Of the coast of Syria full support was given British and Free French forees operating against Vichy troops, and the harbours of Beirut and. Tripoli have been frequently bombed with good effect.
Benghazi has,. become routine exercise for the R.A. there are reports of at least six raids on It during the week. Many hits were observed on moles and "numerous fires started.
convoy of merchant, vessels was attacked off the south coast of Italy. three vessels, totalling 60.000 tons. receiving direct hits.
'A Dutch submarine sank an enemy tanker of 7,000 tons and a 500-ton supply ship.—Reuter, Posthumous V.C. Award Simla, July 4.
The King has approved of the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross fo Subadar Richpal Ram of the Sixth Rajputana Rifles for outstanding gallantry in action during fighting in the Middle East, if is ofcially announced.
This Is the second award of the V.'C. to an Indian officer in this war. "The first was awarded to 2nd Lieutenant Premindra Singh serving with the Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners for most conspicuous gallant try in supervising the clearing of 18 minellelds following the capture Metemma.—Reuter.
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