The Archive · 1940

"Grand Old Man" Now 84

Paris, May 19.

'The re-shuiMle of the Cabinet males for a further strengthening of the Government, The most dramatic change is the inclusion of "Grand Old Man'

Petain, who is remarkably ac- 3 ive, despite' his 94 years, -M, "Paul Reynaud, at the War Ministry, will have the benefit of Marshal Petain's sage advice on vital matters—Reuter, Awards to R.A.F, Men For Gallantry London, May Many daring exploits have gained for officers, and non-commissioned officers, awards for gallantry and devotion to duty.

Twelve Distinguished Flying [crosses, and four Distinguished Fly ing Medals have been "awarded the Latest series of Air" Ministry bulletins.

'Among outstanding deeds was one in which an ofoer was compelled and owing to shortage of petrol, on small field in 'Germany, during. Felurn ight from Warsaw. Despite Jaiticutties, The managed. to. take. off again, and thus' saved his plane and crew, One non-commissioned officer obtained a direct hit on a submarine Heuigoland. Bight.

one aileer landed, important pas: Jeengers in Norway despite very bad weather all the time, and persistent bombing attacks.

"in another instance, the navigator of a "plane engaged in special re-[eonnaiseance, took control when the with controls ud" instruments damjuadron. leader was wounded, and

Ded, brought the craft back over 480 miles of sea-—Reuter.

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