 222895 (Po.).
E.R.A.
John Haddock, R.N.R., O.N.1179 E.A.
C.E.R.A.
Alfred Smith, O.N.268518 (Ch.).
E
R.A. John Frederick Apps, . R.N.V.R., O.N.C.Z. 1892
(Clyde)
C.E.R.A.
Alfred Phillips, O.N.270016 (Po.).
E
R.A., 2nd Cl., Ernest Henry Hodgers, O.N. 272051 (Dev ).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Albert Edward Tizard, O.N. 272312 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
3rd C1., Leonard Victor Hauser, O.N. 272440 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Arthur William Savage, O.N.M.3487 (Ch.).
E
R.A., 2nd Cl., William Mellish, O.N.M. 1392 (Po.).
Act.
Sto. P.O. Harry John Williams, O.N. 233218 (Po.).
Ch.
Sto. James Parker, O.N.285070 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. George Frederick Haycocks, O.N. 297767 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. William Thomas Wyatt, O.N. 308247 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Henry Sheath, O.N.355913 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Percy Walter Adams, O.N.306739 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Arthur Sleeman, O.N.287333 (Dev,).
Sto.
P.O. Thomas George Davies, O.N.309664 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Henry Watts, O.N.K.301 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. John Doherty, O.N.310757 (Dev).
Act.
Sto. P.O. James Percy Frederick Capelin, O.N.229937 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Henry William Aldridge, O.N. 222882 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. William Maynard, O.N.305472 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. Frank Walter Chase, O.N.K.3799 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. William Church, O.N.K.9438 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. James Thomas Iron, O.N.K.11011
Sto.,
1st Cl., Horace Bounds. O.N.K.14491 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto., Herbert Lewis Howard, O.N.K. 1620 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Frederick William Fraser, O.N. K.11724 (Dev.).
Act.
Ldg. Sto. Frederick Coveney, O.N.K. 10123 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., William Charles Hammond, O.N. K.22462 (Po.).
P.O.
Peter Wilson Johnston, O.N. 186458 (Ch.).
P.O.
William George Brooker, O.N. 201465 (Ch.).
P.O.
Ernest Edward Bastard, O.N.2G7705 (Dev.) (since killed).
P.O.
Philip Groves, O.N.218673 (Dev.).
C.P.O.
Frederick George Barnes, O.N. 179498 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sig. Bertram John Jenkins, O.N.J. 9147 (Ch.).
Teleg.
William Henry Prichard, O.N.J.36101 (Dev.).
Ldg
Smn. William Gladstone Cleaver, O.N. 221196 (Po.).
A.B.
Robert Allen, O.N.214970 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Smn. Ernest Lockwood, O.N.J. 1640 (Dev.).
A.B.
Albert Edward Page, O.N.230343 (Po.).
Ldg.
Smn. Walter John Mutter, O.N. 230715 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Smn. Edward, James Meadmore, O.N. 223356 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Smn. Norman Mahoney, O.N.229641 (Po.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., George Leopard Todman, O.N.M.898 (Dev.).
C.E.R.A.
Albert William Courtenay Maggs, O.N.270897 (Ch.).
C.E
R.A. Charles Henry Doidge, O.N.270596 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Edward Frederic Cowley Sutton, O.N.346054 (Ch.).
E.R.A.
Walter Plummer, R.N.R., O.N.1895 E.A.
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Tennyson Gwynne Rogers, O.N.272524 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Henry Charles Tibble, O.N 278813 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Richard Charles Cootes, O.N.K. 123 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Frederick Trudgeon, O.N 311031 (Dev.).
Act.
Ldg. Sto. John Gorier Stephens, O.N K. 4778 (Dev.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Leonard Richard Benford, O.N. K.9755 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. George Herbert Durrant, O.N.K. 7389 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. Ernest Holcombe, O.N. 223294 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. Sidney Doble, O.N.K 3948 (Dev.).
Sto.
1st Cl., William Breach, O.N.K. 15545 (Ch.).
Sto.
1st Cl., Frederick Charles Davis, O.N.K. 11937 (Po.).
The
following officers and men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Cdr.
Robert Bertram Ramsay, R.N.
Cdr.
Gilbert Hilton Kellett, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Henry John Hearn, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Donald Irvine McGillewie, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Brownlow Villiers Layard, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
John Fen wick Hutchings, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Fitzroy Hamilton Dalrymple Byron, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Reginald Burnard Darke, R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Cornelius Octavius Regnart, R.N.
Lieut.
Ernest George Ebblewhite, R.N.
Lieut.
Dudley Vivian Peyton-Ward, R.N.
Lieut.
Thomas Parkinson, R.N.
Lieut.
William Robertson Braine, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Alfred John Clemence, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Albert Louis Tessier, R.N.R.
Lieut.
John Faulkner Webster, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Cyril Charles Marshall, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Samuel Francis Champion, R.N.R.
P.O.
Henry Thomas Gaston, O.N.184331 (Po.).
P.O.
Frederick John Ockenden, O.N. 176053 (Ch.).
P.O.
Sidney Henry Joseph Brice, O.N.212060 (Po.).
P
O. George Robinson, O.N.191851 (Po.).
P.O.
Ernest Gordon Powell, O.N. 174017 (Po.).
P.O.
Walter Burton May, O.N.229332 (Ch.).
P.O.
Frederick Mallett, O.N.214621 (Dev.).
P.O.
Victor Edward Westell, O.N.237159 (Dev.).
P.O.
George Edward Began, O.N. 177929 (Po.).
P.O.
Albert Austin, O.N.211095 (Po.).
P.O.
Dan Alfred Harding, O.N.232711 (Dev,).
P.O.
Sidney Herbert Silvester, O.N.180563 (Po.).
Sig.
Louie Weston, O.N.J.6099 (Po.).
Sig.
Joseph Edgar Roberts, O.N.237519 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sig. Walter Briggs, O.N.239537 (Ch.).
Teleg.
Gerald Charles Butcher, O.N.J.33802 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. John Frank James Lampier Phillips, O.N.237381 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. William George Harris, O.N. J.2040 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. John Llewellon James Mills, O.N. 224784 (Ch.).
A.B.
George Winton Holmes, O.N.229084 (Po.).
A.B.
John Albert Knapman, O.N.221892 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Henry Walter Mansfield, O.N. 239091 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. William John Bugden, O.N.237534 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Frederick Charles Barber, O.N. 195903 (Po).
Ldg.
Sea. George William Stringer, O.N. J.7837 (Po.).
A.B.
Joseph John Dakin, O.N.226908 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. William Charles Hamlyn, O.N. J.9508 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Robert William March, O.N. J.4048 (Dev.).
A.B.
Francis Edward Alton, O.N. J.4319 (Ch.).
A.B.
Ernest Wilfred Grubb, O.N.224009 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. John Robertson Kelso, O.N.J.5812 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Henry Arthur Chinn, O.N.J.5254 (Ch.).
A.B
Ernest William Waller Clark, O.N. 235094 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Robert Henry Fry, O.N.J.9628 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. John Buckley, O.N.236989 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Charles William Jacobs, O.N. 236748 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Harry George Beazley, O.N.S.S. 3938 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Joseph Turner, O.N.J.10516 (Dev.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Charles Mallalieu, O.N. 270459 (Dev.).
C.E.R.A.,
1st Cl., William Fletcher, O.N. 269521 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Samuel Phillips Pearce, O.N. 272281 (Dev.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Arthur Hector Barnes, O.N.269945 (Ch.).
E.R
A., 2nd Cl., Arthur Mclntyre, O.N. 270902 (Po.).
C.E.R.A.
Harold Bertram Sillick, O.N. 270914 (Dev.) (since killed).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Joseph Wilkinson, O.N. 270860 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., John James Singleton, O.N. M.803 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., John William Kinder, O.N. M.8857 (Ch.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd.Cl., Robert Wilson White, O.N.269194 (Po.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., James Flett Fraser, O.N. M.5022 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Robert Dunwoodie, O.N. M.2326 (Dev.).
E.R.A.
Samuel William George Herbert, O.N.M.1149 (Dev.).
E.R
A., 1st Cl., Joseph Hood, O.N.270076 (Dev.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Cyril Sydney Good, O.N. 270884 (Ch ).
E.R
A., 3rd Cl., William Henry Midwortli, O.N.M.3351 (Ch.).
E.R.A,
1st Cl., Harry Hambly, O.N 270319 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., William McQuade, O.N. M 2592 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
3rd Cl., Frederick John Heath, O.N. M.6582 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Albert John Playle, O.N. 270898 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. William Newland, O.N.309140 (Po.).
Ch
Sto. Albert Edward Joiner, O.N.286459 (Po.).
Act
Sto., P.O. Charles Bertie Mills, O.N. 311782 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. John Rowan, O.N 291799 (Ch.)
Sto.
P.O. Harry Willimott Watson, O.N. 310289 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. John George Bowers, O.N.354314 (Po).
Sto
P.O. Herbert John Bird, O.N.K.351 (Ch.).
Sto
P.O. Edwin Jess Blondel, O.N.K.2366 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. Mark Ward, O.N.K.5593 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Patrick Grant, O.N.K.20768 (Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., John Henry Goodsall, O.N.K. 12209 (Ch.).
Act.
Ldg. Sto. Frederick William Henry Bates, O.N. K.5223
(Dev.).
Ldg.
Sto. William Carter, O.N.K.2221 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. George William Marchant, O.N.K. 7448 (Ch.).
Sto.
1st Cl. James Henry Cox, O.N..S.S. 113836 (Po.).
Sto.
1st Cl., Martin William Hunt, O.N.K. 6863 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. George Champion, O.N.K. 5517
Ldg.
