The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Distinguished Service Order, and for the award of the Distinguished Service Cross, to the undermentioned officers in recognition of their services mentioned in the foregoing dispatch:
To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut. Frederic Thornton Peters, Royal Navy.
To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Surg. Probationer James Alexander Stirling, R.N.V.R.
Gunner (T) Joseph H. Burton.
Chief Carpenter Frederick E. Dailey.
The following promotion has been made:
Commander Charles Andrew Fountaine to be a Captain in his Majesty's fleet, to date March 3, 1915.
The following awards have also been made: