Notes:

(1) My thanks to the London Gazette for placing all this information in the public domain

(2) Also includes Army Despatches involving Royal Navy forces, and Ships receiving Naval Salvage & Prize Bounty Money

(3) Link to Royal Navy casualty lists

 Despatches - Naval unless otherwise listed

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29888 – 2 JANUARY 1917

 

Naval Prize Bounty Money.

 

….. destruction of the enemy armed cruiser "Prinz Adalbert” by H.M. Submarine E8, on the 23rd October, 1915

 

….. His Majesty's Submarine "B 11" for the destruction of the Turkish Battleship "Messoudieh" on 13th December, 1914

________

 

Admiralty, 30th December, 1916.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers' Decoration upon the undermentioned Officer: 

Eng. Lieut. Robert McWhannell, R.N.R.

 

 

29890 – 2 JANUARY 1917

 

WESTERN FRONT - NAVAL MENTIONS

ARMY DESPATCH dated 13 November 1916

 

War Office, 2nd January, 1917.

 

The following despatch has been received by the Secretary of State for War from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commander-in-Chief of the British Armies in France:

 

General Headquarters, 13th November, 1916.

 

Sir,

I have the honour to submit a list of names of those officers, ladies, non-commissioned officers and men, serving, or who have served, under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider deserving of special mention.

 

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, D.

HAIG, General. Commander-in-Chief, The British Armies in France.

 

Royal Navy.

 

Dundas of Dundas, Vice-Admiral C.

Alton, Paymaster-in-Chief F. C., C.B.

Benwell, Capt. W. F.

Byron, Paymaster-in-Chief, C. B. (ret.).

Elderton, Comdr. (acting Capt.) F. H., D.S.O.

Forster, Capt. S. E.

Hamilton, Capt. D. M.

Macgregor of Macgregor, Capt. Sir Malcolm, Bart.

Marescaux, Comdr. (acting Capt.) A. E. H.

Beaumont, Comdr. E. J.

De Wet, Comdr. T. O.

Gush, Comdr. A. W.

Holmne-Sumner, Comdr. B.

Jones, Comdr. J. H.

Man, Comdr. J.

Martin, Fleet Paymaster W. E. R.

Neat, Fleet Paymaster E. H.

Wyatt, Comdr. H. M.

Mitchell, No. 340546 Dev. Chief Armourer A. E.

Brown, No. 340172 Po. Chief Writer W. C.

Harris, No. 120245 Po Chief Writer A. C.

Prouse, No. 119036 Dev. C.P.O., S.

Russell, No. 136683 Dev. C.P.O., J. H.

Clifford, No. 226387 Po. Yeoman of Signals H. W.

 

Royal Naval Reserve.

 

Petrie, Lt. A.

Kelly, Assistant Paymaster J. J.

 

Royal Marine Artillery.

 

Poole, Lt.-Col. G. R.

Tripp, Capt. (temp. Maj.) W. H. L.

Harrison, Lt. (temp. Maj.) H. C., D.S.O.

Ledgard, Temp. Capt. W. K.

Foster, Temp. Lt. L. La T.

Rigby, Lt. C. N. B.

Bryan, R.M.A./2601 (R.F.R./A/0588) Colour-Serjt. W. B.

Nealon, R.M.A./5914 Serjt. J.

Vinell, R.M.A./11783 (R.F.R./B/1233) Temp. Serjt. E. A.

Avery, R.M.A./597 (S) Mechanic H. M.

 

Royal Marines.

 

Tupman, Bt. Lt.-Col. (temp. Lt.-Col.) J. A. Res. of Off.

Aveling, Temp. Lt.-Col. T. C.

Cartwright, Temp. Capt. V. H.

Pinkerton, Lt. (temp. Capt.) W. A.

Adam, Temp. Lt. J. E.

Beloe, Temp. Lt. W.

Day, Qrmr. and Hon. Lt. H. A.

Feeny, Depot/S/55 R.M. Serjt.-Maj. C. J., W.O. Class 1.

 

Royal Marine Light Infantry.

 

Eagles, Capt. (temp. Maj.) C. E. C.

Rayner, Ch/14001 Serjt. G. W.

 

Royal Naval Division.

 

Saunders, Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) F. J., D.S.O.

Denver, Tyne Z.2944 Able Seaman H., Nelson Battalion, R.N.V.R.

 

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

 

Underwood, Hon. Comdr. T. H.

Turrell, Temp, acting Lt. J. W.

Bennett, Temp. Sub-Lt. J. H.

Francis, Temp. Sub-Lt. D.

Smith, TZ. 53 C.P.O., J.

Kirkland, Clyde Z.4899 Leading Seaman J.

 

(followed by Army lists)

 

 

29893 - 5 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 6th January, 1917.

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Lady, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:

(included in Army lists)

Z.T.4712 Able Seaman R. Smith, R.N. Div.

 

 

29896 – 9 JANUARY 1917

 

.Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.

 

….. the salvage of s.s. “Hjortholm" by His Majesty's Trawlers "Bona Dea" and "Strathtummel" on 29th April-1st May, 1916 …..

 

Naval Prize Bounty Money.

 

….. to H.M. Ships Laforey, Lark, Lawford, and Leonidas for destruction of two German Torpedo Boats A2 and A6, on the 1st May, 1915…..

 

  

29898 – 10 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 10th January, 1917.

 

(included in Army lists)

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased 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. William Arblaster, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out three most valuable reconnaissances under heavy fire, and obtained information of vital importance.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. William Carnall, D.S.M., R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led out a battle patrol into the presence of the enemy, chose a position within a few yards of them, and thus made secure the right flank. He set a splendid example of coolness and courage throughout the operations.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Albert Edward Dossett, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although severely wounded, he continued to lead and encourage his men, displaying great courage and determination.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Geoffrey Dunn, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and initiative in extinguishing a fire in an ammunition dump, thereby undoubtedly saving many lives.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Ernest Victor George Gardner, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He showed great courage and initiative in keeping his men together and continuing the attack at a critical time. He personally carried out several valuable reconnaissances under heavy fire.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Frederick Charles Hill, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He collected ammunition from casualties under heavy fire, which was of the utmost importance. Later, he chose positions for eighteen guns and guided the teams, thus making a thinly-held line secure.

 

Temp. Surg. Frank Pearce Pocock, R.N., attd. R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He  displayed great courage and determination in dressing the wounded and leading stretcher parties. He worked continuously for three days under heavy fire.

 

 

29904 – 16 JANUARY 1917

 

Whitehall, January 1, 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)

Barlow, James, Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard.

Brightman, Walter William, Leading Man of Labourers, Sheerness Dockyard.

Bugeja, Carmelo, Skilled Labourer, Chief Constructor's Department, Malta Dockyard.

Clarke, George, Rigger, Chatham Dockyard.

Cole, Thomas Mason, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.

Cuer, Stephen George Durdson, Second Class Draftsman (Assistant Overseer), Portsmouth Dockyard.

Fox, Robert Henry, First Class Draftsman, Portsmouth Dockyard.

Gill, Robert George, Painter, Devonport Dockyard.

Grant, James Alexander, Shipwright (Chargeman), Portsmouth Dockyard.

Hillary, George, Joiner, Portsmouth Dockyard.

Joce, Henry, Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard.

Lakeman, George Henry, Skilled Labourer, Devonport Dockyard.

Mattocks, William Robert, Skilled Labourer, Chatham Dockyard.

Merren, William James, Skilled Labourer, Devonport Dockyard.

Peard, William James Childs, Skilled Labourer,.Devonport Dockyard.

Rabey, Albert, Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard.

Rean, John R., Smith, Devonport Dockyard.

Richards, John Henry, Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard.

Roberton, John, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.

Snook, William George, Rigger (Chargeman), Portsmouth Dockyard.

Stitson, Robert, Skilled Labourer, Devonport Dockyard.

Stock, Henry, Single Station Labourer, Sheerness Dockyard.

Tozer, John Thomas, Smith, Devonport Dockyard.

Wickham, Walter William, Master of Yardcraft, Chatham Dockyard.

Williams, John, Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard.

 

 

29906 – 16 JANUARY 1917

 

EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN

ARMY DESPATCH dated 27 October 1916

(excerpts)

 

War Office, 17th January, 1917.

 

The following Despatch has been received by the Secretary of State for War from Lieutenant-General the Hon. J. G. Smuts, K.C., Commander-in-Chief, East African Force:

 

General Headquarters, East Africa, 27th October, 1916.

 

Sir, In my last despatch I described the brief but important operations which ended on 21st March in the occupation of the Kilimanjaro-Aruscha area.

 

(included in Despatch)

 

(25) ……….. Arrangements were then made by the Inspector-General of Communications for the landing of a force under Colonel C. U. Price, C.M.G., at Kwale Bay, 8 miles north of Tanga, and a simultaneous attack on that port by land and sea. This force, after slight opposition, arrived before Tanga on the 7th July simultaneously with the Navy, and occupied it practically without opposition. The enemy, consisting of two companies, was expected to retire towards Pangani, but did not do so, and continued to hang about in the vicinity, and on several occasions even indulged in some sniping into the town. At the same time the small force of about two companies which had retired before Hannyngton from Korogwe along the Pangani, returned and showed signs of aggressiveness. Small raiding parties kept interfering with our telegraph line, and convoys between Korogwe and Handeni, and finally, early on the morning of the 13th July, a determined attack was made on the road bridge at Korogwe, which was, however, successfully beaten back.

 

 (26) The time had come to secure my rear and left from this guerilla warfare. Accordingly I ordered the Inspector-General of Communications, General Edwards, to make the following dispositions: To send part of the 5th Indian Infantry from Tanga, along the railway to Muhesa; to send the 57th Rifles from Korogwe along the .railway also to Muhesa, with a small detachment on their left in the direction of Amani; from Muhesa the 57th Rifles to proceed to the coast at Pangani, which was to be seized in co-operation with the Navy. In the meantime another detachment under Lt.-Col. C. W. Wilkinson, consisting of Railway Sappers and Miners, Jhind Imperial Service Infantry, and other details, was to proceed from Korogwe down the Pangani River to deal with the enemy force which had attacked the bridge, and which was reported to be at Segera Hill some distance down the right bank of the Pangani. All these movements were duly and successfully executed. At Amani about 25 enemy whites surrendered without opposition. Col. Wilkinson surprised and defeated the enemy at Segera Hill at dawn on the 15th July, and captured from them a Hotchkiss gun in good order, with ammunition, and thereafter pursued the enemy south towards Hale and Kwa Mugwe (Hoffman's plantation). The 57th, after reaching Muhesa, proceeded to Pangani, which had been previously occupied by the Navy on the 23rd July. In the meantime, as I thought an effort should be made to capture these enemy parties, I had directed General Hannyngton's brigade to return from Lukigura to Handeni, and from there to march along the old caravan route towards Pangani, so as to intercept the retreating enemy and to clear the country of all raiding parties. He reached Ngambo about midway between Handeni and Pangani on the 21st July, but found the enemy had already slipped through, part proceeding to the coast at Mkwadja, and the greater part retiring south along a track which proceeds by Rugusi and Manga (about 40 miles south-east of Handeni), in a southerly direction towards Mandera, on the Wami River. Accordingly I ordered General Hannyngton to send Lt.-Col. W. J. Mitchell, with a detachment of the 40th Pathans, after the enemy on this route, and to return with the rest of his brigade, as well as the 57th Rifles, to Lukigura, which was reached in time for them to take part in the operations through the Nguru Mountains. Col. Mitchell, in the meantime, had overtaken the enemy at Manga, at the same time as a cooperating detachment of the Cape Corps, sent from Kangata; the enemy was beaten and driven south to Mandera. Sadani Bay was occupied by the Navy on the 1st August, and a detachment of the West India Regiment was landed and moved south and then westward towards Mandera to co-operate with Mitchell in clearing the enemy from the lower Wami River. This was successfully carried out, and thereafter the combined force marched southeast to Bagamoyo, which had been brilliantly occupied by the Navy on the 15th August, with the capture of a 4.1 inch naval gun in good order with ammunition. From Bagamoyo this force was to form part of a larger movement for the investment and capture of Dar-es- Salaam. The military operations on the coast and parallel to it were, subject to the I. G. C.'s orders, under the command of Col. C. U. Price, C.M.G., and were ably carried out.