Sto. Ernest Patten, O.N.K.911 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. Frank Benjamin Stallard, O.N.K. 4404 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. Harry Bertram Kingston, O.N.K. 8654 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sto. Henry Frank Arthur Cowie O.N.K. 10829 (Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Ernest Frank Hayles, O.N.K. 15029 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Walter Charles Berret, O.N.K. 10702 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Henry Francis Frank Williams, O.N.K.16848 (Po.).
Sto.
1st Cl., George William Richard Hill, O.N.K.11351 (Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., William Patrick, O.N.K.17773 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Harry George Smith, O.N.K. 14889 (Dev.).
Act
Ldg. Sto. Samuel Thomas Keates, O.N. K.5372 (Po.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., George Frederick Wilkins, O.N. K. 16944 (Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Leo Frederick Murray Sangster, O.N.K.22599 (Ch.).
________
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of decorations
and medals to the undermentioned officers and men:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut
Eric Pole Welman, R.N. In recognition of his gallantry in
action off the Belgian Coast.
Lieut.
Alpin Errol Thomson, R.N.
Sub-Lieut.
Robert Cuming, R.N.V.R.
In
recognition of their gallantry when one of H.M. minesweepers
struck a mine.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Alexander Daniells, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Henry Beattie Bell-Irving, D.S.C., R.N.V.R.
In
recognition of their gallantry when one of H.M. minesweepers
struck a mine.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Dkhnd.
Daniel Morrison, R.N.R., O.N. 746 S.D.
P.O.,
1st Cl., Henry White, 0 N. 126255 (R.F.R. Po./A1792).
Ldg.
Sig. Charles Henry Benjamin Morrison, O.N.J.2319 (Ch.).
Dk.
Hnd. Henderson Miller Hellens, R.N.R., O.N.4207 S.D.
Ldg.
Sea. James Edward Rowlands, R.N.V.R., O.N. Tyne Z.112
(Royal Naval Division).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
Engmn.
Manning Faiers, R.N.R., O.N.242 E.S.
C.P.O.
Lott Mackay, O.N. 131223 (R.F.B. Po./A2643).
The
following officers and men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Lieut.-Cdr.
St. Andrew Oliver St. John, R.N.
Act.
Lieut, the Hon. Cecil Edward Robert Spencer, R.N.
Engr.
Sub-Lieut. John Henry Blackett, R.N.R.
Engr.
Sub-Lieut. Reginald Charles Collins, R.N.R.
Act.
Sub-Lieut. Raymond Kerr Rogerson, R.N.R.
Mid.
Felix John Mossop, R.N.R.
Sig.
Albert James Taylor, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z1395 (Wales).
A.B.
Arthur George Carter, O.N. 195458 (R.F.R. Po./B5249).
A.B.
Bertie Robert Manders, O.N. J17687 (Po.).
P.O.
Charles Thomas Jordon, O.N.189576 (Ch.).
________
Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to officers and men of the
Royal Naval Air Service:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Flt.
. Sub-Lieut. Bernard Arthur Smart, R.N.A.S.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Cdr. Harold Austen Buss, R.N.A.S. For his services on the
occasion of a bombing raid on Bruges Docks on the
night of the 2nd-3rd September, 1917, when numerous direct
hits on the docks, submarine shelters and railway sidings
on the quay were obtained.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Stearne Tighe Edwards, R.N.A.S. In recognition
of his services on the following occasions: On the 3rd
September, 1917, with his flight he attacked a two-seater
Aviatik. The enemy machine was observed to go down
in a vertical nose dive and the enemy observer was seen to
collapse in the cockpit. On the 21st September, 1917, he
drove a two-seater enemy machine down out of control. On
the 23rd September, 1917, he attacked an Albatross scout,
which crashed into the sea. On the same date he attacked
three Albatross scouts. One got on the tail of another
officer's machine at very close range, shooting him up
very badly. Flt. Cdr, Edwards attacked him from above, and
the enemy machine turned on its back and went down in a
vertical dive. He followed the enemy machine down to 8,000
feet, when its wings came off, and it fell to the ground.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Howard John Thomas Saint, R.N.A.S. For
conspicuous bravery in attacking superior hostile
formations of enemy aircraft. On the 21st
September, 1917, he, with three other machines, attacked
five hostile scouts. After getting to close quarters with
one of them, he fired three bursts from his machine-gun
and drove it down completely out of control. On the 23rd
September, 1917, while leading a patrol of eight scouts,
he attacked a hostile formation of ten machines. One of
these he drove down, diving vertically out of control. He
has forced down other machines completely out of control,
one of them in flames; and has also shown great courage in
attacking enemy troops and aerodromes with machine-gun
fire from very low altitudes.
Flt.
Lieut. Harold Spencer-Kerby, R.N.A.S. For the great
courage and initiative shown by him on many occasions,
notably on the 12th August, 1917, when he attacked hostile
machines returning from a raid on England. One
hostile machine was driven down by him to the water, where
it was observed to turn over.
Flt.
Lieut. John Fleming Jones, R.N.A.S. In recognition of his
services on the night of the 15th-16th August,, 1917, when
under adverse weather conditions, he dropped bombs on
railway sidings at Ostend causing a fire which
continued to burn as long as it was under observation.
Flt.
Lieut. Arthur F'rank Brandon, R.N.A.S, (since killed). For
services on the 22nd August, 1917, when he attacked
single-handed an enemy formation returning from a
raid on England and brought down one of them in flames. As
his aeroplane had been hit several times, he landed to
change machines, and proceeded to attack again with a new
one, making repeated attacks on individual machines, and
pursuing the enemy formation over the North Sea to the
Belgian coast, where he made a final attack.
Flt.
Lieut. Ronald Roscoe Thornley, R.N.A.S. For gallantry and
skill in aerial combats, notably on the following
occasions: On the 16th June, 1917, whilst on patrol, he
attacked a two-seater Aviatik, which fell to the
ground, inside our lines. On the 15th August, 1917, he
attacked an Albatross scout and shot it down out of
control. On the 19th August, 1917, he attacked an Aviatik
and drove it down out of control. On the 11th September,
1917, he engaged one of three enemy machines, firing about
fifty rounds when quite close, apparently wounding the
observer at once, and shortly afterwards the enemy machine
fell out of control.
Act.
Flt.-Lieut. Richard Pearman Minifie, R.N.A.S. In
recognition of his services on the following occasions:On
the 22nd April, 1917, he destroyed two enemy scouts.
On the 8th August, 1917, he brought down an Albatross
scout in flames. On the 16th September, 1917, he destroyed
an Albatross scout. On the 19th September, 1917, he
crashed an Albatross scout. In addition to the above
mentioned combats, he has driven down numerous enemy
machines out of control, and on the 3rd July, 1917, he
attacked parties of troops on the road from a height
of 200 feet. On the 19th August, 1917, he attacked two
enemy aerodromes, firing 450 rounds at the hangars from a
height of 400 feet. On the 20th September, 1917, he did
excellent work in detecting and scattering troops massing
for counter-attacks, flying at an extremely low altitude.
Act.
Flt.-Lieut. (now Flt.-Lieut.) Arthur Roy Brown, R.N.A.S.
For the excellent work he has done on active service. On
the 3rd September, 1917, he attacked a two-seater Aviatik,
in company with his flight. The enemy machine was seen to
dive down vertically, the enemy observer falling over on
the side of the fuselage shot. On the 5th September, 1917,
in company with formation, he attacked an Albatross scout
and two-seater, driving them away from our lines. One
machine was observed to go down apparently out of control.
On the 15th September, 1917, whilst on patrol, he dived on
two Aviatiks and three Albatross scouts, followed by his
flight. He dived several times and picked out one enemy
scout, firing about 200 rounds, when the enemy machine
went down out of control, spinning on its back. On the
20th September, 1917, whilst leading his flight, he dived
on five Albatross scouts. Flt.-Lieut. Brown picked out one
enemy machine and opened fire. One of his guns jambed, but
he carried on with the other. The enemy machine went down
out of control and over on its back, and remained in that
position for about thirty seconds, whilst Flt.-Lieut.
Brown continued firing until his other gun jambed. The
enemy machine then disappeared in the clouds, still on its
back. Another officer of the same patrol was later
followed by four enemy machines, as he was separated from
the formation. Both Flt.-Lieut. Brown's guns were jambed,
but he dived on the enemy machines and drove them off,
thus undoubtedly saving the pilot's life.
Act.
Flt.-Lieut. (now Flt.-Lieut.) Desmond Fitzgerald
Fitzgibbon, R.N.A.S. For exceptional courage and
determination in leading offensive patrols against enemy
formations, although often outnumbered by them. On
the 14th September, 1917, he and his patrol of seven
machines attacked a hostile formation of eight enemy
scouts. In the combat that ensued three hostile machines
were brought down completely out of control, one of these
by Flt.-Lieut. Fitzgibbon, while the patrol suffered no
casualties. On the 26th September, 1917, he attacked with
his patrol of eight machines fifteen hostile
scouts. He himself engaged four different machines, one
after the other, finally driving one down completely out
of control.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Charles Beverley Sproatt, R.N.A.S. Carried out
a bombing attack on Bruges Docks on the 4th
September, 1917, obtaining direct hits. He was subjected
to heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire, and his machine
was shot about and radiator pierced.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Leonard William Ormerod. R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. John Southey Wright, R.N.A.S.
In
recognition of their services on the 5th September, 1917,
when they carried out a bombing attack on Bruges Docks,
obtaining direct hits.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. William Allan Scott, R.N.A.S. In recognition of
his services on the night of the 15th-16th August, 1917,
when, in spite of difficult conditions, he dropped bombs
on Thourout railway station and sidings. He
circled the objective for an hour, at a height of 3,000
feet, dropping his bombs singly, and achieved good
results.
