(Of these, 42 have been destroyed, 19 of them on our side of the lines. While in his present squadron, he has participated in 78 offensive patrols, and in nearly every case has been the leader. This officer is considered, by the record he has made, by his fearlessness, and by the great service which he has rendered to his country, deserving of the very highest honour’ (L.G. 2.4.1918)).
