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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65	Log in to enlarge	Page 25 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. I.M.S. SABRE (Continued). RATINGS. C.E.R.A. Andrew Millar McCowan, C/M.18445. Who, under the Engineer Officer, was mainly responsible for the efficient working of the engines in most difficult conditions, Recommended for decoration. Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchinson, C/K.61056 and Stoker. 1st Class, Reginald Arthur Powling, C/K.52210. Who, when off watch, ably assisted rigging gang planks, and scaling-ladders, assisting the wounded and controlling the traffic of troops under fire, all seamen ratings being closed up at guns. Recommended for decoration. Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Coxswain) Ernest G. Dewey, C/J.104364. Who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel, rendered first aid to the wounded, provided naked survivors with clothing and did all he could for them in the absence of a Medical Officer or Sick Berth Attendant. Recommended for decoration. Leading Steward Norman L. Gilchrist, C/LX.21538. Was indefatigable in his care and attention to the wounded. Recommended for decoration. Stoker Petty Officer Benjamin Fletcher. C/K.65982. Acting Leading Seaman Frederick A. May, C/JX.141390. Showed great resource in keeping steam in the boilers under most difficult conditions. On one occasion the main feed tank was left completely empty for a moment, Fletcher at once switched over to the reserve feed tank, thus averting a serious breakdown. Recommended for decoration. Stoker, 1st Class, Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537. Showed great initiative as an Engine Room Watchkeeper, continually nursing the auxiliary machinery without having to be told what to do, showing exceptional initiative at all times. Recommended for decoration.	Aid Sabre Dewey Fletcher Frederick George Gilchrist Irvine May Page Powling Steward

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. SABRE (Continued).
RATINGS.
C.E.R.A. Andrew Millar McCowan, C/M.18445.
Who, under the Engineer Officer, was mainly
responsible for the efficient working of the engines
in most difficult conditions,
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchinson, C/K.61056 and
Stoker. 1st Class, Reginald Arthur Powling, C/K.52210.
Who, when off watch, ably assisted rigging gang
planks, and scaling-ladders, assisting the wounded
and controlling the traffic of troops under fire, all
seamen ratings being closed up at guns.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Coxswain) Ernest G. Dewey,
C/J.104364.
Who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel,
rendered first aid to the wounded, provided naked
survivors with clothing and did all he could for them
in the absence of a Medical Officer or Sick Berth
Attendant.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Steward Norman L. Gilchrist, C/LX.21538.
Was indefatigable in his care and attention to
the wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Benjamin Fletcher. C/K.65982.
Acting Leading Seaman Frederick A. May, C/JX.141390.
Showed great resource in keeping steam in the
boilers under most difficult conditions. On one
occasion the main feed tank was left completely empty
for a moment, Fletcher at once switched over to the
reserve feed tank, thus averting a serious breakdown.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker, 1st Class, Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537.
Showed great initiative as an Engine Room
Watchkeeper, continually nursing the auxiliary
machinery without having to be told what to do,
showing exceptional initiative at all times.
Recommended for decoration.