3084 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 12 JUNE, 1945 was in command of an R.A.F. vehicle, moved Reginald Lennon George MARIX, C.B., D.S.O., forward. The patrol was dispersed 'and several R.A.F. of the enemy were killed and wounded. Others Charles Edward Hastings MEDHURST, C.B., O.B.E., made their way towards the beach and Leading M.C., R.A.F. Aircraftman Ward pursued them in Ihis vehicle. Edward Arthur Beckton RICE, C.B.', C.B.E., M-.C., He returned later 'having destroyed a -machine gun R.A.F. •and captured four prisoners. Leading Aircraftman Arthur Penrose Martyn SANDERS, C.B., C.B.E., Ward .has invariably shown initiative and daring R.A.F. and his car has frequently led essential convoys, Hugh William Lumsden SAUNDERS, C.B., C.B.E., tunder fire, between R.A.F. -headquarters and other M.C., D.F.C., M.M., R.A.F. military installations. It has been largely due to ibis efforts that no serious trouble has occurred Acting Air Vice-Marshal. during such operations. Robert Peel WILLOCK, C.B., R.A.F. Third Class. Air Ministry, i-zth June, 1945. Acting Air Vice-Marshal. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve Hugh Alex CONSTANTINE, C.B.E., D.S.O., R.A.F. the following awards in recognition of distinguished services: — Air Commodores. Military Cross. Claude Russell Cox, C.B.E., A.F.C., R.A.-F. Acting Squadron Leader Norman Fraser McMiCHAEL Harold Jace ROACH, C.B.E., A.F.C., R.A.F. 1(101224), R.A.F.V.R., R.A.F. Regiment. Ernest John Dennis TOWNESEND, R.A.F. Flight Lieutenant Harry Arthur NOCK (125420), Acting Air Commodore. R.A.F.V.R., 51 Squadron. Wilfred Leslie FREEBODY, C.B.E., A.F.C., R.A.F. Distinguished Conduct Medal. Group Captains. Warrant Officer (now Pilot Officer) James Ronald Sir Louis GREIG, K.B.E., C.V.O., R.A.F. McLEOD, Can/R,88359, R.C.A.F., 416 Squadron. Guy Wingfield HAYES, R.A.F. Military Medal. Kenneth Frederick Travis PICKLES. Warrant Officer Leslie James Sim BROWN (N.Z. Frank William STANNARD. 1421014), R.N.Z.A.F. Acting Group Captains. Aus.423016 (Flight Sergeant (now Pilot Officer) Ian Henry DAWES, C.B.E., R.A.F. Russell Caple INNES, R.A.A.F. Jack Audrey NEWTON, C.B., O.B.E., R.A.F.O. 959619 Sergeant (now Warrant 'Officer) Cyril ROFE, R.A.F.V.R., 40 Squadron. • Fourth Class. Acting Group Captain. Air Ministry, izth June, 1945. Maurice Ashdown NEWNHAM, O.B.E., D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R. The KING has granted unrestricted .permission for the -wearing of the undermentioned decorations con- Wing Commander. ferred upon the personnel indicated-in recognition of Noel John CAPPER, A.F.C. (28080), R.A.F. valuable services rendered in connection with the war: — Acting Wing Commander. Alister Lodge MORTIMER (22201), JR.A.F. CONFERRED BY THE BELGIAN GOVERNMENT. Military Cross (First Class). Cross of Merit (in Gold). Air Vice-Marshal. Wing Commander. Matthew Brown FREW, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C., Charles Noel HEATH (73224), R.A.F.V.R. R.A.F. Acting Wing Commander. CONFERRED BY His MAJESTY THE KING OF NORWAY. Alfred Hubert Frederick MURPHY (43771), R.A.F. Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav. Squadron Leaders. Air Chief Marshal. James William BROWN (73105), R.A.F.V.R. Sir Frederick BOWHILL/ G.B.E., K.C.B., C.M^G., Royston Harry RODBER (44146), R.A.F. D.S.O., R.A.F. (Retired). Acting Squadron Leaders. CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF Roland Arthur Victor DISMORE-(78317). R.A.F.V.R. POLAND. John Callistus -KILKENNY, O.B.E. (77000), Order of Polonia Restituta. R.A.(F.lV.R. First Class. .Robert Edward Randall LLOYD (78052), Air Chief Marshals. R.A.iF.V.R. Tristran John GILBERT (88278), R.A.F.V.R. Sir Frederick BOWHILL, G.B.E., K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., R.A.F. (Retired). Flight Lieutenant. Sir Arthur HARRIS, K.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C., R.A.F. 'Percival Grimshaw HOLT (68907), R.A.F.V.R. Second Class. CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Air Marshals. STATES OF AMERICA. Sir Philip BABINGTON, K.C.B., M.C., A.F.C., R.A.F. Sir Arthur BARRATT, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.C., R.A.F. Legion of Merit (Degree of Legionnaire). Sk John BRADLEY, K.C.B., C.B.E., R.A.F. Flight Lieutenant. Sir Douglas EVILL, K.C.B., D.S.C., A.F.C., R.A.F. Cecil Eric SPENCER (Aus.256232), R.A.A.F. Sir Harold WHITTINGHAM, K.C.B., K.B.E., LL.D., M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.P. (Lond.), F.R.C.P. (Ed.), Bronze Star Medal. iF.R.F.P.S., D.P.H., D.T.M. & H., K.H.P., Sergeant. R.A.F. 1248653 Leslie James STROUD, R.A.F.V.R. Air Vice-Marshals. Sir Brian BAKER, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE FOR A.F.C., R.A.F. AIR. Geoffrey Rhodes BROMET, C.B., -C.B.E., D.S.O., Ottawa, i2th June, 1945. R.A.F. The KING has been graciously pleased to give William Bertram CALLAWAY, C.B.E., A.F.C., R.A.F. orders for the publication of the names of the follow- Charles Humphrey Kingsman EDMONDS, C.B.E.. ing personnel who have been commended for valuable D.S.O., R.A.F. service in the air: — Lionel Douglas Dalzell McKEAN, C.B., O.B.E., M.C., Air Vice-Marshal T. A. LAWRENCE, R.C.A.F. R.A.F. 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