[Nick Forder]

Lieut.-Col. Bishop, V.C., D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C. In the London Gazette of September 6th it was announced that Capt. (Temp. Maj.) W. A. Bishop, V.C., D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C. (Capt., Can. Light Horse) relinquished his commission in the R.A.F. on August 5th on ceasing to be employed. In a War Office supplement to the same Gazette it was announced that Capt. (Actg. Maj.) W. A. Bishop ceased to be seconded for duty with R.A.F. and was appointed Temp. Lieut.-Col. in the Canadian Cavalry, dated August 5th. It has since been announced in the London Gazette that Lieut.-Col. Bishop is appointed General Staff Officer, 1st grade. He will be attached to the Canadian Headquarters in London for the purpose of organising and training the newly authorized Canadian Air Force. Flight P1022. SEPTEMBER 12, 1918