{"id":59166,"date":"2018-05-08T17:53:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T15:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/39-45.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/france\/72-sarthe\/72-le-mans-8-2\/"},"modified":"2018-05-14T15:41:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T13:41:51","slug":"72-le-mans-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/france\/72-sarthe\/72-le-mans-9\/","title":{"rendered":"72 &#8211; Le Mans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59128\" title=\"Le-Mans\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/Le-Mans.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/Le-Mans.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/Le-Mans-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/Le-Mans-768x329.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5%;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"15\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lancaster JB653 MG-R<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"5\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"> 7 Sqn<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 40px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Date : <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><em>\u00a020 mai 1944<br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"3\"><strong>Mission : <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"10\"><em>\u00a0Bombardement d&#8217;installations ferroviaires au Mans (72)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 40px;\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"5\"><strong>D\u00e9collage : <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"10\"><em> \u00a0Oakington \u00e0 22:23<\/em><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 40px;\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"5\"><strong>Causes de la perte : <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"10\"><em> \u00a0Abattu par la <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips70'>Flak<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 40px;\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"5\"><strong>Lieu de la perte : <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"10\"><em> \u00a01 Km N-E de l&#8217;a\u00e9roport du Mans (72)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips10'>Sqn Ldr<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">John Mervyn<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>DENNIS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips151'>Pil<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips146'>RAF<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">41783<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips110'>KIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35374\" title=\"Distinguished-Service-Order\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Medaille\/Distinguished-Service-Order.png\" alt=\"Medaille - Distinguished-Service-Order.png\" width=\"67\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35373\" title=\"Distinguished-Flying-Cross\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Medaille\/Distinguished-Flying-Cross.png\" alt=\"Medaille - Distinguished-Flying-Cross.png\" width=\"73\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips33'>Flt <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips201'>Lt<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">Ronald James<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HEWETT<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips116'>Nav<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips45'>RAFVR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">109307<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips110'>KIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35378\" title=\"Distinguished-Flying-Medal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Medaille\/Distinguished-Flying-Medal.png\" alt=\"Medaille - Distinguished-Flying-Medal.png\" width=\"73\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips182'>WO<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">Reginald Thomas<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HUNT<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips115'>WOP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips45'>RAFVR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">1319408<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips111'>MIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Runnymede Memorial<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips96'>Sgt<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">Peter Joseph John<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>KOFOED<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips189'>FE<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips45'>RAFVR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">1640191<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips110'>KIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips183'>FS<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">Alfred George<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>LAWRENCE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips185'>AG<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips45'>RAFVR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">1319292<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips110'>KIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips33'>Flt <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips201'>Lt<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">William Ford Watson<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>PORTEOUS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips188'>AB<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips45'>RAFVR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">171282<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips110'>KIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35374\" title=\"Distinguished-Service-Order\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Medaille\/Distinguished-Service-Order.png\" alt=\"Medaille - Distinguished-Service-Order.png\" width=\"67\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35375\" title=\"BAR-and-Distinguished-Flying-Medal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Medaille\/BAR-and-Distinguished-Flying-Medal.png\" alt=\"Medaille - BAR-and-Distinguished-Flying-Medal.png\" width=\"73\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47215 alignleft\" title=\"Royaume Uni\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Drapeaux\/Angleterre.png\" alt=\"Royaume-Uni\" width=\"40\" height=\"20\" \/><\/td>\n<td><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips96'>Sgt<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\">Leonard<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>TIMMINS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips185'>AG<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips45'>RAFVR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">1896307<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips110'>KIA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"20\" height=\"20\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-59166 gallery-columns-6 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"Dennis\"  title=\"Dennis\"  href='https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Dennis.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Dennis-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Dennis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Dennis-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"Hewett\"  title=\"Hewett\"  href='https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Hewett.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Hewett-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Hewett-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Hewett-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"Kofoed\"  title=\"Kofoed\"  href='https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Kofoed.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Kofoed-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Kofoed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Kofoed-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"Lawrence\"  title=\"Lawrence\"  href='https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Lawrence.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Lawrence-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Lawrence-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Lawrence-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"Porteous\"  title=\"Porteous\"  href='https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Porteous.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Porteous-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Porteous-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Porteous-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"Timmins\"  title=\"Timmins\"  href='https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Timmins.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60 --\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Timmins-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Timmins-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cimetieres\/60%20--\/72-Sarthe\/Le_Mans\/JB653\/Timmins-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Distinguished Flying Medal.<br \/>\n655125 Flight Sergeant Bernard Nicholas MULHOLLAND, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 7 Squadron.<br \/>\n984913 Flight Sergeant William Ford Watson PORTEOUS, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 7 Squadron.<br \/>\nThis officer and airmen were pilot, <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips158'>Mid<\/span>-upper gunner and air bomber respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Hanover one night in September, 1943. On the run up to the target the bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Four members of the crew were wounded and much essential equipment was rendered unserviceable. In spite of this, Flying Officer Wilson resolutely held to his course, enabling Flight Sergeant Porteous to execute a successful bombing attack. On leaving the target, the bomber was intercepted by a fighter which attacked with great persistence. Nevertheless, Flying Officer Wilson succeeded in evading the fighter, being greatly assisted by Flight Sergeant Mulholland who kept his captain fully informed of the attackers movements. On the return flight. Flight Sergeant Porteous assumed the duties of navigator and executed his task with skill. These members of aircraft crew displayed great courage, skill and tenacity in the most trying circumstances.<br \/>\n<strong>FOURTH SUPPLEMENT OF THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 2nd of November, 1943.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Distinguished Service Order.<br \/>\nActing Flight Lieutenant William Ford Watson PORTEOUS, D.F.M. (171282), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 7 Squadron.<br \/>\nThis officer has completed a very large number of sorties, many of them demanding a high degree of skill and resolution. On 3 occasions recently, Flight Lieutenant Porteous has participated in attacks on railway junctions and the success achieved is a fine tribute to the accuracy of his bombing. He is a devoted member of aircraft crew and his achievements have won the greatest praise.<br \/>\n<strong>FOURTH SUPPLEMENT OF THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 30th of MAY, 1944.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Distinguished Service Order.<br \/>\nActing Squadron Leader John Mervyn DENNIS, D.F.C. (41783), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 7 Squadron.<br \/>\nOne night in May, 1944, this officer captained one of a .formation of aircraft detailed to attack the railway junction at Chambly. In the operation, Squadron Leader Dennis displayed notable skill and, regardless of the enemy&#8217;s defences, pressed home his attack with. great accuracy. His brilliant work was a prominent factor in the great success achieved. This officer has taken part in a very large number of sorties . and has set a rare example of skill, courage and .devotion to duty.<br \/>\n<strong>FOURTH SUPPLEMENT OF THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 13th of JUNE, 1944.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #dcdcdc;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><ul id=\"menu-72-le-mans\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-59205\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-59205\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/france\/72-sarthe\/72-le-mans\/\">Mosquito DZ691<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-59188\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-59188\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auzeau.fr\/39-45\/france\/72-sarthe\/72-le-mans-2\/\">Lancaster ED714<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-59189\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-59189\"><a 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