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.

Holding archive: TNA
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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173	Log in to enlarge	Page 135 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR. About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings number worked unceasingly without relief or rest, exposed employed for varying periods on these duties. A great were to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed largely to the success of the operation. (of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation). Recommendations. OFFICERS. Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N. Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker, thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea traffic and distribution of evacuation craft. Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty under fire. Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N. Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired). Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N. These Officers performed outstanding work under fire in charge of various sections of the beach organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days. Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty. Recommended for decoration. Commodore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Admiral Commodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired). Retired). Captain John Montagu Howson, R.N. Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N. Commander Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N. Commander Harold Robson Conway. R.N. Commander Herbert James Buchanan, R.A.N. Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Balfour Junor, R.N. Lieutenant-Commander James Whaley McClelland, R.N. Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn. R.N. Paymaster Lieutenant Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R. These officers were employed on various duties in the Dunkirk area, and carried out their duties with conspicuous success. Recommended for mention. RATINGS/	Commodore Eric London Success Viscount Bush Gilbert Howson Lewis McClelland Page Richardson Senior Wake Wake-Walker Walker

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings
number worked unceasingly without relief or rest, exposed
employed for varying periods on these duties. A great were
to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments
from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these
Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed
largely to the success of the operation.
(of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated
in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the
beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker,
thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea
traffic and distribution of evacuation craft.
Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty
under fire.
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under
fire in charge of various sections of the beach
organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Commodore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Admiral
Commodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired). Retired).
Captain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
Commander Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Commander Harold Robson Conway. R.N.
Commander Herbert James Buchanan, R.A.N.
Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Balfour Junor, R.N.
Lieutenant-Commander James Whaley McClelland, R.N.
Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn. R.N.
Paymaster Lieutenant Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
These officers were employed on various duties
in the Dunkirk area, and carried out their duties
with conspicuous success.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS/