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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S.
WORCESTER.
- Commander John Hamilton Allison, R.N. (Decorated
June, 1940).
for this operation in London Gazette of 7th
Carried out 6 round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches
and recovered a total of 4,350 troops. During the last
two trips she was subjected to heavy air and shore
artillery bombardment, causing a large number of
casualties amongst the crew.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N.
Displayed exemplary devotion to duty under fire
and- great skill in employing the armament to the best
advantage, thereby being largely responsible for saving
the ship and her cargo of troops during intensive air
attacks. C.O. states that the most satisfactory state
of discipline and efficiency in the gun armament
achieved in a short time since commissioning, is due
to this officer's good work.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Lieutenant Frank Whitwell, R.N.V.R.
Worked unceasingly on behalf of Naval and Military
dying and wounded on June 1st and 2nd. His conduct
was worthy of the high traditions of the Service and
his profession.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. -Lieutenant Neville Lyon Humphries, R.N.
For devotion to duty under fire and bravery in
constantly firing a Bren gun from the Compass Platform;
while doing this on June 1st he received fatal injuries,
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
RATINGS:
Leading Seaman John William Flattery, 131896.
Kept 'A' gun in action throughout the engagement
although a number of the crew were wounded. Was
tireless in assisting the troops to embark and in
tending the wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
C.E.R.A. Sidney Arthur Wilkins, P/M.18465.
Displayed efficiency of the engine room department and the in
marked skill and initiative in
maintaining action, despite death of the Engineer Officer
damage sustained.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading/