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| Name: |
Roy Cecil Phillipps |
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| Country: |
Australia |
| Rank: |
Major |
| Service: |
Australian Flying Corps |
| Units: |
32, 68 (RFC)
2 (AFC) |
| Victories: |
15 |
| Born: |
01 March 1892 |
| Place of Birth: |
Sydney |
| Died: |
21 May 1941 |
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| Place of Death: |
Archerfield, Australia |
| Memorial: |
Queensland Cremation Memorial, Brisbane |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
"Capt. Roy Cecil Phillipps, F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed continuous gallant work at very low altitudes in almost impossible weather. Whilst flying alone in a mist he forced an enemy aeroplane to land. On two occasions, flying at an altitude of 200 feet, he made very valuable reconnaissances, and his reports on the general situation were of the greatest value. His leadership is excellent, and he has set a high example to his flight." Supplement to the London Gazette, 5 July 1918 (30780/7937) |
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| Military Cross (MC) Bar |
"Capt. Roy Cecil Phillipps, M.C., Aust. F.C. attd. R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When engaged with hostile aircraft during the recent operations, he has destroyed three enemy machines, and has in addition brought down two hostile planes out of control. He has also brought back accurate and valuable information regarding hostile movements under the most adverse conditions, particularly on one occasion, when he flew through a heavy barrage at a low altitude behind the enemy's lines. He has shown conspicuous skill and determination when escorting low-flying bombing patrols.
(M.C. gazetted 4th February, 1918.)" Supplement to the London Gazette, 22 June 1918 (30761/7402) |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
"Capt. Roy Cecil Phillipps, M.C. (Australian Flying Corps).
Whilst on offensive patrol this officer destroyed personally four enemy aeroplanes; he has also shown the greatest gallantry during the recent operations in attacking troops and transports on the roads, and dropping bombs from very low altitudes." Supplement to the London Gazette, 3 August 1918 (30827/9202) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
22 Nov 1917 |
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2 (AFC) |
D.H.5 (A9288) |
DFW C (CAP) |
Cambrai |
| 2 |
22 Mar 1918 |
1515 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (C9541) |
Fokker DR.I (DESF) |
Sains les Marquion |
| 3 |
23 Mar 1918 |
0945 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (C9541) |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
N of Bourlon Wood |
| 4 |
24 Mar 1918 |
1255 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (C9541) |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
NE of Bapaume |
| 5 |
27 Mar 1918 |
1200 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (C9541) |
Fokker DR.I (DESF) |
Suzanne |
| 6 |
27 Mar 1918 |
1225 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (C9541) |
D (CAP) |
Méaulte |
| 7 |
16 May 1918 |
0615 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (C5441) |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
Near Bapaume |
| 8 |
12 Jun 1918 |
1040 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
Fokker DR.I (DES) |
Gury |
| 9 |
12 Jun 1918 |
1040 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
Fokker DR.I (DES) |
S of Connectencourt |
| 10 |
12 Jun 1918 |
1130 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
LVG C (CAP) |
S of Marqueglise |
| 11 |
12 Jun 1918 |
1145 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
Fokker D.VII (CAP) |
Goumay |
| 12 |
25 Jul 1918 |
0910 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
Houplines |
| 13 |
01 Aug 1918 |
1500 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
DFW C (DES) |
La Bassée |
| 14 |
01 Aug 1918 |
1500 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
La Bassée |
| 15 |
12 Aug 1918 |
1110 |
2 (AFC) |
S.E.5a (D6860) |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
Licourt |
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