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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16	Log in to enlarge	Page 3. OPERATION "DYNAMO" - RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL. H.M. S. "VERITY" - Lieutenant Commander Arthur Ronald Mawson Black. While escorting two transports from Dover to Dunkirk on 27th May, H.M.S. "VERITY" and her convoy came under heavy shell fire from several shore batteries near Calais. One transport was hit and both then turned for home. "VERITY" engaged the batteries and made smoke covering their retirement which was successfully carried out, though not without transports receiving further damage. "VERITY" was also hit, incurring several casualties including her Commanding Officer seriously wounded. On 28th and 29th May the ship completed two round trips to Dunkirk, conveying 500 men. RECOMMENDATIONS. OFFICERS: Lieutenant Commander Arthur Ronald Mawson Black, R.N. Acted with great promptitude, coolness and determination in covering the withdrawal of the two transports. Although severely wounded he remained at his post on the bridge of his ship until he lost consciousness. M Recommended for Mention. Lieutenant Eric Lister Jones, R.N. This officer, who was first Lieutenant of the ship showed cool leadership and a fine example whilst under shell fire for half an hour on 27th May. DSC He later took over command when Lieutenant Commander Black was wounded and completed the successful withdrawal of two transports. He subsequently commanded the ship during two trips to Dunkirk in evacuating troops. DSC orm.) Recommended for Decoration. RATINGS: Able Seaman Frederick Joseph Chivers, O.N. P/J78575. This man set an extremely good example under enemy fire and as Lewis Gunner he was instrumental in shooting down an enemy aircraft. DSM Recommended for Decoration. Leading Signalman Martin Robert Dury. O.N. P/J64054. Displayed fine leadership, cheerfulness and coolness under enemy fire. Recommended for Mention.	Eric Verity Black Bridge Chivers Dover Dury Frederick Jones Lewis Martin May Page

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OPERATION "DYNAMO" - RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL.
H.M. S. "VERITY" - Lieutenant Commander Arthur Ronald Mawson Black.
While escorting two transports from Dover to Dunkirk
on 27th May, H.M.S. "VERITY" and her convoy came under heavy
shell fire from several shore batteries near Calais. One
transport was hit and both then turned for home. "VERITY"
engaged the batteries and made smoke covering their
retirement which was successfully carried out, though not
without transports receiving further damage.
"VERITY" was
also hit, incurring several casualties including her
Commanding Officer seriously wounded.
On 28th and 29th May the ship completed two round trips
to Dunkirk, conveying 500 men.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Commander Arthur Ronald Mawson Black, R.N.
Acted with great promptitude, coolness and determination
in covering the withdrawal of the two transports.
Although severely wounded he remained at his post on
the bridge of his ship until he lost consciousness.
M
Recommended for Mention.
Lieutenant Eric Lister Jones, R.N.
This officer, who was first Lieutenant of the ship
showed cool leadership and a fine example whilst under shell
fire for half an hour on 27th May.
DSC
He later took over command when Lieutenant Commander
Black was wounded and completed the successful withdrawal
of two transports.
He subsequently commanded the ship during two trips to
Dunkirk in evacuating troops.
DSC
orm.)
Recommended for Decoration.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman Frederick Joseph Chivers, O.N. P/J78575.
This man set an extremely good example under enemy fire
and as Lewis Gunner he was instrumental in shooting down
an enemy aircraft.
DSM
Recommended for Decoration.
Leading Signalman Martin Robert Dury. O.N. P/J64054.
Displayed fine leadership, cheerfulness and coolness
under enemy fire.
Recommended for Mention.