. New England aviators 1914-1918; their portraits and their records . he front. He was three times recommended for pro-motion to a Captaincy, but the promotion did not go through. Hewas honorably discharged at Garden City, , Dec. 23, 1918. Recommendation for Promotion, by Major Fitzgerald Headquarters Base Section 3, Service of Supply, London, March 27, 1918 This is to certify that 1st Lieut. J. A. Richards, Sig. , , is nowon duty in charge of several squadrons of the Aviation Section,Signal Corps, at Spittlegate, Grantham, Eng. This officer has been undermy personal ob
. New England aviators 1914-1918; their portraits and their records . he front. He was three times recommended for pro-motion to a Captaincy, but the promotion did not go through. Hewas honorably discharged at Garden City, , Dec. 23, 1918. Recommendation for Promotion, by Major Fitzgerald Headquarters Base Section 3, Service of Supply, London, March 27, 1918 This is to certify that 1st Lieut. J. A. Richards, Sig. , , is nowon duty in charge of several squadrons of the Aviation Section,Signal Corps, at Spittlegate, Grantham, Eng. This officer has been undermy personal observation since September, 1917. He has given every satis-faction, is a fine disciplinarian, and has his command under excellentcontrol. He gets along exceptionally well with the British authorities, andit is my belief that he should be promoted. I, therefore, take great pleasure in recommending that 1st A. Richards, Sig. , , be promoted to Captain, Sig. , ,believing that such promotion will be for the best interests of the Service. [ 250 ]. JUNIUS ALEXANDER RICHARDS CommendationsTo Officer Commanding Mth Wing, Spittlegate, May 11, 1918I have the honour to bring to your notice the assistance I have had from Lieut. J. A. Richards, , Aviation Section, from the date I took over this Squadron. Owing to his ready cooperation and tact, difficulties incident to the amalgamation of British and American Sections have been successfully overcome. I have never had occasion to take disciplinary action against any of or men under his administration. (Signed) H. S. Lees-Smith, Captain Commanding No. 37 Royal Flying Corps Headquarters, 24th Wing, , May 14, 1918 Dear Colonel Morrow : Lieut. Richards has left my Wing to report at your Headquarters,and I wish to express to you how much I and everybody have appreciatedhis services. As you know four Squadrons and a Flight of Americans are in my Wing,and to get this party settled in
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