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LEFROY, Hugh Percival Thomson Major RE LG 4 June 1917
"...distinguished service in the field." Also received the Military Cross. Born 6 Oct 1880, 2/Lt RE 1899, served in South Africa. Attained rank of Major in 1916. Debretts shows he was appointed Head of Wireless Research Work, Air Ministry in 1922.
MALTBY, Paul Copeland T/Major Royal Welch Fusiliers and RFC
"...distinguished service in the field." Debretts shows him as Squadron-Leader and indicates the award of an Air Force Cross during the war years in addition to the DSO.
MILLER, Albert Basil T/Lieut. South Staffordshire Regt. LG 16 Sept 1918
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. After his senior officers had become casualties he led the battalion with great dash and determination, killing a large number of the enemy and taking 70 prisoners. When withdrawal became necessary, he got his men back to the front line in perfect order. His courage and leadership were of a high order, and he turned a doubtful situation into a brilliant success." Creagh, Pt 2, p 123 Debretts gives his birthdate as 1895 and shows that he was also awarded the MC during the War.
PEIRSE, Richard Edmund Flight Lieut., RNAS LG 10 April 1915
(Creagh and Debretts both give his name as Richard Edmund Charles Peirse)
"He repeatedly attacked the German submarine station at Ostend and Zeebrugge, being subjected on each occasion to heavy and accurate fire." Creagh Pt 1, p 380, quoting London Gazette. No date of action or squadron given. Debretts shows him as Wing Commander DSO, AFC and indicates the AFC is also for war-time service. (You probably already know that the AFC is awarded for valour in the air, not in active operations against an enemy and that it was instituted in 1918 - can give you a bit more on this if you want it.) There is a (not very good) photo of Peirse in Creagh that I will scan and e-mail to you should you so wish. Also a few more biographical/family details.
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