London, Feb. 23.
More German aerial activity over British coastal regions is reported today. A large plane, believed to be a German bomber, crossed the east coast and was seen flying low over Sunderland. Another enemy plane, flying high, was reported off the Norfolk coast. British fighters ascended and flew out to sea. Later bomb explosions -and machinegun fire were heard.
Another aircraft, believed to have been German, later crossed another point of the east coast and antiaircraft guns went into action—Reuter.
Neutrals Ships Sunk By Germans London, Feb. 23. News that two more ships are be-
Recipients of the D.S.C. include:
Lieut.-Commander Desmond P. Dreye: Lieut. Norman Kelsoe Todd, and Lieut Edgar D. G. Lewin, AFL. of the Ajav; Lieutenant George G. Cowburn and Surgeon-Lieutenant Colin G. Hunter, of the Achilles; Commander Charles J. Smith, Commander Richard B. yennings, Lieutenant Aidan E. Tease, Surgean-Lieutenant Roger W. G. Lancashire, Midshipman Archibald Cameron, and Midshipman Robert W. D. Don, all of the Exeter.
In regard to the awards to the commanders of the three cruisers, the "Gazette" states:
"Having done all they could during the long months of waiting to perfect their ships and their companies, so that they should be ready for the test of battle when the day of action came, they heartened all by their readiness, example and encouragement."
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