Obsr.
Sub-Lieut. Paul Breweher, R.N.A.S. In recognition of his
services on the night of the 15th-16th August, 1917, when,
with Flt.-Lieut. Jones, in spite of adverse weather
conditions, he dropped bombs on railway sidings at Ostend,
causing a firewhich continued to burn as long as it was
under observation.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal,
Ldg.
Mech. Robert William bager, O.N, F2176.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., Harry George Lovelock, O.N. J26402
(Po.).
P.O.
Mech. Bert Hinkler, O.N. F311 (Ch.).
The
following officers and men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Sqdrn.
Cdr. Charles Henry Butler, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt.-Lieut.) Cecil Henry FitzHerbert,
R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Mark Adamson Harker, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Edward Barfort Drake, R.N.A.S.
P.O.
(E.) Alfred Austin Blandford Cox, O.N. F17751.
________
Honours to the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to the undermentioned
Officers and men of the British Mercantile Marine, in
recognition of zeal and devotion tc duty shown in carrying
on the trade of the country during the war:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Capt.
Benjamin William George (Lieut., R.N.R.).
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Henry Saunders. (Master, SS Morinier)
Capt.
Henry George Speed. (Master, SS Coblenz)
Capt.
William Philip Hains. (Master, SS Missaaibie)
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal:
Ch.
Steward George Paterson.
Sea.
William John Smith. (Gunlayer, ST San Demetrio)
Sea.
Harry Downing.
Sea.
Francis Ivor Dance.
Sea.
Alexander Richards.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
Officers and men in the London Gazette as having received
an expression of commendation for their services:
Capt.
John Groth. (Master, SS Manchester Port)
Capt.
William Horsley Luya. (Master, ST San Demetrio)
Capt.
Archibald Balleine. (Master, SS Glamorgan)
Capt.
Henry Angel Motyer. (Master, SS Pentwyn)
Ch,.
Engr. James Duncan.
Ch.
Engr. Walter Edward Winter.
2nd
Offr. Joseph Martin Gerards.
2nd
Mate Percy Bedford.
3rd
Engr. Matthew Whelan.
Bosn.
Charles Barrett.
Sea.
James Cables.
Sea.
William McCarthy.
Sea.
Robert Gunn.
Sea.
Clifford Oakes.
Sea.
John Joseph Murphy.
Sea.
William Martin.
30369 -
6 NOVEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 1st November, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R.
Officers' Decoration upon the following:
Lieut-Comdr.
Charles Davidson, R.N.R.
Lieut.-Comdr.
William G. Oldershaw, R.N.R.
Lieut.-Comdr.
Clarence Milner, R.N.R.
Eng.
Lieut. George E. Morrell, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Alan W. Hughes, R.N.R.
30374 -
9 NOVEMBER 1917
Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, 8th November,1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert
Medal upon Acting Quartermaster-Serjeant James
William Brown, Royal Army Medical Corps, Serjeant
William Seymour, Northumberland Fusiliers, and
Privates Arthur Duff Hadden Allan and James
Cuthbertson, of the Royal Army Medical Corps (T.).
The
following is an account of the services in respect of
which the Decoration has been conferred:
On
the morning of the 5th February, 1917, a serious
explosion, followed by a fire, occurred on the French
troopship "St. Laurent" at Malta. After some time it
was observed that three men in the forepart of the ship,
where the flames were fiercest, were cut off from the
rest. None of the boats near would approach the ship owing
to the heat and danger of a further explosion, until
Acting Quartermaster-Serjeant Brown persuaded a Maltese
Policeman to row him out; but when within thirty yards of
the ship the Policeman refused to go further. Brown
returned, and was then joined by Sevmour, Allan and
Cuthbertson. They rowed directly to the forepart of the
ship, the sides of which were by this time red hot, while
the plates were falling into the sea. When they were
within a few yards of the ship two of the three men in the
forepart jumped into the sea and were rescued; the third,
who had climbed up the mast, was saved later when the mast
fell.
________
Admiralty, 6th November, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R.
Officers' Decoration upon Lieut.-Cmdr. Samuel
Bolton, D.S.C., R.N.R.
30386 -
16 NOVEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 17th November, 1917
Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to officers and men for
services in action with enemy submarines -
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Cdr.
Maurice Baldwin Raymond Blackwood, RN
Lieut
Cdr Arthur Grendon Tippet, R N
Lieut
Cdr Frank Arthur Worsley, R D, RNR
Lieut
Oswald Ernest Hallifax, R N
Lieut
Douglas George Jeffrey, R.N.R.
Lieut
Frederick William Gray, R.N.R.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross
Lieut
(now Lieut Cdr) Kenneth Michell RN
Lieut
Charles Stuart Burgon, R.N.R.
Lieut
Nicholas Frederick Smiles, R.N.R.
Lieut
Alexander MacRae, R.N.R.
Engr
Lieut William Begg McDonald, R.N.R. (since killed)
Act
Lieut Claude Martin Butlin, R N
Act
Lieut Lancelot Vivian Donne, R N
Act
Lieut Arthur John Booth, RNR
Act
Lieut Joseph Russell Stenhouse, R.N.R.
Flt
Sub Lieut Charles Stanley Mossop, RNAS
Asst
Payr Harry Manley, R.N.R.
Act
Sub Lieut Benjamin Evans RNR
Act
Sub Lieut George Edmunds Martin, R.N.R.
Gnr
(T ) Samuel Baker, R N
Skpr
James Ballard, R.N.R., 1099W S A
Skpr
Alexander Forbes, R.N.R., 175S A
Skpr
Samuel Charles Kenmngton, RNR (F R )
Skpr
John Watson, R.N.R., 318W S A
Skpr
Frederick William White, R.N.R., 72S A
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross
Sub
Lieut Reginald Allen, D S C, R.N.R.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Dkhnd.
Robert Armstrong, R.N.R., O.N. 1435S.D
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl. (now act. Art. Engr.) Reginald James Ballantyne,
O.N. 271887 (Po.).
P.O.
Archibald Evelyn Brown, O.N. 226250.
P.O.
Francis Charles Cook, O.N. 234873 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Reginald Dickinson, O.N. K3047 (Dev.).
P.O.
Eli Alfred Edgcombe, O.N. 199335 (Dev.).
A.B.
Charles Rich Edwards, O.N. J16701 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. James Francis Ellis, O.N. J8775 (Dev.).
P.O.
John Ernest Finnamore, O.N. 184399 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sto. Michael Gallagher, O.N. K19710 (Dev.).
A.B.
William Graham, O.N. 190312 (R.F.R., Ch./B5387).
Sto.
P.O. William Joseph Harrington, O.N. 303802 (Po.).
P.O.
Edward Charles Hitchcock, O.N. 185434 (Po.).
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Arthur Edward Ingledew, O.N. F13492.
2nd
Hnd. James John Irvine, R.N.R., O.N. 7071D.A.
P.O.
George William Lee, O.M. J971 (Po.) (since killed).
Sto.,
1st Cl., George Arthur Pyle Maughan, O.N, K16599 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Claude. Edward Murrant, O.N. J7785 (Po.).
P.O.,
1st Cl., William Augustus Newman, O.N. 188774 (R.F.R.,
Ch./B2590).
P.O.,
1st Cl., Charles William Olding, O.N. 179704 (Po.).
Corpl.
Arthur Ernest Reed, R.M.L.I., No. Po./14590 (since
killed).
Ldg.
Sea. Albert George Rogers, O.N. J16923 . (Ch.).
P.O.
Frank Staker, O.N. 230178 (Po.).
A.B.
Herbert Stanley Stokes, O.N. J8606 (Po.).
E.R.A.,
4th Cl., William Swapp, O.N. M21517 (Po.).
Pte.
(Lce.-Corpl.) Harry Walley, R.M.L.I., No. Po./1112
(R.F.R., Po./B1442).
Ldg.
Sea Herbert Charles Wright, O.N. 191473 (Po.).
A.B.
Thomas. Charles Zanazzi, O.N. 179221 (R.F.R., Dev./B1136).
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
C.P.O.
Thomas Ong, O.N. 156848 (Po.).
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
despatches:
Lieut.-Cdr.
Patrick Birmingham Crohan, R.N.
Engr.
Lieut.-Cdr. William Albert Carlisle, R.N.
Lieut.
Henry Dawson Crawford Stanistreet, R.N.
Flt.
Cdr. John Stanley Fleming Morrison, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
Peter Shaw, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Walter Edward Hewkin, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Arthur Sandison, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Bader Cecil Farrow, R.N.R.
Lieut.
Arnaud Adams, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut. Leonard James Jeffrey, R.N.R.
Engr.
Lieut. Frank William Axtens, R.N.R.
Gnr.
Henry Samuel Randall, R.N.
Gnr
(T.) Charles James Pounds, R.N.
Art.
Engr. Albert Henry Benfield, R.N.
Art.
Engr. Frank Henry Knowles, R.N.
Pte.
George Henry John Attryde, R.M.L.I., No. Ply. 14839
(R.F.R. Ply./B.973).
Pte.
Sidney Edward Benning, R.M.L.I., No. Po. 17 (S) (R.F.R.,
Po/031414).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Percy Robert Blacklock, O.N. M1355 (Ch.).
A.B.
William Henry Bridgman, O.N. 168249 (R.F.R., Dev./.B66).
P.O.
John Bright, O.N. 203029 (Dev.).
A.B.