 

Operations in Western Lake Area.

 

(27) To gain a complete picture of the state of the campaign in the northern parts of German East Africa at the end of June it is desirable at this point to consider the operations which were in progress in the west, in the neighbourhood of the Great Lakes.

 

During the months in which my main columns were operating in the Kilimanjaro-Kondoa and Usambara areas and pressing their advance to the Central Railway, the "Lake Detachment," consisting of the 98th Infantry, 4th Bn. King's African Rifles, Baganda Rifles, Nandi Scouts, and other small irregular units had not remained inactive.

 

Previous to the inception of active operations in East Africa the task originally assigned to the detachment had been the defence of the Uganda and British East Africa frontiers on both sides of Lake Victoria, and this task had been faithfully carried out for many long months. Although no engagement of importance took place, there was constant activity, and minor affairs of posts and patrols on the 300 miles of front were of almost daily occurrence. This necessarily entailed a continued state of vigilance and strain and demanded a high state of efficiency on the part of all ranks. That this was maintained is amply shown by the success achieved whenever opportunity offered. An instance of this had occurred just before my arrival, when the small post of one officer and 35 men at Machumbe had. utterly defeated a raid of the enemy, causing him a loss of 3 whites and 22 blacks killed and 1 white and 31 blacks captured.

 

Apart from the minor operations of the Lake Detachment, my principal concern in the west was to make the necessary arrangements to. facilitate the advance of Major-General Tombeur's Belgian forces. As an advance from his headquarters at Kibati, north of Lake Kivu, over the barren region of active volcanoes and in face of strong German opposition was impracticable, an arrangement had been concluded whereby part of General Tombeur's force was to move north-east to Lutobo, in order to advance from there in a southerly direction against Kigali, the capital of the rich German province of Ruanda. To enable him to do so it was also agreed that the base for this force should shift to Bukakata, on Lake Victoria, 150 miles further east and that we should be responsible for the transport and supply arrangements from this base. Owing to a variety of causes, the organisation and execution of these transport and supply arrangements proved a matter of considerable difficulty; and in consequence I sent Brigadier-General the Hon. Sir Charles Crewe, K.C.M.G., C.B., of my staff, to the Lake area, to keep in touch with General Tombeur to advise me in regard to all necessary requirements, and to push the arrangements on as fast as possible. All difficulties were eventually overcome by General Tombeur and my representatives, and towards the end of April the advanced Belgian column under Colonel Molitor arrived at Kamwezi, 10 miles south-east of Lutobo. Thereafter rapid progress was. made, and Kigali was occupied on the 6th May. The occupation of Kigali made the position of the German forces further west on the Belgian border untenable, and enabled General Tombeur to push forward columns both from the north and the south of Lake Kivu. It also became possible for Colonel Molitor's column to resume the advance to the southern end of Lake Victoria, and on the 24th June the Kagera river was reached.

 

(28) As the Belgian advance towards Lake Victoria progressed during April, May and June, our troops further north on the Kagera line increased their activity against the enemy opposed to them, and began gradually to drive him from his advanced posts. This withdrawal enabled our forces to become more concentrated, and finally it was found possible to release sufficient troops for an operation against Ukerewe Island. This island, the largest in Lake Victoria, lies immediately to the north of the German port of Mwanza, and produces much of the rice which forms the staple diet of a large part of the enemy's native troops. The island is within a few hours of Mwanza, and forms a favourable base for an operation against that town.

 

The operation for its capture was skilfully carried out on 9th June by Lt.-Col. D. R. Adye, commanding the Lake Detachment, in conjunction with the Naval Flotilla on the lake under Commander Thornley, R.N. The enemy was completely surprised, eight German whites, about 60 blacks, and two small field guns being captured.

 

(29) As the withdrawal of the enemy from the Northern Kagera river and Karagwe district became accelerated, it also became possible to concentrate our scattered posts in that area into a mobile fighting force which could act more effectively against the retreating enemy. For this purpose, Brigadier-General Sir Charles Crewe was appointed to the Lake command in the middle of June. With his mobile column he first occupied Bukoba and Karagwe districts, and then proceeded south to arrange a combined forward movement with the Belgian forces. The advanced parties of the Belgian column had in the meantime reached Namirembe, at the southwest corner of Lake Victoria, at the end of June, the main body further west being hotly engaged with the German forces retreating from the north. Sir Charles Crewe came to the sound conclusion that the course which promised the best results was a movement of his force against the important fortified town of Mwanza, the occupation of which would give us an excellent base at the south of the Lake for the forward movement of the combined British and Belgian forces to Tabora. Accordingly, on the 9th, 10th, and 11th July, he embarked his force, consisting of about 1,800 rifles, at Namirembe and Ukerewe .Island, and on the night of the 11th landed a column under Lieutenant-Colonel C. R. Burgess at Kongoro Point, east of Mwanza, and the following day another column, under Lieutenant-Colonel H. B. Towse, further north at Senga Point. By the skilful disposition and movement of both columns - the one from the east, the other from the north-east -  on Mwanza, he made it impossible for the enemy to withstand his advance; and the threat to the enemy's retreat from Burgess' column made the enemy evacuate the town on the 14th July. Most of the whites escaped down the Gulf in the s.s Mwanza and Heinrich Otto and the steam pinnace Schwaben, with some lighters and boats, while about 400 to 500 askaris escaped down the main Tabora road. The enemy destroyed the powerful wireless station, but left a 4.1-inch naval gun in our hands. The pursuit was continued next day, both by a force moving down the Tabora road and by another embarked on the s.s. Winifred, which was disembarked some 22 miles south of Mwanza. Some distance south 5 German whites were captured, and the enemy steamers and lighters were found abandoned; much baggage and stores and ammunition, a Colt gun, and even much specie were found abandoned by the enemy in his headlong flight. The pursuit was continued as far south as Misungi, opposite the southern end of Stuhlmann's Sound. The s.s. Mwanza and the lighters have since been salved, and are now in active use. Our total losses in this operation were quite insignificant, while the enemy had been skilfully ousted from one of his most important strongholds. The rapidity with which the enemy abandoned his valuable Lake Provinces and Mwanza was a clear indication that the eventual retreat would not be towards Tabora, but further east towards Dar-es-Salaam, or south towards Mahenge.

  

Occupation of Dar-es-Salaam and of South Coast.

 

 (44) Turning now to the coastal operations, which were conducted simultaneously with, these movements in the interior, I haver already stated that the Navy occupied Bagamoyo on 15th August. At this point General Edwards: assembled a force of about 1,800 rifles under Colonel Price for the operations against Dar-es-Salaam. This force was. divided into two columns, the smaller one marching south to the Central Railway at the Ruwu bridge with the object, if possible, of seizing that bridge before its destruction by the enemy, and thereafter swinging round towards Dar-es-Salaam; the other and larger column moving down along the coast towards that port. Neither column met any serious opposition on the march,, as the enemy, aware of the overwhelming force moving against Dar-es-Salaam, and determined to avoid capture and also anxious to avoid siege operations against a town containing a large German non-combatant population, had decided not to defend the place, and was everywhere falling back before our advance. Ruwu railway bridge was found completely destroyed. Southwest of Ruwu a small German force was found, which was driven south with considerable loss, and the column then marched east towards Dar-es-Salaam. In the meantime the coastal column, after occupying Kondutschi and Mssassani Bay, had flung its right wing forward and occupied the Mssimbusi river, which flows round Dar-es-Salaam on the west and north. The Navy, at the same time appeared before Dar-es-Salaam, and on 3rd September the place surrendered, and was occupied by our forces on 4th September. The enemy forces had left a few days before. One 6-inch gun had been blown up, while the rest of their artillery was taken south. The railway station and harbour works had been effectively destroyed; the s.s. Tabora, König, and Mowe were found sunk in the harbour beyond any hope of being salved; but the Feldmarschall has since been recovered, and at comparatively small expense would again be seaworthy. The floating dock is also being salved.

 

(45) I considered that the time had now come to occupy effectively the whole of the coast, and accordingly made arrangements, with the Admiral for convoying forces south and co-operating in the seizure of all important points on the coast south of Dar-es-Salaam. In this way Mikindani (13th September), Ssudi Bay (15th September), Lindi (16th September), Kilwa Kissiwani (7th September), Kilwa Kivinge (commonly called Kilwa) (7th September), and Kiswere were all occupied before the end of September. At Kilwa a strong column was landed for operations, which I proposed to conduct against the enemy from that quarter. This occupation of the southern coast not only helped to pen the enemy up in the interior, but was intended to prevent any assistance from reaching the enemy from oversea.

 

(49) ………My heartiest thanks are due to Rear-Admiral E. F. B. Charlton, C.B., and all ranks of the Royal Navy for the very able and thorough manner in which they have furthered my plans, not only by occupying points on the coast, sometimes even without military assistance, but by enabling a change of base to be carried out first to Tanga and then to Dar-es- Salaam.

 

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant,

J. C. SMUTS, Lieutenant-General, Commander-in-Chief, East African Force.

 

 

29912 - 19 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 22nd January, 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)

10557 Temp. Cpl. N. F. Brown, R.M.A.

 

 

 

29913 – 23 JANUARY 1917

 

Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage

 

….. for Salvage services rendered to the Trawler "Lucienne Jeanne" by His Majesty's Trawler "Urania" on the 3rd November, 1916, …..

_____

 

Admiralty, 19th January, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order of the undermentioned officer, in recognition of his continued gallantry and distinguished services as a Flying Officer:  

Commander Charles Rumney Samson, D.S.O., R.N. (Wing Commander, R.N.A.S.).  (The appointment to the Distinguished Service Order was announced in London Gazette, dated 23rd October, 1914.)

 

 

29914 – 23 JANUARY 1917

 

UNITED KINGDOM HOME DEFENCE

ARMY DESPATCH dated 31st December 1916

 

War Office, 23rd January, 1917.

 

The Secretary of State for War has received the following Despatch from Field-Marshal Viscount French, G.C.B., Commanding-in-Chief, Home Forces:

 

To the Secretary of State for War, War Office

 

General Headquarters, Home Forces, Horse Guards, London, S.W., 3lst December, 1916.

 

MY LORD: I have the honour to submit the following report:

 

1. When I assumed command of the Forces in the United Kingdom, I was directed to review the situation as it affected Home Defence with a view to deciding whether defensive requirements were met by the system then in force.

 

According to these instructions I made an exhaustive study of the situation, and came to the conclusion that modification was necessary, in view of the most recent experiences we have gained In the conduct of War under existing conditions.

 

The Army Council agreed generally to the proposals submitted, and a reorganisation on the new lines has since then been carried into effect.

 

2. On the 24th April the rebellion broke out in Dublin. I have already referred to this in my despatch of the 29th May, covering a report from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief in Ireland, which dealt fully with the occurrence. I will only add that both in England and in Ireland the military arrangements for its suppression proved everywhere adequate, and reflect great credit on all concerned.

 

3. On April 25th, the morning after the outbreak in Dublin, a hostile (German Battlecruiser) squadron accompanied by submarines appeared off Lowestoft. No doubt the object of this demonstration was to assist the Irish Rebellion and to distract attention from Ireland. It failed entirely to accomplish its object.

 

The enemy opened fire at long range on the towns of Yarmouth and Lowestoft, and continued the bombardment for about twenty minutes, after which they were engaged by our Cruisers and Torpedo Boat Destroyers, and they steamed away to the north-east.

 

In addition to the heavier ships and submarines the squadron was accompanied by a number of Destroyers, but the results of the bombardment were comparatively small, and no damage whatever of military importance was done.

 

4. At the time of my assumption of command the question of the Anti-Aircraft Defences of the country was under consideration.

 

On the 19th February it was decided that the London Defences should be handed over to me, and on 26th February it was further decided that I should be responsible for the whole of the Anti-Aircraft Land Defences of the United Kingdom.

 

Previous to this I had given considerable attention to the subject of Anti-Aircraft Defence, and I submitted a scheme for consideration, which was approved and has been carried out.

 

During the winter there was little hostile activity in this direction, but since I assumed charge of these Defences enemy airships and aeroplanes have invaded the country whenever conditions have admitted.

 

The numbers of airships taking part in a raid have varied considerably. On April 3rd only one was engaged, whilst in the raid of September 2nd-3rd not less than 12 ships are believed to have taken part.

 

In all, nineteen raids have been made by German airships and seventeen attacks have been made by aeroplanes.

 

The damage done has been comparatively small, and nothing of any military importance has been effected. . Taken as a whole, the defensive measures have been successful. In very few cases have the enemy reached their objective.

 

They have been turned, driven off, seriously damaged by gunfire, and attacked with great success by aeroplanes. Seven have been brought down, either as the result of gunfire or aeroplane attack, or of both combined.

 

The work of the Royal Flying Corps and of the Gun and Light Detachments, including the Royal Naval Anti-Aircraft Corps, has been arduous and has shown consistent improvement; the guns and lights have been effectively handled, and the Pilots of the Royal Flying Corps have shown both skill and daring. All are deserving of high praise.

 

Close co-operation with the Navy has been maintained, and the R.N.A.S., by their constant and arduous patrol work on the coast and overseas, have shared in successful attacks on the enemy.

 

5. The work of training troops for overseas, both drafts and new units, imposes a great and continuous strain on the Staffs, on the Schools, and on the Reserve Formations.

 

All have responded loyally to the demands made on them, and I consider special credit is due to those Officers and N.C.O.'s who, with little previous military knowledge, have become most efficient Instructors and have thus liberated a great number of Officers and N.C.O.'s for duty overseas.

 

The country owes a special debt of gratitude to a great number of senior retired Officers who - although by their age and services they had earned an honourable rest - came forward to perform whatever duties might be required of them until serving Officers were available to take their places.

 

I desire here to place on record my.appreciation of the valuable help in training matters that I have consistently received from the departments of the War Office concerned.

 

6. I am forwarding a list of those whose services are, in my opinion, deserving of special consideration, but I am anxious to acknowledge in this despatch my deep indebtedness for the valuable assistance I have received throughout from (Army commanders)

 

I have the honour to be Your Lordship's obedient Servant,

FRENCH, Field-Marshal, Commanding-in-Chief, Home Forces.

  

 

29919 – 23 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 25th January, 1917.

 

The names of the undermentioned have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for distinguished services rendered in connection with the War:

(included in Army lists)

Aplin, Capt. H. F., Royal Navy.

Bayley, Vice-Admiral Sir L., K.C.B., Royal Navy.

Currey, Comdr. E. H., Royal Navy.

Munsie, Sub-Lt. W. G.C., R.N.V.R. and A.A.C.

Nathan, Lt.-Comdr. G. E., R.N.V.R.

Stockwell, Lt.-Comdr. H., R.D., R.N.R.

Walker, Comdr. T. B., R.N.R.

 

 

29920 – 26 JANUARY 1917

 

Admiralty, 23rd January, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers' Decoration upon the following Officer:   

Lieut.-Cdr. Franz K. Thimm, R.N.R.

 

Admiralty, 25th January, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers' Decoration upon the following Officers:

Lieut. Robert B. Irving, R.N.R.

Lieut. Rupert W. Stagg, R.N.R.

Lieut. Robert C. Warden, R.N.R.

Eng. Lieut. James M. Smith, R.N.R.

 

 

29921 – 26 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 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:

 

(included in Army lists)

Temp. Lt.-Comdr. Bernard Henry Ellis, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the attack was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he pushed forward with some men and made a reconnaissance of the final position under very heavy fire. Later, he assumed command of and handled his battalion with marked courage and ability.

 

Temp. Lt. Walter Sterndale-Bennett, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and handled his battalion with marked courage and ability. He personally collected a party and bombed the enemy out of part of their second line, where they might have held up the attack.

––––––

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:

 

(included in Army lists)

Temp. Sub-Lt. Daniel Marcus William Beak, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his men in the attack with great courage and initiative and materially assisted in the capture of the enemy line. He set a fine example throughout.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Boyden Frank Bowerman, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied considerable numbers of men and led them forward under heavy fire. He set a splendid example of courage and coolness throughout.

 

Temp. Lt.-Bernard Dangerfield, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He established and maintained communication under, very heavy fire. Later, he carried out a dangerous reconnaissance and led a considerable number of men forward who were held up.

 

Temp. Lt. Edward Vezian Ellis, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a counter bombing attack down the enemy second line trench, which had been only partially occupied by our troops, and was instrumental in capturing a number of prisoners.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Frank Oliver Forrester, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a party of twenty men into an enemy trench with great gallantry and captured 129 prisoners. He set a fine example of courage and coolness.

 

Rev. Percy Hallding, R.N., A. Chaplns. Dept. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in attending to the wounded under heavy fire. On one occasion he carried a wounded officer from the open into safety.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Walter Kilroy Harris, R.N.V.R For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a raid against an enemy machine gun with great gallantry, capturing the gun and turning it on the enemy. Later, he led a small bombing party and was instrumental in capturing 102 prisoners.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Albert Paul Mecklenburg, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although twice wounded, he rallied his men close in front of a strongly held enemy position, and, charging right through, broke up all opposition and reached his correct objective.

 

Temp. Lt. John Frederick Alexander Pitcairn, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a bombing attack with great courage and determination. Later, he held a blocking point against repeated enemy attacks.

 

Temp. Surg. George Lee Ritchie, M.B., R.N., attd. R.N.D. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in collecting and attending to the wounded under very heavy fire.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Percy Reginald Wait, R.N.V.R., attd. M.G. Coy. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led carrying parties to the front line under intense fire, thereby keeping up a continual supply of ammunition and stores. Later, he rendered valuable assistance by attending to the wounded.

________

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men, for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:

 

Ply.4594 Colr. Sjt. (A./S./M.) A. J. Banks, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a bombing party with great courage and determination. He was severely wounded.

 

C.Z.424 Petty Officer W. L. Burnett, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied his men and led them forward with great gallantry, although he had been previously wounded. Later, he remained out all night with a covering party under heavy fire.

 

 

29924 – 30 JANUARY 1917

 

Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, 30th January, 1917.

 

The KING has bee a graciously pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert Medal of the Second Class upon Mr. Joseph Conolly, Third Engineer of the steamship "Vanellus," of Cork.

 

The following is an account of the services in respect of which the Decoration has been.conferred:  

 

On the 1st October, 1916,. the steamship "Vanellus," of Cork, struck a mine in Havre Roads, and the vessel, which was laden with petrol, immediately burst into flames. Owing to the rapidity with.which .the. flames spread it was impossible to clear away the boats, and most of the crew jumped overboard. Three lives were lost by the casualty. Although the engine-room telegraph was broken by the explosion Mr. Conolly remained at his post in the engine-room until everyone else had left the ship. He kept the engines working astern, and thus made it possible for a lifeboat to be lowered on the port side, and by this means a number of lives were saved. Before finally leaving the ship he again went below and stopped the engines. Mr. Conolly was badly burnt in rendering the services.

 

 

29927 – 30 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 1st February, 1917.

 

Additional Mentions in Despatches.

 

East Africa.

 

The following names are added to the list of officers mentioned in the Despatch from Lieutenant-General the Hon. J. C. Smuts, Commander-in-Chief, East African Force, dated 8th May, 1916 (published in the London Gazette No. 29648, dated 30th June, 1916):

(including)

Comdr. E. J. Headlam, D.S.O., R.I.M.

Capt. F. O'B. Wilson, D.S.O. (late R.N.) E.A. Mtd. Rif.

 

 

29928 – 2 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Admiralty, 31st January, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the posthumous grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officers in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry in an attempt to re-provision the force besieged in Kut-el-Amara.:

 

Lieutenant Humphry Osbaldeeton Brooke Firman, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Henry Cowley, R.N.V.R.

 

The General Officer Commanding, Indian Expeditionary Force "D," reported on this attempt in the following words:

 

"At 8 p.m. on April 24th, 1916, with a crew from the Royal Navy under Lieutenant Firman, R.N., assisted by Lieutenant-Commander Cowley, R.N.V.R., the 'Julnar,' carrying 270 tons of supplies, left Falahiyah in an attempt to reach Kut.

 

Her departure was covered by all Artillery and machine gun fire that could be brought to bear, in the hope of distracting the enemy's attention. She was, however, discovered and shelled on her passage up the river. At 1 a.m. on the 25th General Townshend reported that she had not arrived, and that at midnight a burst of heavy firing had been heard at Magasis, some 8 1/2 miles from Kut by river, which had suddenly ceased. There could be but little doubt that the enterprise had failed, and the next day the Air Service reported the ' Julnar ' in the hands of the Turks at Magasis.

 

“The leaders of this brave attempt, Lieutenant H. O. B. Firman, R.N., and his assistant - Lieutenant-Commander C. H. Cowley, R.N.V.R. - the latter of whom throughout the campaign in Mesopotamia performed magnificent service in command of the 'Mejidieh' - have been reported by the Turks to have been killed; the remainder of the gallant crew, including five wounded, are prisoners of war.

 

"Knowing well the chances against them, all the gallant officers and men who manned the ' Julnar' for the occasion were volunteers. I trust that.the services in this connection of Lieutenant H. O. B. Firman, R.N., and Lieutenant- Commander C. H. Cowley, R.N.V.R., his assistant, both of whom were unfortunately killed, may be recognised by the posthumous grant of some suitable honour."

 

 

29931 – 6 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Naval Salvage Money.

 

….. for the Salvage of the Steam. Trawler "Osprey" by H.M. Drifter "Lilium," on the 25th September, 1916…..

________

 

Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Prize Bounty Money.

 

….. awarded to H.M. Ships for the destruction of Armed Enemy Vessels…..

