Commanders grade
arriving in in England on October 28
After five months with HMHS Letitia
holding the positions against the fierce attacks of the Russian/Soviet armed forces
1917: "As a Corps Squadron Commander from the beginning of June 1917 till this date
Canada. A Commission Document To Canadian Fighter Ace, 401 Squadron, Rcaf Hold Commanders gradeCanada; Embossed with the Royal coat of arms with The Earl of "Athlone" (Governor General of Canada) overprint in black at the upper left, hand numbered in black ink "7998" at the upper right, inscribed: "George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, Vc. To Our Trusty and well beloved William Richard Tew, Greetings. We, reposing special Trust