 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty . When on offensive and low @-@ flying patrol he attacked one of two hostile scouts , which eventually turned over and fell out of control , being seen to crash by another pilot . Later , a general engagement ensued with four enemy scouts , one of which he attacked , with the result that it fell completely out of control and crashed . Prior to this occasion he had also shot down out of control another hostile machine . His courage and able leadership have resulted in his patrol carrying out excellent work under the most adverse conditions . 