Sidney Tom Edward Burford, O.N. SS1096 (R.F.R.,
Dev./B3375).
A.B.
Herbert Stanley Cross, O.N. 211054 (Po:) (since killed).
Pte.
Herbert Hillier Dunn, R.M.L.I., No. Ch. 12740 (R.F.R.,
Ch./B2012),
Sto.
1st Cl., Frederick East, O.N. K5199 (Dev.).
Fireman
Edward Farley, M.M.R., No. 751099.
Sto.
1st Cl., Frederick Farnell, O.N. K32678 (Dev.).
A.B.
Norman Foster, O.N. J37739.(Dev.).
Pte,
(Lce.-Cpl.) Alexander Grant, R.M.L.I., No. Ch. 15708
(R.F.R., Ch./B1979).
Shipwt.,
1st Cl., Arthur John Haughim, O.N. 341475 (Dev.).
A.B.
George Thomas Huntingford, O.N. J13272 (Po.).
Pte.
(Lce.-Cpl.) Alfred Jameson, R.M.L.I., No. Po./13198.
P.O.
Thomas Kelly, O.N. 233985 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. William Paterson Lauchlan, O.N. 235108 (Dev.).
Wireman,
2nd Cl., Charles Lax, O.N. M19823 (Po.).
P.O.
John William Lee, O.N. 194719 (Ch.).
Pte.
Alexander Leitch, R.M.L.I., No. Po./7089 (R.F.R.,
Po,/B759).
Pte.
Harold William Lidstone, R.M.L.I., No. Po./8761 (R.F.R.;
Po./B1004).
Painter,
2nd Cl., Herbert Richard Nodder, O.N. 156389 (Dev.).
Ldg.
Sea. Robert O'Connor, O.N. 227741 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sig. Henry Carlyle Parker, O.N. J3446 (Po.).
A.B.
Charles Pardoe, O.N. 222989 (Po.).
A.B.
John Price, O.N. 220736 (Ch.).
P.O.
William Sampson, R.N.R., O.N. 2018C.
Ldg.
Sig. Frederick George Tolchard, O.N. 233976 (Ch.).
Sig.
George Frederick Vincent, O.N. 364298 (Po.).
P.O.
Stephen James Watson, O.N. 238347 (Ch.).
Fireman
Thomas Wood, M.M.R., No. 611977.
________
Honours to the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and men of the
Royal Naval Air Service:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Ronald Graham, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in air fights
and bombing raids. Since the award of a bar to the
Distinguished Service Cross, Act. Flt. Cdr. Graham has
carried out five night bombing raids, and attacked
and brought down three enemy seaplanes. On one occasion he
ascended at night for the purpose of attacking hostile
machines, notwithstanding the fact that he had only
returned a few hours previously from a successful action
with hostile aircraft in superior numbers. He has always
displayed remarkable skill and courage.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Philip Sidney Fisher, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in air
fights and bombing raids. On one occasion, when very
heavy fighting took place between eight machines of his
squadron and about twenty Albatross scouts, he fought at
least six combats single-handed, shooting down one of his
opponents out of control. On another occasion, when he was
acting as leader of a flight of five machines detailed for
an offensive patrol, a general action took place with a
number of Albatross Scouts, in the course of which Act.
Flt. Cdr. Fisher was wounded whilst fighting with great
gallantry. He has shown himself to be a most efficient and
plucky flight leader, and has also taken part in numerous
night bombing raids in addition to his day fighting.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Cdr. Gerald Essex Hervey, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty in air fights and bombing
raids. On the 22nd August, 1917, he attacked a formation
of ten hostile aircraft engaged in a raid on
England and brought one of them down into the sea.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Henry Guy Holden, R.N.A.S. In recognition of the
great courage and gallantry displayed by him in obtaining
important photographs under heavy anti-aircraft
fire on the 14th October, 1917, and on other occasions. He
has also on many occasions been the pilot of spotting
machines.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) Victor Richard Gibbs,
R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in
numerous night bombing raids, particularly on the
night of the 25th September, 1917, wihen in spite of
difficult weather conditions he carried out a double trip
and made good shooting from 3,000 feet and below, and was
responsible for dropping over 1 1/2 tons of bombs on his
objectives.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) Leonard Horatio Slatter,
R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and skill on many
occasions both as observer and pilot. He has taken part in
numerous night bombing raids, and on one occasion
he ascended at night for the purpose of attacking hostile
machines, notwithstanding the fact that he had only
returned a few hours previously from a successful action
with hostile aircraft in superior numbers. On the 4th
September, 1917, he attacked an enemy Torpedo Boat
Destroyer with machine gun fire.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Stanley Wallace Rosevear, R.N.A.S. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has
destroyed several hostile machines, and has also
attacked and scattered parties of enemy infantry from low
altitudes, on one occasion from a height of only 100 feet.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Frederic Ross Johnson, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty in a bombing raid on Thourout
Railway Station on the night of the 20th-21st
September, 1917, when he came down to about 3,000 feet and
made particularly good shooting.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Thomas Robert Barber, O.N. F3771.
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., Leonard George Stanley Boshier, O.N. 15936
(Po.).
A.C.,
1st Cl., George Conley, O.N. F.l-6254.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., Charles Spikins. O.N. F8732.
The
following Officers and Man have been mentioned in
despatches:
Flt.
Cdr. Norman Sholto Douglas, R.N.A.S.
Lieut.
Martin William Wallace Cross R.N.V.R.
Flt.
Lieut. Basil Deacon Hobbs, D.S.O., D.S.C.,
R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Ellis Vair Reid, D.S C., R.N.A.S. (since
killed).
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Henry Martineau Davies, O.N. F20254.
________
Honours to the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of decorations
and medals to the undermentioned Officers and men of the
British Mercantile Marine, in recognition of zeal and
devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the
country during the war:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Rowland Robinson Barker.
Capt.
Frederic Hadley Bryant.
Capt.
Samuel Cook.
Capt.
Henry John.
Capt.
Walter Keslake.
Capt.
James Lee.
Capt.
Neil McNeill.
Capt.
William Surman Mason.
Capt.
Joseph Stephen Meria.
Capt.
George Moir.
Capt.
David Russell Murray.
Capt.
Richard Edward Oliver.
Capt.
Henry George Orchard.
Capt.
Edwin Alan Porter.
Capt.
Isaac Bedlington Tose.
Capt.
Peter Urquhart.
Capt.
Edward Witten.
Ch.
Offr. William Whitehead.
Ch.
Engr. Oliver Henry Jelley.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Rowland-Robinson Barker, D.S.C.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Sea.
Henry James Graham.
Sea.
Albert Hide Hutchins.
Sea.
Thomas Jamieson.
Sea
William Lunam
Sea
Allan McLean
Sea
Duncan Mills
Sea
Nicholas Penston
Sea
Arthur Phillips Gilbert Porteous
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
Officers and Men in the London Gazette as having received
an expression of commendation for their services -
Capt
Ernest Southey Arrowsmith
Capt
John Creamer Brett
Capt
Thomas Henry Clatworthy
Capt
David Davies
Capt
William George Diver
Capt
Ernest Benjamin Downs
Capt
Stephen Jayne Edwards
Capt
William Lauritson
Capt
John Samuel Ledsome
Capt
Frederick Smith Leicester
Capt
James McNish
Capt
David Russell Murray
Capt
Robert Francis Nagle
Capt
William Stebble Procter (since died)
Capt
William Brown Rome
Capt
Archibald Bisset Smith (killed)
Capt
Edward George Sturgeon
Capt
John Alfred Wolfe (Lt Cdr, R.N.R. )
Ch
Offr William Whitehead
Ch
Offr Thomas Willis
Ch
Engr Bertie William Newton
Apprentice
Basil Hugo Kilner (killed)
Apprentice
Sidney Frederick Kingsland
Apprentice
John Frederick Russell Stanley
Ch
Bosn W Gray
Bosn
John Joseph S Elphinstone
Quartermaster
Andrew Anderson
Sea
Lawrence Bruce
Sea
Cecil Henry Cummings
Sea
John Mclver
Sea
Andrew Robertson
Sea
Walter Herbert Rolling
Sea
Andrew Gove Simpson
Sea
Joseph Edward Smith
Sea
William Wright
30389 -
16 NOVEMBER 1917
War Office, November 19, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a
Bar to the Military Medal to the undermentioned
Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:
Ply/980
(S) Cpl. D. J. James, R.M.L.I. (Bridgend). (M.M. gazetted
21st September, 1916.)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of
the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to
the undermentioned Ladies, Non- Commissioned-Officers and
Men:
Z/T/3311
A./B. A. Brack, R.N.V.R. (Seaton Hirst).
C.Z./5821
A./B. H. Curran, R.N.V.R. (Craigneuk).
Z./T./8746
P./O. E. C. Davies, R.N.V.R. (South Elmsall).
M/5/76
P./O. C. Hilton, R.N.V.R. (Birkenhead).
Tyne/Z/6188
A./B. J. .J. Kelly, R.N.V.R. (Jarrow-on-Tyne).
K/P/962
P./O. G. T. Simpson, R.N.V.R. (Witton Gilbert).
30392 -
20 NOVEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 20th November, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert
Medal on:
Surgeon
Probationer Robert Sydney Steele Smith, R.N.V.R.
The
following is the account of the services in respect of
which the Decoration has been conferred:
Surgeon
Probationer Robert Sydney Steele Smith, R.N.V.R., was
Medical Officer of one of H.M. ships which was
torpedoed by an enemy submarine. When the enemy torpedo
struck the ship Surgeon Probationer Smith was in the
wardroom aft with the 1st Lieutenant. The explosion
wrecked the wardroom and rendered the 1st Lieutenant
unconscious. All other exit being blocked, Surgeon
Probationer Smith piled the wrecked furniture under the
skylight, and got the 1st Lieutenant through this on deck.
