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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Page 147 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. BASE STAFF (continued). those for which the Port had been organised. He rose to the occasion with great spirit and efficiency, displaying excellent powers of organisation and initiative. His tact and co-operation with both Military and Civil Medical Authorities were also very much in evidence, with the result that the disposal of the wounded was successfully and speedily accomplished., Recommended for decoration. Surgeon Lieutenant Godfrey Fraser Carey, R.N.V.Rs M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P. Surgeon Lieutenant George Atherton Hart, R.N.V.R,, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. : Both these officers took an active part in the treatment and transport of the wounded throughout the operation. Their sympathetic treatment of the wounded and sound judgment, coupled with a cheerful enthusiasm, were an inspiration to all. Recommended for mention. r) Commander Robert Gordon Hood Linzee, R.N. (Retired). 545 In connection with the operation DYNAMO the Commander-in-Chief, The Nore, has brought to my notice the outstanding work of Commander Robert NW Gordon Hood Linzee, on his staff. As the officer concerned with movements of ships, he was 1 responsible for organising the Dutch skoots and e innumerable small craft, unloading and reloading them, giving the officers their orders organising crews, and getting the ships and boats away. He worked almost ceaselessly for many days and nights on end, and it was due more to him than to any 1). other officer that the help given by the Nore 328) command was so extensive and successful. Recommended for decoration. Captain John Fawcett, R.N. (Retired). ir LO Lieutenant-Commander Robert Glen Wardrop, R.N.R. (Retired). For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty, both by day and night throughout the operation. E.A Recommended for mention. 10. 3. RATINGS/ in.