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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55	Log in to enlarge	Page 15 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. IMPULSIVE - Lieutenant Commander William Scott Thomas, R.N. IMPULSIVE made 4 trips during the period 27th - 31st May, two to the beaches, and two to Dunkirk pier, bringing home a total of about 3,500 troops. On 28th May, whilst on passage to Dunkirk, ship was heavily attacked by six Heinkel bombers. Full speed and frequent alteration of course prevented any hits being scored, but further attack by 3 aircraft using machine guns produced casualties and put "B" gun out of action. On 31st May, whilst lying off Dunkirk beach, IMPULSIVE grounded aft on an uncharted wreck, damaging both propellers and shafts, necessitating passage to Sheerness 1st June for repairs, in consequence of which she was unable to take further part in the evacuation. Recommendations. OFFICER. Lieutenant Commander William Scott Thomas, R.N. For skilful handling of his ship during the evacuation of Dunkirk and during a heavy bombing attack. Recommended for mention. RATINGS. Able Seaman Frank William Knight, P/J.102492. For bravery and devotion to duty during a machine gun attack from the air when he personally threw overboard three 4.7 cartridges which had been set alight by tracer bullets. Recommended for decoration. Leading Seaman Thomas Henry Heath, P/JX.155193. For initiative and devotion to duty when employed as coxswain of the whaler embarking troops from the beaches in trying conditions and under fire. Recommended for mention. Leading Seaman Albert George Tullet, P/JX.129610. For initiative and devotion to duty when employed as coxswain of the whaler embarking troops from the beaches in trying conditions and under fire. Recommended for mention. Chief/	George Heath Knight May Page Scott Thomas

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. IMPULSIVE - Lieutenant Commander William Scott Thomas, R.N.
IMPULSIVE made 4 trips during the period 27th - 31st May,
two to the beaches, and two to Dunkirk pier, bringing home a
total of about 3,500 troops.
On 28th May, whilst on passage to Dunkirk, ship was
heavily attacked by six Heinkel bombers. Full speed and
frequent alteration of course prevented any hits being scored,
but further attack by 3 aircraft using machine guns produced
casualties and put "B" gun out of action.
On 31st May, whilst lying off Dunkirk beach, IMPULSIVE
grounded aft on an uncharted wreck, damaging both propellers
and shafts, necessitating passage to Sheerness 1st June for
repairs, in consequence of which she was unable to take
further part in the evacuation.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander William Scott Thomas, R.N.
For skilful handling of his ship during the
evacuation of Dunkirk and during a heavy bombing attack.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Able Seaman Frank William Knight, P/J.102492.
For bravery and devotion to duty during a machine
gun attack from the air when he personally threw over-
board three 4.7 cartridges which had been set alight by
tracer bullets.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman Thomas Henry Heath, P/JX.155193.
For initiative and devotion to duty when employed
as coxswain of the whaler embarking troops from the
beaches in trying conditions and under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Seaman Albert George Tullet, P/JX.129610.
For initiative and devotion to duty when employed
as coxswain of the whaler embarking troops from the
beaches in trying conditions and under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Chief/