  

H.M. Ships "Undaunted," "Lance," "Legion," "Lennox" and "Loyal" for four German Torpedo Boat Destroyers, 17th October, 1914.

 

H.M. Submarine "E9," for two German Torpedo Boat Destroyers, 28th January and. 4th June, 1915.

 

H.M. Ships "Laforey," "Lark," "Lawford" and "Leonidas," for two German Torpedo Boats, 1st May, 1915.

 

H.M. Ships "Arethusa," "Aurora," "Cleopatra," "Conquest" and "Undaunted," for German Minelayer "Meteor," 9th August,. 1915.

 

H.M. Ships "Mansfield," "Morris" and "Murray," for German Armed Trawlers "Otto Rudolph" and "Braunschweig," 25th March, 1916.

 

 

29933 – 6 FEBRUARY 1917

 

EAST AFRICA CAMPAIGN - NAVAL MENTIONS

ARMY DESPATCH dated 22 November 1916

 

War Office, 8th February, 1917.

 

The following Despatch has been received by the Secretary of State for War from Lieut.-General The Hon. J. C. Smuts, Commander-in-Chief, East African Force:

 

General Headquarters, East African Force, 22nd November, 1916.

 

Sir: 

In accordance with the last paragraph of my Despatch dated 27th October, 1916, I have the honour to bring to notice the names of those whom I recommend for meritorious service in the Field.

 

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

J. C. SMUTS, Lieut.-General, Commander-in-Chief, East African Force.

 

ROYAL NAVY.

 

Woollaston, Temp. Surg A. F. R., M.A., M.B., R.N.

 

Naval Flotilla, Lake Victoria Nyanza.

 

Bell, Lt.-Comdr. A. L., R.N.

Bruce, Lt.-Comdr. G. W., R.N.R.

Garrett, Lt. C. C., R.N.R.

Chapman, Lt. M. A., R.N.

Jenkins, Temp. Lt. F. M., R.N.R.

Buckler, Lt. J. O., R.N.R.

Park, Temp. Sub.-Lt. H. G., R.N.R.

Clarke, Temp. Sub.-Lt. W., R.N.R.

Penny, Temp. Engr.-Lt. R. E., R.N.R.

Hemsted, Lt. F. R., R.N.R.

Lomas, O/N 223015 Petty Officer E.

Burnell, O/N 211855 Yeo. of Signals E.

 

Royal Naval Air Service.

 

Robinson, Temp. Flight Sub-Lt. J., Naval Wing.

Stewart-Dawson, Temp. Flight Sub-Lt. N. G., Naval Wing.

Russel, No. 226512 C.P.O., 3rd Grade, H.

Brooke, No. F.7963 Leading Mech. S. A.

Chappie, No.. E.7181 P.O. Mech. W. A.

 

Royal Marine Artillery.

 

Glünicke, Capt. R. C. A., R.M.

Bach, R.M.A./8237 Bty. Serjt.-Maj. J.

Simms, R.M.A./786 Temp. Bombr. A.

Lawson, R.M.A./12698 Bombr. J. W.

Mann, P.O./9085 Pte. (temp. Bombr.) W. G., R.M.L.I.

 

Marine Transport Department.

 

Headlam, Comdr. E. J., D.S.O., R.N. (R.I.M.), Senior Marine Trans. Officer.

Finnis, Comdr. G. H., R.I.M.

Lister, Temp. Sub-Lt. C. B., R.N.R.

Marshall, Temp. Sub.-Lt. F. L., R.N.R.

Mahomed Bin Bakir, Overseer of Labour.

O'Connor, Master Mariner E. W., Capt. of hired Transport.

Wigger, Master Mariner W., Chief Officer of hired Transport.

 

(followed by Army lists)

 

 

29938 – 9 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in recognition of the services of the undermentioned gentlemen during the war. The promotion and appointments to date from the 1st January, 1917:

 

To be Additional Members of the Civil Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:

(including)

Eustace Henry Tennyson d'Eyncourt, Esq., C.B., Director of Naval Construction, Admiralty.

________

 

Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following promotions in and appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; to date from 1st January, 1917:

 

To be Ordinary Members of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Distinguished Order:

(including)

Captain Edward Harrington Martin, R.C.N., Captain-Superintendent of the Halifax Dockyard, Nova Scotia.

 

 

29940 – 13 FEBRUARY 1917

 

War Office, 13th February, 1917.

 

(included in Army lists)

 

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:

 

Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) Francis John Winsor Cartwright, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the attack was held up by heavy machine gun and rifle fire he went forward to the front line, where he reorganised and supervised mixed parties of men of different, units and pushed forward to the objective.

 

Lt.-Col. Alexander Richard Hamilton Hutchison, C.M.G., R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the attack was temporarily held upby heavy machine gun fire, he rallied and reorganised the front line of the attack, and: ably supervised the consolidation of the final objective reached by his battalion.

 

Comdr. William George Astel Ramsay-Fairfax, Emergency List, R.N. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the attack was temporarily held up, he reorganised the men and led a bombing attack, which cleared the enemy from a trench which threatened his flank. He afterwards organised an attack which was instrumental in capturing over 100 prisoners.

 

Rev. Stephen Augustin Lawrence Thornton, Naval Chapl. Dept., attd. R. Dub. Fus. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in administering to the wounded under very heavy fire.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Gordon William Whittaker, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He dashed forward in broad daylight, and, single-handed, put a machine gun and its crew out of action, thereby greatly assisting in the success of the operations. He was severely wounded.

 ________

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award a Bar to the Military Cross to the undermentioned Officers:

 

Temp. Lt. Alan Urquhart Campbell, M.C., R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He brought his guns into action with good effect. Later, he guided two Tanks to the enemy first line system, and materially assisted in taking over 400 prisoners. (The award of the M.C. was published in the London Gazette dated 1st Jan., 1917.)

________

 

With reference to the announcement of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medals in the Honours Supplement to the London Gazette, dated 1st January, 1917, the following are the acts of gallantry for which the decorations have been awarded:

 

Clyde Z/3319 P.O. J. Kent, R.N. Div. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many occasions led successful patrols under heavy fire. He has rendered invaluable service, and has been with the battalion since its formation.

 

R.M.A.6490 R.F.R./B. 516 Gnr. (Temp. Bombr.) W. Pike, R.M.A. For conspicuous gallantry. He showed marked courage and determination, as part of the gun's crew, under arduous and trying circumstances throughout the operations.

 

K. P. 942 Leading Seaman (H.G.) S. Turner, R..N. Div. For conspicuous gallantry in action. With the help of an officer he rescued a wounded man in the open, under very heavy fire.

 

 

29944 – 13 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Downing Street,

 

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:

 

To be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Distinguished Order.

(including)

Commander Neville Frederick Jarvis Wilson, Royal Ind. Marine.

 

 

29947 – 16 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Notice Of Intended Distribution Of Naval Prize Bounty Money.

 

….. for the destruction of German Cruiser "Prinz Adalbert" by His Majesty's Submarine E.8 on 23rd October, 1915 ….

 

….. for the destruction of German Light Cruiser "Undine" by His Majesty's Submarine E.19 on 7th November, 1915,….

________

 

Admiralty, 16th February, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of the undermentioned officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:

 

Capt. Harry Hesketh Smyth, R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Malcolm Raphael Joseph Maxwell-Scott, R.N.

Lieut. Matthew Armstrong, R.N.R.

 

Flight Lieut. Stanley James Goble, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For conspicuous bravery and skill in attacking hostile aircraft on numerous occasions. On 7th November, 1916, he attacked an enemy scout and chased it down to 1,500 feet, when it was seen to land, crash into a fence, and turn over in a field. On 27th November, 1916, he attacked four hostile scouts, one of which he brought down in flames. On 4th December, 1916, on six different occasions during the same flight he attacked and drove off hostile aircraft, which threatened the bombing machines, which he was escorting, one of the hostile'machines going down completely out of control.

________

 

The KING has also been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the following Officers:

 

Lieut. John Lawrie, R.N.R.

Lieut. Cedric Naylor, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Philip James Hogg, R.N.R.

Ch. Gnr. (T.) Richard Hawkes, R.N.

 

Flight Cdr. William Geoffrey Moore, R.N.A.S. In recognition of the excellent work which he has done in East Africa, and especially on the 10th January, 1917, when he flew a distance of 300 miles from Ubena to Mahenje. He obtained important resultsin bombing flights.

 

Flight Lieut. Lionel Conrad Shoppee, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and enterprise during a bomb attack by aircraft on an important enemy railway bridge. A subsequent reconnaissance showed that the whole of the centre section of the bridge had collapsed into the river, thereby interrupting important enemy railway communications.

 

Flight Lieut. Edward Rochfort Grange, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and skill on several occasions in successfully attacking and bringing down hostile machines, particularly on the 4th January, 1917, when during one flight he had three separate engagements with hostile machines, all of which were driven down out of control. On the 5th January, 1917, he attacked three hostile machines, one of which wasdriven down in a nose-dive. On the 7th January, 1917, after having driven down one hostile machine, he observed two other enemy aircraft attacking one of our scouts. He was on the way to its assistance when he was attacked by a  third hostile scout. He was hit in the shoulder by a bullet from this machine, but landed his aeroplane safely in an aerodrome on our side of the lines.

 

Flight Sub-Lieut. Robert Alexander Little, R.N.A.S.  For conspicuous bravery in successfully attacking and bringing down hostile machines on several occasions. On 11th November, 1916, he attacked and brought  down a hostile machine in flames. On 12th .December, 1916, he attacked a German:machine at a range of 50 yards; this machine was brought down in a nose-dive. On 20th December, 1916, he dived at a hostile machine, and opened fire at 25 yards range; the observer was seen to fall down inside the machine, which went down in a spinning nose-dive. On 1st January, 1917, he attacked an enemy scout, which turned over on its back and came down completely out of control.

________

 

The KING has further been graciously pleased to approve of the award to the undermentioned officer of a Bar to his Distinguished Service Cross:

 

Flight Lieut. Daniel Murray Boyne Galbraith, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry. On 23rd November, 1916, he attacked single-handed a formation of six hostile aircraft, no other allied machines being in the vicinity. One hostile machine was shot down, a second was driven down under control, and the remaining four machines then gave up the fight and landed. In several other combats in the air Flight Lieutenant Galbraith has displayed exceptional gallantry, particularly on 10th and 16th November, 1916, on each of which days he successfully engaged and shot down an enemy machine. (The award of the Distinguished Service Cross was announced in the Gazette of the 25th October, 1916.)

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The following awards have also been approved:

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal:

P.O. Thomas John Burrell, O.N. 217004 (Ch.).

P.O. James Mather, O.N. 213655 (Ch.).

Ch. Shipwt. William Samuel Gurney, O.N. 342916 (Po,).

A.B. James Mathers, O.N. 176735 (Ch.).

Elec. Art., 3rd Class, Squire Lilley, O.N. M.2894 (Ch.).

Air Mech. Ernest Wright Nelson, O.N. F.25205.

2nd Hnd. Archie McKechnie, R.N.R., O.N. 8199 D.A. .

2nd Hnd. George Manley, R.N.R., O.N. 4621 B.

A.B. Frederic Edward Pym, O.N. 197183 (R.F.R. Dev./B.3258).

A.B. Arthur Thomas Pursey, O.N. 187227 (R.F.R. Ch./B.6833).

