TNA / ADM 116 4649

TNA ADM 116 4649

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TNA ADM 116 4649

Operation Dynamo reports and recommendations for awards, volume 2 (1940–1942), documenting service during the Dunkirk evacuation and the cases submitted for official recognition.

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Collection reference: ADM 116 4649

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 116/4649. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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119	Log in to enlarge	Page 79 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.Y. ANLAH: Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124. Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117. Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large numbers of troops. Recommended for decoration. H.M.Y. BOUNTY and Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson. E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124. This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engineroom and although on du ty day and night and sick with the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful demeanour set an excellent example to those around him. Conspicuous under fire. Recommended for decoration. Signalman H. G. Hayes, C/JX. 140933. Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790. Able Seaman E. Fenton. P/JX.145044. Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers. These three young men came forward and returned to the beach again and again. They all were invariably to be found where work was difficult and dangerous. Recommended for decoration. H.M.Y.CARYANDA. Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX. 125648. Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827. Volunteered to man a small boat under fire, continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank, when these ratings swam for a prolonged period supporting troops in the water, assisting them into boats. Recommended for decoration. H.M.Y. EILA II. Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124. Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350. Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766. Gave good example of coolness under fire and in boat work in the dinghy. Recommended for mention.	Anlah Boat Bounty Caryanda Commodore Dinghy Eila II Barter Day Denny Fenton Ferris Lunn Marriott May Page Schofield Smith SMITH H SMITH S Young

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. ANLAH:
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large
numbers of troops.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him.
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman H. G. Hayes, C/JX. 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
Able Seaman E. Fenton. P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX. 125648.
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
boat work in the dinghy.
Recommended for mention.