He then attended to a Petty Officer who was lying on deck
with a broken arm and leg, adjusted and blew up his
life-belt, and after doing the same for the 1st Lieutenant
got him overboard, as the ship was then foundering. The
1st Lieutenant was by then partially conscious, but was
again stunned owing to an explosion when the vessel
foundered, and when he was picked up by the boat he was
apparently dead. Surgeon Probationer Smith applied
artificial respiration until the 1st Lieutenant showed
signs of life; he afterwards attended to the injured in
the boat so far as the circumstances allowed, until they
were picked up forty-three hours later.
________
Admiralty, 16th November, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R.
Officers' Decoration upon the undermentioned
Officers:
Acting
Commander John G. B. Harrison, R.N.R.
Acting
Commander William A. Williams, R.N.R. (ret.).
Lieutenant-Commander
Henry D. Nicolson, R.N.R.
Lieutenant-Commander
James D. Irving, R.N.R. (ret.).
30399 -
23 NOVEMBER 1917
War Office, 26th November, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty the KING has been pleased to confer the
undermentioned rewards for gallantry and distinguished
service in the field.
Awarded
the Military Cross.
T./Sub-Lt.
William Milton, R.N.V.R.
30408 -
27 NOVEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 30th November, 1917.
Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men for
services in action with enemy submarines:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Robin Wynell Mayow Lloyd, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. Basil Deacon Hobbs, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
To
receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service
Cross.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) Frederick Lea Dickey, D.S.C.,
R.N.A.S.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Pte.
(Lce.-Corpl.) Albert Edward Allen, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./5470
(R.F.R. Ply./ A973).
P.O.
Charles Samuel Gough, O.N. 213605 (Dev.).
Air
Mech., 1st Gr., James Andrew Mortimer, O.N. F11344.
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Edward May Nicol, O.N. F18942.
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Lieut.
Richard Kay Harrison, R.N.R.
Act.
Lieut. Edward Wearne, R.N.R.
Ch.
Skpr. James Edwin Mitchell Duncan, D.S.C., R.N.R., 1337
W.S.A.
Pte.
Charles Frederick Clark, R.M.L.I., No. PO./11121 (R.F.R.
Po./B1240).
Pte.
Frederick Dockett, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./9775 (R.F.R.
Ply./B778).
Pte.
Donald Wilson, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./ 15433 (R.F.R.
Ply./B1043).
________
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to the undermentioned
Officers and men:
To
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Henry Gray Higgins, R.N. In recognition of his services in
submarines.
Lieut.-Cdr.
(now Act. Cdr.) Francis Walter Belt, R.N.V.R. In
recognition of his services with a Naval Armoured Car
Squadron throughout the war. He conducted an
expedition into Persia in trying circumstances with
conspicuous success. He was later 2nd in command of the
squadron during the Dobrudja and Roumanian operations,
where he was wounded. He has since done admirable work in
Galicia. On all occasions he has shown himself to be a
loyal and most reliable officer.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Thomas Benbow McNabb, R.N. V.R. In recognition of his
gallantry in going overboard and securing a line to a drifting
mine after attempts to sink it by gunfire had failed
owing to a choppy sea and considerable swell which made
accurate shooting impossible.
Lieut.
Samuel Jackson Hanna, R.N. V.R. In recognition of his
services with a Naval Armoured Car Squadron in
Belgium, France, the Dobrudja and Galicia. He has carried
out his duties as Assistant Adjutant and Adjutant with
conspicuous success, and always shown himself to be a
plucky, capable and unselfish officer.
Lieut.
George Reginald Turner, R.N.V.R. In recognition of his
services with a Naval Armoured Car Squadron in
Galicia. In the trenches opposite Brzezany he beat back
the German attack with his maxim parties. He was struck by
a shell but refused to leave his post for 48 hours until
off his head from the shock.
Lieut.
John Andrew Quarrie, R.N.R. In recognition of his services
in submarines.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
P.O.
Mech. Frederick Bernard Algate, O.N.
P.O.
Mech. Alfred Charles Boutall, O.N. F9560.
P.O.
Mech. George Gardner, O.N. F9891.
P.O.
Mech. William Allis Gregson, O.N. F9896.
P.O.
Mech. John Harrison, O.N. F2893.
P.O.
Mech. John Marshall McEwan, O.N. F10029.
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Alexander Constantine Maber, O.N. 272394 (Po.).
P.O.
Frank Wood Mole, O.N. 188479 (Dev.).
C.P.O.
James John Pomeroy, O.N. 155362 (Ch.).
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Capt.
Percival Henry Warleigh., R.N.
Capt.
(now Maj.) John Wansey Snepp, R.M.L.L
C.P.O.
Mech., 3rd Gr., Cecil Grahame Elbra, O.N. F32006.
P.O.
James Henry. Charles Smith, O.N. 193092 (Po.).
________
Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours and decorations to Officers of the Royal Naval Air
Service:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Wing
Cdr. Christopher Lloyd Courtney, R.N.A.S. In recognition
of his services in command of a Wing of the Royal Naval
Air Service at Dunkirk. Squadrons attached to his
Wing have invariably shown a high standard of efficiency,
and the success of the fighting squadrons generally is
largely due to his knowledge and initiative.
Obs.
Lieut. Russell William Gow, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out
a photographic reconnaissance of the Belgian coast
under difficult conditions on the 15th October, 1917. Obs.
Lieut. Gow has also carried out a large amount of valuable
spotting work for H.M. Monitors, both by day and night,
including the successful operations against Zeebrugge on
12th May, 1917, and against Ostend on 5th June, 1917.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Fred Carr Armstrong, R.N.A.S. In recognition of
his services with a Wing of the R.N.A.S. at Dunkirk
between February and September, 1917. He has destroyed
several hostile machines, and has led his flight with very
great skill and gallantry.
Flt.
Lieut. Harold Francis Beamish, R.N.A.S. In recognition of
his services with a Wing of the R.N.A.S. at Dunkirk
between January and September, 1917, during which time he
has destroyed several hostile machines and driven down
numerous others.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) Edwin Tufnell Hayne, R.N.A.S.
In recognition of his services with a Wing of the R.N.A.S.
at Dunkirk between March and September, 1917. He
has had numerous engagements with enemy aircraft and on
the 16th August, 1917, attacked an enemy aerodrome and
placed a whole flight of machines out of action by
machine-gun fire. During a flight of over two hours,
during which time he attacked transport and railways, he
never exceeded a height of 1,000 feet.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Geoffrey William Hemming, R.N.A.S. In
recognition of his services with a Wing of the R.N.A.S. at
Dunkirk between March and September, 1917, during
which period he has been continuously employed on the
Belgian coast, and on many occasions has been in charge of
a flight. On the 22nd September, 1917, he led his flight
against a formation of twenty enemy aircraft, and engaging
three consecutively, brought them all down.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. John Ellis Langford Hunter, R.N.A.S. In
recognition of his services with a Wing of the R.N.A.S. at
Dunkirk between July and September, 1917, during
which time he has carried out continuous work on offensive
patrols. On the 22nd September, 1917, he destroyed two
enemy aircraft which were attempting to interfere with our
spotting machines.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Act.
Flt. Cdr. Richard Pearman Minifie, D.S.C., R.N.A.S, For
conspicuous gallantry in air fighting throughout
October, 1917, during which period he has destroyed
several enemy machines and driven down others out of
control.
The
following Officer has been mentioned in Despatches:
Lieut.
Herbert Owen Fry, R.N.V.R.
________
Additional Awards for Service in the Battle Of Jutland.
The
following additional awards have been approved for
services in the Battle of Jutland:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
C.E.R.A.
Tom Battye, O.N. 268688 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Edward James Gardener, O.N. 293566 (Po.).
Sto.
P.O. Thomas Kerr, O.N. 307376 (Po.).
C.E.R.A.
Harold Lee, R.N.R., O.N. 1460 E.A.
A.B.
William James Millar, O.N. 188092 (Po.).
P.O.
Teleg. Edward William Penney, O.N. 223147 (Dev.) (now Act.
Wt. Teleg.).
The
following men have been mentioned in despatches:
E.R.A.
Jens Christian Walter Agerskow, O.N. M 1691 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Herbert Bailey, O.N. 293817 (Ch.).
Ship's
Corpl., 1st Cl., Ernest Charles Bale, O.N. 194464 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. George Blake, O.N. 296025 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. Richard Charles Broadhurst, O.N. K 2777 (Ch.).
Pte.
Archibald Brown, R.M.L.I., No. Po./15515.
Sto.
P.O. Arthur Clatworthy, O.N. 306235 (Dev.).
Sto.
P.O. William Cook, O.N. K 5097 (Ch).
Ch.
Sto. George Thomas Egglestone, O.N. 282213 (Po.).
Mech.
Harold Edgar Rowe Foot, O.N. 280362 (Dev.).
Gnr.
Harold Herbert Hardy, R.M.A., No. 6797 (R.F.R./B960).
Ldg.
Sto. Frederick George Harris, O.N. K 21607 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sto. George Hart, O.N. 294195 (R.F.R., Ch./B8339).
P.O.
Ernest Edward Hoile, O.N. 195066 (Ch.).
Sto.
P.O. Ben Kindred, O.N. 306762 (Ch.).
Sto.,
1st Cl., Arthur Lang, O.N. K 10159 (Po.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Edward Frederick Mitchell, O.N. 270684 (Po.).
A.B.
Arthur Frank Rowlett, O.N. 236195 (Po.).
Ch.
Sto. James Sawyer, O.N. 285895 (Ch.).
Ch.
Sto. Harry Scopes, O.N. 288050 (Ch.).
P.O.
John Shoesmith, O.N. 184703 (Po.).
E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Frederick Stanley Thomas, O.N. 272368 (Ch.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Jesse Brooks Wadham, O.N. 269916 (Po.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd Cl., Robert Young, O.N. 270114 (Ch.).
_________
Honours for the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to the undermentioned
officers and men of the British Mercantile Marine, in
recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown in carrying
on the trade of the country during the war:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
Thomas Henry Beard.
Capt.
Joseph Brown.
Capt.
Theobald John Claude Buret.
Capt.
John Crockart.
Capt.
George Fenby Hiles.
Capt.
David Isaac Jenkins.
Capt.
James Herbert Needler (since died).
Capt.
William Park Purdon.
Capt.
Edward Wilson Rettie.
Capt.
Francis Thomas Skellern.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Sea.
Harry Layo Bennett.
Sea.
John Moir Bird.
4th
Engr. Alexander James Brian.
Sea.
Francis Rolfe Crockford.
Sea.
William Lowrie.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
officers and men in the London Gazette as having received
an expression of commendation for their services:
Capt.
William Ernest Carr.
Capt.
William Ewing Ingham.
Capt.
Henry Ison.
Capt.
Harry Scott.
Ch.
Offr. Thomas John Fletcher.
Ch.
Offr. George Manuel.
Ch.
Offr. Joseph Thomas Francis.
Ch.
Engr. Herbert Lees.
1st
Offr. Gottfried Russell Irvine Pope.
Sea.
Rennie Blackburn.
Sea.
Joseph Edwards.
Sea.
Herbert Marlow.
Sea.
Harry John Preece.
Sea.
Macash Louis Stares.
Sea.
John R. Swithinbank.
30417 -
7 DECEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 5th December, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to confer the Royal
Naval Reserve Officers' Decoration upon the
following:
Lieut.-Commander
Thomas M. Winslow, R.N.R.
Lieut.-Commander
Hans Oppen, R.N.R.
30422 -
11 DECEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 6th December, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers'
Decoration upon Lt.-Cdr. John Percival, D.S.O.,
R.N.R. (Retired)
30424 -
11 DECEMBER 1917
War Office, 12th December, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of
the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to
the undermentioned Noncommissioned Officers and Men:
M/Z428
L./S. A. Coathup, R.N.V.R. (Rock Ferry).
R.M.A./8115
Gnr. R. Fulton, R.M.A. (Falkirk).
R.M.A./6269
Sjt. J. Heaton, R.M.A. (Portsmouth).
M/15677
S.B. Attd't T. Holding, R.M.A. (Chorley).
R.M.A./10959
Cpl. E. Naitby, R.M.A. (Ferryhill).
30428 -
14 DECEMBER 1917
Whitehall, December 12, 1917.
The
KING has been pleased to award the Albert Medal in
Gold to Nicholas Rath, Seaman, R.N.R., and
the Albert Medal to Richard Knoulton, Ordinary
Seaman, R.N., and George Faucett Pitts Abbott,
Deckhand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), in recognition
of their gallantry in saving life in the following
circumstances:
On
the 14th September, 1917, a seaplane collided with
a Poulsen mast and remained wedged in it, the pilot
(Acting Flight Commander E. A. de Ville) being rendered
unconscious and thrown out of his seat on to one of the
wings. The three men above mentioned at once climbed up
the mast for 100 feet, when Rath, making use of the
boatswain's chair, which moves on the inside of the mast,
was hoisted up by men at the foot of the mast to the
place, over 300 feet from the ground, where the seaplane
was fixed. He then climbed out on the plane, and held the
pilot until the arrival of Knoulton and Abbott, who passed
the masthead gantline out to him. Having secured the pilot
with the gantline Rath, with the assistance of Knoulton
and Abbott, lifted him from the plane to the inside of the
mast and lowered him to the ground. The three men were
very well aware of the damaged and insecure condition of
the mast, which was bent to an angle where the seaplane
had become wedged. One of the three supports of the mast
was fractured, and, so far as the men knew, the mast or
seaplane might at any time have collapsed.
30431 -
14 DECEMBER 1917
War Office, 17th December, 1917.
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty the KING has been pleased to confer the
undermentioned rewards for gallantry and distinguished
service in the Field.
Awarded
the Military Cross.
T./Sub-Lt.
Noel de Brissac Browning, R.N.V.R.
T./Sub-Lt.
Kenneth Malcolm Evans, R.N.V.R.
T./Surg.
Richard Glyn Morgan, R.M. Bn.
T./Sub-Lt.
William Stevenson, R.N.V.R.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of
the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the
undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men:
R.M.A./7585
Gnr. (A./Bdr.) F. J. Brighten, R.M.A. (Eastney).
R.M.A./11901
Bombr. J. Handford, R.M.A. (Chumleigh).
30435 -
18 DECEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 18th December, 1917.
The
KING (is) pleased to confer the Albert Medal on:
Flight
Lieutenant Edward Peverall Meggs Davis, R.N.A.S.
The
following is the account of the services in respect of
which the decoration has been conferred:
On
the 3rd October, 1917, whilst carrying out a practice
flight, a seaplane, piloted by Flight
Sub-Lieutenant James Douglas Grant, fell into the sea. The
seaplane turned over and the pilot was enclosed in the
boat under water. Flight Lieutenant Edward Peverall Meggs
Davis immediately flew a seaplane to the position of the
accident, made fast to the wreck, and dived under the
wreck in his uniform and endeavoured to extricate Flight
Sub-Lieutenant Grant. To do this it was necessary for him
to dive amongst and struggle through the mass of wires and
broken parts of the wreck. Notwithstanding the imminent
danger of being caught up amongst them, Lieutenant Davis
continued his efforts to get Flight Sub-Lieutenant Grant
out, until the emergency boat arrived on the scene. No
other help was at hand until the arrival of this motor
boat, which at the time of the accident was about a mile
and a-half away. Flight Lieutenant Davis risked his life
in endeavouring to save that of his brother officer, as
there was every chance of his becoming caught under water
in the wires of the wreck.
30437 -
18 DECEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 19th December, 1917.
Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men for
services in action with enemy submarines:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Philip Esmonde Phillips, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Geoffrey Robert Sladen Watkins, D.S.O., R.N.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lieut.
Henry Neville Lake, R.N.
Lieut.
George Gillen Astbury, R.N.R.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. (now Flt. Lieut.) Norman Ansley Magor, R.N.A.S.
Act.
Lieut. Eric Templer Wiggins, R.N.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Ronald Jarman, R.N.A.S.
Ch.
Gnr. Thomas Frederick Britton, R.N.
Gnr.
Henry Samuel Randall, R.N.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross,
Lieut.
Alexander MacRae, D.S.C., R.N.
Flt.
Lieut. Ernest John Cuckney, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
To
receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service
Gross.
Flt.
Cdr. Theodore Douglas Hallam, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., Edgar Hector Clarke,. O.N. F17921.
A.B.
Luke Dunlea, O.N. 214506 (Dev.).
E.R.A.,
4th Cl., Kenneth Westbrook Douglas, O.N. M797 (Po.).
P.O.
John William Lee, O.N. 194719 (Ch.).
P.O.,
1st Cl., Frederick Edward Mingay, O.N. 233749 (Ch.).
C.P.O.
William Francis Phillips, O.N. 148241 (Po.).
C.E.R.A.,
2nd. Cl., William John Quick O.N.268549 (Dev.).
Sto.
P.O. Ernest Smith O.N. 307406 (Po.).
Ldg.
Sea. Alec Charles Townsin, O.N J20262 (Ch.).
P.O.
Stephen James Watson, O.N. 238347 (Ch.).
The
following Officers and Men have been mentioned in
Despatches:
Lieut.-Cdr.
Charles Harold Jones, D.S.O., R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
Reginald Vincent Peel, R.D., R.N.R.
Lieut.
Archibald John Moss, R.N.R.
Flt.
Lieut. Basil Deacon Hobbs, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Lieut. James Lindsay Gordon, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) Richard Frederick Lea Dickey,
D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Cecil John Clayton, R.N.A.S.
Obs.
Sub-Lieut. Kenneth George Coles, R.N.A.S.
Act.
Sub-Lieut. Benjamin Evans, D.S.C., R.N.R.
Art.
Engr. Albert Henry Benfield, R.N.
Act.
Gnr. Jabez George Lake, R.N.
Skpr.
Stanley James Johnson, R.N.R. 1239 S.A.
Ldg.
Mech. Sydney Francis Anderson, D.S.M., O.N. F12676.
P.O.,
1st Cl., Bertram Wabon Brett, O.N. 193486 (Ch.).
P.O.
Robert John Brown, D.S.M., O.N. 222552 (Po.).
Air
Mech., 2nd Gr., Henry Martineau Davies, D.S.M., O.N.
F20254.
Act.
Sto. P.O. James William Alfred Formoy, O.N. K2664 (Ch.).
E.R.A.,
1st Cl., James Bang Lawrie, D.S.M., O.N. 270036 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Teleg. Gordon Hugh Leamon, O.N. J2025 (Ch.).
Ldg.
Sea. Edwin Gerard Viner, O.N.214541 (Dev.).
________
Honours for the Royal Naval Air Service.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
decorations and medals to Officers and Men of the Royal
Naval Air Service:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. Richard Gregory Gardner, R.N.A.S. In recognition of
the great zeal and gallantry displayed by him on the night
of the 15th October, 1917, when a bombing raid was carried
out on Bruges Docks and good results obtained in
spite of heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire. This
officer has taken part in thirty-six bombing raids.
Flt.
Lieut. John William Alcock, R.N.A.S. (now prisoner). For
the great skill, judgment and dash displayed by him off Mudros
on the 30th September, 1917, in a successful attack on
three enemy seaplanes, two of which were brought down in
the sea.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. (now Flt. Lieut.) Charles Ferris
Montagu-Chambers, R.N.A.S. During the combined naval and
military operations in the neighbourhood of Lindi,
East Africa, on the 10th and 11th June, 1917, this
officer flew his machine at all hours of the day under
heavy fire with excellent results, bringing back to his
Commanding Officer clear and concise reports.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (act. Flt. Lieut.) Wilfred Austin Curtis,
R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
He has on many occasions destroyed and driven down out of
control enemy machines. On the 21st October, 1917,
in a combined attack with two other pilots, he sent down
an enemy machine in flames, and twenty minutes later he
followed another enemy scout from 10,000 to 2,000 feet,
and sent it down in a vertical dive, which ended in a
crash.
Obs.
Lieut. Cyril Chapman, R.N.A.S. In recognition of the great
gallantry and skill displayed by him on the 18th October,
1917, when he carried out a photographic
reconnaissance in spite of adverse conditions and
intense cold, as a result of which he was severely
frostbitten. He has repeatedly carried out valuable
photographic reconnaissances at long distances behind the
enemy lines under very heavy and extremely accurate
anti-aircraft fire and despite the tactics of enemy
aircraft.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Charles Roger Lupton, R.N.A.S.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. Euan Dickson, R.N.A.S.
Obs.
Sub-Lieut. William Laurence Hill, R.N.A.S.
For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a bombing
raid on Thourout Railway Station and Varsennaere
Aerodrome on the 25th October, 1917. These officers
volunteered for the expedition in spite of extremely
unfavourable weather conditions. They have all previously
taken part in many bombing raids.
Flt.
Sub-Lieut. John Gerald Manuel, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty in air fights and bombing
raids, particularly on the 26th September, 1917, when he
attacked alone the Abeele Aerodrome, dropping his
bombs from about 1,500 feet with good results. A machine
gun then opened fire on him, but he dived down low and
silenced it by firing fifty rounds from his machine gun.
Obs.
Sub.-Lieut. Thomas Terrell, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty in a long distance bombing
raid on the 28th October, 1917, when a direct hit was
obtained on a munitions factory. He was heavily attacked
by machine gun fire on his homeward journey, which was
carried out under exceedingly trying conditions. He has
also carried out other bombing raids and a number
of photographic reconnaissances.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Flt.
Lieut. (act. Flt. Cdr.) Joseph Stewart Temple Fall,
D.S.C., R.N.A.S. In recognition of the conspicuous courage
displayed by him in attacking enemy aircraft in
superior numbers on many occasions. On the 15th October,
1917, he attacked an enemy machine from in front at very
close range, at times within twenty-five yards. He then
turned sharply and attacked from behind, sending the enemy
machine down spinning on its back and emitting great
volumes of black smoke.
Flt.
Lieut. Harold Thomas Mellings, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For the
great skill, judgment and dash displayed by him off Mudros
on the 30th September, 1917, in a successful attack on
three enemy seaplanes, two of which were brought down in
the sea.
To
receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service
Cross.
Flt.
Lieut, (act. Flt. Cdr.) Joseph Stewart Temple Fall,
D.S.C., R.N.A.S. In recognition of his services on the
12th and 13th November, 1917, when he had successful
engagements with three enemy machines. He has
always shown great courage and gallantry in the face of
the enemy, and maintained a high record of achievement,
having destroyed many enemy machines.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal,
Ldg.
Mech. Sydney Herbert Pinchen, O.N. F2932.
Act.
Air Mech., 1st Gr., George Smith, O.N. F4430.
The
following Officer has been mentioned in despatches:
Flt.
Sub-Lieut, (now Flt. Lieut.) Philip Kenning Fowler,
R.N.A.S.
________
Honours for Miscellaneous Services.
The
KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following
Decoration and Medals to the undermentioned Officer and
men:
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Gnr.
Mark Methuen, R.N. During the combined naval and military
operations in the neighbourhood of Lindi, East Africa,
on the 10th and 11th June, 1917, the ship in which Mr.
Methuen was serving was hit by an enemy 4.1 shell. Hearing
that a fire had been started, he immediately proceeded aft
and descended to the after flat, which was full of fumes
and smoke, to investigate the course of the fire and to
take the necessary steps to extinguish it. Whilst carrying
out this task he was exposed to the effects of the shell
gas, as a result of which he had to be placed on the sick
list. His coolness and judgment prevented the fire from
spreading.
To
receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
A.B.
Harry Johns, O.N. 183788 (R.F.R. Dev./B3019). For
conspicuous gallantry during the combined naval and
military operations in the neighbourhood of Lindi,
East Africa, on the 10th and 11th June, 1917. He
showed exemplary conduct in at once going below into the
after flat, when the ship was hit by an enemy 4.1 shell,
in order to assist in extinguishing the fire, and by his
coolness and judgment prevented the fire from spreading.
Ldg.
Sto. James Leach, O.N. K11874 (Po.). For conspicuous
gallantry during the combined naval and military
operations in the neighbourhood of Lindi, East Africa,
on tho 10th and 11th June, 1917. Though wounded in two
places in the legs, he showed exemplary conduct in
continuing to stand by the engines (the engine-room
artificer in charge having been killed) until ordered on
deck for medical treatment.
Ldg.
Sto. George Horrocks Pascall, O.N. 221595 (R.F.R.
Dev./B4016). For conspicuous gallantry during the combined
naval and military operations in the neighbourhood of Lindi,
East Africa, on the 10th and 11th June, 1917. He
showed exemplary conduct in at once going below into the
after flat, when the ship was hit by an enemy 4.1 shell,
in order to assist in extinguishing the fire, and by his
coolness and judgment prevented the fire from spreading.
The
following Officers have been mentioned in Despatches:
Lieut.-Cdr.
Kenneth Cary Helyar, R.N.
Lieut.
Richard Ivor Pulleyne, R.N.
________
Honours for the Mercantile Marine.
The
KING, has been graciously pleased to approve of the award
of Honours, Decorations and Medals to the undermentioned
Officers and men of the British Mercantile Marine, in
recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown in carrying
on the trade of the country during the War:
To
be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Capt.
George Badenoch Murray (Lieut., R.N.R.).
Ch.
Offr. James Martin (Lieut., R.N.R.).
To
receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Capt.
John Begg. Capt. Robert Logan.
Capt.
John Martin Parker.
Capt.
Thomas Strike.
Capt.
Charles Vermulen.
Ch.
Offr. Alfred Henderson Moodie.
2nd
Engr. James Laws Pennington.
To
receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
3rd
Offr. John Douglas.
Carpenter
W. H. McMillan.
Sea.
John Thomas Anderson.
Sea.
William Thomas Jennings.
Sea.
John William Sinclair.
Sea.
William George Sobey.
The
KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders
for the publication of the names of the undermentioned
Officers and men in the London Gazette as having received
an expression of commendation for their services:
Capt.
Archibald John Brewer.
Capt.
Arthur Douse (killed).
Capt.
George Cunnach Dusting.
Capt.
Herbert Lugg.
Chief
Officer James Crammond.
Chief
Officer Joseph McMath.
Chief
Engr. Oliver Henry Jelley, D.S.C.
Sea.
James Cheyne.
Sea.
Frederick Charles Doy.
Sea.
Alfred Hartnett.
Sea.
Donald McAngus.
Sea.
Donald McLean.
Sea.
Simon Patience, D.S.M.
Sea.
John William Taylor.
Sea.
William Williams.
Sea.
Samuel Woolley.
30442 -
21 DECEMBER 1917
A MEMORABLE NON-NAVAL,
GALLANTRY AWARD
Whitehall, December 17, 1917.
The
KING has been pleased to award the Albert Medal to
Doreen Ashburnham, aged 11 years, and Anthony
Farrer, aged 8 years, residing at Cowichan Lake,
Vancouver Island, in recognition of the great bravery
displayed by the children in the following circumstances:
On
the 23rd September, 1916, the two children left their
homes at Cowichan Lake for the purpose of catching their
ponies and, when about half a mile from home, they were
attacked by a cougar. They were almost upon the animal
before they saw it crouching in a path at a corner. The
little girl was first attacked; the cougar sprang upon
her, and she was knocked down with her face to the ground,
the animal being on her back. The boy at once attacked the
cougar with his fists and riding bridle, and drove the
animal off the girl; it then attacked him, and his
companion, getting to her feet, came to his rescue,
fighting with her clenched hands and bridle, and even
putting her arm into the cougar's mouth, to try to prevent
it from biting Anthony. She succeeded in getting it off
the boy, and it stood on its hindquarters and fought with
her, but evidently it was disturbed by some sound, for
presently it slunk away and ran under a log, where it was
afterwards killed. The children, though both badly
injured, were able to make their way home. The cougar
measured over 7 feet from nose to tip of tail.
30446 -
25 DECEMBER 1917
Admiralty, 23rd December, 1917.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R.
Officer's Decoration upon Lieutenant-Commander
Charles E. Browne, R.N.R.
30450 -
28 DECEMBER 1917
(included
in Army lists)
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the
undermentioned rewards for distinguished service in
the Field. Dated 1st Jan. 1918 -
Awarded
the Distinguished Service Order.
T./Maj.
