32074 - 5 OCTOBER 1920
Admiralty, S.W., 5th October, 1920.
The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Albert Medal to Mr. Harry Smith, Commissioned Engineer, R.N., for gallantry in saving life at sea.
The following is the account of the services in respect of which the decoration has been conferred:
On the 13th May last (1920), while H.M. Torpedo Boat Destroyer "Rob Roy" was proceeding at utmost speed on a full-power trial, a fire broke out in the forward boiler-room. With entire disregard of his own safety, Mr. Smith immediately went below to search for the two ratings who were still there, and to shut off the boilers under extreme difficulties owing to the heat, escaping steam and water, well knowing in doing so the danger he ran from the burning oil fuel and the unconsumed gases accentuated by the confined and congested space of a destroyer's boiler-room. Owing to his prompt action and presence of mind, Mr. Smith localised the damage and saved the lives of all who were below.
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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 during the War:
The President of The FRENCH REPUBLIC.
Croix de Guerre.
Maj.-Gen. Sir Archibald Paris, K.C.B.
Cdr. Arthur M. Asquith, D.S.O., R.N.V.R,
Cdr. Reginald C. S. Isgar, D.S.O., R.N.V.R.
Capt. (tempy. Lieut.-Col.) Arthur S. Tetley, R.M.L.I.
Lieut.-Cdr. Alan U. Campbell, M.C., R.N.V.R.
Maj. Reginald D. H. Lough, D.S.O., O.B.E., RI.M.L.I.
Maj Alfred Syson, O.B.E.., R.M.L.I.
Maj. George P. Lathbury, D.S.C., R.M.L.I.
Capt. (tempy. Maj.) Ernest J. B. Tagg, D.S.O., R.M.L.I.
Lieut. Kenneth E. Parkes, R.N.V.R.
Lieut. Leonard H. Cockey, R.N.V.R.
Capt. Francis C. Law, D.S.C., R.M.L.I.
Capt. Charles B. Conybeare, R.M.L.I.
Surg. Lieut. Edward G. S. Slesinger, O.B.E., M.B., F.R.C.S.Ed., R.N.
Sub-Lieut. Kenneth W. Oldridge, R.N.V.R.
Medaille Militaire.
Sergt. Sidney B.. Andrews, R.N. Divl. Eng., No. Deal S/171.
P.O. Edward Barrett, R.N.V.R., O.N. (Mersey) 5/21.
Cpl. Frederick P. Chapman, R.M.L.I., No. Po./11934.
C.P.O. Alexander Dargie, R.N.V.R., O.N. (Clyde) Z/410.
Sto., 1st Cl., Horace A. Elsom, O.N. 295982 (R.F.R. Ch./B.3405).
Pte. Albert E. Ganner, R.M.L.I., No. Po./ 12743.
C.P.O. Harry Gillard, O.N. 207583 (R.F.R. Po./B. 6854).
A./Cpl. Robert MoDowall, D.S.M., R.M.L.I., No. Po./855(S.).
A/W.O. II. .Richard Milne, R.M.L.I., No. Po./10828.
P.O. Henry W. Morrison, R.N.V.R., O.N. (Clyde) 2/2486.
Col. Sergt. Leonard Oakey, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./5839, R.F.R./A.586.
St. Sergt. Joseph Wilson, R.M. Med. Unit, No. Deal S/3018.
Col. Sergt. Samuel Wooldridge, R.M.L.I., No Po./5254.
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His Majesty The King of ITALY.
War Cross.
P.O. Percy E. Coulter. D.S.M. O.N. 236379 (Ch.).
E.R.A., 2nd Cl., William Field, D.S.M., O.N. 272006 (Ch.).
P.O. Ernest C. Tibbals, O.N. 216984 (Po.).
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His Majesty The King of SIAM.
Order of the White Elephant.
2nd Class.
Rear-Adml. Sydney S. Hall, C.B.
3rd Class.
Eng. Cdr. Charles A. Harding, R.N.
Order of the Crown.
2nd Class.
Capt. Frederick A. Sommerville, D.S.O., R.N.
3rd Class.
Eng. Lieut.-Cdr. Henry Burt, R.N.
32078 - 8 OCTOBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
….. salvage of S.S. "Sheaf Arrow" by H.M. Tugs "Malta," "Fresco," "Escort," "Conqueress," "Aquila" and "Themis," H.M. Drifters "Conie" and "Flower o' May," H.M. Lighter "Silver Queen," Steam Lighter "Black Eagle," Coal Hulk "Jumna " and Colliers "Suffolk Coast" and "Westgarth" between the 22nd December, 1917, and 2nd January 1918
32081 - 12 OCTOBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
….. parties employed in the salvage of German vessels at Duala between October, 1914, and February, 1916
32092 - 19 OCTOBER 1920
War Office, 20th October, 1920.
(included in Army lists)
His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the undermentioned award for gallantry and distinguished service rendered during Military Operations in North Russia. To be dated 20th October, 1919:
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. CH/22549 Pte. T. Pyle, R.M.L.I. (Chatham). For gallant service in North Russia, where he effectively bombed hostile sangars which were holding up the advance. Subsequently as a prisoner of war he showed much determination under very trying conditions.
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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the undermentioned, reward in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Field, which have been, brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 1st January, 1919:
Awarded the Military Cross. Sub-Lt. William Telfer, R.N.V.R. (France) For gallantry and determination at Niergenie on the 9th September, 1918, when he tenaciously maintained his position against an attack by German tanks.
32105 - 29 OCTOBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
….. destruction of the German Armed Ships "Bremerhaven" and "Ober Burgermeister Adickes," by His Majesty's Ships "Montrose," "Sceptre," "Sylph," and "Starfish" on the 4th October, 1918
32107 - 29 OCTOBER 1920
SOMALILAND PROTECTORATE OPERATIONS
ARMY DESPATCH dated 15 May 1920
(10 pages)
32114 - 5 NOVEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
….. salvage of s.s. "Menapian " by H.M. tug "Alligator," on the 18th October, 1918
32116 - 5 NOVEMBER 1920
SOMALILAND PROTECTORATE OPERATIONS
AIR FORCE DESPATCH dated May 1920
(4 pages)
32122 - 12 NOVEMBER 1920
Admiralty, S.W. 1, 12th November, 1920.
His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following medals to the undermentioned men for services in the Baltic in 1919:
To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.
Clr. Sergt. John Allen, R.M.L.I., No. Po/12976.
P.O. Percy William Bosworth, O.N. 211598 (Po.).
C.P.O. Cook Albert Luther Martin, O.N. 355987 (Po.).
P.O. Teleg. Harold James Pallister, O.N. 235615 (Ch.).
C.E.R..A., 2nd Cl., Frederick William Warren, O.N. M.1954 (Po.).
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The following men have been Mentioned in Despatches:
P.O. Harry Donald Reginald Anderson, O.N. 231765 (Po.).
2nd Writer James Gaynor, O.N. M.10426 (Po.).
Sto. P.O. James William Lester, O.N. 298396 (Po.).
32129 - 19 NOVEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
Salvage of S.S. "Elefsis" by H.M. Tug "Hotspur" on the 7th January, 1918
32134 - 23 NOVEMBER 1920
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.
(included in general lists)
The KING (is) pleased to give Orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services in connection with the War, to be dated 5th June, 1920:
To be Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
John Constant Gibson, Esq. For voluntary services in the Contract Dept., Admiralty, from 1917 to 1919. In charge of contract work for auxiliary vessels.
William George Hynard, Esq., O.B.E. Director of Naval Sea Transport, Ministry of Shipping.
Henry Ashley Madge, Esq., O.B.E. Principal Technical Adviser on the Wireless Telegraphy Staff of H.M. Signal School.
Commander Richard John Noal. O.B.E., R.N.R For valuable services to Ministry of Shipping.
Captain Colpoys Cleland Walcott, R.N. For services in connection with the Imperial War Museum.
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To be Officers of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order:
Carl Lotherington Glen-Bott, Esq., B.A., A.M.I.E.E. Staff Engineer, Grade 1, Wireless Telegraphy Staff, H.M. Signal School, Portsmouth.
Albert Bernard Fava, Esq. For important services in connection with the Naval Intelligence Division during the war.
Wilfrid Stevenson Peake, Esq. Staff Engineer, Grade 1, Wireless Telegraphy Staff, H.M. Signal School, Portsmouth.
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To be Members of the Civil Division, of the Most Excellent Order:
Ernest Thomas William Allen, Esq. Chief Confidential Clerk, H.M. Signal School, Portsmouth
Captain J. H. Hughes. Master of the s.s. "Franz Ferdinand."
Oswald Jensen Kydd, Esq. Master of the s.s. "Australford."
Captain Elijah James Moffat. Master of s.s. "Ipu."
Captain H. A. Walker. Master of the s.s. "Chekiang."
32137 - 23 NOVEMBER 1920
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.
The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia:
To be dated 3rd June, 1919, unless otherwise stated.
To be Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.
T./Warrant Officer John G. Barnsley, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer John Bryson, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Alexander Burrows, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer S. Chandler, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer George P. Elliott, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Leonard Garraway, Royal Indian Marine (to be dated 28th December, 1918).
T. /Warrant Officer Albert Victor Green, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Francis Johnston, Royal Indian Marine (to be dated 15th February, 1918).
T./Warrant Officer Arthur Harrison Lovett, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer A. McNeil, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Robert Metcalfe, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Vincent Manoel Francis Pereira, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Albert E. Pointing, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer J. Thompson, Royal Indian Marine.
T./Warrant Officer Ernest Wilkinson, Royal Indian Marine.
32150 - 3 DECEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
….. salvage of s.s. "Gardenia " by H.M. Tugs "Margaret Ham," "Francis Batey," and "Alligator," and Working Party from H.M. Dockyard, Pembroke Dock, on the 19th and 20th October, 1918,
32154 - 7 DECEMBER 1920
Admiralty, 7th December, 1920.
The following decorations have been conferred by the Allied Powers on Officers of the British Naval Forces in recognition of valuable services rendered during the War:
His Majesty The King of THE BELGIANS.
Order of Leopold.
Commander.
Capt. Joseph Man, C.M.G., O.B.E., R.N.
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His Late Majesty Alexander, King of THE HELLENES.
Order of the Redeemer.
Chevalier.
Payr. Cdr. John L. Syson, O.B.E., R.N.
32156 - 7 DECEMBER 1920
AFGHANISTAN/WAZIRISTAN OPERATIONS
ARMY DESPATCH dated 1 August 1920
(18 pages)
32159 - 19 DECEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
Salvage of Cargo of s.s. "Breynton" by H.M. Tugs "Cartmel" and "Stormcock," on the 26th and 27th November, 1917
….. destruction of a Bolshevik Gunboat by 130 M.M. Gun Barge, from His Majesty's Ship "Glory," on the 13th October, 1918
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Naval Prize Bounty Money.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested therein, that preparations are now being made for the intended distribution of the award of Prize Bounty made in respect of the Jutland Battle, 31st May-1st June, 1916.
32162 - 14 DECEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
Salvage of s.s. "Elwick" by H.M. Tugs, "Joseph Constantino," "Bramley Moore" and "Revenger," between the 19th and 21st October, 1918.
Salvage of s.s."Petingaudet " by H.M. Tugs, "Enterprise" (now "Emprise"), "Pert" and "Grappler," R.F.A "Steady" and Dockyard Working Party between the 24th and 29th March, 1918.
Destruction of German submarine U29 by H.M.S. "Dreadnought." 18th Mar. 1915.
Destruction of German submarine U109 by H.M. Drifter "Beryl III." 26th Jan. 1918.
Destruction of German submarine UC70 by H.M.S. "Ouse" and H.M. Seaplane No. 9,983. 28th Aug. 1918.
32166 - 17 DECEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
Salvage of s.s. "Derwent River," by H.M. Tug "Crocodile," on the 7th September, 1918.
Salvage of s.s. "Dunolly," by H.M. Tug "Paladin II.," on the 14th October, 1918.
32169 - 21 DECEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
Destruction of submarine German U.B.74 by H.M. yacht "Lorna," 26th May, 1918.
Destruction of submarine German U 40 by H.M. submarine C 24 and H.M.S. "Taranaki," 23rd June, 1915.
Destruction of submarine German U 14 by H.M. trawlers "Hawk," "Oceanic II," "Gull," "Vigilant" and "Limewold," 5th June, 1915.
Destruction of submarine German U.B.70 by H.M.S. "Basilisk," 8th May, 1918.
32176 - 31 DECEMBER 1920
Notice of Intended Distribution of Naval Salvage Money.
Salvage of s.s. "Zeno" by H.M. Tugs "Pert'' and "Sprite" and Dockyard Working Party between the 31st July and 3rd August, 1917.
Salvage. of s.s. "Brighton," by H.M. Trawlers ''Stanley Weyman," "Casoria'' and "Derby," H.M. Tugs "Aetna," "Rover," "Atalanta III.," "Assurance," Industrious," "Trustful," "Wapiti" and "Fortitude," Yard Craft Lighter No. 23 and Working Parties from H.M. Dockyard, Devonport, between, the 18th and 29th April, 1918.
Salvage of s.s. "Oceanien" by H.M.S. "Cornflower" on the 4th September, 1918