P.O. Teleg. Archibald Williams, O.N. 214512 (Dev).

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The following officers and men have been mentioned in despatches:

Capt. Walter Reginald Glynn Petre, R.N.

Capt. Lockhart Leith, R.N.

Gnr. (T.) Leonard Parsons, R.N.

A.B. Leslie Todd, O.N. J.10211 (Ch.).

Elec. Art., 3rd Cl., Herbert Stephenson, O.N. M.1487 (Ch.).

P.O. Timothy Dineen, O.N. 194221 (Po.).

P.O. Major Sowter, O.N. 183090 (Dev.).

 

 

29953 – 19 FEBRUARY 1917

 

War Office, l9th February, 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:

(included in Army lists)

Tyneside Z/3641 Actg. Leading Seaman J. Alder, R.N.V.R.

Clyde Z/2732 Petty Officer J. Allan, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3252(S.) Cpl. J. Barran, Medical Unit, attd. R.N.V.R.

Tyneside Z/1558 Able Seaman J. Bell, R.N.V.R.

Clyde Z/4561 Able Seaman R. Bell, R.N.V.R.

M.Z. 148 Leading Seaman C. V. Bettridge, R.N.V.R.

T.Z. 1917 Petty Officer H. Blair, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3403 (S) Pte. (L./C.) J. L. Carlyle, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

Clyde 2/147 Petty Officer J. Carrigan, R.N.V.R.

Mersey 5/156 Petty Officer S. E. Carter, R.N.V.R.

K.W.493 Able Seaman W. Chapman, R.N.V.R.

P.O./K.W.487 Petty Officer J. H. Cheetham, R.N.V.R.

London/Z1410 Leading Seaman F. J. Conington, R.N.V.R.

K.P.664 Able Seaman G. Cook, R.N.V.R.

Z.L./1319 Leading Seaman E. R. Crumner, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3477 (S) Pte. J. Davies, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

Clyde Z/2434 Petty Officer C. Duthie, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.635 Able Seaman G. W. Elliott, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3304 (s.) S./Sjt. N. Elliott; R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

Tyneside/Z.208 Petty Officer T. Elliott, attd. M.G. Coy., R.N.V.R.

K.X.69 Able Seaman R. W. Foster, R.N.V.R.

Clyde Z/4699 Actg. Able Seaman J. Fox, R.N.V.R.

London Z/176- Petty Officer J. W. Fry, R.N.V.R.

Ch.18137 Pte. (actg. Cpl.) G. W. Gannon, R.M.L.I.

T.Z.4826 Leading Seaman T. M. Gardner, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3146(S) Sjt. S. T. Gething, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

CH17669 Pte. E. Gill, R.M.L.I.

PO/17487 Pte. H. Godfrey, R.M.L.I.

Deal/3431(S) Pte. (L./C.) J. C. Green, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

Deal/3232(S) Pte. E. H. Greenwood, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

London Z/878 Able Seaman J. Harrison, R.N.V.R.

Wales Z/166 Able Seaman R. F. Harvey, R.N.V.R.

Ch./8332 Pte. (Actg. Cpl.) A. W. Heselton, R.M.L.I.

Clyde Z/1014 Petty Officer D. A. Inglis, R.N.V.R.

Bristol Z/571 Able Seaman E. James, R.N.V.R.

K.P.310 Leading Seaman A. E. Jeffrey, R.N.V.R.

JZ.C.1292 Actg. Leading Seaman J. Kerr, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.4369 Able Seaman J. Kirkwood, R.N.V.R.

Tyneside/Z.1337 Petty Officer E. Laidlaw, R.N.V.R.

London Z/1749 Able Seaman W. Mant, R.N.V.R.

M.Z.158 Leading Seaman J. J. Mathews, R.N.V.R.

Tyneside Z/368 Actg. Leading Seaman T. Matthew, R.N.V.R.

Clyde Z5296 Able Seaman W. McCartney, R.N.V.R.

Tyneside Z/162 Able Seaman J. McGee, R.N.V.R.

ZX/8 Leading Seaman E. McLaren, R.N.V.R.

Clyde Z/257 Able Seaman J: McLeod, R.N.V.R.

Ply. 13034 Sjt. W. H. Meatyard, R. Marines.

Tyneside 6/214 Able Seaman A. Moffat, R.N.V.R.

Tyne Z/5784 Able Seaman W. Monarch, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3346 (S.) Sjt. R. Murray, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

T.Z.5213 Able Seaman D. Nixon, R.N.V.R.

K.P./917 Leading Seaman G. E. Pickard, R.N.V.R.

Ch/15964 Pte. (actg. Cpl.) G. Pidduck, R.M.L.I.

Wales Z/1564 Actg. Petty Officer G. Price, R.N.V.R. .

Clyde Z/3404 Able Seaman A. M. Pryde, R.N.V.R.

Mersey Z/33 Actg. Ldg. Seaman T. Ramage, R.N.V.R.

B.Z.1229 Able Seaman J. H. Rex, R.N.V.R.

CH13241 Pte. (Actg. Sjt.) C. S. Riman, R.M.L.I.

Ply/14813 Cpl. (actg. Sjt.) J. M. Sanders, R.M.L.I.

Tyne Z/2336 Petty Officer G. Sanderson, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3249(,S) Pte. A. A. Senior, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

M.Z.375 Ldg. Seaman J. Silverwood, R.N.V.R.

Ply./1046 (S.) Pte. J. Smith, R.M.L.I.

Ply/15227 Pte. (actg. Cpl.) A. G. South, R.M.L.I.

K.P. 442 Leading Seaman G. Spencer, R.N.D.

Mersey 3/249 Chief Petty Officer A. A. Taylor, R.N.V.R.

Ch/16583 L./Sjt. H. D. Thompson, R.M.L.I.

Deal/3694(S) Pte. A. W. Thorp, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

Deal/3025(S) Pte. J. Vernon, Medical Unit, R.N. Div.

Ply/14151 Cpl. (Actg. Sjt.) L. B. Wagner, R.M.L.I.

M.Z.194 Petty Officer T. B. Wall, R.N.V.R.

L.Z.1908 Able Seaman A. W. Webber, R.N.V.R.

Po/17291 Pte. P. J. Willett, R.M.L.I.

T.Z.331 Ldg. Seaman E. Wilson, R.N.V.R.

Deal/3112 (S) Pte. J. Woosey, R. Marines, attd. R.N.D.

Ch/438(S) Pte. A. W. Wyatt, R.M.L.I.

 

 

29954 – 20 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Admiralty, 19th February, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers' Decoration upon the undermentioned Officer:  

Cdr. Charles E. Froggatt, R.N.R.

 

 

29958 – 23 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Naval Salvage Money.

 

….. for the Salvage of S.S. "Addington" by H.M. Tugs "Chester" and "Carcass" on the 18th March, 1916….

 

 

29963 – 27 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Naval Prize Bounty Money.

 

….. for the destruction of the German warship "Blucher" on 24th January, 1915, the following ships being entitled to share in the Award:H.M. ships "Lion," "Tiger," "Princess Royal," "New Zealand," "Indomitable," "Southampton," "Nottingham," "Birmingham," ''Lowestoft," "Arethusa,'' ''Aurora,'' "Undaunted," "Meteor," "Miranda," "Mentor," "Mastiff," "Attack," "Minos," "Morris," "Legion," "Lark," "Lawford," "Laforey," "Lydiard," "Louis," "Lysander," "Landrail," "Hornet," "Sandfly," "Hydra," "Jackal," "Acheron," "Ariel," "Lapwing," "Tigress," "Defender," "Druid," "Ferret," "Forester," "Lookout,' "Goshawk," "Phoenix," "Milne," "Lucifer," "Laurel," "Liberty," and "Laertes."…..

 

 

29966 – 27 FEBRUARY 1917

 

Admiralty, S.W., 1st March, 1917.

 

Foreign Decorations

 

The following Decorations and Medals have been conferred by the Allied Powers on Officers and Men of the British Naval Forces and Mercantile Marine for distinguished services rendered during the war:

 

His Majesty the Emperor of RUSSIA.

 

Order of St. Stanislas.

 

First Class (with Swords).

Rear-Admiral Richard F. Phillimore, C.B., M.V.O.

 

Second Class (with Swords).

Lieutenant John E. Parsons, R.N.V.R.

 

Third Class.

Sub-Lieutenant Allan Macbeth, R.N.V.R.

 

Order of St. Anne.

 

Second Class.

Captain George P. Sevan, D.S.O., R.N.

 

Third Class.

Lieut.-Cdr. Arthur T. Coode, R.N.V.R.

________

 

His Majesty the King of ITALY.

 

Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus.

 

Grand Officer.

Rear-Adml. (Act. Vice-Adml.) Sir Cecil F. Thursby, K.C.M.G.

 

Officer.

Cdr. Ernest K. Arbuthnot, R.N.

Cdr. Charles G. Brodie, R.N.

 

Cavalier.

Lieut.-Cdr. Reginald C. Richardson, R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. William B. Pirie, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Samuel M. G. Gravener, R.N.

Lieut. Thomas C. A. H. Ouchterlony, R.N.

Lieut. Eric E. C. Tufnell, R.N.

Lieut. Jermyn Rushbrooke, R.N.

 

Order of the Crown of Italy.

 

Commander.

Capt. Herbert W. Richmond, R.N.

Capt. Laurence E. Oliphant, R.N.

Capt. William J. B. Law, R.N.

Capt. Francis W. Caulfeild, R.N.

Maj. & Bt. Lieut.-Col. Lewis C. Lampen, R.M.L.I.

Cdr. George J..Eady, R.N.V.R.

 

Officer.

Fleet Surg. Robert Hughes, R.N.

Fleet Payr. Alan E. Stack, R.N.

Staff Surg. Thomas W. Myles, R.N.

 

Cavalier.

Lieut. Oliver North, R.N.

Asst. Payr. Hugh N. Page, R.N.R.

________

 

His Majesty the King of ROUMANIA.

 

Order of Mihai Viteazitl.

 

Third Class.

Flight Lieut. Arthur F. F. Jacob, R.N.A.S.

________

 

His Majesty the King of SERBIA.

 

Order of Kara George.

 

Fourth Class (with Swords).

Commander James O. Hatcher, D.S.O., R.N.

 

Order of the White Eagle.

 

Fourth Class (with Swords).

Lieut.-Cdr. Morris E. Cochrane, D.S.O., R.N.

 

Fifth Class (with Swords).

Lieut. Harry C. C. Fry, D.S.C., R.N.R.

Lieut. Edward M. Rae, D.S.C., R.N.R.

Lieut. Francis Wells, R.N.R.

Lieut. James Soanes, R.N.R.

Lieut. Alfred James, R.N.R

Lieut. Arnaud Adams, D.S.C., R.N.R.

Lieut. Robert Baunton, R.N.R.

Lieut. William P. Parker, R.N.R. (since died – 10 July 1916, HMS Manzanita, illness).

Sub-Lieut. Richard L. Stowell, R.N.R.

 

Fifth Class.

Gunr. Reuben Bradley, R.N.

Capt. Robert Roberts (Mercantile Marine).

Capt. W. Wright (Mercantile Marine).

Capt. A. B. Nicholas (Mercantile Marine).

 

Distinguished Service Medal.

 

Asst. Payr. Hugh N. Page, R.N.R.

