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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 15, 1940

HEROES OF FLANDERS

DECORATED

BY

KING

D.S.O. For Colonel Of Royal Scots

Inspiring

Stories of Superb Gallantry

London, To-day.

INSPIRING ACCOUNTS of personal courage and resource during the recent operations in Flan- ders appear in connection with a list of awards made by the Commander-in-Chief. D.S.Ö.'s are awarded to six officers as follows:: Lt. Col. H. D. K. Money, Royal Scots, who led his battalion until wounded and then insisted on be- ing brought to brigade headquarters to report.

"ACTION" OUT OF ACTION

London, To-day. "Action," Sir Oswald Mosley's Fascist "weekly` `publication, Ras ceased publication. A message sent to subscribers says this is due to the fact that most of its contributors are in prison.-Reu-

ter.

OCCUPATION OF TANGIER

Tangier, To-day. Colonel Dennis Walter Furlong, who He pinned the medal on Lt-Col.

The situation is calm, following the assumed command of the 6th Infantry Harrison who won it when the En-occupation of this international

zone north of Brigade which held the enemy dur-gineers went into action

Moroccan by 1,200 Spanish

troops, ing 48 critical hours in the Aire-La Dunkirk and held a vital part of the and it is stated that the international Bassee sector notwithstanding very line against a superior force.

status is to continue. heavy casualties. The brigade was

The occupation was carried out finally surrounded but the indomitable

after French authorities had been remnants were led back to the British

notified of the Spanish intention. Lines by Col. Furlong's gallant lead-

Reuter. ership and example.

Captain Rodney George Watson, of the Royal Scots, who after the

failure of a counter-attack on

the

Scheldte or May 21 Immediately went forward and reorganised the troops with utter disregard of the

did

The second D.S.O; was awarded In the grounds of a large private house to Lt-Col. Glyén, who'

was he completely surprised: for not know of his decoration.. During the day the King spoke many officers and men wearing corations for gallantry during the evacuation of Dunkirk-Reuter.

personal danger, thereby saving MADRID'S

many lives.

On May 22 he personally brought in fwo survivors of the counter-attack and on May 24 led a successful coun- ter-attack.

Dersels Surrounded

POLICY

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")

Madrid, To-day.

name

Madrid, To-day. to

Tangier was occupied in the de-of the Sultan of Morrocco, it is official- ly stated, in order to safeguard neutrality of the zone.

· Lt.-Cól. Eris Lechmen Stephenson,

It is authoritatively stated that pf the Dorsets, skilfully withdrew the remnant of his battalion on May 28 Spain may fight the Allies should the the war spread to the Mediterranean when the Dorsets were surrounded near Festubert. Col. Stephenson guid-or the Spanish zone in North Africa.

The decree of non-belligerency by ed his men through the German lines General Franco is interpreted as and by means of swimming and wad-gesture to Italy as gratitude to Rome ing; sent them across the River Lys for aid during the Civil War. to the British lines.

Lt. Col. George Patrick Miller, Cameron Highlanders, who inspired his men at La Bassee on May 28 to hold out until completely surround: ed; causing the enemy many casual- ties..

When ordered to withdraw what re- mained of the battalion, Lt-Col. Mil- Ier led his headquarters through the enemy: The Camerons' resistance prevented the enemy from turning the flank of the French troops on the Camerons' Teft.

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The decree is also releassed in or- der to enable Spain to take whatever measures she might consider necessary should war threaten her possessions-in North Africa and bring further pres- of sure upon Britain for the return: Gibraltar to Spain-Havas:

NO TROOPS SENT TO JAVA

London, To-day.

A statement has been issued in a Far Eastern paper that 2000 British troops have been sent to Java statement is almost certainly inspired

The

40 Miles In 14 Hours Major Leonard Francis Morling, Royal Engineers, who on May 27 at St. Venat was cut off by the enemy and with great resource led his com- by German sources, and has now in pany through an enemy column and after two more encounters with the accordance with the usual enemy brought his company through technique been repeated on the Ger- in good. order, having marched

40man wireless.. miles in 14 hours.-Reuter.

Surprise Award-

London, To-day. The King yesterday decorated offi- eer heroes of the Dunkirk evacua❤ tion during à 60-mile, tour of a divi- sion of troops of the Southern Com- mand,

German

The statement has been categorical- ly denied by official circlos here who who state that there is no truth in statement. -Reuter,

EAST INDIA FUND FOR WAR

› Türde- offficers received the D.S.O.—

Cairo, To-day. Et-Col Deshond Harrison, Royal En- gineers, Lt-Col. Given, East Yorks; The East India Fund for the British and t-Col. Knox, Royal Ulster Rifles. war services has sent £10,000 to life Spyoral hundred Royal Engineers Air Ministry for the construction of were drawn up, an the field when an aircraft to be known as the "Enat the: King left his car and inspect- | India Flight." The Fund's contribu

Reuter. tions now total; £40,000.

All existing services will to function normally-Reuter.

the

continue

AUSTRALIAN OFFER

Sydney, To-day.

FRENCH

LEADERS DECORATED

London, To-day.

The King has approved the award of honorary Knight Commander of the Bath to the French Admiral Abrial for services in connec- tion with the withdrawal of the Allied forces from Dun- kirk.

A Knight Commandership of the Bath has been conferred on General Blanchard, and a Knight Commander--- ship of the British Empire on Gen- eral de la Laurencie in recognition of in the recent distinguished services operations in Belgium and northern France.

The companionship of the Order of the Bath is conferred on Brigadier- General Marie Emile Bethouart in re- cognition of distinguished service în the recent operations in Norway. Reuter.

GERMAN PRESS ATTACHE WARNED OFF

Mexico City, To-day. The German press attache is now The Australian Minister of the In- considered non persona grata by the terior states that the Austrálian Gov- Mexican Government, announces the ernment is ready, in principle, to take Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs.

His propaganda, it is stated, is care of 5,000 British school-children. Details are now being worked out deemed to be prejudicial to Mexico.

-Reuter, Reuter.

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GUNS STILL FIRING AS BRITISH ARMED CRUISER GOES DOWN

LONDON, TO-DAY.

AN ADMIRALTY COMMUNIQUE STATES THAT THE

ARMED CRUISER SCOTSTOUN WAS SUNK ON THURSDAY BY A U-B OAT.

Two officers and four ratings are missing and it is feared

they have lost their lives.

The remainder of the officers and

British port. the ship's company have landed at a

The Scotstoun (17,000 tons) was formerly the Anchor liner Caledonia

350, She had a complément of Including men from

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parts of Great Britain and otherà from New- foundland.

crew

Following the explosion the were able to get on deck which meant the saving of many lives. :

Guns Stin Firing

The vessel went down guns stilt Aring and the gunn their waist in water.

her

The periscope of the be seen 250 yards away feeding the guns had, Jubove their head to pre

Ing damaged by water. went down.

After the man had been, lifeb for about

naval

were picked up by British craft. The survivors believe the gun crew managed to sink the U-boat-Reuter.

HOW LONG?

London, To-day. Stressing the magnitude of the present German ef- forts, "The Times” asks: How long can they hope to maintain if on this scale?

At the same time, it warns against Jang, hopp

noticeable slackening

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arriving

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