Missing DFC Pilots

Hey i am just adding a few names i could not locate on here to see if anyone has any info on them

Lieut H.B Davies DFC and Bar
Capt J.L.M White DFC and Bar
Capt R. Hilton DFC and Bar

all three listed in RAF communique 22 4th sept 1918 as recieving the bar, but dont appear on here

whoops just found white sorry

[Frank_Olynyk]

Harry Bowen Davies was an observer who received the DFC and Bar. He is not an ace.

Richard Hilton was an observer in 1916, and received an MC. As far as I can tell by 1918 he was a pilot, and received the DFC and Bar. He is not an ace.

Not being an ace is why they cannot be found in the Aces section of The Aerodrome.

The best reference for the (British) DFC is the two volume work by Nick and Carol Carter: The Distinguished Flying Cross and How It Was Won 1918-1995, as two volumes each over 1000 pages. Published in 1998 by Savannah. Their website is http://www.savannahpublications.com/ A bit expensive, it does have all citations as published in the London Gazette. It shows only the DFC citation for Will Hubbard.

Frank.

[ronnoco]

Nick
Richard Hilton is well-documented. He got an MC in 1915, presumably with the artillery, and a DFC and Bar in 1918. He served with 2 Sqn as an observer and 9 Sqn as a pilot. He returned to the army in 1919 and retired as a major-general, also having received a DSO. He wrote his autobiography "Nine Lives", published in 1955. See "Who Was Who"
Regards
Mike

[Graeme]

Nick

Lt. Harry Bowen Davies (Observer).
Lt. Horace Norman Young (Pilot).

Whilst engaged during the past month on a bombing raid they observed a large amount of rolling stock at a railway siding. The pilot, Lt. Young, brought his machine down to within 2,000 feet from the ground after releasing his bombs, and Lt. Davies then made an exhaustive reconnaissance of the area, notwithstanding an intense concentration of anti-aircraft and machine-gun fire which the enemy brought to bear upon the machine.

Whilst engaged on this reconnaissance numerous groups of enemy troops engaged on the railway trucks were scattered in all directions by fire from the aeroplane.

On completion of this duty these two officers located a very active enemy anti-aircraft battery, and immediately directed the attention of our artillery thereto, which resulted in silencing it, consequent on an explosion which followed a salvo.

Courage, determination, and ability are the marked qualities of these officers.

Lieut. Harry Bowen Davies, D.F.C.

During recent operations this officer helped to silence an enemy anti-tank battery, and inflicted heavy casualties on troops and transport. On the following day while on contact patrol his pilot was severely wounded. Lieut. Davies took control and brought the machine home safely, having obtained most valuable information as to the position of our patrol. This officer is conspicuous for his courage and coolness in action.

(D.F.C. gazetted 2nd July, 1918.).


Lt. Joseph Leonard Maries White (late Canadian Machine Gun Corps).

This officer is distinguished for his bravery and dash in action, never hesitating to attack, regardless of the enemy's numerical superiority. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft and driven down two out of control. In addition he has carried out most valuable reconnaissance service at low altitudes.

Lt. (T./Capt.) Joseph Leonard Maries White, D.F.C., (Can. M.G.C.).

In company with another pilot this officer recently attacked a hostile formation of fourteen scouts. One of these he shot down in flames, and a second out of control. Captain White not only displays courage and skill of a high order in attacking machines in the air and troops on the ground, but he has rendered excellent service on reconnaissance duty, obtaining most valuable information.

(D.F.C. gazetted 3rd August, 1918.)


Capt. Richard Hilton, M.C. (Royal Garrison Artillery).

An officer who shows remarkable skill and courage in co-operating with our artillery, and in carrying out photographic reconnaissances. He also proved himself a very gallant leader on a recent raid, when he led two low patrols over the lines, attacking with machine-gun fire and heavily bombing enemy reserves. The machine in which he was flying was rendered useless for further service, so intense was the hostile aircraft fire.

Capt. Richard Hilton, M.C., D.F.C., (R.G.A.).

A most courageous and determined officer who has rendered valuable service on low reconnaissances. On August 8th, after dropping bombs to form smoke screens, he was attacked by five scouts; his observer was wounded, but Captain Hilton, flying at an extremely low altitude, with great skill evaded his pursuers and landed safely. His machine was so badly damaged that it had to be replaced.

(D.F.C. gazetted 21st September, 1918. M.C. gazetted 3rd June, 1916.)

Information from various issues of the London Gazette.

Graeme

Just checked - Hilton's MC was announced in the Gazette as one of the honours bestowed on the occasion of His Majesty's birthday; there was no citation.