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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28	Log in to enlarge	cw 36253 CONFIDENTIAL. 1940 FROM. FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER. DATE 15th November 1940. NO. B23/1604/40. THE 1980 TO SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY. H.M. TRANSPORT "MONA'S QUEEN" - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS. With reference to Admiralty Letter C.W. (H. & A.) of 24th October, 1940, be pleased to lay before Their Lordships the following recommendations of personnel for good service in H.M. Transport "MONA'S QUEEN". 2.- The S.S. "MONA'S QUEEN", under the command of Captain R. Duggan, D.S.C., Master, was sent to Ostend on 16th May to evacuate refugees, the town at that time being frequently bombed and the population in a state of panic. She subsequently conveyed troops both to Boulogne and Calais and also evacuated troops from the former place, which at the time was being shelled and bombed. She also carried ammunition to Boulogne, discharging it with her own resources. When evacuation from Dunkirk commenced, she made two trips, conveying 1312 troops, before being sunk by a mine at Dunkirk when heavy casualties were sustained. 3.- Recommendations for Decoration. (a) Mr. Ernest Harry Ambler, Radio Officer. This officer displayed great courage, coolness and efficiency, and assisted his Captain in every possible way in addition to carrying out his own specialised duties. He particularly distinguished himself at Dunkirk by making urgent visual signals having to do with the movements and safety of the ship, although he was in an entirely exposed position and under aircraft bombardment at the time. (b) Egerton Watterson, Boatswain. A seaman of the very best type, cool and collected under enemy fire, who showed excellent qualities of courage and leadership. In particular, when the Captain had given directions for those on the Bridge to take cover and lie down, Watterson proceeded to the wheel house and relieved the Helmsman, saying that it was his responsibility; as the wheel house was mostly glass and entirely unprotected the risk run was considerable. VICE ADMIRAL.	Queen Ambler Bridge Dover Duggan May Watterson

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cw
36253
CONFIDENTIAL.
1940
FROM.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE
15th November 1940.
NO. B23/1604/40.
THE 1980
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
H.M. TRANSPORT "MONA'S QUEEN" - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS.
With reference to Admiralty Letter C.W. (H. & A.) of 24th October,
1940, be pleased to lay before Their Lordships the following recommendations
of personnel for good service in H.M. Transport "MONA'S QUEEN".
2.-
The S.S. "MONA'S QUEEN", under the command of Captain R. Duggan,
D.S.C., Master, was sent to Ostend on 16th May to evacuate refugees, the
town at that time being frequently bombed and the population in a state of
panic. She subsequently conveyed troops both to Boulogne and Calais and
also evacuated troops from the former place, which at the time was being
shelled and bombed. She also carried ammunition to Boulogne, discharging
it with her own resources.
When evacuation from Dunkirk commenced, she made two trips,
conveying 1312 troops, before being sunk by a mine at Dunkirk when heavy
casualties were sustained.
3.-
Recommendations for Decoration.
(a)
Mr. Ernest Harry Ambler, Radio Officer.
This officer displayed great courage, coolness and
efficiency, and assisted his Captain in every possible way
in addition to carrying out his own specialised duties. He
particularly distinguished himself at Dunkirk by making
urgent visual signals having to do with the movements and
safety of the ship, although he was in an entirely exposed
position and under aircraft bombardment at the time.
(b)
Egerton Watterson, Boatswain.
A seaman of the very best type, cool and collected under
enemy fire, who showed excellent qualities of courage and
leadership. In particular, when the Captain had given
directions for those on the Bridge to take cover and lie down,
Watterson proceeded to the wheel house and relieved the
Helmsman, saying that it was his responsibility; as the
wheel house was mostly glass and entirely unprotected the
risk run was considerable.
VICE ADMIRAL.