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Fold3_Team · 31 Oct 2023
Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30228, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30228/supplement/8211. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officer:- Captain William Avery Bishop, D.S.O., M.C., Canadian Cavalry and Royal Flying Corps. For most conspicuous bravery, determination and skill. On 2nd June 1917 near Cambrai, France, Captain Bishop, who had been sent out to work independently, flew first of all to an enemy aerodrome; finding no machine about, he flew on to another aerodrome about three miles south-east, which was at least twelve miles the other side of the line. Seven machines, some with their engines running, were on the ground. He attacked these from about fifty feet, and a mechanic, who was starting one of the engines, was seen to fall. One of the machines got off the ground, but at a height of sixty feet Captain Bishop fired fifteen rounds into it at very close range, and it crashed to the ground. A second machine got off the ground, into which he fired thirty rounds at 150 yards range, and it fell into a tree. Two more machines then rose from the aerodrome. One of these he engaged at the height of 1,000 feet, emptying the rest of his drum of ammunition. This machine crashed 300 yards from the aerodrome, after which Captain Bishop emptied a whole drum into the fourth hostile machine, and then flew back to his station. Four hostile scouts were about 1,000 feet above him for about a mile of his return journey, but they would not attack. His machine was very badly shot about by machine-gun fire from the ground. COMPANION OF THE ORDER OTH BATH,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/36545/supplement/2653. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,; https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30135/supplement/5980. GAZETTE ISSUE 30135 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointment to be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in a single-seater he attacked three hostile machines, two of which he brought down, although in the meantime he was himself attacked by four other hostile machines. His courage and determination have set a fine example to others. D.S.O. BAR,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30308/supplement/9967. (No citation) AND https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30466/supplement/557. GAZETTE ISSUE 30466, BAR to D.S.O. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when engaging hostile aircraft. His consistent dash and great fearlessness have set a magnificent example to the pilots of his squadron. He has destroyed no less than 45 hostile machines within the past 5 months, frequently attacking enemy formations single handed, and on all occasions displaying a fighting spirit and determination to get to close quarters with his opponents which have earned the admiration of all in contact with him. Awarded a BAR to the Distinguished Service Order. (D.S.O. Gazetted 18th June, 1917). MILITARY CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30095/supplement/5186. GAZETTE ISSUE 30095, MILITARY CROSS, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officer in recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked a hostile balloon on the ground, dispersed the crew and destroyed the balloon, and also drove down a hostile machine which attacked him. He has on several other occasions brought down hostile machines. DISTINGUISED FLYING CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30775/supplement/7746. (no citation) AND https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30827/supplement/9198. GAZETTE ISSUE 30827, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the undermentioned reward on the Officer of the Royal Air Force, in recognition of gallantry in flying operations against the enemy:- Captain (Temporary Major) William Avery Bishop, V.C., D.S.O., M.C. (formerly Canadian Cavalry). A most successful and fearless fighter in the air, whose acts of outstanding bravery have already been recognised by the awards of the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Bar to the Distinguished Service Order, and Military Cross. For the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross now conferred upon him he has rendered signally valuable services in personally destroying twenty-five enemy machines in twelve days – five of which he destroyed on the last day of his service at the front. The total number of machines destroyed by this distinguished officer is seventy-two, and his value as a moral factor to the Royal Air Force cannot be over-estimated. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30421/supplement/12923. GAZETTE ISSUE 30421, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, This Officer has been mentioned in despatches for his distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 26th February 1917 to midnight of 20th/21st September 1917. LÉGION D'HONNEUR,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30989/supplement/12977. GAZETTE ISSUE 30989, CROIX DE CHEVALIER, LÉGION D'HONNEUR, The French decoration Croix de Chevalier, Légion d'Honneur was conferred on the officer in recognition of distinguished services rendered. CROIX DE GUERRE,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30989/supplement/12978. GAZETTE ISSUE 30989, CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME, The French decoration Croix de Guerre avec Palme was conferred on the officer in recognition of distinguished services rendered.
Fold3_Team · 31 Oct 2023
More Information: Further gazette dates: 02/06/1944 (C.B.); 15/06/1917 (D.S.O.); 25/09/1917 (D.S.O.Bar (No Citation)) AND 08/01/1918 (D.S.O.BAR); 25/05/1917 (M.C.); 28/06/1918 (D.F.C.) AND 02/08/1918 (D.F.C.Citation); 07/12/1917 (MiD); 01/11/1918 (Légion d'Honneur); 01/11/1918 (Croix de Guerre) Further gazette pages: 2653 (C.B.); 5980 (D.S.O.); 9967 (D.S.O.Bar (No Citation)) AND 557 (D.S.O.BAR); 5186 (M.C.); 7746 (D.F.C.) AND 9198 (D.F.C.Citation); 12923 (MiD); 12977 (Légion d'Honneur); 12978 (Croix de Guerre) Further gazette issues: 36545 (C.B.); 30135 (D.S.O.); 30308 (D.S.O.Bar (No Citation)) AND 30466 (D.S.O.BAR); 30095 (M.C.); 30775 (D.F.C.) AND 30827 (D.F.C.Citation); 30421 (MiD); 30989 (Légion d'Honneur); 30989 (Croix de Guerre)