Part 5 - ROYAL NAVY HONOURS AND GALLANTRY AWARDS

With thanks to the London Gazette

 

Many of the honours and gallantry awards listed in the London Gazette do not identify ships or battles/campaigns. Therefore the following listings will be incomplete

 

 

 

Gazette No. 29015 - 22 DECEMBER 1914

 

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook (above - Maritime Quest), Royal Navy, for the conspicuous act of bravery specified below:

 

For most conspicuous bravery on the 13th December, when in command of the Submarine B. 11, he entered the Dardanelles, and, not withstanding the very difficult current, dived his vessel under five rows of mines and torpedoed the Turkish battleship "Messudiyeh," which was guarding the mine-field. Lieutenant Holbrook succeeded in bringing the B. 11 safely back, although assailed by gun-fire and torpedo boats, having been submerged on one occasion for nine hours.

 

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The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Distinguished Service Order in respect of the undermentioned Officer, who was second in command of Submarine "B. 11" which torpedoed the Turkish Battleship "Messudiyeh" in the Dardanelles on the 13th December, 1914:

 

To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.

Lieutenant Sydney Thornhill Winn.

 

 

29024 - 29 DECEMBER 1914

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

 

For service in the Dardanelles in Submarine "B. 11" on the 13th December:

Petty Officer William Charles Milsom, O.N., 182452.

Petty Officer Thomas Henry Davey, O.N., 215464.

Chief Engine Room Artificer, 2nd Class, John Harding, O.N., 270410.

Engine Room Artificer, 1st Class, Anthony Douglas, O.N., 270773.

Stoker Petty Officer Patrick McKenna, O.N., 284570.

Leading Seaman Alfred Edmund Perry, O.N., 234677.

Leading Seaman Wilfrid Charles Mortimer, O.N., 219476.

Able Seaman Norman Lester Rae, O.N., 232229.

Able Seaman George Read, O.N., 231010.

Able Seaman Edward Buckle, O.N., 237869.

Able Seaman Tom Blake, O.N., J. 1383.

Signalman Frederick George Foote, O.N., J. 1862.

Acting Leading Stoker John Henry Sowden, O.N., 308448.

Stoker, 1st Class, Stephen James Lovelady, O.N., K. 2240.

 

 

29140 - 23 APRIL 1915

 

Lieutenant-Commander Eric Gascoigne Robinson has been specially promoted to the rank of Commander in His Majesty's Fleet, in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by him on the night of the 18th April, 1915, as Commanding Officer of the force which torpedoed and rendered useless submarine E.15, thus preventing that vessel from falling into the enemy's hands in a serviceable condition. Dated 20th April, 1915.

 

E-class submarine, similar to E.15 (above) and E.14 (below) (Rose Moreton)

 

 

29169 - 21 MAY 1915

  

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant-Commander Edward Courtney Boyle, Royal Navy, for the conspicuous act of bravery specified below:

 

For most conspicuous bravery, in command of Submarine E.14, when he dived his vessel under the enemy minefields and entered the Sea of Marmora on the 27th April, 1915. In spite of great navigational difficulties from strong currents, of the continual neighbourhood of hostile patrols, and of the hourly danger of attack from the enemy, he continued to operate in the narrow waters of the Straits and succeeded in sinking two Turkish gunboats and one large military transport.

 

The KING has further been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers of Submarine E.14:

Lieutenant Edward Geldard Stanley, Royal Navy.

Acting Lieutenant Reginald Wilfred Lawrence, Royal Naval Reserve.

 

Approval has also been given for the award of the Distinguished Service Medal to each member of the crew of E. 14.

 

 

29180 - 1 JUNE 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Distinguished Service Order and for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross in respect of the undermentioned Officers, in recognition of their services with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli) (see Statements of Services, Gazette No.29214 - 2 July 1915):

 

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

Commander Victor Lindsey Arbuthnot Campbell, Royal Navy, Commanding Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division.

Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Cecil Freyberg, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

Lieutenant Ernest G. Boissier, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division.

Lieutenant James Cheetham, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Chatham Battalion, Royal Marine Brigade, Royal Naval Division.

Lieutenant George Spence Davidson, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division.

 

The following Awards have also been made to men of the Royal Naval Division: 

 

To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

Chief Petty Officer Richard Farley Toy, Dev/ 189327, Howe Battalion.

Able Seaman George Henry Doe, K.P./61, Howe Battalion.

Private Charles J. Braddock, R.M.L.I., R.F.R/B/Ch.2013, Chatham Battalion.

Bugler Ernest Sillence, R.M.L.I., Ch/ 155715, Chatham Battalion.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Petty  Officer Walter Mason, Po/S.S./ 105741, Drake Battalion.

Leading Seaman John Rogerson, Dev/2698, Anson Battalion.

Stoker Herbert Horace Purnell, Ch/S.S./101868, Hood Battalion.

Sergeant N. Roberts, R. M.L.I., S.3440, Field Ambulance.

Private George Stockham, Ply/S.B.S./R.N.A.S.B.R./Plymouth Battalion.

 

 

29206 - 25 JUNE 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant-Commander Martin Eric Nasmith, Royal Navy, for the conspicuous bravery specified below: 

 

For most conspicuous bravery in command of one of His Majesty's Submarines while operating in the Sea of Marmora. In the face of great danger he succeeded in destroying one large Turkish gunboat, two transports, one ammunition ship and three storeships, in addition to driving one storeship ashore. When he had safely passed the most difficult part of his homeward journey he returned again to torpedo a Turkish transport.

 

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

Lieutenant Guy D'Oyly-Hughes, Royal Navy.

Acting Lieutenant Robert Brown, Royal Naval Reserve.

 

Approval has also been given for the award of the Distinguished Service Medal to each member of the crew.

 

 

29211 - 29 JUNE 1915

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

For services in connection with minesweeping operations in the Dardanelles:

Skipper Alfred Swain, R.N.R.

Skipper Alfred E. Berry, R.N.R.

 

 

29264 - 13 AUGUST 1915

 

GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - LANDINGS

NAVAL DESPATCH dated 1 July 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officers and men for the conspicuous acts, of bravery mentioned in the foregoing despatch (see Gallipoli Campaign - Landings, Naval Despatch dated 1 July 1915):

 

Commander Edward Unwin, R.N.

Midshipman Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson, R.N.

Midshipman George Leslie Drewry, R.N.R.

Able Seaman William Chas. Williams, O.N. 186774 (R.F.R. B.3766) (since killed - 25 April 1915, on books of HMS Hussar).

Seaman R.N.R. George McKenzie Samson, O.N. 2408A.

  

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

Lieutenant-Commander Ralph Benest Janvrin, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Adrian St. Vincent Keyes, R.N.

Lieutenant John Anthony Vere Morse, R.N.

Surgeon Peter Burrows Kelly, R.N.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

Lieutenant Massy Goolden, R.N.

Boatswain John Murphy, R.N.

Midshipman Rupert Edward Maximilian Bethune, R.N.

Midshipman Eric Oloff de Wet, R.N.

Midshipman Charles Wilfred Croxford, R.N.R.

Midshipman Cecil Aubrey Lawson Mansergh, R.N.

Midshipman Alfred Martyn Williams, R.N.

Midshipman Hubert Malcolm Wilson, R.N.

Midshipman George Francis Dudley Freer, R.N.

Midshipman Richard Victor Symonds-Taylor, R.N.

Midshipman Cecil Hugh Clinton Matthey, R.N.

Midshipman John Saville Metcalf, R.N.R.

 

To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

Petty Officer Mechanic John Hepburn Russell, R.N. Air Service O.N. F.839.

Petty Officer Mechanic Geoffrey Charltort

Paine Rumming, R.N. Air Service O.N. F.813.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Frederick Gibson, O.N. 191025 (R.F.R. B.3829).

Ordinary Seaman Jesse Lovelock, O.N. J28798.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Chief Petty Officer Thomas P. Roche, O.N.165533 (since promoted Acting Gunner).

Acting Chief Petty Officer Henry J. Anstead,. O.N. 179989.

Petty Officer Albert Balson, O.N. 211943.

Petty Officer, 1st Class, William Morgan, O.N. 193834.

Petty Officer Albert Playford, O.N. 202189.

Petty Officer William Putman, O.N. 236783.

Leading Seaman Robert Fletcher, O.N.. 213297.

Leading Seaman John Maple, O.N. 171890 (R.F.R. Chat., B.2658).

Leading Seaman Herbert J. G. Merrin, O.N. 236225.

Leading Seaman Kenneth S. Muskett, J.1325.

Leading Seaman Henry Williams, O.N. 176765 (R.F.R. Chat., B.1326).

Able Seaman Edward L. Barons, O.N. J.7775.

Able Seaman Albert E. Bex, O.N. J. 17223.

Able Seaman Samuel Forsey, O.N. S.S. 2059 (R.F.R. B.4597).

Able Seaman William F. Hoffman, O.N. 195940 (R.F.R. Chat., B.2650).

Able Seaman David S. Kerr, O.N. 239816

Able Seaman Henry G. Law, O.N. 195366 (R.F.R. Chat., B.8261).

Able Seaman Arthur Roake, O.N. S.S. 1940 (R.F.R. B.8843).

Able Seaman William E. Rowland, O.N. J.17029.

Seaman R.N.R., Henry Thomas Morrison, O.N. 1495D.

Chief Yeoman of Signals Alfred J. Chatwin, O.N. 156109.

Seaman R.N.R., Daniel Roach, 1685D.

Stoker Petty Officer James Getson, O.N. 295438.

Stoker R.N.R., Henry Ridsdale, O.N. 1136U

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The following awards have been made in recognition of services during the operations in the vicinity of the Dardanelles prior to 25th-26th April:

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) Eric Gascoigne Robinson, R.N., for the conspicuous act of bravery specified below.

 

Lieutenant-Commander Robinson on the 26th February advanced alone, under heavy fire, into an enemy's gun position, which might well have been occupied, and destroying a four-inch gun, returned to his party for another charge with which the second gun was destroyed. Lieutenant-Commander Robinson would not allow members of his demolition party to accompany him, as their white uniforms rendered them very conspicuous. Lieutenant-Commander Robinson took part in four attacks on the minefields - always under heavy fire.

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To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

 

Commander William Mellor, R.N. Commander Mellor was in charge of the trawler mine-sweepers, and took part in all the mine-sweeping operations under fire prior to and including the 18th March; he displayed conspicuous gallantry, always being to the fore in a picket boat, in the most exposed positions, encouraging his sweepers and setting a fine example.

 

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) John Rickards Middleton, R.N. Lieutenant-Commander Middleton on three occasions entered the minefields under heavy fire, where he organized and successfully carried out attacks - by means of explosive creeps (sic) - on the cables and jack stays.

 

Lieutenant Francis Hugh Sandford, R.N. Lieutenant Sandford was specially recommended for his good work in connection with the attacks on the minefields, which he entered on several occasions, including night of 13th-14th March. He invariably displayed great determination when under fire. Lieutenant Sandford also rendered good service in the demolition of Fort Seddul Bahr.

 

Acting Lieutenant Bernard Thomas Cox, R.N.R. Lieutenant Cox behaved in a most gallant manner when a volunteer in trawler No. 318 during the attack on the minefield on 13th-14th March. Though severely wounded he refused to quit his bridge until out of action. His vessel suffered serious damage and severe casualties.

 

Captain Christopher Powell Metcalfe, R.N. On the 18th March, after H.M.S. "Irresistible" struck a mine, Captain Metcalfe took H.M.S. "Wear" alongside her, and rescued nearly the whole of her crew under a very heavy fire, which caused several casualties - a very fine display of seamanship.

 

 

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) the Hon. Patrick George Edward Cavendish Acheson, M.V.O., R.N.

Acting Sub-Lieutenant (now Sub-Lieutenant) Alfred Edward Boscawen Giles, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Acheson, with Acting Sub-Lieutenant Alfred E. B. Giles, Chief E. R. A. 2nd Class Robert Snowdon, O.N. 270654, and Stoker 1st Class Thomas Davidson, O. N. K. 14753, went down into the fore magazine and shell room of H.M.S. "Inflexible" (above - Maritime Quest) when the parties working in these places had been driven out by fumes, caused by the explosion of a mine under the ship; they closed valves and water-tight doors, lights being out, the shell room having two feet of water in it, rising quickly, and the magazine flooding slowly. The fumes were beginning to take effect on Acting Sub-Lieutenant Giles, but neither he nor the others left until ordered to do so by Lieutenant-Commander Acheson, who was the last to leave the shell room.

 

Engineer-Commander Harry Lashmore, C.B., R.N.

Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander Arthur Ellis Lester, R.N.

Engineer Lieutenant Rey. (sic) Griffith Parry, R.N.

Surgeon Martyn Henry Langford, R.N.

During the time H.M.S. "Inflexible" was steaming to Tenedos - after having struck a mine - the engine-room being in semi-darkness and great heat, the ship in possible danger of sinking on passage, a high standard of discipline was called for in the Engineer Department, a call which was more than met. Engineer-Commander Harry Lashmore, responsible for the discipline of the engine-room department, was in the starboard engine-room throughout the passage, and set a fine example to his men.

 

Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander Lester was in the port engine-room carrying out the same duties as Engineer-Commander Lashmore did in the starboard engine-room.

 

Engineer-Lieutenant Parry went twice through the thick fumes to the refrigerator flat to see if the doors and valves were closed; he also closed the escape hatch from the submerged flat, fumes and vapour coming up the trunk at the time.

 

Surgeon Langford .brought up the wounded from the fore distributing station in the dark. Fumes permeated the place, rendering five men unconscious. Surgeon Langford, though partially overcome by the fumes, continued his work.

 

Lieutenant Claud Herbert Godwin, R.N. Lieutenant Godwin commanded H.M.S. "Majestic's" picket boat, and was responsible for the successful shot by which the submarine E. 15 was destroyed after running aground.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Sub-Lieutenant (now Acting Lieutenant) Stephen Augustus Bayford, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Majestic."

Midshipman James Charles Woolmer Price. H.M.S. "Ocean."

These officers were both in command of picket boats on night of 13th-14th March. When "Ocean's" boat lay helpless, having been struck in the boiler-room by a shell, "Majestic's" took her in tow, under heavy fire, the conduct of these two young officers being altogether admirable, as was their handling of their boats.

 

Gunner (T) John William Alexander Chubb, R.N. Mr. Chubb, when a volunteer in trawler No. 488, on the night of 13th-14th March, brought his vessel out of action in a sinking condition, his commanding officer and three of the small crew being killed.

 

Gunner (T) William Walter Thorrowgood, R.N. Mr. Thorrowgood was in command of an armed whaler which, on night of 4th-5th March, twice went into the shore between Kum Kale and Yeni Shehr, bringing off two officers and five men, two of them wounded, exposed to rifle fire on both occasions.

 

Midshipman Hugh Dixon, R.N. Midshipman Dixon was in command of "Queen Elizabeth's" picket boat, and was responsible for saving several officers and men from " Irresistible " while under heavy fire, on the 18th March.

 

Acting Sub-Lieutenant (now Sub-Lieutenant) George Tothill Philip, R.N. Acting. Sub-Lieutenant Philip, H.M.S. "Inflexible," was in charge of his picket boat on the 18th March to deal with floating mines. The picket-boat was struck by a heavy shell. Acting Sub-Lieutenant Philip got her alongside "Inflexible," ordered his crew inboard, and, though his knee was injured, got into the engine-room, shut off steam and closed scuttle to stokehold before leaving his boat.

 

Lieutenant Arthur Cyril Brooke-Webb, R.N.R.

Midshipman John Blaxland Woolley, R.N.

These officers took part in the picket-boat attack on the 18th April.

 

Lieutenant Colin George MacArthur, R.N. Lieutenant MacArthur (commanding submarine B 6) carried out two most enterprising reconnaissances of E lo (?), both under fire. During the latter reconnaissance his skilful handling saved his ship.

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The following Officers are Commended for service in Action:

 

Between 19th February and 24th April.

Captain Charles Penrose Rushton Coode, R.N.

Captain Richard Fortescue Phillimore, C.B., M.V.O., A.D.C., R.N.

Commander Osmond James Prentis, R.N. (since killed - HMS Wolverine, 28 April 1915, shore gunfire).

Commander Claude Seymour, R.N.

Commander (now Captain) George James Todd, R.N.

Commander (now Captain) Ernest Wigram, R.N.

Acting Commander Michael Barne, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Gordon Brodie, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) Andrew Browne Cunningham, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) Hugh Turnour England, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander George Francis Arthur Mulock, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander George Bryan Palmes, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Richard St. John, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander James Cantrell Johnstone Soutter, R.N.

Lieutenant John Foster Barham Carslake, R.N.

Lieutenant Charles Eric Seaburne Farrant,. R.N.

Lieutenant Harold Richard George Kinahan,. R.N.

Lieutenant Ernald Lushington Morant, R.N.

Lieutenant Robert Don Oliver, R.N.

Acting Lieutenant Robert Don Oliver, R.N.

Flight-Lieutenant (now Flight-Commander) Geoffrey Rhodes Bromet.

Flight-Lieutenant (now Flight-Commander). Ronald Hargrave Kershaw.

Sub-Lieutenant (now Lieutenant) Charles Vincent Jack, R.N.

Sub-Lieutenant Humphrey Robert Sandwith,. R.N.

Sub-Lieutenant William Bagot Walker, R.N.

Mate Thomas Edward Lane, R.N.

Acting Mate John Taylor, R.N.

Midshipman Sir John Stuart Page Wood, Bt., R.N.

Midshipman John Blaxland Woolley, R.N.

Fleet Surgeon Edward Henry Meaden, R.N.

Surgeon John Harding Baynes Martin, R.N.

Major Arthur Edward Bewes, R.M.L.I.

Major (now Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) Granville Mackay Heriot, D.S.O., R.M.L.I.

Gunner George William Charles Goss, R.N.

Gunner (T) Francis Jeremiah Thomas, R.N.

Acting Gunner Charles Frederick Paul, R.N.

Acting Boatswain Robert George Young, R.N.

Acting Boatswain William Henry Young, R.N.

Acting Boatswain Francis John Buckingham, R.N.

Lieutenant Stephen Percy Elliott, R.N.R.

Lieutenant John Henry Pitts, R.N.R.

Acting Lieutenant Angus George Brown, R.N.R.

Skipper William Henry Collins, R.N.R.

Skipper Albert Edward Olley, R.N.R.

Mr. George Lee, temporary Acting Boatswain, R.N. (added 19 November 1915)

 

The Vice-Admiral commanding the Fastern Mediterranean Squadron also notices specially the good work done by the following Officers:

Commander (now Acting Captain) Percy Pitts, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) John Beauchamp Waterlow, R.N.

Engineer Commander William Anderson Wilson, R.N.

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To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

 

For services when H.M.S. "Inflexible" was damaged by a mine on 18th March:

Chief Engine Room Artificer, 2nd Class, Robert Snowdon, O.N. 270654.

Stoker, 1st Class, Thomas Davidson, D.S.M., O.N. K14753.

Able Seaman Walter Samuel Smedley, O.N. J.13729.

Engine Room Artificer, 2nd Class, Joseph J. Fielding Runalls, O.N. 272059.

Chief Sick Berth Steward Henry A. Hamlin, O.N. 150438.

 

The services of Snowdon and Davidson are mentioned above.

 

Able Seaman Smedley. Though wounded himself carried a wounded Petty Officer down from the fore top after it had been struck by a shell; he subsequently went aloft twice more, and started for a third attempt.

 

Engine Boom Artificer Runalls. Escaped up the trunk from the fore air compressor room with difficulty, helped up his stoker and closed the W.T. door of the trunk before he fell insensible.

 

Chief Sick Berth Steward Hamlin, though partially overcome by fumes, assisted Surgeon Langford while the "Inflexible" was proceeding to Tenedos.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal,

 

 

For services on the night of 4th-5th March, as crew of armed whaler (Note: should read destroyer) H.M.S. "Scorpion" (above - Photo Ships):

Petty Officer Samuel G. Newell, O.N. 224817.

Leading Seaman Charles Balls, O.N. 228520.

Able Seaman George A. Shaw, O.N. 219819.

Able Seaman Albert E. Holbrook, O.N. J.297.

Able Seaman George Ong, O.N. J.2888.

Able Seaman Henry John Floyd, O.N. J.8819.

Able Seaman Leonard Pettis, O.N. 234659.

Signalman Michael T. Hughes, O.N. 230108.

 

For services as volunteers in H.M. Trawlers on night of 13th-14th March:

Petty Officer, 1st Class, Andrew B. Kennie, O.N. 138878 (R.F.R. .A.2994).

Petty Officer, 1st Class, William F. Clode, Pensioner, 125800 (R.F.R. A.3308).

Petty Officer Charles Hochen, O.N. 148252 (R.F.R. A.3963).

Petty Officer Montague H. Botley, O.N. 209682.

Petty Officer Ernest F. Marsh, O.N. 195116.

Petty Officer, 1st Class, Alfred C. Beacham, O.N. 151064.

Signalman Ernest W. Sendall, O.N. 236137 (R.F.R. B.5081).

Signalman Alfred Edward Herbert, R.N.V.R., O.N. Bristol 3/922.

Signalman Walter Dawson, O.N. J.8746.

Signalman R. T. Hyslop, O.N. J.15800.

Signalman Alfred Edwards, O.N. J.8632.

Signalman Alfred E. Coles, O.N. J.8664.

Signalman Charles W. Jeffery, O.N. 197627 (R.F.R. B.4140).

 

 

For services on board H.M.S. "Amethyst" (above - Photo Ships) on the night of 13th-14th March:

Petty Officer 2nd Class George T. Lumb, O.N. 159139.

Chief Stoker Robert G. Verey, O.N. 284974.

 

For services during the attack on minefields under fire:

Chief Petty Officer William Harbon, O.N. 120947 (Pensioner).

Chief Petty Officer Thomas Scamaton, O.N. 130358 (R.F.R. A.2565).

Chief Petty Officer W. H. Minards, O.N. 136554 (R.F.R. A.2250).

Petty Officer William Snow, O.N. 97167 (Pensioner).

Second Hand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Charles M. Chisholm, 524, D.A.

Second Hand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Joseph Booz Burgon, O.N. 739, S.A.

Second Hand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Arthur Fenwick George, O.N. 63, S.A.

Second Hand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Thomas William Reynolds, O.N. 8, S.A.

Deckhand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), John Thomas Brown, O.N. 95, D.A.

Leading Signalman Richard May, R.N.V.R., O.N. Mersey, 6/71.

Signalman J. J. Gavan, O.N. J.I9901.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), John Keiller Anderson, O.N. 129, E.S.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Francis Brown Bridge Robinson, O.N. 813, E.S.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Wm. Richard Kemp, O.N. 846, E.S.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Wm. Mathers, O.N. 135, E.S.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), Benjamin Germaney, O.N. 1134, E.S.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), James Cheyne, O.N. 17, E.S.

 

For services on 18th March:

Petty Officer lst Class Thomas W. Kemp, O.N. 171663.

Petty Officer, 1st Class, Frederick Nash, O.N. 181003.

Signalman Isaac Overton, O.N. 225837.

Able Seaman Charles R. Hooper, O.N. J. 5912.

 

For services in picket boats of H.M.S. "Majestic" and "Triumph" 18th April:

 

H.M.S. "Triumph."

 

Petty Officer William Bradbury, O.N. 199926.

Able Seaman Leonard E. Beresford, O.N. J.20546.

Leading Seaman Daniel McCarthy, O.N. J.1868.

Petty Officer Joseph J. Martin, O.N. 214321.

Able Seaman John G. Morley, O.N. 219291.

Able Seaman Jack Robinson, O.N. 223124.

Able Seaman John Symons, O.N. 218505.

Leading Stoker Frederick C. Fisher, O.N. 310629.

Stoker, 1st Class, Valliant Mackenzie, O.N. S.S. 112172.

Stoker, 1st Class, Matthew Rowel, O.N. K.12718

 

H.M.S. "Majestic."

 

Leading Seaman James McEligott, O.N. 148265.

Able Seaman David Collins, O.N. 212148 (R.F.R. B.5415).

Able Seaman Robert Cocks, O.N. S.S.1501 (R.F.R. B.3835).

Able Seaman William Longworth, O.N. 205543 (R.F.R. B.5103).

Able Seaman Arthur Maddy, O.N. 201782.

Seaman, R.N.R., Frederick Armstrong. O.N. 5139A.

Ordinary Signalman Edward A. W. Hill, O.N. J.28122.

Engine Room Artificer, R.N.R., Rothwell Randal Patterson, O.N. 1614, E.A.

Stoker Petty Officer Robert J. Foster, O.N. 153254 (R.P.R. A.3430).

Stoker Percy J. Edwards, O.N. 307004.

 

For services in Submarine B.6:

Petty Officer E. W. Heasman, O.N. 233663.

Leading Seaman A. W. Roe, O.N. 238262.

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The following Petty Officers and Men are Commended for service in Action between 19th February and 24th April:

 

Petty Officer, 1st Class, Harry Ives, O.N. 185920 (since killed - HMS Ocean, 14 March 1915, attack on Dardanelles).

Petty Officer Henry Minter, O.N. 163128.

Petty Officer, 1st Class, Edwin Breen, O.N. 184172.

Petty Officer William Saffhill, O.N. 219209.

Petty Officer Ernest R. F. Castle, O.N. 179279.

Petty Officer Frederick G. Barnes, O.N. 209085.

Petty Officer, 1st Class (Pensioner), Henry G. Dumsday, O.N. 125998 (R.F.R. A.1784).

Petty Officer Alfred P. Marchant, O.N. 232250.

Petty Officer Frederick R. Porter, O.N. 171745.

Petty Officer Robert Dempsey, O.N. 190898.

Leading Seaman Benjamin Randall, O.N. 220183.

Leading Boatman (C.G.) Thomas H. Lindupp, O.N. 170491.

Leading Signalman Thomas O. Pyne, O.N. 225593.

Able Seaman Francis H. Verge, O.N. J. 10816.

Able Seaman Walter T. Birtwhistle, O.N. J.5180.

Able Seaman Alfred Gibson, O.N. J.10284.

Able Seaman Frank Lewis, O.N. J.19463.

Able Seaman Alfred T. Smith, O.N. J.5158.

Able Seaman George Benton, O.N. J.10765.

Able Seaman Harry Saunders, O.N. J.3745.

Able Seaman George Hannah, O.N. 164612.

Able Seaman Robert K. Perrie, O.N. J.19094.

Able Seaman Thomas Lane, O.N. 195028.

Acting E. R. A. 4th Class William Scrimgour, O.N. M.1504.

Stoker Petty Officer Robert J. Ellen, O.N. 293785.

Stoker Petty Officer John W. Payne, O.N. K. 1052.

Stoker Petty Officer William G. Luckhurst, O.N. 304438.

Stoker Petty Officer William T. Collins, O.N. 308278.

Stoker Petty Officer John E. D. Williams, O.N. 154530 (R.F.R. A.3601).

Stoker Petty Officer Arthur Whittington, O.N. 288477.

Stoker Petty Officer William H. Moody, O.N. 308628.

Stoker, 1st Class, Fred M. Bond, O.N. 311570.

Stoker, 1st Class, Alfred Barrett, O.N. S.S. 100096 (R.F.R. B.2347).

Stoker, 1st Class, Albert E. Barter, O.N. 278767.

Chief Shipwright Arthur Woolley, O.N. 346887.

Armourer Thomas Hooper, O.N. 156567 (since died of wounds - HMS Majestic, 18 April 1915).

Second Sick Berth Steward William H. Young, O.N. M.1232.

Able Seaman Bruce Sidney Beazley, O.N.229700 (since died - believed Beagley, HMS Philomel, 25 September 1915) (added 19 November 1915)

 

 

29292 -10 SEPTEMBER 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of the following Officers to the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of the services mentioned:

 

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) John Beauchamp Waterlow, R.N. For his services in the minesweeping operations in the Dardanelles between the 19th February and 17th March, 1915. Lieutenant-Commander Waterlow took part in these operations on several occasions under a heavy fire, notably on the night of 13th-14th March, when he carried the attack through an area illuminated by six powerful searchlights and covered by the fire of four forts as well as numerous light guns.

 

Lieutenant-Commander Archibald Douglas Cochrane, R.N. For services in a submarine in the Sea of Marmora, where he did great damage to enemy shipping, and after blocking the railway line near Kava Burnu by bombarding it from the sea, shelled a troop train and blew up three ammunition cars attached to it.

 

Captain (temporary Major) Ernest Frederick Powys Sketchley, R.M.L.I., Royal Naval Division. For services in the Gallipoli Peninsula. On the 13th July, during operations south of Achi Baba, a retreat began and rapidly developed, which might have had very serious consequences. Major Sketchley, who was with the supports, assisted by Lance-Corporal J. G. Way, prevented some of these men from retiring further. He then gathered together about 40 of them, reorganised them, and leading them forward, reoccupied some of the trenches. Major Sketchley and Lance-Corporal Way returned twice to gather more men, and, collecting in all about 100, retook further trenches, captured some 40 prisoners and secured the position. Both of them exhibited great courage, presence of mind and powers of personal leadership in a moment of crisis.

 

Surgeon Basil Alfred Playne, R.N., Royal Naval Division. For gallantry and good service during operations near Gaba Tepe from April 28th to May 1st, 1915. On several occasions he rushed across the open (the communication trench being incomplete) into the fire trenches and attended the seriously wounded, regardless of the severity of the enemy's fire; on one occasion he carried a wounded officer on his back from the fire trench to the communication trench under heavy fire. His comspicuous bravery not only inspired the stretcher bearers to perform fine work, but gave confidence and spirit to all ranks. He was again several times brought to notice for gallant deeds when attending wounded on May 3rd and 4th.

 

The KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the following Officers:

 

Acting Lieutenant Alan Bennis Fennel Alcock, R.M.L.I., Portsmouth Battalion. For gallantry and good service near Gaba Tepe, between the 28th April and 1st May, 1915. Accompanied by Lieutenant Empson, of the same regiment, with two platoons, numbering in all 60 men, he defended an isolated trench against overwhelming odds. Lieutenant Empson was wounded early in the day on April 30th, and was killed on May 1st, and Lieutenant Alcock was finally compelled to withdraw, after having held this ground for four nights and three days. During this time no food or water could be conveyed to the trench, and at one time ammunition was reduced to about 15 rounds per man.

 

Sub-Lieutenant Charles James Gibbon, R.N.R.

Sub-Lieutenant Charles Henry Hudson, R.N.R.

Acting Sub-Lieutenant Irvine Muirhead Twyman, R.N.R.

For his services in the submarine commanded by Lieutenant-Commander Cochrane in the Sea of Marmora.

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The following awards have been approved for services in the Gallipoli Peninsula:

 

To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

 

Lance-Corporal John Gibson Way, R.M.L.I., Po./4356/R.F.R./B./487, Portsmouth Battalion. For his services on the 13th July, when he exhibited great courage, presence of mind and powers of personal leadership in a moment of crisis in assisting Major Sketchley to turn a retreat into a successful advance.

 

Chief Petty Officer Richard Homer, O.N. 160808, Howe Battalion (now Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.). For great gallantry on the 4th June in advancing to a position, from which he could fire at an enemy machine-gun, which was commanding the ground held by our men. Exhibiting coolness and resource he was able to work his way to a spot whence he managed greatly to diminish the effect of the enemy's fire.

 

Leading Seaman Arthur Robert Blore, London/3146, Anson Battalion. The battalion having occupied a portion of the enemy's fire trench on the 4th June, was engaged in digging communication trenches to a position in rear of it, on which they were consolidating the line. The officer being shot, Seaman Blore took charge of a party of 22, who advanced to cover the retirement. He shot two of the crew of a Turkish machine-gun enfilading the trench, and kept up a steady fire checking the enemy who were re-occupying it. He exhibited great bravery and power of leadership on a difficult occasion.

 

Chief Petty Officer Frederick Wilton Stear, O.N. 173071, Anson Battalion (now Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R.). Showed great gallantry and did meritorious work on the 4th June in rallying the men of the support line of the Collingwood Battalion, which had lost most of the officers, and in leading them to the assault of the enemy's trenches.

 

Able Seaman William James Pierce, Sussex 3/226, Howe Battalion. Showed great gallantry on the 4th June in remaining in the enemy's trench and continuing firing, although wounded, to cover the retirement of other wounded men, and finally in carrying in a wounded man under heavy fire.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Able Seaman Patrick McKeown, Clyde 4/2332, Hood Battalion.

Private Edward Owens, R.M.L.I., Ply./12324, Plymouth Battalion.

Sergeant John Joseph Hughes, R.M.L.I., Po./10366, Portsmouth Battalion.

Corporal (Acting Serjeant) Albert Edward Hawkes, R.M.L.I., Po/9202, Portsmouth Battalion.

Private (Acting Serjeant) Frederick Ernest Victor Willcox, R.M.L.I., Po/16936, Portsmouth Battalion.

Lance-Corporal Richard David Cowbrough, R.M.L.I., Po/10940/R.F.R./B/1239, Portsmouth. Battalion.

Petty Officer John McGrath, Clyde 1/1616, Nelson Battalion.

Stoker Edwin Brown, O.N. 211837, Nelson Battalion.

Stoker, 1st Class, John Ball, O.N. S.S. 106195, Howe Battalion.

Petty Officer Harold W. Smith, O.N. 176120, Howe Battalion.

Petty Officer Robert Denyer, K.X. 467, Hood Battalion.

Leading- Seaman Douglas Albert Stewart, Clyde 1/2473, Hood Battalion.

Leading Seaman John McNeilage Mclntyre, Clyde 5/2412, Anson Battalion.

Able Seaman James Carroll, Clyde 4/2550, Anson Battalion.

Able Seaman John Evans, Clyde 3/2229, Anson Battalion.

Chief Petty Officer Andrew Hempseed, Clyde /I/885, Collingwood Battalion.

Able Seaman William Joseph Gillam, Sussex Z/82, Hood Battalion.

Private Shadrach Hillsley, R.M.L.I., Po/167/8., Portsmouth Battalion.

Private William Thomas Ingram, R.M.L.I., Po/639/S., Portsmouth Battalion.

Lance-Corporal John Griffiths, R.M.L.I., Po/634/S., Portsmouth Battalion.

Chief Petty Officer William Carnall, 3/116 T, Hood Battalion .(now Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R.).

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With reference to the notices which appeared in the London Gazette of the 10th April and 21st May, 1915, the following are the names of men awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for service in submarines in the Sea of Marmora:

Acting Leading Stoker George W. Attrill, P/218869.

Able Seaman Ernest F. Baker, C/J. 10830.

Able Seaman Robert W. Barker, R.F.R./Ch/B.9187.

Able Seaman George J. Beament, R.F.R./Dev/B.4457.

Able Seaman George E. Bonner, C/J.2326.

Stoker, 1st Class, Henry Brassington, C/K.12223.

Engine Room Artificer (2nd Class) Albert E. Brooker, C/272371.

Leading Seaman Ernest Burton, O.N.193491, R.F.R./Ch/B.8349.

Petty Officer Charles Case, O.N. 186086;

Leading Seaman Selim Chandler, R.F.R./Po/B.6067.

Able Seaman James Clark, R.F.R./Po/B. 5963.

Engine Room Artificer/4th Class, Bertram G. Cornish, P/M.538.

Chief Stoker Frederick G. Cox, P.280053.

Stoker, 1st Class, Albert Crosbie, P/K. 10069.

Stoker, 1st Class, Arthur T. Crow, P/K 4345.

Chief Petty Officer William Dowell, P/146095.

Petty Officer Herbert W. Ellison, P/222754.

Able Seaman Ernest F. Finney, D/230567.

Stoker, 1st Class, William B. Fletcher, P/K.2073.

Leading Stoker William T. Gast, P/208208

Petty Officer David J. Greene, P/230378.

Chief Engine Room Artificer, 2nd Class, Frank Hague, P/270661.

Stoker, 1st Class, Frederick Harris, P/K.6645.

Leading Stoker John T. Haskins, P/309523.

Stoker, 1st Class, William G. Hawker, P/K.3184.

Engine Room Artificer, 2nd Class, Reginald E. Jupp, P/272396,

Engine Room Artificer, 3rd Class, John J. Kelly, C/M.9392.

Stoker, 1st Class, William Keltie, R.F.R./Po/B.5405.

Able Seaman Alfred Kerridge, P/J.5396.

Petty Officer John Kirkcaldy, P/222473.

Stoker, 1st Class, Hubert G. Leggett, C/K.12090.

Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class, Ernest F. Little, C/M.4286.

Leading Telegraphist Edgar R. Lohden, D/J.3468.

Able Seaman Michael Loy, D/J.5840.

Stoker, 1st Class, Henry D. Mayne, P/293347.

Stoker, 1st Class, William Megee, C/K. 13753.

Telegraphist Ralph Moyse, C/J.9772.

Stoker, 1st Class, Thomas J. Norton, P/K.11389.

Ordinary Signalman Alfred Ost, C/J.27633.

Leading Seaman Alfred E. Pearson, R.F.R./Ch/B.10623.

Signalman George Plowman, P/J.I 1323.

Petty Officer Ebenezer Pollard, C/211774.

Chief Stoker William H. Porter, R.F.R./Po/A.4066.

Able Seaman John Pye, C/225270.

Engine Room Artificer, 3rd Class, Walter C. Richards, C/M.1663.

Able Seaman John Sharpe, C/J.7687.

Stoker, 1st Class, Robert Sherpherdson, C/K.15220.

Petty Officer Joseph W. A. Sherlock, R.F.R./Po/B.6930.

Able Seaman Albert Thomas, D/229664.

Petty Officer George Traves, P/212700.

Acting Leading Stoker Leslie G. Tutton, P/309130.

Able Seaman Arthur G. Ward, C/J.5524.

Stoker, 1st Class, William Wheeler, P/K.4374.

Able Seaman John Bertie Williams, O.N.208321 R.F.R./PO/B.5883.

Stoker, 1st Class, Richard Williams, D/217949.

Engine Room Artificer, 3rd Class, Ernest H. Wills, D/M.3106.

Able Seaman Stanley Wilson, O.N. J. 1582.

Petty Officer Edwin C. Wood, P/194344.

 

 

29320 - 8 OCTOBER 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the appointment of the undermentioned Officer to be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order: 

 

Lieutenant Guy D'Oyly-Hughes, D.S.C., R.N. For his services on the 21st August, 1915, when he voluntarily swam to the shore alone from a submarine and blew up a low brickwork support to the Ismid railway line, in spite of the presence of an armed guard within 150 yards of him. After a running fight of about a mile, he dived into the sea, and was finally pulled on board the submarine utterly exhausted, having had to swim nearly a mile in his clothes.

 

 

29333 - 19 OCTOBER 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George in recognition of services at the Dardanelles: 

 

To be an Additional Members of the Third Class or Companions of the said Most Distinguished Order: 

Commander William Henry Cottrell, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

 

 

29358 - 5 NOVEMBER 1915

  

The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in recognition of the services of the undermentioned officers of the Royal Naval Division in the Gallipoli Peninsula: 

 

To be additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions:

Captain Oliver Backhouse, R.N. (Commodore, Second Class).

Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General) Charles Newsham Trotman, R.M.L.I.

Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General) David Mercer, R.M.L.I.

Colonel Cunliffe McNeile Parsons, R.M.L.I.

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The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of the undermentioned officers of the Royal Naval Division to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of their services in the Gallipoli operations:

Captain Francis Herbert Mitchell, R.N.

Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Kennedy-Craufurd-Stuart, R.M.

Lieutenant-Commander (temporary Commander) Henry Douglas King, V.D., R.N.V.R.

Lieutenant-Commander Josiah Clement Wedgwood, R.N.V.R., M.P.

Lieutenant Henry William Laws, R.N.V.R.

 

The KING has further been pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned officers of the Royal Naval Division in recognition of their services in the Gallipoli Peninsula:

Lieutenant John Bigelow Dodge, R.N.V.R.

Surgeon John Pratt, R.N.

Lieutenant Ernest Horace Lamb, R.M.

Lieutenant Murdoch Campbell Browne, R.M.

Lieutenant Ronald Howarth Roe, R.M.

 

The undermentioned officer has been noted for distinguished service in command of the Royal Naval Division: 

Colonel (temporary Major-General) Archibald Paris, C.B., R.M.A.

 

The following officer is commended for service in action: 

Lieutenant The Honourable Charles Alfred Lister, R.N.V.R. (died of wounds - Hood Btn, believed RM, 28 August 1915, Gallipoli)

 

 

29374 - 19 NOVEMBER 1915

 

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

 

Lieutenant-Commander David de Beauvoir Stocks, R.N. For his services in command of a submarine in the Sea of Marmora, where he made a prolonged cruise in spite of adverse conditions, and succeeded in inflicting much damage on the enemy.

 

Flight-Lieutenant George Bentley Dacre, R.N. For his services in the Dardanelles when he flew over the Gallipoli Peninsula, and in spite of serious trouble with his machine succeeded in carrying out a difficult operation, and afterwards returned safely to his base. Great nerve and courage were displayed in prosecuting an attack under very adverse conditions.

 

The KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:

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The following awards have been approved for services in the Gallipoli Peninsula:

 

To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

 

Chief Petty Officer W. S. Cole, O.N.110113, Hood Battalion. For distinguished gallantry and meritorious work during operations at Cape Helles on 4th June. The advance had been checked and was hesitating; Cole rushed forward under heavy fire, rallied the men, and himself returned and got up the supports, and then again led the advance.

 

Leading Seaman Thomas Coxon, R.N.V.R., O.N.K.X./265, Howe Battalion. For great gallantry and meritorious work on 4th June during operations at Cape Helles. All the officers and section commanders of his Company had been killed or wounded. Leading Seaman Coxon, with great presence of mind, grasped the situation, rallied his Company, and led them on to the enemy's trenches; a retirement might have had serious results. By his personality and example he saved the situation.

 

Leading Seaman J. Borrowman, O.N. C/5/2407, Anson Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry on 4th June during operations at Cape Helles. During an assault a number of men had become separated from their units; Leading Seaman Borrowman gathered them together, reorganised them, and led them again to the assault, showing remarkable powers of leadership and command of men. He set a splendid example.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Petty Officer F. W. Johnstone, O.N. 1930, No. 10 Squadron, R.N. Armoured Car Section.

Petty Officer G. O. Westmuckett, O.N.829, No. 10 Squadron, R.N. Armoured Car Section.

Chief Petty Officer A. Trussell, O.N. 1175, No. 10 Squadron, R.N. Armoured Car Section.

Petty Officer G. Beresford, O.N.1429, No. 10 Squadron, R.N. Armoured Car Section.

Petty Officer C. J. Hollingshurst, O.N. 1386, No. 10 Squadron, R.N. Armoured Car Section.

Corporal F. R. Smith, O.N.459, Divisional Signal Company.

Sapper J. H. Murray, O.N.200, Divisional Signal Company.

Sergeant E. C. Bonnett, R.M.L.I., Chatham 15161, Portsmouth Battalion.

Bugler R. D. Skelton, O.N.T1/157, Drake Battalion.

Ordinary Seaman C. Yates, O.N.K.P./187, Hawke Battalion.

Petty Officer W. Nadin, O.N.K.P./12, Hawke Battalion.

Leading Seaman W. Montgomery, R.N.V.R., O.N.Z/216/C, Howe Battalion.

Ordinary Seaman A. Leighton, R.N.V.R., O.N.K.P./924, Anson Battalion.

Petty Officer E. H. Jennings, Chatham 301908, Hood Battalion.

Chief Petty Officer C. Woodford, O.N.Z/70/B, Collingwood Battalion.

Corporal J. B. Fathers, No. 125, Divisional Engineers.

Private P. Lowes, R.M.L.I., No. S/3433, 2nd Field Ambulance

 

The undermentioned Officer is Commended for service in a submarine in the Sea of Marmora:

Lieutenant Harold Vernon Lyon, R.N. (reported "missing" - 8 September 1915, HM S/M E.2, drowned).

 

 

29381 - 26 NOVEMBER 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of the undermentioned Officer to be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, in recognition of the service described below:

 

Flight-Commander Joseph Ruscombe Wadham Smyth-Pigott, R.N. On the night of 13th-14th November Flight Commander Smyth-Pigott volunteered to attack the railway bridge at Kuleli Burgas. He was able to locate the bridge by the moonlight shining on the river, and descended to within 300 feet of it before releasing his bombs. He was heavily fired on from several places, and, in spite of trouble with his engine, which commenced before he reached the bridge, he returned safely to his base after a night flight which had lasted over four hours.

 

 

29405 - 17 DECEMBER 1915

  

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officer in recognition of his services and signal gallantry in charge of machine guns in the Gallipoli Peninsula: 

Lieutenant Theodore Douglas Hallam, R.N.V.R. (now Acting Flight-Lieutenant, R.N.).

 

 

29409 - 21 DECEMBER 1915

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George: 

 

To be an Additional Member of the Third Class or Companions of the said Most Distinguished Order: 

Colonel (Second Commandant) Godfrey Estcourt Matthews, C.B., Royal Marine Light Infantry, in recognition of his services in command of the Plymouth Battalion, Royal Marine Brigade, Royal Naval Division, at the Dardanelles.

 

 

29413 - 21 DECEMBER 1915

 

British Service and Gallantry Awards to Officers and Men of the French Navy

(3 pages, all believed Gallipoli Campaign)

 

 

29423 - 31 DECEMBER 1915

 

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

 

Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Mervyn Bruce, R.N. For his services in command of a Submarine in the Sea of Marmora, where he made a prolonged cruise, during the course of which he inflicted much damage on enemy shipping, and engaged and put to flight by gun fire a Turkish gunboat and a destroyer, and subsequently displayed much coolness, and resource in extricating his boat from a. difficult position.

 

Lieutenant Wilfrid Bayley Pirie, R.N. For his services in command of a Submarine in the Sea of Marmora, where he inflicted much damage on enemy shipping, and co-operated with Lieutenant-Commander-Bruce in the chase of a Turkish gunboat.

 

Captain Charles Penrose Rushton Coode, R.N. For the services described in the London Gazette of the 16th August, 1915.

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The KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders' for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:

 

Captain George Pinckard Lathbury, R.M.L.I. For services with the Royal Naval Division in Gallipoli, where he performed exceptionally good services with the machine-guns of the Royal Marine Brigade, and showed coolness and resource on critical occasions.

 

Acting Lieutenant Francis Cecil Law, R.M. For his services with the Royal Naval Division in Gallipoli, where by his behaviour at a critical moment he stopped a retirement.

 

 

29507 - 14 MARCH 1916

 

GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - NAVAL MENTIONS

 

Honours awarded in recognition of services rendered by Officers of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron between the time of the landing in the Gallipoli Peninsula in April, 1915, and the evacuation in December, 1915- January, 1916 (see Gallipoli Campaign - Naval Mentions).

  

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Dated 1st January, 1916: 

 

To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order.

Rear-Admiral Arthur Henry Christian, M.V.O.

Captain Heathcoat Salusbury Grant, R.N.

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The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. Dated 1st January, 1916: 

 

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

Captain Frank Larken, R.N.

Captain Rudolf Miles Burmester, R.N.

Wing Captain Frederick Hugh Sykes, R.N.A.S.

Engineer Commander William Anderson Wilson, R.N.

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

 

Captain Fawcet Wray, R.N. In command of H.M.S. "Talbot," which was the mainstay of the supporting cruisers and light craft, especially at Suvla from 6th to 10th August.

 

Captain John William Leopold McClintock, R.N. Was in command of H.M.S. "Lord Nelson," and inflicted severe damage on the enemy in the operations of last May. Is mentioned for having handled his ship most ably.

 

Captain Arthur Vyell Vyvyan, R.N. Beachmaster at Anzac on 25th April and subsequently. Was frequently exposed to heavy shell-fire while carrying out his very arduous duties.

 

Captain Harry Rowlandson Godfrey, R.N. Senior Officer afloat of the Destroyer Flotilla. Showed a fine example to all under him whilst sweeping and patrolling inside the Straits under heavy gunfire.

 

Commander George Parker Bevan, R.N. Has done continuous patrol work with great zeal and energy, and carried out valuable feints at landing in the Gulf of Xeros on 6th and 7th August during the landing at Suvla.

 

Commander George Thomas CarlyleSwabey, R.N. Rendered very valuable assistance to the Army as Naval Observation Officer. Strongly recommended by General Sir Francis Davies and General Sir William Birdwood.

 

Commander Charles Cabry Dix, R.N. Assistant Beachmaster, and later Beachmaster at Anzac. Performed exceptionally good service under most trying conditions. Was twice wounded.

 

Commander The Hon. Alexander R. M. Ramsay. Flag Commander to Vice-Admiral de Robeck, and has done exceptionally good service throughout the operations.

 

Commander Claude Seymour, R.N.

Commander Andrew Browne Cunningham, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Leveson Granville Byron Alexander Campbell, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Herbert William Wyld, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Roy Bacchus, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander James Lenox Conyngham Clark, R.N.

All Officers of the Destroyer Flotilla, and specially recommended for the good services they have performed.

 

Lieutenant-Commander George Harold de Peyster Chance, R.N. Has performed consistent good service on the Beaches.

 

Lieutenant-Commander Henry Noel Marryat Hardy, R.N. Has performed exceptionally good service in command of a Trawler Flotilla inside the Straits, then in H.M.S. "Folkestone," and lastly in H.M.S. "Racoon."

 

Lieutenant-Commander Ernest Loftus Colley Grattan, R.N. In charge of Wireless Telegraphy at Cape Helles since 1st May. Admiral de Robeck reports that the work carried out by this Officer has been of inestimable service.

 

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Gordon Hamilton Seath, R.M.L.I. Has acted as Naval Observation Officer at Helles since 1st May, 1915. Has shown great enterprise and resource in his duties under very heavy fire.

 

Lieutenant Ronald Laugton Jones, R.N.R. Assistant Beachmaster at Helles since 30th May, 1915. Has set a magnificent example throughout.

 

Acting Lieutenant John Lewis Sinclair, R.N.R. Has rendered valuable service on patrols and on carrying out reconnaissances close inshore in very exposed positions.

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

 

Lieutenant Eric Ritchie Bent, R.N. Has performed consistent good work as Naval Observation Officer on shore from the first days of the landing.

 

Lieutenant John Gould Nicolas, R.N. In command of H.M.S. "Chelmer." Was twice wounded during the landing operations of 6th and 7th August, but refused to give up his duty of directing gunfire until no longer able to stand.

 

Lieutenant Leonard George Addington, R.N. In command of H.M.S. "Usk" on 4th May, 1915, at Gaba Tepe. Volunteered twice to go in to bring off wounded men, the beach and boat being at the time exposed to rifle and machine gun fire at close range.

 

Flight Commander Charles Henry Butler, R.N.A.S.

Flight Lieutenant Gordon Lindsay Thomson, R.N.A.S.

These two pilots have carried out photographic work, on many occasions flying at low altitudes over the enemy's lines to get good results.

 

Flight Lieutenant Edwin Harris Dunning, R.N.A.S. Has performed exceptionally good work as a seaplane flyer, making many long flights both for spotting and photographing.

 

Engineer Lieutenant Norman Seaton, R.N. Was in charge of the machinery of the motor-lighters. Displayed most untiring energy and zeal in this extremely important service, often under fire.

 

Lieutenant Ernest Edward Madge, R.N.R. Performed good service during the landing on 25th April, under heavy fire, and on subsequent days.

 

Lieutenant L. H. Strain, R.N.V.R. Has performed consistent good work as Observer since February, 1915.

 

Lieutenant William Park, R.N.V.R. Has proved one of the most valuable spotting Officers and has frequently performed most useful service.

 

Lieutenant Francis Hastings Thomas, R.M.L.I., H.M.S. "Talbot." Has on many occasions performed good service in keeping close touch from the shore between the military and his ship whilst the latter was supporting the Army.

 

Acting Lieutenant David Laidlaw Cowan, R.N.R. Was in charge of a Whaler on the 6th June at Porta Jano, and rescued crew of H.M.S. "Euryalus's" picket boat under heavy fire.

 

Acting Sub-Lieutenant John Edmund Sissmore, R.N.

Acting Sub-Lieutenant John Dyson Chapple, R.N.

Midshipman Erskine Knollys Heveningham St. Aubyn, R.N.

Have been continuously employed as Observation Officers in aircraft since April, and performed most valuable services.

 

Midshipman Haydon Marriott Sutherland Forbes, R.N.

Midshipman Maurice Charles Humphrey Lloyd, R.N.

While under heavy fire on the 25th April, assisted to secure the lighters which formed a pier between the ''River Clyde'' and the shore.

 

Midshipman William Henry Monier-Williams, R.N. On 25th April, though seriously wounded, brought his boat off the beach under fire, becoming unconscious after getting his boat clear.

 

Midshipman Eric Wheler Bush, R.N.

Midshipman Charles Douglas Horsfall Herbert Dixon, R.N.

Midshipman Frederick Ernest Garner, R.N.

Midshipman Raymond de Dibon Richardson, R.N.

Probationary Midshipman Reginald Allen, R.N.R.

All recommended for services performed under shell fire on the beaches and in steamboats off the beaches.

 

Midshipman Henry Dunsmore Johnston, R.N. Assistant to Commander Swabey, Naval Observation Officer, Cape Helles, since July, 1915. Has shown great ability and resource in his most important duties.

 

Gunner James Holden, R.N. Performed good Service on "W" Beach, and always set a fine example.

 

Signal Boatswain William James Scutt, R.N. In charge of Signal Station at Anzac since the 25th April.

 

Acting Warrant Telegraphist John A. Britten, R.N. Displayed great ability and resource in erecting Wireless Station at Cape Helles under fire. Served continuously there since 25th April.

 

Skipper Frederick William Barnes, R.N.R. While off Anzac gallantly took in tow a tug under heavy fire.

 

Skipper Robert W. Butler, R.N.R.

Skipper George Mellership, R.N.R.

Skipper Donald McBain Craig, R.N.R.

In command of trawlers. Have performed long, arduous, and dangerous duties, and are specially selected from over a hundred names.

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Honours awarded in recognition of services rendered by Officers of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron in connection with the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula in December, 1915-January, 1916.

  

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Dated 1st January, 1916:  

 

To be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:  

Captain Charles Frederick Corbett, M.V.O., R.N.

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The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. Dated 1st January, 1916: 

 

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

Captain Cecil Minet Staveley, R.N.

Commander (Acting Captain) Edward Unwin, V.C., R.N.

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

 

Captain Alexander Percy Davidson, R.N. In charge of Suvla covering force.

 

Captain Henry FitzRoy George Talbot, R.N. In general charge of vessels off the beach at Helles evacuation.

 

Commander (Acting Captain) the Honourable Lionel John Olive Lambart, R.N. Performed good service on the staff of Rear-Admiral Wemyss at the evacuation of Suvla and Anzac, and previously.

 

Commander James Fownes Somerville, R.N. Fleet Wireless Officer. Has had duties of exceptional difficulty, which he has performed most efficiently.

 

Assistant Paymaster (Acting Paymaster) Basil Frederick Hood, R.N. Secretary to Vice-Admiral de Robeck. Has carried out very heavy duties under arduous conditions.

 

Lieutenant-Commander (Acting Commander) George Francis Arthur Mulock, R.N. Mainly responsible for the evacuation of the great quantity of war material and animals, and for the comparative immunity from losses amongst beach craft at the final evacuation of Helles. Took a prominent part in Suvla and Helles evacuations.

 

Lieutenant-Commander Richard Hugh Loraine Bevan, R.N. Performed meritorious service on the staff of Rear-Admiral Wemyss at evacuation of Suvla and Anzac.

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The KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers: 

 

Lieutenant Lionel Stanley Ormsby-Johnson, R.N. Flag Lieutenant to Vice-Admiral de Robeck. Did very good work in connection with Signal arrangements for the evacuation of Anzac and Suvla.

 

Lieutenant Herbert Julian Carnduff, R.N. Did good service during the evacuation of Suvla and Helles, being specially selected for the latter.

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The services of Acting Vice-Admiral John Michael de Robeck, K.C.B., and Acting Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn Erskine Wemyss, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.V.O., in connection with the operations in the Gallipoli Peninsula, have already been recognised in the London Gazette of the 1st January, 1916.

 

 

29530 - 31 MARCH 1916

 

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

 

Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Waldene St. Clair Tisdall, R.N.V.R. (killed in action).  During the landing from the S.S. "River Clyde" at V Beach in the Gallipoli Peninsula on the 25th April, 1915, Sub-Lieutenant Tisdall, hearing wounded men on the. beach calling for assistance, jumped into the water and, pushing a boat in front of him, went to their rescue. He was, however, obliged to obtain help, and took with him on two trips Leading Seaman Malia and on other trips Chief Petty Officer Perring and Leading Seamen Curtiss and Parkinson. In all Sub-Lieutenant Tisdall made four or five trips between the ship and the shore, and was thus responsible for rescuing several wounded men under heavy and accurate fire. Owing to the fact that Sub-Lieutenant Tisdall and the platoon under his orders were on detached service at the time, and that this Officer was killed in action on the 6th May, it has only now been possible to obtain complete information as to the individuals who took part in this gallant act. Of these, Leading Seaman Fred Curtiss, O.N. Dev. 1899. has been missing since the 4th June, 1915.

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To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (as the only more senior award in this section is a Victoria Cross in Gallipoli, these CGM's may also have been in Gallipoli)

 

Chief Petty Officer (now Sub-Lieutenant) William Henry Perring, R.N.V.R.

Leading Seaman James Malia, K.P. 760.

Leading Seaman James Parkinson, K.P. 98.

 

 

29581 - 12 MAY 1916

 

GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN and EVACUATION - NAVAL AWARDS

 

The following awards have been approved in recognition of services rendered by Petty Officers and men of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron between the time of landing in the Gallipoli Peninsula in April, 1915, and the evacuation in December, 1915 - January, 1916:

 

To Receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

 

Stoker, First Class, Arthur James Ade, O.N. K. 14283. His picket boat was struck by a shrapnel shell on 9th August, 1915, and the steam-pipe perforated. Stoker Ade - though the engine-room was full of steam - went down, shut off steam and brought up the leading Stoker, who was severely wounded and scalded.

 

Chief Petty Officer Henry Hill, O.N. 173927. On 25th April, 1915, this Petty Officer whilst at the wheel during the landing operations at Anzac, under heavy fire, was struck in the mouth by a bullet, which removed all his front teeth. He was taken below, and after washing out his mouth he insisted on returning to his duty at the wheel, where he remained during the landing trips of 25th and 26th April, on both days under fire.

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To Receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Leading Signalman Joseph Wood Arnold, O.N. 223727.

Stoker, First Class, Philip James Adams, O.N. K.8249.

Petty Officer Walter Algar, O.N. 162321.

Chief Petty Officer Frank Gilbert Abbott, O.N. 178317.

Leading Seaman Charles Biss, O.N. 183877.

Able Seaman Robert Barrie, O.N. 235834.

Stoker, First Class, James Edward Brennan, O.N. S.S.113626.

Deckhand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section) William Henry Beach, O.N. 776.D.A.

Petty Officer, First Class, Alfred George Beall, O.N. 147420 (R.F.R., Dev. A/4132).

Leading Telegraphist Albert Edward Baker, O.N. J.2103.

Ordinary Telegraphist Thomas William Brockway, O.N. J.23493.

Able Seaman William Bellion, O.N. S.S.310 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2479).

Leading Trimmer, R.N.R., John Bainbridge, O.N. 1311.S.T.

Able Seaman, R.N.V.R., John W. H. Bollon, O.N. Sussex 1/274.

Private Charles Douglas Brace, R.M.L.I., O.N. Ply./7996.

Stoker Petty Officer Alfred Brown, O.N. 288890.

Chief Petty Officer Mechanic, R.N.A.S., Bernard John William Brady,.O.N. 234186.

Shipwright James Robert Brightmore, O.N. M.1155.

Chief Yeoman of Signals Joseph Cafe, O.N. 191831.

Petty Officer John Corby, O.N. 225290.

Able Seaman Robert Cleghorn, O.N. 227097.

Trimmer, R.N.R., George Henry Cochrane, O.N. 988.S.T.

Chief Engine Room Artificer, First Class, Frederick William Court, O.N. 269025.

Leading Seaman George Robert Cracknell, O.N. J.1559.

Able Seaman John Henry Creasey, O.N. J.5997.

Leading Telegraphist Herbert Charles Curtis, O.N. 366437.

Able Seaman Alfred James Carter, O.N. 235581.

Leading Seaman Harry Charles Cooper, O.N. 163005 (R.F.R., Po. B/1597).

Trimmer, R.N.R., William Henry Cook, O.N. 493.S.T.

Chief Petty Officer George Coak, O.N. 114036.

Stoker Petty Officer George Cherry, O.N. 302979 (Coastguard).

Stoker Petty Officer William Thomas Collins, O.N. 308278.

Able Seaman James Collins, O.N. J.24829.

Petty Officer Henry Cox, O.N. 224661.

Shipwright Archibald Carter, O.N. M.7314.

Stoker, First Class, Albert Henry Dunford, O.N. 304221 (R.F.R., Po. B/2409).

Able Seaman John William Draycott, O.N. J.4926.

Gunner John Stevens Druce, R.M.A., O.N. R.M.A./5169 (R.F.R./B.294).

Stoker Petty Officer Christopher Derham, O.N. 299316.

Petty Officer Harry James Dedman, O.N. J.2476.

Ordinary Telegraphist Stanley Hugh Evans, O.N. J.27781.

Petty Officer William Earle, O.N. 231443.

Stoker, First Class, Albert Evans, O.N. 306923.

Petty Officer Telegraphist Marshall John William Ellingworth, O.N. 236310.

Stoker, First Class, Joseph Ellis, O.N. S.S.115683.

Acting Chief Stoker William Horace Edser, O.N. 298029.

Leading Signalman George James French, O.N. 216119.

Able Seaman Henry William Fautley, O.N. J.6022.

Leading Signalman Edwin Thomas Guy, O.N. J.8032.

Yeoman of Signals Ernest Edward Gough, O.N. 222156.

Able Seaman Charles Joseph Gravener, O.N. S.S.4199.

Chief Petty Officer Arthur Henry Green, O.N. 158155.

Petty Officer Alexander Gillanders, O.N. 189041.

Able Seaman Aubrey Richard Gurden, O.N. J.3053.

Chief Petty Officer William Gough, O.N. 163176.

Leading Seaman James Gabbert, O.N. 234048.

Chief Armourer Samuel James Graham, O.N. 341196.

Able Seaman Stanley Hill, O.N. J.6366.

Able Seaman Bertie Lewis Hipgrave, O.N. J. 10503.

Leading Seaman Ernest Douglas Hussey, O.N. J.1503.

Stoker Petty Officer Patrick Healy, O.N. 297395.

Stoker, First Class, Frederick Ralph Hazell, O.N. K.18887.

Able Seaman Herbert Holmes, O.N. 219451, (R.F.R., Dev. B/1879).

Leading Telegraphist Leonard James Hookey, O.N. J.842.

Signalman William Henry Hawtin, O.N. J.9986.

Able Seaman Spencer George Hoare, O.N. J.4676.

Yeoman of Signals Augustus George Hodgson, O.N. 224070.

Able Seaman (Pensioner) Charles William Hines, O.N. 143846 (R.F.R., Ch. A/1874).

Shipwright, Second Class, Henry Smith Houldey, O.N. 344098.

Petty Officer, First Class, Charles Henry Hopkins, O.N. 120229 (R.F.R., Dev. A/1661).

Able Seaman James Samuel Hammond, O.N. 199600 (R.F.R., Po. B/4970).

Petty Officer Leonard John Hawkins, O.N. 207596.

Able Seaman Basil Arthur Hutton, O.N. 172657.

Able Seaman John Charles James, O.N. J.4413.

Stoker, First Class, James Thomas Jones, O.N. S.S.115450.

Ship's Steward Edward Thomas Findlay Jezzard, O.N. 343412.

Trimmer, R.N.R. Simpson Johnson, O.N. 260.S.T.

Leading Stoker William Kenney, O.N. 281132.

Able Seaman William Augustin Kell, O.N. 180453 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2059).

Leading Telegraphist Albert Kemsley, O.N. 225979.

Seaman, R.N.R., Patrick Keogh, O.N. 5251A.

Able Seaman William Kinrade, O.N. 187692 (R.F.R., Dev. B/1395).

Petty Officer Frederick Keeley, O.N. 188725.

Able Seaman Aaron Lumsden, O.N. 218195 (R.F.R., Ch. B/10894).

Stoker, First Class, Thomas Henry Lloyd, O.N. S.S.115654.

Stoker Petty Officer William Nicholas Liddycoat, O.N. 280939.

Leading Telegraphist Cecil Hensman Langley, O.N. 233.589.

Signalman Alexander Locker, O.N. J.7566.

Able Seaman Thomas Lament, O.N. 218079.

Seaman, R.N.R., George Lawrence, O.N. 3814 B.

Seaman, R.N.R., Uriah Alfred Farrow Lewis, O.N. 2869A.

Signalman Thomas McDonagh, O.N. 239006.

Petty Officer Telegraphist James Morris, O.N. 230136.

Able Seaman Ernest Humphrey Moore, O.N. J.6490.

Leading Trimmer, R.N.R., Alexander Mackie, O.N. 1306.S.T.

Second Hand, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), William McLean, O.N. 7135.D.A.

Leading Seaman Albert Martin, O.N. 218481.

Able Seaman Frank Neale, O.N. S.S.4729.

Leading Seaman Isaac William Needham, O.N. 173903.

Able Seaman William Marshall Neiass, O.N. 155995.

Engineman, R.N.R. (Trawler Section), John Robert Nightingale, O.N. 1964.E.S.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Francis Nurse, O.N. 773.S.T.

Leading Telegraphist John Harold O'Connor, O.N. 238592.

Signal Boy Eric Menhennitte Peacock, O.N. J.24895.

Blacksmith Henry Perkins, O.N. 341477.

Leading Seaman Ernest George Pangborne, O.N. J.392.

Able Seaman Arthur Joseph Henry Porter, O.N. 207324 (R.F.R., Ch. B/10441).

Petty Officer Frederick Raymond Porter, O.N. 171745.

Yeoman of Signals Walter Perry, O.N. 201552.

Petty Officer Cecil James Petitt, O.N. 198358.

Stoker First Class William George Palfrey, O.N. S.S.112143.

Petty Officer Herbert Philip Paine, O.N. 185245.

Petty Officer William Holland Parkes, O.N. 201953 (R.F.R., Ch. B/8920).

Leading Seaman William Robert Pillar, O.N. 234999.

Stoker Petty Officer William Parsons, O.N. 305828.

Leading Stoker Henry Thomas Robert Palmer, O.N. 362238.

Petty Officer, First Class, (Coastguard) William Penny, O.N. 194854.

Stoker First Class George Riggans, O.N. 287534.

Leading Seaman William Robinson, O.N. 202692.

Ordinary Seaman Henry Charles Rayner, O.N. J.16065.

Able Seaman Francis James Rogers, O.N. 199157.

Petty-Officer First Class John Francis Callard Rean, O.N. 184395.

Petty Officer First Class Thomas Reed, O.N. 128816 (R.F.R., Po. A/1977).

Chief Yeoman of Signals Frederick John Roberts, O.N. 199074.

Private Thomas Robins, R.M.L.I., O.N. Ply./7183.

Petty Officer Mechanic, R.N.A.S., Leonard Thomas Sanderson, O.N. F.3640.

Petty Officer, First Class, Thomas Henry Stokoe, O.N. 211541.

Stoker Petty Officer Henry William Stafford, O.N. 305543.

Able Seaman John William Stobart, O.N. 233177.

Able Seaman William Gordon Symons, O.N. 223748.

Able Seaman William Sylvester, O.N. S.S.2245 (R.F.R., Dev. B/4791).

Leading Telegraphist Philip Sharman, O.N. J.3346.

Petty Officer Joseph Thomas Smith, O.N. 239979.

Able Seaman Thomas Simmons, O.N. 229802.

Leading Seaman Percy Pearson Smith, O.N. J.6884.

Stoker Petty Officer William James Smith, O.N. K.423.

Petty Officer George Henry Smith, O.N. 190801.

Chief Stoker Henry Lee Saunders, O.N. 279612.

Leading Seaman Jack Saunders, O.N. 229500.

Chief Stoker (Pensioner) William Stevens, O.N. 147264 (R.F.R., Dev. A/3051).

Chief Stoker (Pensioner) Thomas William Smith, O.N. 142609 (R.F.R., Ch. A/1299).

Petty Officer George Charles Steed, O.N. 210967.

Yeoman of Signals Arthur Terry, O.N. S./C.175174 (R.F.R., Ch. A/4668).

Chief Petty Officer Alfred Francis Tregidgo, O.N. 140640 (R.F.R., Dev. A/3350).

Able Seaman Somerset Reginald Tapsfield, O.N. J.9009.

Ordinary Telegraphist Cyril Henry Thomas, O.N. J.19105.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Francis James Taylor, O.N. 755S.T.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Philip Taylor, O.N. 881S.T.

Leading Signalman Reuben George Voice, O.N. J.1365.

Signalman George Whillier, O.N. C.S. J.14182.

Able Seaman George Victor Webb, O.N. J.2306.

Able Seaman Arthur Alfred Window, O.N. J.6736.

Leading Seaman Ray Ethelbert Watson, O.N. J.9238.

Able Seaman Alfred John Wheeler, O.N. 225734.

Leading Signalman Robert Walmsley, O.N. 221278.

Able Seaman Walter Henry Ward, O.N. J. 16782.

Leading Seaman Francis Isaac Webb, O.N. 194515 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2583).

Chief Yeoman of Signals Arthur Watson, O.N. 178811.

 

The following Petty Officers and men have been mentioned in despatches by the Vice-Admiral Commanding the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron for good services in action during the period above referred to:

Chief Yeoman of Signals Thomas David Ash, O.N. 124245 (R.F.R., Dev. A/1784).

Able Seaman Percy James Almond, O.N. J.22758.

Chief Petty Officer William Bond O.N. 180505.

Ordinary Seaman Frank Augustine Barker, O.N. J.25537.

Stoker, First Class, Charles William Bennett, O.N. K.8152.

Signalman Arthur Leonard Bassett, O.N. J.17264.

Signalman William Spencer Baker, O.N. J.24939.

Leading Seaman George Bryan, O.N. 233796 R.F.R., Ch. B/10533).

Yeoman of Signals Albert John Bennett, O.N. 230793. (Died 31st January, 1916.)

Chief Yeoman of Signals Sidney Bastin, O.N. 182453.

Deckhand, R.N.R., Frank Baxter, O.N. 1990 D.A.

Gunner John Bell, R.M.A., O.N. R.M.A./4853 (R.F.R., B./851).

Leading Signalman William Robert Bush, O.N. 224271.

Petty Officer First Class Frederick George Barnes, O.N. 209085.

Stoker Petty Officer William Henry Bourner, O.N. 277078.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Herbert Bradford, O.N. M.204.

Ordinary Telegraphist Albert Joseph Brown, O.N. J.25579.

Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Cyril Brewe, O.N. 13987.

Stoker First Class Alfred Barrett, O.N. S.S.100096 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2347).

Seaman, R.N.R., William Willis Blackmore, O.N. 4371A.

Seaman, R.N.R., Lawrence George Betts, O.N. 5023B.

Seaman, R.N.R. (Newfoundland), George Bignell, O.N. 1831X.

Signalman, R.N.V.R., Bertram Percival Comer, O.N. Bristol 3/946.

Chief Petty Officer William Joseph Griddle, O.N. 138858 (R.F.R., Dev. A/2752).

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Albert Herbert Cummings, O.N. F667.

Petty Officer Mechanic, R.N.A.S., Arthur Ernest Close, O.N. 234743.

Leading Seaman Grant Benjamin Chambers, O.N. 227290.

Ordinary Seaman Frank Coates, O.N. J.23875.

Stoker First Class Harry Couchman, O.N. K.12174.

Able Seaman Alfred Clement Cock, O.N. 216645.

Petty Officer, First Class, James Connell, O.N. 130349 (R.F.R., Dev. A/2542). (Died 1st December, 1915.)

Ordinary Seaman Christopher Cotter, O.N. SS4704.

Leading Seaman (Coastguard) Edward William Callaghan, O.N. 184610.

Able Seaman Frederick William Clements, O.N. 152862 (R.F.R., Ch. B/323).

Seaman, R.N.R., Benjamin Jacob Canham, O.N. 3532C.

Seaman, R.N.R., Richard Carthy, O.N. 4580B.

Leading Seaman (Coastguard) Albert Henry Denton Cox, O.N. 207574.

Chief Stoker (Pensioner) Edwin Thomas Darlington, O.N. 145512.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Edmond Dessaussois, O.N. F.1663.

Petty Officer Telegraphist Timothy Driscoll, O.N. 187416.

Stoker, First Class, William Edward Decks, O.N. K.15871.

Stoker, First Class, John Wilson Donald, O.N. K.3631.

Signalman Walter Dawson, O.N. J.8746. (Previously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. See Gazette dated 16th August, 1915, page 8135.)

Stoker, First Class, James Duncan, O.N. SS105395 (R.F.R., Dev. B/4498).

Chief Yeoman of Signals Thomas John Davis, O.N. 147294 (R.F.R., Dev. A/3755).

Leading Stoker John Alfred Ebrey, O.N. K.7001.

Chief Petty Officer, 2nd Grade, R.N.A.S., John Evason, O.N. 200966.

Stoker, First Class, Wesley Ferris, O.N. SS114263.

Signalman Alfred Foster, O.N. 223586.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Allan Featherstone, O.N. 1628 S.T.

Able Seaman John Fenwick, O.N. SS4887.

Able Seaman, R.N.V.R., Patrick Francis Frank Folkes, O.N. K.P. 157.

Petty Officer Oliver Stanley French, O.N. J.7956.

Able Seaman Benjamin John Fleetwood, O.N. J.19488.

Signalman John James Gavan, O.N. J.9901.

Leading Seaman Edgar Arthur Goldsmith, O.N. J.2830.

Able Seaman Edward Gedge, O.N. 197298 (R.F.R., Ch. B/2054).

Leading Stoker William Gunther, O.N. K.8373.

Leading Signalman Albert George Gilbert, O.N. 203285.

Seaman, R.N.R., Arthur Stanley Goward, O.N. 8374A.

Yeoman of Signals Frederick John Haskins, O.N. 221577.

Second Yeoman of Signals Ernest Leopold Hanniman, O.N. 160599 (R.F.R. Dev. B/104).

Engine Room Artificer, Fourth Class, Lewis Frederick Hully, O.N. M.5175.

Ordinary Seaman Harold Holmes, O.N. J.23962.

Able Seaman Charles Reginald Hooper, O.N. J.5912. (Previously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. See Gazette dated 16th August, 1915, page 8135.)

Stoker First Class Luke Homewood, O.N. K.6489.

Stoker First Class William Humphries, O.N. K.19578.

Signalman Steven John Hallett, O.N. J.1222.

Signalman, R.N.V.R., Frederick John Rodney Hutton, O.N. Mersey 6/161.

Chief Motor Boatman F. A. Hunter, O.N. MB245.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Hugh John Hughes, O.N. F.892..

Trimmer, R.N.R., John Hart, O.N. 1646 ,S.T.

Trimmer, R.N.R,, Albert Humphries, O.N. 944.S.T.

Ordinary Telegraphist Laurence Harold Hackett, O.N. J.28921.

Able Seaman James Heaney, O.N. 222672 (Died 16th January, 1916.)

Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Arthur Percy James, O.N. F.174.

Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Alexander Jack, O.N. F.677.

Chief Writer (Pensioner) John Woon Jago, O.N. 133456.

Petty Officer Telegraphist William Joseph Jenkins, O.N. 191785.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Harold Johns, O.N. 580 S.T.

Stoker, 1st Class, James Knott, O.N. K.14527.

Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Frederick Kerchey, O.N. F.700.

Trimmer, R.N.R., John James Kermeen, O.N. 1544.S.T.

Sergeant Henry Ralph Kimber, R.M.A., O.N. 10107.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S.,.George Lacey, O.N. 272252.

Petty Officer James Ladbrook, O.N. 178829.

Able Seaman Thomas Lane, O.N. 195028.

Stoker, First Class, Thomas Samuel Lea, O.N. K.6291.

Stoker, First Class, Joseph Henry Lee, O.N. K.12171.

Ordinary Seaman Charles Richard Lee, O.N. J.24246.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Hubert Poyntz Leigh, O.N. M.947.

Stoker, First Class, David Loan, O.N. S.S. 102700 (R.F.R., Dev. B/3699).

Petty Officer Edward Francis Massey, O.N. 188296.

Petty Officer Paul Bradley Mihalop, O.N. 194885 (R.F.R., Ch. B/8236).

Signal Boy George William Moreton, O.N. J.25734.

Leading Trimmer, R.N.R., Malcolm Mulveny, O.N. 1423.S.T.

Seaman, R.N.R., Henry Murley Murt, O.N. 4285.A.

Seaman, R.N.R., Murdo MacDonald, O.N. 4547 .A.

Able Seaman Charles May, O.N. S.S.3595.

Petty Officer, First Class, Charles Henry Moore, O.N. 123729 (R.F.R., Dev. A/2061).

Able Seaman Harold Shaw Makinson, O.N. C.190284 (R.F.R., Ch. B/4890).

Chief Petty Officer Mechanic, R.N.A.S., Hugh Nelson, O.N. 272016.

Stoker, First Class, Robert Orr, O.N. 115208.

Petty Officer, First Class, George O'Brien, O.N. 150648.

Leading Signalman Stanley Guy Paul, O.N. J.8021.

Ordinary Signalman Thomas Henry Palmer, O.N. J.22675.

Gunner Sidney Charles Parker, R.M.A., O.N. 8893.

Able Seaman Sidney George Pollard, O.N. J.22099.

Chief Petty Officer (Pensioner) Francis John Pascoe, O.N. 130279.

Leading Stoker William Pritchard, O.N. K.9502.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Percy Randolph Pratt, O.N. 344680.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Edward John Prothero, O.N. F.676.

Petty Officer Mechanic, R.N.A.S., Albert Edwin Platford, O.N. R.M.A.11363.

Leading Seaman (Coastguard) George Thomas Page, O.N. 209628.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., David Morris Rees, O.N. 344437.

Petty Officer Telegraphist Frederick Percy Rogers, O.N. 240011.

Leading Seaman Albert Charles Rye, O.N. J.2891.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Robert Rowell, O.N. 976 S.T.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Denis Riordan, O.N. 1234.S.T.

Telegraphist William Hocking Riddle, O.N. J.28697.

Leading Signalman Percy Rayner, O.N. 239366.

Able Seaman William Alexander Sinclair, O.N. S.S.314 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2689).

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., Charles Snow, O.N. 347686.

Chief Petty Officer, R.N.A.S., John Sutherland, O.N. 272328.

Chief Engine Room Artificer William Ernest Scoble, O.N. 268639.

Petty Officer William Saffhill, O.N. 219209 (Died, Mudros, 17th August, 1915.)

Able Seaman John Snee, O.N. S.S.2392 (R.F.R., Dev. B/5024). (Died, 14th January, 1916.)

Signalman Frederick William Siggers, O.N. J.1323.

Signal Boy John Augustine Sullivan, O.N. J. 30235.

Yeoman of Signals Henry Thomas Staunton, O.N. 225521.

Able Seaman John Simpson, O.N. S.S.2780 (R.F.R., Dev. B/5812).

Trimmer, R.N.R., George Skardon, O.N. 1762 S.T.

Able Seaman Henry Alfred Standish, O.N. S.S.4697.

Able Seaman John Scully, O.N. 239005.

Stoker, First Class, George Frederick Smith, O.N. K.22830.

Leading Stoker, R.N.R., John Smith, O.N. 1500.S.

Stoker, R.N.R., William Smith, O.N. 2205.T.

Seaman, R.N.R. (Newfoundland), Edgar H. Smith, O.N. 1204.X.

Leading Seaman William James Stillwell, O.N. 205742 (R.F.R., Ch. B/4938).

Petty Officer George Henry Tarrant, O.N. 199167.

Leading Stoker Herbert William James Turner, O.N. K.2931.

Chief Motor Boatman T. H. Thurborn, O.N. M.B.369.

Chief Motor Boatman Frederick William Trinn, O.N. M.B.226.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Anthony Taylor, O.N. 941.S.T.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Frederick Taylor, O.N. 587.S.T.

Ordinary Telegraphist Frank Arthur Thake, O.N. J.28045.

Stoker, 1st Class, Albert Henry Thomas, O.N. S.S.109282.

Able Seaman William James Terlour, O.N. 219633.

Petty Officer Mechanic, R.N.A.S., Thomas James Edward Thornton, O.N. J.5756.

Signalman Samuel Uttley, O.N. 227244 (R.F.R., Ch. B/4619).

Chief Shipwright (Pensioner) Walter George Vernon, O.N. 147543.

Signalman, R.N.V.R., Robert Daniel Ware, O.N. Bristol 4/1129.

Able Seaman Joseph William Wanless, O.N. 216600.

Stoker, First Class, Michael Williamson, O.N. K.19300.

Signalman Sydney Charles Wylie, O.N. J. 13151.

Leading Seaman William Frederick Chester Woolhouse, O.N. 225260.

Chief Yeoman of Signals (Pensioner) Richard Charles Way, O.N. 124922.

Trimmer, R.N.R., Ivor Williams, O.N. 7708.T.

Ordinary Seaman James Frederick Wales, O.N. J.23925.

Seaman, R.N.R., Edward Walsh, O.N. 3907A.

Stoker, First Class, Francis John White, O.N. S.S.110221.

Able Seaman Ernest Wood, O.N. D. 193330 (R.F.R., Dev. B/3034).

Stoker First Class Richard Woods, O.N. S.S.103819 (R.F.R., Dev. B/4050).

Leading Telegraphist Albert Joseph Williamson, O.N. 224938.

Able Seaman (Coastguard) Henry Wiles, O.N. 202707.

Able Seaman John Albert Young, O.N. 235309.

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The following awards have been approved in recognition of the services of Petty Officers and men of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron during the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula in December, 1915-January, 1916:

 

To Receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Petty Officer Seth Barratt, O.N. 217841 (now Acting Gunner, R.N.).

Engine Room Artificer, Second Class, James Alexander Bowmaker, O.N. 271124.

Leading Seaman Cuthbert Collingwood, O.N. 213196.

Able Seaman William Henry Clapp, O.N. S.S.529 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2675).

Chief Petty Officer Owen Daley, O.N. 162872.

Petty Officer Arthur Jabez Dominey, O.N. 219603.

Signalman Edward Griffiths, O.N. 203882 (R.F.R., Po. B/2326).

Leading Seaman Fred Gregory, O.N. S.S.689 (R.F.R., Dev. B/2789).

Able Seaman Claude George Gosling, O.N. 177627 (R.F.R., Dev. B/1259).

Petty Officer Arthur Harries, O.N. 228289.

Leading Telegraphist Arthur William Herbert, O.N. J.2739.

Petty Officer William Samuel Jones, O.N. 197162.

Chief Petty Officer James Charles Knight, O.N. 136954 (R.F.R., Dev., A/3277).

Petty Officer First Class Robert Alexander Lees, O.N. 113313 (R.F.R., Po. A/1021).

Petty Officer, First Class, Arthur William Mepham, O.N. 214568.

Petty Officer Thomas Greig Macnaughton, O.N. 222292.

Trimmer, R.N.R. (Special Service) William Mapp, O.N. 1116 S.T.

Seaman, R.N.R., Florence McCarthy, O.N. 5100.A.

Leading Seaman Alexander Henry Munday, O.N. 195224 (R.F.R., Ch. B/996).

Petty Officer, First Class, Thomas George Norton, O.N. 137771 (R.F.R., Dev. A/2334).

Able Seaman Frederick Charles Pellow, O.N. 196467 (R.F.R., Dev. B/1919).

Chief Stoker Arthur Perry, O.N., 152611 (R.F.R., Po. A/3372).

Stoker, First Class, William Prayle, O.N. K.10624.

Petty Officer, Second Class, Charles William Pointer, O.N. 112592 (R.F.R., Dev. A/1828).

Chief Stoker Edward John Rhymes, O.N. 167889.

Petty Officer, First Class, Aaron H. Rogers, O.N. 189365 (R.F.R., Dev. B/3627).

Chief Stoker (Pensioner) William Rice, O.N. 161703.

Chief Petty Officer Richard John Stone, O.N. 124598 (R.F.R., Dev. A/1806).

Petty Officer, First Class, (Pensioner) James Frederick Sheppard, O.N. 106247 (R.F.R., Dev., A/496).

Seaman, R.N.R., Richard Cocking Veal, O.N 1711.D.

Petty Officer, First Class, Henry Vickers, O.N. 157216.

Chief Stoker, R.F.R., John Widdicombe, O.N. 146294 (R.F.R., Dev., A./2863).

 

The following Petty Officers and Men have been mentioned in Despatches by the Vice-Admiral commanding the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron for good services in action during the period above referred to:

Able Seaman George Arthur Adley, O.N. J.20731.

Able Seaman William Atterby, O.N. 235767.

Leading Seaman William George Banks, O.N. 195883 (R.F.R., Ch.B/6774).

Leading Seaman Alfred Blott, O.N. 217397.

Chief Petty Officer Charles James Brown, O.N. 126208 (R.F.R. Dev. A/1942).

Able Seaman Walter David Baldwin, O.N. J.1906.

Able Seaman Edmund Stephen George Coppinger, O.N. J.17768.

Petty Officer George William Campling, O.N. 209462.

Able Seaman William Thomas Cook, O.N. 169881 (R.F.R., Po., B/786).

Trimmer, R.N.R. (Special Service), Michael Conway, O.N. 781S.T,

Petty Officer, First Class, Edmund Arthur Albert Deforte, O.N. 183803.

Petty Officer, Second Class, George Frederick Evans, O.N. 175056 (R.F.R., Po., B/1631).

Able Seaman William George Harry Hind, O.N. S.S.3618.

Trimmer, R.N.R. (Special Service) Andrew Holmes, O.N. 488S.T.

Able Seaman George William Hill, O.N. 232631.

Able Seaman John Kelly, O.N. 180984.

Trimmer, R.N.R. (Special Service) Joseph Leather, O.N. 907S.T.

Boy, First Class, George Lambeth, O.N. J.35868

Stoker, R.N.R., Angus Durham MacKay, O.N. 7013S.

Trimmer, R.N.R. (Special Service), Neil McIntyre, O.N. 756S.T.

Able Seaman George William Mallows, O.N. J.16412.

Able Seaman Harold Page, O.N. J. 16744.

Chief Stoker Charles John Preece, O.N. 162169 (R.F.R., Dev. A/3892).

Petty Officer, First Class, Thomas Charles Read, O.N. 112308 (R.F.R., Dev. A/515).

Leading Seaman Hugh Steven, O.N. 182333.

Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Kello Werry Tadd, O.N. 138185 (R.F.R., Dev. A/3129).

Stoker, R.N.R., William Turnbull, O.N. 7328S.

Able Seaman Thomas Tyrrell, O.N. J.17758.

Able Seaman William Walsh, O.N. J.26203.  

 

 

29603 - 30 MAY 1916

 

 The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most. Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, in recognition of services in connection with Transport duties at the Dardanelles; the appointments to date from 1st January, 1916:

 

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

Captain Lionel de Lautour Wells, R.N.

Commander (Acting Captain) Henry Valentine Simpson, R.N.

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The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the appointment of the undermentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of their services whilst employed on Transport duties at the Dardanelles:

 

Capt. Robert Cathcart Kemble Lambert, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa" As Beachmaster on "V" Beach on 25th April, 1915, and subsequent days, by his coolness under fire, zeal, and energy, showed a magnificent example to his subordinates in a most difficult and dangerous position. Has since proved a most able assistant to the Principal Naval Transport Officer, Mudros.

 

 

 

Cdr. Henry George Muir, R.D., R.N.R., H.M.S. "Sarnia" (above - Pat Gariepy). "Sarnia" has carried out the arduous duties of a ferry steamer, plying between Mudros and the peninsula, carrying troops and military stores, entailing constant moving and going alongside other ships. Commander Muir has handled his ship well, and it is owing to his zeal and attention to duty that the work has been satisfactorily performed under trying conditions.

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Frank Eyers, R.N.R., M.F.A., "Carrigan Head." Has performed meritorious service in the Eastern Mediterranean during the past nineteen months, including the saving of his unarmed ship when attacked by an enemy submarine.

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The KING has further been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers in recognition of their services whilst employed on Transport duties at the Dardanelles:

 

Lieut. Matthew Boggan, R.N.R., Troop Carrier "Ermine." Has carried out the arduous duties of ferry service between Mudros and the peninsula, carrying troops and military stores, entailing constant moving and going alongside other ships, in a zealous and most satisfactory manner, the service being frequently carried out under fire.

 

Lieut. Edward Davey, R.N.R., Cargo Carrier "Wheatberry." Whilst unloading alongside under the lee of the outer hulk, Helles beach, during a gale on 17th November, 1915, the wind rose so suddenly that it was not considered safe for the ship to leave, and he was ordered to secure with extra hawsers. At the height of the gale one of the sternfasts parted, and it became evident that the ship would break adrift. Lieutenant Davey, with great judgment, eased off his lines, turned his ship in a very confined space, and successfully got her to sea.

 

Lieut. Archibald Lamont, R.N.R., Cargo Carrier "Asteria." In command of "Asteria," has done excellent work in carrying supplies to Cape Helles and other beaches. Always anxious to load quickly and proceed as often as possible, regardless of weather. Has frequently experienced heavy shell fire alongside the pier at Cape Helles, during which he has coolly superintended the unloading of his ship.

 

Act. Lieut. Percival John Pycraft, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa." Whilst in command of a motor lighter this officer handled his craft in a most seamanlike manner, and on many occasions unloaded troops in bad weather, under the enemy's fire, at Anzac, showing skill and ability.

 

Sub-Lieut. John Stewart, R.N.R., H.M. Tug "Flying Witch." When H.M. Transport "East Point," containing hay and forage, caught fire at Suvla, due to shell fire, this officer volunteered and offered his help; he worked for three hours under very trying conditions, and thereby greatly assisted in getting the fire under.

 

Mid. George Tombeur Creft, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa." In command of a motor lighter. Has done excellent work off the Gallipoli Peninsula, landing troops and stores, often under shell fire, and especially during the evacuation of Cape Helles, when he handled his craft extremely well.

 

Charles B. Andersson, Captain of H.M.T. "Roman Prince." Has carried out many trips between Mudros and. the peninsula with valuable cargoes, the ship being generally used for conveyance of special material, such as guns, &c. Owing to this officer's zeal and energy the work has been carried out with invariable success. His ship has frequently been under fire, and he is a thorough seaman and handles his ship admirably.

 

David P. McDonald, Captain of H.M.T. "Queen Louise." Has displayed great energy, determination and keenness in the working of his ship and for the special purposes for which she has been used, viz., taking guns and valuable cargo to the peninsula. His ship has been frequently under fire.

 

Frederick Uren, Captain of H.M.T. "Trewellard." Has been frequently under fire off the peninsula. Has displayed much energy, determination and good seamanship.

 

 

 

Lawrence V. James, Captain of H.M.T. "Huntsgreen" (above - Photo Ships). Took the place of H.M.S. "Hannibal " for the evacuation of Helles, and showed courageous and skilful handling of his ship.

 

Robert Gumming, Captain of H.M.T. "Ajax." Performed good work off the peninsula, where his ship was twice damaged by shell fire. Was attacked by enemy submarine on voyage from Alexandria to Mudros on 10th October, 1915, and brought his ship safely into port.

 

Horace J. Young, Captain of H.M.T. "East Point." Performed good work off the peninsula, where his ship was set on fire by enemy shell fire, whilst unloading supplies.

 

Alfred R. Murley, Chief Officer of H.M.T. "Cardiganshire." Responded to the call for volunteers to man S.S. "Jessie" on 22nd April, 1915, and for a few weeks during the first landing operations did invaluable work in keeping up an unfailing supply of ammunition to the beach.

 

Harold G. E. Wightman, Officer Commanding cable ship "Levant." Rendered good services in connection with the laying of the cable from Imbros to Suvla on the night of the Suvla landing, and in laying and repairing cables off the peninsula frequently under heavy fire.

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The following Officers are mentioned for good services whilst employed on Transport duties at the Dardanelles:

Cdre. (now Rear-Adml.) Richard F. Phillimore, C.B., M.V.O.

Cdre. Maurice S. Fitzmaurice, C.M.G., R.N.

Capt. Arthur B. Hughes, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa."

Cdr. John E. Edwards, R.D., R.N.R., Special Service Vessel "Bacchus."

Act. Cdr. Gordon S. Horsburgh, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa."

Eng. Cdr. Henry T. Knapman, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa."

Lieut.-Cdr. (now Cdr.) Arthur H. Bird, R.D., R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa."

Staff Payr. Francis W. Walshe, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa" (Secretary to S.T.O., Mudros).

Payr. Paul Heather, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa" (Secretary to P.N.T.O., Mudros).

Cdr. George Gregory, R.D., R.N.R.

Lieut.-Cdr. Ronald N. Kempe, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa."

Carp. Lieut. John McLeod, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa."

Lieut. Richard T. Montgomery, R.N.R., F.M. "Redbreast."

Lieut. William H. Vennings, R.N.R., F.M. "Barry."

Lieut.-Cdr. George L. Porter, R.N.R., F.M. "Brighton."

Lieut. James B. Boal, R.N.R., F.M. "Princess Ena."

Lieut. John R. Ryall, R.N.R., F.M. "El Kahira."

Act. Lieut. Arthur S. Wright, R.N.R., F.M. "Prince Abbas."

Act. Lieut. Albert E. Kenyon, R.N.R., F.M. "Osmanieh."

Lieut. David Smith, R.N.R., F.M. "Susetta."

Lieut. Holwell Walshe, R.N.R., F.M. "Wexford Coast."

Lieut. James E. Boyde, R.N.R., F.M. "Perdita."

Act. Lieut: Henry E. G. Scott-Smith, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa."

Act. Lieut. Claude V. Cardinall, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. "Europa."

Act. Lieut. Matthew R. Melville, R.N.R., "Galioubieh."

Sub-Lieut. Cyril A. Phillips, R.N.R., "Krini."

Act. Lieut. Francis Fells, R.N.R., "Faithful."

Act. Lieut. William A. Bell, R.N.R. "Provider."

Sub-Lieut. Douglas Leslie, R.N.R., "Flying Mist."

Sub-Lieut. William McKee, R.N.R., "Sir Joseph Pease."

Sub-Lieut, (now Lieut.) Andrew Barlow, R.N.R. (temp.), "Hendon."

Asst. Payr. Sidney E. Franklin, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa."

Mr. Richard Bolster, Clerk, R.N., H.M.S. "Europa,"

Proby. Mid. John M. H. Garriock, R.N.R., H.M.S. "Europa."

Proby. Mid. Willis B. Gaudion, R.N.R., H.M. Tug "Andros."

Proby. Mid. John D. Ross, R.N.R., H.M. Tug "Nord."

Edwin Senior, Captain, Admiralty Collier " Laristan."

G. King, Captain, Admiralty Collier "Nevisbrook."

David Finlay, Captain, F.M. "Abbassieh."

J. B. Carmichael, Captain, F.M. "Pebble."

Cdr. Charles A. Smith, R.D., R.N.R, Captain, H.M.T. "Aquitania."

Cdr. Arthur H. Rostron, R.D., R.N.R., Captain, H.M.T. "Alaunia."

Stephen Gronow, Captain, H.M.T. "Ascania."

Lieut.-Cdr. Frederick W. Corner, R.N.R., Captain, H.M.T. "Canada."

JamesBlaikie, Captain, H.M.T. " Caledonia."

John Parry, Captain, H.M.T. "Georgian."

J. Blanchard Henry, Captain, H.M.T. "Ionian."

Harry Carey, Captain, H.M.T. "Itonus."

Lieut. Edwin R. Large, R.N.R., Captain, H.M.T. "Karroo."

Albert Lockett, Captain, H.M.T. "Nile."

David Taylor, Captain, H.M.T. "Saturnia."

Robert  McKillop, Captain, H.M.T. "Scotian."

Lieut.-Cdr. Bernard Burt, R.N.R., Captain, H.M.T. "Galeka."

Edgar W. Morrison, Captain, H.M.T. "Arcadian."

W. H. Ridgway, Captain, H.M.T. "Clan McGillivray."

William S. Main, Captain, H.M.T. "Empress of Britain."

Francis O. Hasker, Captain, H.M.T. "Minneapolis."

Richard O. Jones, Captain, H.M.T. "Northland."

George A. Millington, Captain, H.M.T. "Borda."

John Hall, Captain, H.M.T. "Grampian."

Alexander H. Acheson, Captain, H.M.T. "Neuralia."

James I. Rogers, Captain, H.M.T. "Orange Branch."

Keasly Jenkins, Captain, H.M.T. "Simla."

W. J. Simmons, Captain, H.M.T. "Comedian."

William Trantor, Captain, H.M.T. "Tintoretto."

Anson F. Clarke, Captain, H.M.T. "Umsinga."

Cdr. Bertram F. Hayes, R.D., R.N.R., Captain, H.M.T. "Olympic."

S. N. Braithwaite, Captain, H.M.T. "Cardiganshire."

Harry A. Sharpe, Captain, H.M.T. "Varsova."

Arthur H. Dobree, 2nd Officer, H.M.T. "Cardiganshire.''

Francis E. Martin, 4th Engineer, H.M.T. "Cardiganshire."

A. Wilson, 2nd Officer, H.M.T. "Queen Louise."

William McCombie, 3rd Officer, H.M.T. "Queen Louise."

Alan Henry Black, Chief Officer, cable ship "Levant."

Alfred L. Spalding, Chief Electrician, cable ship "Levant."

Thomas C. Birbeck, Assistant Electrician, cable ship "Levant."

Alexander S. Henderson, Chief Engineer, cable ship "Levant."

Arthur Hill, Cable Jointer, cable ship "Levant."

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

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Arthur Drummond Borton, R.N.V.R. In recognition of most valuable services in command of a detachment of R.M. machine guns in difficult and dangerous parts of the line in the Gallipoli Peninsula.

 

Tempy. Major Joseph William Teale, R.M. In recognition of most valuable services throughout the whole of the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula. With very limited resources he constructed the pier at which practically the whole of the guns and stores were embarked, and was in charge of the destruction of all ammunition, etc., which was left behind at Lancashire Landing.

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

 

Flight Sub-Lieut. Henry Karslake Thorold, R.N.A.S.

Sub-Lieut. Reginald Henry Portal, R.N.

For conspicuous gallantry during a combat with an enemy aeroplane in the Dardanelles. At the outset Flight Sub-Lieut. Thorold, the Pilot, was severely wounded in the back, and Sub-Lieut. Portal, the Observer, in the thigh and arm. The Pilot momentarily lost control and the machine nose dived, but he soon regained control and the Observer succeeded in firing another two magazines, whereupon the enemy aeroplane sheered off and disappeared. The Pilot took his machine safely back to the aerodrome, a distance of about twenty-five miles, and, after making a perfect landing, lost consciousness.

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To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

 

Acting Leading Seaman John Dewar, R.N.V.R., Clyde Z/232. On the 20th November, 1915, in the Gallipoli Peninsula he threw away a live grenade, which had fallen in the trench, just in time to save a serious accident.

 

Acting Corporal Frank Pilgrim, R.M.L.I., Po./846 (S). On the 20th November, 1915, at Cape Helles, he threw a live Turkish grenade out of a trench and thereby avoided a dangerous accident.

 

Private Ernest Arnold Grinddey, R.M.L.I., Po./15585. On the 25th November, 1915, at Cape Helles, he extinguished a fuse in a live grenade and threw it out of our trench, thereby avoiding a serious accident.

 

Private Mark Turner, R.M.L.I., Po./343 (S). On the 31st October, 1915, at Cape Helles, he picked up and threw a live bomb out of our barricade, thereby avoiding a serious accident.

 

Leading Seaman George William Matthews, R.N.V.R., Sussex, 1/218. On the 31st October, 1915, during a bomb action he threw back the enemy's bombs, thereby saving many casualties among his comrades. During this action he was severely wounded (presumably Gallipoli).

 

 

29635 - 20 JUNE 1916

 

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

 

Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Stevens Savory, R.N.A.S.

Flight Sub-Lieutenant Richard Sebastian Willoughby Dickinson, R.N.A.S.

In recognition of their services on the night of the 14th-15th April, 1916, when they carried out a flight to Constantinople and dropped bombs upon points of military importance, returning safely to their base after a long flight in rough and stormy weather.

 

 

29736 - 5 SEPTEMBER 1916

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, in recognition of services with the Royal Naval Division in the Gallipoli Peninsula:

 

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

Lieut.-Col. (now Col. 2nd Comdt.) Edward James Stroud, R.M.L.I.

Lieut.-Col. Alexander Richard Hamilton Hutchison, R.M.L.I.

Temp. Lieut.-Col. Leslie Orme Wilson, D.S.O., M.P. (Reserve of Officers, R.M.).

Fleet Surg. Ernest James Finch, R.N.

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

Lieut.-Cdr. William Markham Egerton, R.N.V.R.

St.-Surg. Aloysius Francis Fleming, R.N.

Capt. (temp. Maj.) Reginald Dawson Hopcraft Lough, R.M.L.I.

In recognition of their services with the Royal Naval Division in the Gallipoli Peninsula.

 

The KING has further been graciously pleased to give orders for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:

Lieut. Frederick Septimus Kelly, R.N.V.R.

Capt. Bernard George Weller, R.M.L.I.

Temp. Lieut. Thomas Nixon Riley, R.M.

In recognition of their services with the Royal Naval Division in the Gallipoli Peninsula.

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To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

 

Pte. Thomas Henry Hoskins, R.M.L.I., No. Ch. 12888 (R.F.R. B./1952). For conspicuous gallantry at Gaba Tepe, on the 30th April, 1915, when, after volunteering for the duty, he moved across the open under very heavy and very close range fire to another sector of the outpost line with an urgent message for ammunition and water. Having delivered the message, he courageously attempted to return to his unit, and in doing so was twice wounded.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

 

Royal Naval Division.

(believed Gallipoli)

 

Corpl. John McDowell, R.M.L.I., Ply./15925.

Corpl. Albert Robert Grainger, R.M.L.t., Ch./15463.

Pte. Charles Robert Bell, R.M.L.I., Ch./8882.

Sergt. John Charles Dunn, R.M.L.I., Po./7770.

Sergt. Marcus William Minter, R.M.L.I., Po./8622.

A.B. George Ramsey, R.N.V.R., ON. Z.2736.C.

Lce.-Cpl. David George Denver, R.M.L.I., Po./12125.

Pte. Harry Mills, R.M.L.I., Ply./16368.

Pte. Albert Dunkley, R.M., Deal/3176 (S.) (Medical Unit).

Pte. Percy Berry, R.M.L.I., Ch.13352.

Sto. Thomas Bell, R.N.V.R., ON.Po./109000.

Lce.-Sergt. Frederick Wolstenholme, R.M.L.I. Ply./481 (S.).

Sto. Tom Arnold, Ch./R.F.R./S. (S. 105803) (C.P.O., R.N.D.).

Sapper Walter Bottomley, R.M., Depot/614 (S.) (Divl. Engrs.).

Sergt. Albert Henry Hunting, R.M.L.I., Po./16280.

A.B. George William James, R.N.V.R., ON.Z.2837.T.

A.B. Daniel Bullen, R.N.V.R., ON.KP.3.

Pte. Frank Hunt, R.M.L.I., Po./319 (S.).

 

 

30015 - 10 APRIL 1917

   

In addition to the honours notified in the Supplements to the London Gazette dated 14th March, 15th May (3rd Supplement), and 31st May, 1916 (3rd Supplement), The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Distinguished Service Order and for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned officers, in recognition of their services in the Eastern Mediterranean up to the 30th June, 1916:

 

To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order:

 

Captain Alexander V. Campbell, M.V.O., R.N. Performed meritorious service whilst in command of H.M.S. "Prince George," which took part in the actions of 25th February and 18th March, 1915. "Prince George" supported the Army from inside the Straits between 25th April .and 10th May, 1915, and also at Suvla for several weeks continuously under fire. Captain Campbell also did good service during the evacuation.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Lieutenant Kenneth Edwards, R.N. Performed good service at the landing and at the evacuation of Helles. Set a fine example to his men whilst assisting at salvage operations on Monitor M.30 under fire from enemy's guns.

 

Lieutenant Charles Leonard Fawell, R.N.V.R. For consistent good service, often under heavy fire, whilst in command of motor gunboat in the Smyrna inner patrol.

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The following awards have also been made:

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Chief Petty Officer Arthur James, O.N. 142389 (Po.).

Leading Seaman Harry T. Coleman, O.N. 231247 (Ch.).

Chief E.R.A. Samuel Fletcher, O.N. 269985 (Ch.).

Armourer's Mate Charles H. Hazel, O.N. M.4491 (Dev.).

First Writer Walter J. V. Keeble, O.N. 231499 (Dev.).

Ship's Steward William H. Bromidge, O.N. 345206 (Dev.).

Chief Motor Mechanic T. Thurburn, O.N., M.B.369.

Sergeant Albert V. Proctor, No. R.M.A. /5508.

 

The following officers and men have been mentioned in despatches:

Captain Michael H. Hodges, M.V.O., R.N.

Captain Francis Clifton Brown, R.N.

Captain Edmund C. Carver, R.N.

Commander Morton Smart, R.N.V.R.

Lieutenant-Commander (now Commander) Basil H. Piercy, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Claude P. Champion de Crespigny, R.N.

Lieutenant Commander Henry C. Summers, R.N.V.R.

Mr. Hugh F. Bevan, Gunner, R.N.

Mr. Charles E. A. W. Cox, Gunner (now Mate), R.N.

Mr. Leonard W. Brock, Gunner, R.N.

Mr. Philip J. Jones, Signal Boatswain.

Petty Officer Thomas Hoban, O.N. 192417 (Po.).

Petty Officer James Mather, O.N. 213655 (Ch.).

Petty Officer Lawrence V. Parsons, O.N. 191341 (Po.).

Leading Seaman Thomas G. Maylor, O.N. 238210 (Dev.).

Yeoman of Signals Samuel R. J. Hillier, O.N. 224951 (Ch.).

Chief E.R.A., 2nd Class, David Thompson, O.N. 272337 (Ch.).

Chief Stoker James W. French, O.N. 282587 (Ch.).

Chief Writer H. J. W. Gains, O.N. 343680 (Ch.).

Private John Gollop, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./ 12330.

 

 

30029 - 20 APRIL 1917

 

To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Ch. Yeo. Sigs. Albert Arthur Bishop, O.N. 201787 (Ch.). Showed great devotion to duty in action during the Dardanelles Operations. After his left leg had been shattered above the ankle, this man raised himself into a sitting position and continued performing his duties and passing reports to his Commanding Officer.

 

 

30147 - 22 JUNE 1917

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:

 

Lce.-Corpl. Walter Richard Parker R.M.L.I., No. Po./S. 229, Royal Naval Division.

 

In recognition of his most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the course of the Dardanelles operations. On the night of 30th April/1st May, 1915, a message asking for ammunition, water and medical stores was received from an isolated fire trench at Gaba Tepe. A party of Non-commissioned Officers and men were detailed to carry water and ammunition, and, in response to a call for a volunteer from among the stretcher bearers, Parker at once came forward; he had during the previous three days displayed conspicuous bravery and energy under fire whilst in charge of the Battalion stretcher bearers. Several men had already been killed in a previous attempt to bring assistance to the men holding the fire trench. To reach this trench it was necessary to traverse an area at least four hundred yards wide, which was completely exposed and swept by rifle fire. It was already daylight when the party emerged from shelter and at once one of the men was wounded: Parker organised a stretcher party and then going on alone succeeded in reaching the fire trench, all the water and ammunition carriers being either killed or wounded. After his arrival he rendered assistance to the wounded in the trench, displaying extreme courage and remaining cool and collected in very trying circumstances. The trench had finally to be evacuated and Parker helped to remove and attend the wounded, although he himself was seriously wounded during, this operation.

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The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers:

 

Flt. Lieut. Charles Adrian Maitland-Heriot, R.N.A.S.

Flt. Sub-Lieut. John Roland Secretan Devlin, R.N.A.S.

Sub-Lieut. Rupert Forbes-Bentley, R.N.V.R.

In recognition of their services in a bombing attack on the Kuleli Burgas Bridge on 4th January, 1917, when several direct hits were scored and considerable damage done. The machines were exposed to anti-aircraft, rifle and machine gun fire during the attack, and also on the return journey.

 

 

30258 - 28 AUGUST 1917

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to the undermentioned Officer:

 

Sqdn.-Cdr. Kenneth Stevens Savory, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. In recognition of his services on the night of the 9th July, 1917, when a successful attack was carried out against the Turkish-German fleet lying off Constantinople. When the "Goeben," surrounded by warships (including submarines), had been located, the attack was made from a height of 800 feet. Direct hits were obtained on the "Goeben" and on the other enemy ships near her. Big explosions took place on board them, followed by a heavy conflagration. The War Office at Constantinople was also attacked, and a direct hit obtained.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Flt. Lieut. Henry McClelland, R.N.A.S.

Lieut. Percy Townley Rawlings, R.N.V.R.

In recognition of their services on the night of the 9th July, 1917, when a successful attack was carried out against the Turkish-German fleet lying off Constantinople. When the "Goeben," surrounded by warships (including submarines), had been located, the attack was made from a height of 800 feet. Direct hits were obtained on the "Goeben" and on the other enemy ships near her. Big explosions took place on board them, followed by a heavy conflagration. The War Office at Constantinople was also attacked, and a direct hit obtained.

 

 

30536 - 19 FEBRUARY 1918

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations and medals to Officers and men of the Royal Naval Air Service:

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Flt.-Lieut. (now Flt.-Cdr.) Alan Murray Waistell, R.N.A.S. For the determination and pluck shown by him in carrying out a bombing raid on Chanak on the night of the 17th October, 1917. In spite of the fact that there was no moon and that the weather conditions were so adverse that other pilots were unable to reach the objective, he succeeded in reaching Chanak and dropping his bombs. On the return journey he hit the side of a mountain, being unable to see it on account of the darkness, the machine catching fire on crashing. Although severely injured about the face and knee, he was able to climb out of the machine, and eventually reached the aerodrome, having ridden ten miles over extremely rough country with a badly lacerated knee.

 

 

30635 - 16 APRIL 1918

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Surg. (actg. Staff Surg.) Armin Gascoigne Vavasour Elder, R.N.V.R. In recognition of his services in connection with Naval ambulance trains and sea hospital transport throughout the war. Actg. Staff Surgeon Elder was frequently under fire at the Gallipoli beaches.

 

 

30756 - 18 JUNE 1918

  

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

  

Surg. (act. Staff Surg.) William Bradbury, M.B., R.N. In recognition of his services with the Royal Naval Division in Gallipoli and France. As Medical Officer of the Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division, in Gallipoli, he did exceptionally good work, often under the most trying circumstances.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Surg. Henry Brice Parker, M.B., R.N. In recognition of the exceptionally good work done by him as Medical Officer of the Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, in Gallipoli.  

 

 

31170 - 7 FEBRUARY 1919

 

Air Ministry, 8th February, 1919.

 

His Majesty the KING (is) pleased to confer the undermentioned Rewards on Officers and other ranks of the Royal Air Force in recognition of gallantry in flying operations against the enemy:

 

(Sea Patrol actions only)

 

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

 

2nd Lt. Robin Howard Haworth-Booth. (Sea Patrol, AEGEAN) For gallantry and skill during a raid on Constantinople on 25th October, 1918, in which he decoyed two enemy fighters into such a position that they were eventually shot down by his observer. This officer ran considerable risks in the methods he adopted, but the success attained justified his courageous, action and pertinacity.

 

2nd Lieut. Anthony Jacques Mantle. (Sea Patrol, AEGEAN). On 25th October, 1918, he led his flight for 2 1/2 hours in a successful raid on Constantinople. His formation was attacked by hostile scouts on the journey, but by clever airmanship he succeeded in destroying two enemy machines without incurring loss to his flight. 2nd Lieut. Mantle rendered valuable services previously in the Adriatic, for which he was mentioned in despatches in the London Gazette of 1st January, 1919.

 

 

31303 - 18 APRIL 1919

 

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

  

Lieut.-Cdr. Henry Hugh Gordon Dacres Stoker, R.N. In recognition of his gallantry in making the passage of the Dardanelles in command of H.M. Australian Submarine "A.E.2," on the 25th April, 1915.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Lieut, (now Lieut.-Cdr.) Geoffrey Arthur Gordon Haggard, R.N. In recognition of his gallantry in H.M. Australian Submarine "A.E.2" during the passage of the Dardanelles on the 25th April, 1915.

 

 

31360 - 23 MAY 1919

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George in recognition of valuable services rendered during the War:

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

  

Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander (Acting Paymaster Commander) Alec Ernest Haine, R.N. For valuable services as secretary to Vice-Admiral Sir Roger J. B. Keyes, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., C.M.G., D S.O., both as Chief of Staff during the Gallipoli operations and as Vice-Admiral Commanding Dover Patrol.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant (Acting Paymaster Lieutenant) Herbert George Arthur Woolley, R.N. For distinguished services on the Gallipoli peninsula and afterwards as Senior Secretary's Clerk to the Vice-Admiral, Dover Patrol.

 

 

31445 - 8 JULY 1919

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

  

Lieut. Clarence Edward Stanhope Palmer, R.N.V.R. For distinguished services in H.M. Submarine E 15, which was lost off Kephez Point, at the Dardanelles, on the 15th April, 1915.