(A./Lt.-Col) Cresswell John Eyres, R.G.A (late
Rear-Admiral, ret., R.N.)
Maj.
Maurice Christian Festing, R.M L I.
Wing
Comdr. Frederick Crosby Halahan, M.V.O., R.N.A.S.
Lt.-Comdr.
Edward N Groves Morris, R.N.V.R., attd R.N.A.S.
T./Capt
(A./Maj.) Robert Charles Stuart Morrison-Scott, R.M.A.
Lt.
Oliver G. G. Villiers, R.N.V.R, attd. R.N.A.S.
Awarded
the Military Cross.
Lt.
Leonard William Barber, R.N.V.R.
T./Sub-Lt.
John Hulme Bessell, R.N.V.R.
T./Sub-Lt.
Leonard Anderson Blackhall,, R.N.V.R
Lt
(T./Capt.) Thomas Henry Burton, R.M L.I.
T
/Lt John Coote, R.N.V.R.
Sub.-Lt.
(A./Lt.) Richard Donaldson, R.N.V.R.
Sub.-Lt.
(A./Lt.) Charles James Eddolls, R.N.V.R.
Lt.
(A./Lt.-Cdr.) Sidney Howard Fish, R.N.V.R.
T./Sub.
Lt Lionel George Mitchelmore, R.N.V R.
T
/Qr.-Mr and Hon. Lt. John Grant Murray, R.M., attd. Fd
Amb
Awarded
Distinguished Conduct Medal
K.X.
173 P.O. J. Allan, R.N.V.R. (Annitsford).
L5/3122
P O. (A./Chief P O.) H. J. Simon, R.N.V.R. (Hurst,
Bixley)
B.9632
A. /Sjt. E. C. Tye, R.M.A., attd. S. Afr. Arty.
His
Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of
the Meritorious Service Medal to the
undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers
and Men, in recognition of valuable services rendered with
the Armies in the Field during the present war:
Deal/4514
(S) Condr. L. A. Blake, R. Marines (South Shields).
R.M.A./3279
Cpl./Sjt C J Miller, R.M.A. (Portsmouth).
T/Z/1571
P.O W. Punton, R.N V.R (Pelaw-on-Tyne).
Lond.
9/2963 1st Writer L. E. Sharp, R.N.V.R. (Brixton)
Ply./13600
Cpl. (A /Sjt) A. J. Spry, R.M.L.I. (Landulpa)
30451 -
28 DECEMBER 1917
Central Chancery of the
Orders of Knighthood,
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following
promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order
of the Bath, in recognition of the services of the
undermentioned Officers during the War.
To
be Additional Members of the Military Division of
the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the
said Most Honourable Order:
Vice-Admiral
Sir Cecil Fiennes Thursby, K.C.M.G.
Rear-Admiral
Alexander Ludovic Duff, C.B.
Colonel
(Temporary Major-General) David Mercer, C.B,, R.M.L.I.
To
be Additional Members Of the Civil Division of the
Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said
Most Honourable Order:
Surgeon-General
William Henry Norman, C.B., R.N.
Engineer
Vice-Admiral George Goodwin Goodwin, C.B.
Surgeon-General
George Lenthal Cheatle, C.B., CV.O., F.R.C.S., RN.
Paymaster-in-Chief
John Henry George Chapple, C.B., C.V.O., R.N.
To
be Additional Members of the Military Division of
the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most
Honourable Order:
Rear-Admiral
Thomas Dawson Lees Sheppard, M.V.O.
Rear-Admiral
James Andrew Fergusson,
Rear-Admiral
Allen Thomas Hunt, C.S.I.
Rear-Admiral
Vivian Henry Gerald Bernard.
Rear-Admiral
Edmund Hyde Parker.
Captain
George Holmes Borrett, R.N., A.D.C.
Captain
George Henry Baird, R.N.
Captain
Edward Reeves, R.N
Captain
Thomas Drummond Pratt, R.N.
Captain
William Wordsworth Fisher, M.V.O., R.N.
Captain
Robert Nesham Bax, R.N.
Captain
William Henry Dudley Boyle, R.N.
To
be Additional Members of the Civil Division of the
Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most
Honourable Order:
Rear-Admiral
the Honourable Edward Stafford Fitzherbert.
Surgeon-General
Arthur Edmunds, F.R.C.S., R.N.
Surgeon-General
William Wenmoth Pryn, RN.
Surgeon-General
James Lawrence Smith, M.V.O, R.N.
Engineer
Rear-Admiral William Frederick Pamphlett.
Engineer
Rear-Admiral Edouard Gaudin.
Captain
Sir Douglas Egremont Robert Brownrigg, Bart., R.N.
(Commodore, 2nd Class).
Colonel
Commandant (Temporary Brigadier-General) Charles Ernest
Curtoys, R.M.L.I.
Captain
Stanley Talbot Dean-Pitt, R.N.
Captain
Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, R.N.
Deputy
Surgeon-General Daniel Joseph Patrick McNabb, R.N.
Paymaster-in-Chief
James Bramble, R.N.
Colonel
Charles Grisborne Brittan, R M.L.I.
Engineer
Captain Robert Bland Dixon, R.N.
Frederick
William Kite, Esq., M.I.C.E.
________
Central Chancery of the
Orders of Knighthood.
The
KING (is) pleased to give Orders for the following
appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath,
in recognition of the Services of the undermentioned
gentlemen during the War -
To
be Additional Members of the Civil Division of the
Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most
Honourable Order:
(including)
Basil
Alfred Kemball-Cook, Esq., Admiralty
Mark
Manley Waller, Esq, Director of Stores, Admiralty
________
Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,
The
KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following
promotion in and appointments to the Most Distinguished Order
of Saint Michael and Saint George, in recognition of
valuable services rendered during the War:
To
be Additional Members of the Second class, or Knights
Commanders of the said Most Distinguished Order:
Vice-Admiral
Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor, C.B.
Rear-Admiral
Edward Francis Benedict Charlton, C.B.
Rear-Admiral
Sir Osmond De Beauvoir Brock, K.C.V.O., C.B., C.M.G.
Rear-Admiral
Richard Fortescue Phillimore, C.B., M.V.O.
To
be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions
of the said Most Distinguished Order:
Captain
Henry George Glas Sandeman, R.N (Commodore, 2nd Class).
Captain
James William Combe, R.N.
Captain
George Bingham Powell, R.N.
Captain
Frederic Godfrey Bird, R.N, D.S.O.
Captain
David Murray Anderson, R.N., M.V.O.
Captain
Percy Molyneux Rawson Royds, R.N.
Captain
Charles Samuel Wills, R.N., D.S.O.
Captain
Charles Laverock Lambe, R.N., D.S.O.
Engineer
Captain Archie Russell Emdin, R.N
Commander
(Acting Captain) Harold Escombe, R.N.
Commander
(Acting Captain) Donald John Munro, R.N.
Commander
(Acting Captain) Fitzmaurice Acton, R.N.
Commander
(Acting Captain) Ferdinand Halford Elderton, R.N., D.S.O.
Commander
(Acting Captain) Archibald Cochrane, R.N.
Fleet-Paymaster
Charles Edward Allen Woolley, R.N.
Fleet-Paymaster
Tom Seaman, R.N.
Fleet-Paymaster
Charles Henry Rowe, R.N.
Fleet-Paymaster
Charles Ernest Batt, R.N.
Fleet-Surgeon
Edward Henry Meaden, R.N.
Lieutenant-Colonel
Francis Doveton Bridges, R.M.L.I.
Major
Henry Cleeve Benett, R.M.L.I.
Lieutenant-Commander
(Acting Commander) David George Hogarth, R.N.V.R.
________
Chancery of the Royal Victorian Order.
The
KING (is) pleased to make the following promotions in and
appointments to the Royal Victorian Order:
(including)
To
be Members of the Fourth Class
Staff
Surgeon Louis Greig, Royal Navy. (Dated 22nd December,
1917 )
________
Admiralty, 1st January, 1918.
The
KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of
the undermentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished
Service Order, in recognition of their services in
the prosecution of the war:
Vice-Adml.
Evelyn Robert Le Marchant.
Rear-Adml.
Reginald Arthur Allenby, M V.O
Rear-Adml.
Cyril Everard Tower.
Rear-Adml
Herbert Arthur Stevenson Fyler, C.B.
Wing
Cdr. Peregrine Forbes Morant Fellowes, R.N.
Engr.
Cdr. Mark Rundle, R.N.
Staff
Payr. (Act Fleet Payr.) Hugh Miller, R.N.
Staff
Surg. Henry Cooper, B.A., R.N.
Lieut.-Cdr.
(Act Capt.) Charles Mahon Redhead, R.D., R.N.R
Flt.
Cdr. Alexander Macdonald Shook, D.S.C, RN.A.S.
To
receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Cdr.
(Act. Capt.) William Marshall, D.S.O., R.D., R.N.R.
_________
Admiralty, 1st January, 1918.
The
KING (is) pleased to award the Royal Red Cross
Decoration to the undermentioned ladies of Queen
Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service and Naval Nursing
Service Reserve in recognition of their valuable services
in connection with the war:
1st
Class.
Miss
Mary Constance Clark, Superintending Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S.
2nd
Class.
Miss
Mabel Basden Smith, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S.
Miss
Dorothy Henderson, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S.
Miss
Ethel Madeline Gertrude Hirst, Nursing Sister,
Q.A.R.N.N.S.
Miss
Margaret Brand Paterson, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S.
Miss
Marion S. Marshall, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S. Reserve.
Miss
Jean P. Cullen, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S. Reserve.
Miss
Christina McI. Dewar, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S.
Reserve.