 

Gold Medal for Good Service.

 

Skipper Walter C. A. Scrivener, D.S.C., R.N.R., 1924 W.S.A.

Skipper William Farquhar, R.N.R., 1310 W.S.A.

Skipper David Slater, R.N.R., 1466 W.S.A.

Skipper Joseph W. Saunders, R.N.R., 1539 W.S.A.

Skipper William B. Jenner, R.N.R., 1848 W.S.A.

Skipper John Humphrey, R.N.R., 1317 W.S.A.

Skipper Alexander Duncan, R.N.R., 1210 S.A.

Skipper James Addison. R.N.R., 2051 W.S.A.

Skipper William Lyall, R.N.R., 905 W.S.A. (killed – 20 February 1916, HMS Gavenwood)

Skipper James Strachan, R.N.R., 1963 W.S.A.

Skipper James Reid, R.N.R., 1067 W.S.A.

Skipper John Leech, RiN.R., 1932 W.S.A.

Skipper William Innes, R.N.R., 1184 W.S.A.

Skipper James Wilson, R.N.R., 1059 W.S.A.

Skipper Robert Duthie, R.N.R., 1645 W.S.A.

Skipper William Cowie, D.S.C., R.N.R., 1488 W.S.A.

Skipper George Smith, R.N.R,, 1174 W.S.A.

Skipper Andrew Lyall, R.N.R., 920 W.S.A.

Skipper John McLennan, R.N.R., 1933 W.S.A.

Skipper George R. Catchpole, R.N.R., 1844 W.S.A.

Skipper Walter Mitchell, R.N.R., 1965 W.S.A.

Skipper George Campbell, R.N.R., 648 W.S.A.

Skipper Samuel R. Wiseman, R.N.R., 855 W.S.A.

Skipper James Mair, R.N.R., 1744 W.S.A.

Skipper William H. Swann, R.N.R., 1075 W.S.A.

Skipper George W. Stacey, R.N.R., 1969 W.S.A.

Skipper Arthur R. Cook, R.N.R., 1961 W.S.A.

Skipper George McKay, R.N.R., 1051 W.S.A.

Skipper John Hughes, D.S.C,, R.N.R., 1138 W.S.A.

Skipper Edward J. Jenkerson, R.N.R., 1941 W.S.A.

Skipper George W. Lincoln, R.N.R., 1939 W.S.A. (killed – 26 November 1916, HMS Michaelmas Daisy)

Skipper Robert Grant, R.N.R., 1180 W.S.A. (killed – 26 February 1916, HMS Lily Reaich)

Skipper Laurence E. Shreeve, R.N.R., 1928 W.S.A.

Skipper Charles Fletcher, R.N.R., 331 W.S.A.

Skipper James Masson, R.N.R., 875 W.S.A.

Skipper George Thain, R.N.R., 1074 W.S.A.

Skipper George Beckett, R.N.R., 1960 W.S.A.

Skipper William Murray, R.N.R., 1088 W.S.A.

Skipper William Davidson, R.N.R., 1029 W.S.A.

Skipper Frederick J. Andrews, D.S.C., R.N.R., 937 W.S.A.

Skipper William J. Dow, D.S.C., R.N.R., 1257 W.S.A.

Skipper Albert E. Chipperfield, R.N.R., 1211 W.S.A.

Skipper William Gardiner, R.N.R., 1728 W.S.A.

Skipper James Third, R.N.R., 1942 W.S.A.

Skipper William G. Smith, R.N.R., 1137 W.S.A.

Skipper George Slater, R.N.R., 1037 W.S.A.

Skipper William E. Button, R.N.R., 1964 W.S.A.

Skipper George Geddes, R.N.R., 1069 W.S.A.

Skipper Charles Wood, R.N.R., 1039 W.S.A.

Skipper Harold J. Goldspink, D.S.C., R.N.R., 1937 W.S.A.

Skipper Alexander Watt, R.N.R., 718 S.A.

Skipper David Watson, R.N.R., 1115 W.S.A.

Skipper William Murray, R.N.R., 1294 W.S.A.

Skipper Ephraim E. Snowling, R.N.R., 1962 W.S.A.

Skipper James Ritchie, R.N.R., 1271 W.S.A.

Skipper William Wood, R.N.R., 1943 W.S.A. (killed – 3 March 1916, HMS Boy Harold)

Skipper William Lyall, R.N.R., 873 W.S.A.

Skipper William Smith, R.N.R., 1752 W.S.A.

Skipper Thomas Boyter, R.N.R., 1966 W.S.A.

Skipper Joseph Watt, R.N.R., 1206 W.S.A.

Skipper Walter M. Ellis, R.N.R., 1865 W.S.A.

Skipper Walter G. Mayhew, R.N.R., 1860 W.S.A.

Skipper William J. Strange, R.N.R., 1213 W.S.A.

Skipper Robert Cowe, R.N.R., 1774 W.S.A.

Skipper Benjamin Scott, R.N.R., 1988 W.S.A.

Skipper Frederick G. Harris, R.N.R., 1147 W.S.A.

Skipper John More, R.N.R., 1274 W.S.A.

Skipper Edward J. W. Peek, R.N.R., 1842 W.S.A.

Skipper Henry W. Plummer, R.N.R., 903 W.S.A.

Skipper Peter Murray, R.N.R., 1909 W.S.A.

Skipper William Jappy, R.N.R., 1760 W.S.A.

Skipper William Stephen, R.N.R., 1943 W.S.A.

Sto. John McLean, R.N.R., O.N. 677 V.

Sto. Thomas Sullivan, R.N.R., O.N. 4581 S.

Sto. William Daglish, R.N.R., O.N. 6073 S.

Ch. Sto. James Harris, O.N. 159899 (R.F.R. Dev./A3769).

Trimmer James Collins, R.N.R., O.N. 1827 S.T.

Trimmer Angus Mclntosh, R.N.R., O.N. 887 S.T.

Ch. Sto, Charles Stephens, O.N. 161736 (R.F.R. Dev./A 3890).

A.B. George H. Jones, O.N. 211735.

Ch. Sto. James Wakem, O.N. 153231 (R.F.R. Dev./A 3527).

 

 

29967 – 2 MARCH 1917

 

Naval Salvage Money.

  

Salvage of S.S. "Ludgate," by H.M.Y. "Valiant II" and H.M.S. "Narcissus." 26th June, 1916.

 

Salvage of sailing trawler "May," by H.M.S. "P 26" and H.M. Hopper No. 15 "Watcher." 22nd and 23rd September, 1916.

 

 

29972 – 6 MARCH 1917

 

Naval Salvage Money.

 

Salvage of S.S. "Lisa," by H.M. ships "Lupin" and "Skipjack." 8th July 1916.

 

Salvage of S.S. "Locksley," by H.M. tugs "Neptor," "Alliance," "Jim McCausland" and H.M. Trawler "Mikasa." 26th-28th July, 1916.

________

 

Admiralty, 6th March, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the posthumous grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officer in recognition of his most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the course of the Battle of Jutland.

 

The full facts have only now been ascertained. Commander Loftus William Jones, R.N. (killed in action). On the afternoon of the 31st May, 1916, during the action, Commander Jones in H.M.S. "Shark," Torpedo Boat Destroyer, led a division of Destroyers to attack the enemy Battle Cruiser Squadron. In the course of this attack a shell hit the "Shark's" bridge, putting the steering gear out of order, and very shortly afterwards another shell disabled the main engines, leaving the vessel helpless. The Commanding Officer of another Destroyer, seeing the "Shark's" plight, came between her and the enemy and offered assistance, but was warned by Commander Jones not to run the risk of being almost certainly sunk in trying to help him. Commander Jones, though wounded in the leg, went aft to help connect and man the after wheel. Meanwhile the forecastle gun with its crew had been blown away, and the same fate soon afterwards befell the after gun and crew. Commander Jones then went to the midship and only remaining gun, and personally assisted in keeping it in action. All this, time the "Shark" was subjected to very heavy fire from enemy light cruisers and destroyers at short range. The gun's crew of the midship gun was reduced to three, of whom an Able Seaman was soon badly wounded in the leg. A few minutes later Commander Jones was hit by a shell, which took off his leg above the knee, but he continued to give orders to his gun's crew, while a Chief Stoker improvised a tourniquet round his thigh. Noticing that the Ensign was not properly hoisted, he gave orders for another to be hoisted. Soon afterwards, seeing that the ship could not survive much longer, and as a German Destroyer was closing, he gave orders for the surviving members of the crew to put on lifebelts. Almost immediately after this order had been given, the "Shark" was struck by a torpedo and sank. Commander Jones was unfortunately not amongst the few survivors from the "Shark," who were picked up by a neutral vessel in the night.

 

The following awards have also been made to the survivors of H.M.S. "Shark" for their services during the action:

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal:

Sto. P.O. Charles Filleul, O.N.292779 (Po.).

A.B. Charles Cleeberg Hope, O.N.238376 (Po.).

A.B. Charles Herbert Smith, O.N.J.13416 (Po.).

A.B. Joseph Owen Glendower Howell, O.N.230192 (Po.).

Sto., 1st Cl., Thomas Wilton Swan, O.N.K.26567 (Po.).

P.O. William Charles Richard Griffin, O.N. 201404 (Po.).

(The award to Petty Officer Griffin has already been gazetted.)

 

 

29982 - 13 MARCH 1917

 

Admiralty, 12th March, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert Medal of the Second Class on:

 

Acting Lieutenant Frederick William Weeks, R.N.R.

 

The following is the account of the services in respect of which the Decoration has been conferred:

 

On the night of Thursday, the 18th January, 1917, a member of the crew of one of his Majesty's Ships, when returning from leave, fell into the sea between the ship and the quay. The matter was at once reported to Acting Lieutenant Frederick William Weeks, R.N.R., to whom it was obvious that any attempt at rescue must be attended by considerable danger. The ship, which was kept clear of the side of the quay by spar fenders of only nine inches in diameter, was working to and fro with the slight swell entering the harbour. Moreover the man was incapable of helping himself; he was of heavy build and was wearing a uniform greatcoat. In view of the risk to the rescuer of being crushed between the ship and the quay, Lieutenant Weeks decided that he could not order a man down. He thereupon took a line and went down himself. By this time the man was almost unconscious. Lieutenant Weeks managed to obtain a hold of his hair and by this means kept him sufficiently above water, whilst wedging himself with his back against the quay with his knees against the ship's side. During this time he was mostly under water, the temperature of which was thirty-nine degrees. He succeeded in securing a line round the man, who was hauled on deck. The man was unconscious and very nearly drowned when brought on deck, and there is no doubt that, but for Lieutenant Weeks' prompt measures, he would have lost his life.

 

 

29993 – 20 MARCH 1917

 

Naval Salvage Money.

  

Salvage of s.s. " Fridland" by H.M. Paddle-steamers "Clacton Belle" and "Lady Moira," Hopper No. 12 "Outpost," Hopper No. 15 "Watcher," and Tug "Sun II." 2nd May, 1916.

 

Salvage of s.s. "Jessie" by H.M. Tug "Carcass." 1st August, 1916.

 

Salvage of s.s. "Housatonic" by H.M. Tug "Chester III." 11th September, 1916.

  

 

29996 – 23 MARCH 1917

 

Naval Prize Bounty Money.

