Western Front
The Victoria Cross is (later) awarded posthumously to Captain Albert Ball of No.56 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, for his actions during 25 April - 6 May in recognition of his "most conspicuous and consistent bravery" in the skies over France in a Royal Aircraft Factory SE5 (A4850).
German ace Fritz Otto Bernert scores 5 victories in a single day in a span of 20 minutes, despite having a paralyzed left arm.
Workers repairing the Cathedral at Reims, France after German bombardment:
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The ruined church of Etreillers, France used as a dug-out. © IWM (Q 3119):
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British officers enjoying lunch among the ruins of Etreillers. © IWM (Q 2084):
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German “attack” on Hurtebise Farm (Vauclere Plateau, Chemin des Dames) repulsed.
Southern Front
Macedonia: 6 British fighters with 8 bombers encounter KG 1 bomber formation; latter is dispersed (each side loses 1 plane). British bombers proceed to attack designated objective (dumps at Bogdanci).
Naval and Overseas Operations
North Sea:
UB-18 (Steinbrinck) sinks Royal Navy sub
E22 after latter tries to ram. HMS
E22 had been converted into a transport submarine for sea planes:
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Channel: German destroyers shell Dunkirk, (night April 24-25), French destroyer
Etendard sunk with all hands, but Anglo-French patrols repel them. Others shell Ramsgate (5 civilian casualties) (night April 26-27).
Political, etc
Russia: Russian government prohibits the sale of alcoholic drinks containing more than 1.5% alcohol, except for locally produced wines.
United Kingdom: Second reading of Corn Production Bill carried in House of Commons.
Canada: Canadian government warns that unless new taxes are levied, its debt will reach $1.3 billion.
United States: Government allocates $200 million of yesterday’s Liberty Loan to Britain.
French Deputy Premier Viviani and General Joffre arrive in the United States for a conference to discuss the war.
Portugal: (Also reported for yesterday) Dr. A. Augusto da Costa succeeds Dr. A. J. d'Almeida as Portuguese Premier (see March 15th, 1916 and December 10th, 1917).
China: Provincial military governors meet in Peking and agree war should be declared against Germany.
Chile: Government breaks relations with Germany.
Greece: Court intrigues in Athens cause dissatisfaction.