 

….. for the destruction of the German minelayer "Konigin Luise" on 5th August, 1914, the following ships being entitled to share in the Award:H.M. ships "Amphion," "Lance," "Landrail," "Lark," "Linnet," "Laforey," "Lawford," "Laurel," "Lysander," "Liberty," "Louis," "Lydiard," and "Laertes." …..

________

 

Admiralty, 21st March, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Offrs.' Decoration upon Cdr. Wallace E. Whittingham.

 

 

29997 - 23 MARCH 1917

 

Admiralty, 23rd March, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of the undermentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:

 

Captain John Locke Marx, M.V.O., R.N.R.

Maj. Charles D'Oyly Harmar, R.M.L.I.

Lieut.-Cdr. Philip Wilfred Sidney King, R.N.

Act. Lieut.-Cdr. Wybrants Olphert, D.S.C., R.N.R.

Lieut.-Cdr. John Whittow Williams, R.N.R.

Lieut. Ernest Mortimer Hawkins, R.N.R.

Lieut. Edward Vaughan Davies, R.N.R.

Lieut. Ronald Neil Stuart, R.N.R.

Eng.-Lieut. Leonard Samuel Loveless, D.S.C., R.N.R.

________

 

The undermentioned Officers have been awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order for subsequent acts of gallantry:

 

Cdr. Francis Henry Grenfell, D.S.O., R.N. (The appointment to the Distinguished Service Order was announced in London Gazette dated 1st January, 1917.)

 

Cdr. Edmund Laurence Braithwaite Lockyer, D.S.O., R.N. (The appointment to the Distinguished Service Order was announced in London Gazette dated 1st January, 1915.)

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Arthur Alured Mellin. D.S.O., R.N. (The appointment to the Distinguished Service Order was announced in London Gazette dated 1st January, 1917)

________

 

The KING has also been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:

Capt. John Maurice Palmer, R.M.L.I.

Lieut. Edward Overend Priestley, R.N.

Lieut. Arthur Francis Eric Palliser, R.N,

Lieut. Leon Stopford Acheson, R.N.R.

Lieut. William Arthur Hanna, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Francis Cecil Pretty, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. James Sinclair Campbell, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Edgar William Bowack, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Stephen Philip Robey White, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Magnus Leo Musson, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Francis Robert Hereford, R.N.R.

Asst. Payr. William Richard Ashton, R.N.R,

Sub-Lieut. Leonard Clifton Warder, R.N.R.

Sub-Lieut. Richard Percy Nisbet, R.N.R.

Asst. Payr. Reginald Arthur Nunn, R.N.R.

Gnr. (T.) Harry Morgan, R.N.

Gnr. Morris Roseman Cole, R.N.

Skipper George Albert Novo, R.N.R., 1338 W.S.A.

Skipper David Wallace, R.N.R., 1443 W.S.A.

Skipper Philip William Page, R.N.R., 559 W.S.A.

Skipper Thomas Crisp, R.N.R., 10055 D.A.

________

 

The KING has further been graciously pleased to approve of the award to the undermentioned Officer of a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross for a subsequent act of gallantry:

Skipper Walter Samuel Wharton, D.S.C., R.N.R. (The award of the Distinguished Service Cross was announced in London Gazette dated 31st May, 1916.)

________

 

The following awards have also been approved:

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Dk. Hnd. John Inglis, R.N.R., O.N. 8610 D.A.

P.O. Henry Granville, O.N. 181132 (Dev.).

Engmn. George Henry Dodds, R.N.R., O.N. 1012 E.S.

Boy, 1st Cl., Robert Peter Stearne, O.N. J.48469 (Ch.).

C.P.O. William Henry Pysden, O.N. 182248 (Ch.).

A.B. Leonard Macer, O.N. S.S. 3992 (Ch.).

2nd Hnd. John Watterson, R.N.R., 1458 S.A.

C.P.O. Alfred Butler, O.N. 118754 (R.F.R., Po./A.1358).

A.B. Wilfred Shaw, O.N. S.S. 1355 (R.F.R., Po./B. 4234).

A.B. Arthur Leslie Proe, O.N. S.S. 1012 (R.F.R., Po./B3644).

Ldg. Sea. Robert Jolley, O.N. 192517 (Ch.).

Ldg. Sea. Johnston Robertson, O.N. 225836 (Ch.).

C.P.O. James Charles Volney McBrierty, O.N. 176961 (Po.).

A.B. Samuel Proudlove, O.N. S.S. 369 (R.F.R., Dev./B2571).

P.O. Albert Edward Holding, O.N. 178492 (Dev.).

Ldg. Sea. Alexander Wilson, O.N. 200036 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2324).

Sea. Robert Arnold Conway, R.N.R., O.N. 8679A.

Cr. Serjt. Percy John. Strachan, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./6452 (R.F.R., A./644).

Pte. James Cook, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./18384.

Pte. James Alfred Short, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./ 11379.

Corpl. Thomas Henry Wedge, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./14717.

P.O. Francis John Horwill, O.N. 215946 (Dev.).

Sto. P.O. Samuel James Pollard, O.N. 148758 (R.F.R., Dev./A.3221).

Ldg. Sea. Herbert Leonard Day, O.N. 238965 (Po.).

Sea. Benjamin Samms, R.N.R. (Newfoundland), O.N. X.790.

Sea. Alexander Salisbury Morrison, R.N.R., O.N. A.5848.

Ldg. Sto. Richard Edward Davison, R.N.R., O.N. S.3675.

Sto. Aaron Hopkins, R.N.R., O.N. S.8346.

W./T. Op., 1st Cl., Thomas Ernest Fletcher, R.N.R., O.N. 404 W.T.S.

Sea. William Williams, R.N.R., O.N. 6224A.

C.E.R.A. Ebenezer George Hodges, R.N.R., O.N. 1377E.A.

P.O. John Henry Philp, O.N. 228045 (Dev.).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., James Hutley Green, O.N. 270984 (Dev.).

P.O., 2nd Cl., Leo Charles Martin, O.N. J.5436.(Ch.).

Ldg. Sea. Charles Wood, O.K. J.14005 (Ch.).

P.O. Harry McRae Duncan, O.N. 188644 (Ch.).

Act. E.R.A., 4th a., Edward Lancaster, O.N. M.2684 (Dev.).

A.B. Percy Stanley Fryer, O.N.J. 11258 (Ch.).

Ldg. Sea. Percival Ross, O.N. 184463 (Po.).

2nd Hnd. George William Cracknell, R.N.R., O.N. 7420D.A.

C.P.O. Alfred Daw, O.N. 169897 (R.F.R. Ch. B.284).

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The undermentioned Petty Officers and Men have been awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal for subsequent acts of gallantry:

 

Ldg. Sea. George Robert Cracknell, O.N. J.1559. (The award of the Distinguished Service Medal was announced in London Gazette dated 15th May, 1916.)

 

P.O., 1st Cl., William John Adams, O.N. 18908 (Dev.). (The award of the Distinguished Service Medal was announced in London Gazette dated 1st January, 1917.)

 

Ldg. Sea. Daniel Joseph Donovan, O.K. 204180 (Dev.). (The award of the Distinguished Service Medal was announced in London Gazette dated 1st January, 1917.)

 

C.P.O. George Henry Truscott, O.K. 140440 (R.F.R., Dev./A.3140). (The award of the Distinguished Service Medal was announced in London Gazette dated 31st May, 1916.)

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The following officers and men have been mentioned in despatches:

Surg. John Desmond Milligan, M.B., R.N.

Lt. Frank Lionel Tongue, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Frederick George Russell, R.N.R.

Ch. Art. Eng. Alfred Edward Thomas, R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Dudley Thomas Gary Field, R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Arthur Hubert Stanley, R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Archibald Guthrie Elliot, R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Thomas Norman Becket Cree, R.N.

Wt. Teleg. Allan Andrews, R.N.R.

P.O. Ernest Pitcher, O.N. 227029 (Po.).

Shipwt., 2nd Cl., William Samuel Smart, O.N. M.16854 (Po.).

A.B. Charles Edward Hodder, O.N. J.19434 (Po.).

A.B. Richard Walter Sheppard, O.K. J.25419 (Ch).

Sea. Alphonso Davies, R.N.R., O.N. 1514 C.

A.B. Ernest Alfred Veale, O.N. 181452 (R.F.R. Dev./B.2119).

Sea. Patrick Murphy, R.N.R., O.N. 8489 A.

Sea. Robert Jenkins, R.N.R., O.N. 6055 A.

Sea. John Stephen Martindale, R.N.R., O.N. 8556 A.

Sea. Martin Connors, R.N.R., O.N. 8484 A.

A.B. Bruce Ronald Claude Harris, O.N. J.6495 (Dev.).

Sea. Robert Dryden, R.N.R., O.N. 5114 A

A.B. Noble Britton, O.N. 219860 (E.F.R. Dev./B.3471).

Sea. John Gardner Orr, R.N.R., O.N. 2430 D.

A.B. Charles William Hurell, R.N.V.R., O.N. Z.2181 (London).

Sea. Frederick Dodd, R.N.R., O.N. 5955 A.

Sea. William Henry Bennison, R.N.R., O.N. 7495 A.

E.R.A. Albert William Morrison; R.N.R., O.N. 1831 E.A.

Ldg. Sto. John Thomas Davies, R.N.R., O.N. 8396 S.

Sto. William O'Leary, R.N.R., O.N. 8352 S.

Sto. George Rees, R.N.R., O.N. 1536 U.

Sto. James Tomlinson, R.N.R., O.N. 4177 S.

Arm's. Crew Stanley Woodison, O.N. M.15547 (Po.).

2nd Hnd. Samuel Smith, R.N.R., O.N. 607 D.A.

Engmn. Frederick Francis Feltham, R.N.R., O.N. 1214 E.S.

S.B.A. George Johnson Grieve, O.N. M.4417 (Dev.).

Ldg. Sea. Thomas William Liddiard, 236282 (Ch.).

Pte. Frank Thomas Gorman, R.M.L.I. Ply./11760.

Pte. Arthur Whittle, R.M.L.I., Ply./10130 (I.R. 57).

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Foreign Decorations

 

The following Decorations have been conferred by the Allied Powers on Officers and Men of the British Naval Forces for distinguished services rendered during the war:

 

The President of the FRENCH REPUBLIC.

 

Legion of Honour.

 

Commander.

Vice-Adml. Sir Rosslyn E. Wemyss, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.V.O.

Rear-Adml. Cresswell J. Eyres.

Capt. Cyril T. M. Fuller, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.N.

 

Officer.

Capt. Francis H. Mitchell, D.S.O., R.N.

Cdr. Walton C. G. Ruxton, R.N.

Cdr. Robert C. Davenport, R.N.

 

Chevalier.

Maj. And Bt. Lt.-Col. Lewis C. Lampen, R.M.L.I.

Eng. Cdr. (Act. Eng. Capt.) Charlie Broadbent, R.N.

Cdr. George T. C. P. Swabey, D.S.O., R.N.

Lt.-Cdr. (Act. Cdr.) 'Theodore J. Hardinge, R.N.

Maj. Walter L. Huntingford, R.M.A.

Capt. And Bt. Maj. Stephen C. Wace, R.M.A.

Lieut.-Cdr. Patrick S. E. Maxwell, R.N.

Lieut. Ronald Langton-Jones, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut. Andrew Purdon, R.N.R. (ret)

 

Croix de Guerre avec Palme.

Maj. Charles D'O. Harmar, R.M.L.I.

Lieut. Edward O. Priestley, R.N.

Lieut. Arthur F. E. Palliser, R.N.

Capt. John M. Palmer, R.M.L.I.

Lieut. Frank L. Tongue, R.N.R

Surgeon John D. Milligan, M.B., R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Dudley F. C. Field, R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Arthur H. Stanley, R.N.

Act. Sub-Lieut. Thomas N. B. Cree, R.N,

Act. Sub-Lieut. Archibald G. Elliott, R.N.

P.O. Henry Granville, O.N. 181132 (Dev.).

Corp. Thomas H. Wedge, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./14717.

Pte. James A. Short, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./11379.

Pte. James Cook, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./18384.

Pte. Frank T. Gorman, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./11760.

Pte. Arthur Whittle, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./10130 (I.R. 57).

Pte. George T. James, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./14546.

S.B.A. George J. Grieve, O.N. M. 4417 (Dev.).

Corp. Christopher J. Conway, No. Ply./16039.

C.P.O. William H. Pysden, O.N. 182248 (Ch.).

Col.-Serjt. Percy J. Strachan, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./6452 (R.F.R./A./644).

Ldg. Sea. Thomas W. Liddiard, O.N. 236282 (Ch.).

 

Croix de Guerre.

Cdr. Henry C. Halahan, D.S.O., R.N.

Wing Cdr. Richard B. Davies, V.C., D.S.O.. R.N.

Squadron Cdr. Francis K. Haskins, D.S.C., R.N.

Lieut. Denys O. G. Shoppee, D.S.C., R.N.

Lieut. Viscount Maidstone, R.N.V.R.

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His Majesty the King of ITALY.

 

Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus.

 

Grand Officer.

Rear-Adml. Mark E. F. Kerr, C.B., M.V.O.

 

Order of the Crown of Italy.

 

Commander.

Capt. John G. Armstrong, R.N.

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His Majesty the King of THE BELGIANS.

 

Order of Leopold.

 

Chevalier.

Act. Flight Cdr. Charles C. R. Edwards, R.N.A.S.

 

 

30001 - 23 MARCH 1917

 

War Office, 26th March, 1917.

 

(included in Army lists)

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the appointment 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. Surg. Harold Boultbee Padwick, R.N. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained in the open, and continued to tend the wounded under very heavy fire. Later, he proceeded to Headquarters, and at great personal risk brought in many wounded men. He displayed great courage and determination throughout the operations.

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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased 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. David Ablett, R.N.V.R., attd. Trench Mortar By. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He kilfully established his trench mortar positions and assisted in capturing 31 prisoners. Later, he rallied some infantry, put a trench in a state of defence, and drove off an enemy attack.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Reginald Francis Edsall Blackmore, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a very gallant; attack against an enemy strong point. Later, although wounded, he maintained his position and rendered a clear report of the situation.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. John Frederick Bunce, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a dangerous reconnaissance and obtained most valuable information. He has on many occasions carried out valuable reconnaissance work.

 

Temp. Sub-Lt. Joseph Clark, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He held a portion of a trench with only fourteen men for two nights and a day. He repelled a strong enemy counter-attack and captured a strong point with several prisoners.

 

Temp. Sub.-Lt. William Alexander Fernie, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised carrying parties, led them up to the dumps under heavy fire, thereby ensuring the supply of ammunition and bombs to the front line at a critical time.

 

Temp. Sub.-Lt. Hugh Merton Graham, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a daring reconnaissance of the enemy's front line, and obtained most valuable information. 

 

Temp. Lt. James Curzon Hilton, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his company in the attack with marked ability, and maintained his position against several enemy counter-attacks. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout. 

 

Capt. Henry Basil Inman, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his company with marked ability and maintained his position under the most trying conditions. He set a splendid example to his men. 

 

Temp. Sub.-Lt. Walter Paterson Lyally R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. During an enemy counter-attack he continually visited his men under very heavy fire. His men were hard pressed, and his gallant action undoubtedly saved the posts from being rushed.

 

Temp. Sub.-Lt. Harold Alfred Pound, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assumed command of a company, and, under the most difficult conditions, succeeded in closing a gap in the front line. He set a fine example of courage and determination.

 

Temp. Sub.-Lt. Basil Bedsmore Rackham, .R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He showed marked ability in preparing gun positions, and continually moved from position to position under very heavy fire. On another occasion, he displayed great bravery in going round the whole line during an enemy counter-attack.  

 

Temp. Lt. William Lister Robotti, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He conducted two echelons of a pack-animal train to within 300 yards of the front line, under very heavy fire. He displayed great courage throughout, and set a fine example to his men.

 

Temp. Sub.-Lt. John Cecil Sterndale-Bennett, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rushed up and endeavoured to save a post which was being strongly attacked by the enemy. In doing this he was severely wounded, but refused to leave his post until another officer could be found to replace him.

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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men, for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field: 

 

M.Z. 148 L.S. (H.G.) C. V. Bettridge, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded in three places, he remained at duty until his company was relieved. He set a splendid example to his men.

 

T.Z. 1917 P.O. H. Blair, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon in the attack with great courage and determination. He personally captured twelve prisoners and bombed several enemy dug-outs.

 

P./Z. 1079 P.O. A Buckman, Mach. Gun Coy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He fought his machine gun with great courage, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. Later, although wounded in three places, he reported the situation before seeking medical aid.

 

T.Z. 3152 P.O. C. Callender, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied the men nearest to him, and led a counter-attack against the enemy with great gallantry. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout.

 

K.X.490 Actg. P.O. .T. Egdell, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in .action. He got his machine guns into action under heavy fire, and greatly assisted in repelling a strong enemy counter-attack. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.

 

M/Z.79 Leading Sea. E. W. Jillings, Mach. Gun Coy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He fought his machine gun with great gallantry, and drove off many enemy attacks. Moreover, he contrived, in spite of the constant fighting, to send back adequate reports, so that supplies of ammunition could be sent him.

 

T.Z. 1571 Leading Sea. W. Punton, R.N.V.R., attd. Trench Mortar By. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied the infantry, and greatly assisted in saving the situation at a critical time. He displayed great courage and determination throughout the operations.

 

B./Z. 654 Actg. P.O. P. Rosewarne, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Accompanied by another man, he rushed an enemy machine gun and shot two of the crew. Later, he twice assisted his Company Commander in rallying the men when posts were rushed. He set a splendid example throughout.

 

T./Z. 8380 Able Sea. N. Schofield, Mach. Gun Coy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While carrying a message he was wounded in the back some 150 yards from his objective, but managed to crawl the remainder of the way, and safely delivered his message.

 

T.Z. 853 P.O. T. B. Simpson, R.N.V.R. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great gallantry, and succeeded in driving off two strong enemy counter-attacks. On another occasion while leading a bombing party he was wounded, but refused to leave his post.

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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:

L.Z. 1241 Able Seaman C. T. Baker, R.N.V.R.

K.W. 424 Able Seaman A. Baldwin, R.N.V.R.

T.Z. 7184 Leading Seaman J. D. Ball, R.N.V.R.

L.Z. 658 Able Seaman S. J. Bamford, R.N.V.R.

C.Z. 70 Petty Officer R. L. Barrie, R.N.V.R.

S.3779 Pte. W. Blanchflower, R.M.

T.Z.4594 Able Seaman J. Brady, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.5807 Able Seaman R. Brown, R.N.V.R.

T.&.618 Able Seaman W. Brown, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.849 Able Seaman G. W. Brutnell, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.1562 Able Seaman  J. Campbell. R.N.V.R.

L.Z.2930 Able Seaman H. Chapman, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.617 Leading Seaman A. E. Colvin, R.N.V.R.

K.W.302 Able Seaman J. T. P. Connor, R.N.V.R.

W.Z.710 Able Seaman C. E. Coombes, R.N.V.R.

S.3147 Pte. M. Crehan, R.M.

T.Z.9691 Able Seaman-A. Crofts, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.143 Able Seaman A. Davidson, R.N.V.R.

S.3594 Pte. C. Dean, R.M.

K.X.371 Able Seaman J. Dickson, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.2077 Leading Seaman A. Dixon, R.N.V.R.

K.W.35 Able Seaman E. Dixon, R.N.V.R., attd. T.M. By.

C.Z.2274 Able Seaman W. Duthie, R.N.V.R.

L.Z.2856 Able Seaman W. H. Fawcett, R.N.V.R.

S.3399 Pte. G. T. Felton, R.M.

S.3840 Pte. E. Fitton, R.M.

T.Z.569 Petty Officer N. Foster, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.2629 Able Seaman J. Gillespie, M.G. Coy., R.N.V.R.

T.Z.3375 Able Seaman A. Gregory, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.3208 Petty Officer G. T. Hall, R.N.V.R.

L.Z.2769 Petty Officer W. F. Hardy, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.6274 Able Seaman H. Jackson, R.N.V.R., attd. T/.M. By.

C.Z.723 Leading Seaman H. C. Kerr, R.N.V.R.

K.W.557 Able Seaman W. Leather, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.4686 Able Seaman W. Lindsay,. M.G. Coy., R.N.V.R.

S.4025 Pte. J. Makin, R.M.

S.3762 Pte. H. Mangham, R.M.

T.Z.1562 Leading Seaman J. McGuire, R.N.V.R., attd. T.M. By.

C.Z.1612 Actg. Leading Seaman C. McLuckie, R.N.V.R.

P.Z.1037 Able Seaman J. W. O'Kelly, R.N.V.R.

S.4009 L./C. J. Pullin, R.M.

C./2333 Able Seaman A. Robertson, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.346 Petty Officer J. Ross, R.N.V.R.

S.4075 Pte. H. Shepherd, R.M.

S.3337 Pte. T. Simm, R.M.

T.Z.3164 Able Seaman C. Small, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.593 Able Seaman A. B. Smith, R.N.V.R.

S.4027 Pte. P. Smith, R.M.

L.Z.5097 Able Seaman A. Steele, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.4188 Actg. Petty Officer E. Stirland, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.2921 Leading Seaman W. L. Stokoe, R.N.V.R.

S.3205 Cpl. R. J. Tilley, R.M.

W.Z.84 Able Seaman J. Trigg, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.769 Able Seaman C. R. Watt, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.831 Leading Seaman R. A. Waugh, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.7025 Able Seaman G. F. Webster, R.N.V.R.

T.Z.3863 Able Seaman T. S. Weir, R.N.V.R.

C.Z.2224 Actg. Leading Seaman C. B. Wheeler, R.N.V.R., attd. T.M. By.

S.3121 Pte. R. E. F. Wild, R.M.

S.3543 Pte. M. B. Wilkinson, R.M.

W.Z.2205 Able Seaman L. E. Williams, R.N.V.R. 

K.P.250 Able Seaman A. E. Woodhead, R.N.V.R.

 

 

30002 - 27 MARCH 1917

 

Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George,

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions lor 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:

Commander William Fortescue Sells, R.N., in recognition of his services during the war as Naval Attaché to His Majesty's Legation at Athens.

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Admiralty, 19th March, 1917.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the R.N.R. Officers' decoration upon the following Officers:

Lieut.-Cdr. Thomas W. Hankinson, R.N.R.

Lieut. Henry Cook, R.N.R.

Lieut. Francis S. Murray, R.N.R.