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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85	Log in to enlarge	Page 45 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. FITZROY as Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur Forbes, R. N This ship completed 4 trips to the beaches near Dunkirk, and would have completed a. fifth trip but her D.G. gear was shot away, and she was ordered back. Specially good boat work was carried out off the beaches, generally in surf conditions, and the ship was frequently under bombing attacks. Recommendations. OFFICERS: Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur Forbes, R.N. Showed great initiative and judgment in directing the work of his boats, and also in skilfully manoeuvring whilst under air attack. Recommended for mention. Sub.-Lieutenant David Alexander Shaw. Displayed courage and coolness under fire whilst acting as Navigating Officer. On 2nd June, when FITZROY was unable to go to sea, he proceeded as a volunteer in H.M.S. HALCYON to Dunkirk, when he gave great assistance. Recommended for mention. Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R. Throughout the operation displayed excellent spirit and courage, directing embarkation from the beaches, frequently totally immersed in the surf. Employed in boats throughout three nights. On 2nd June proceeded in H.M.S. WINCHELSEA to Dunkirk as a volunteer, where he again did very useful work. Recommended for decoration. RATINGS: Signalman D. Minter, C/JX.155114. Signalman Frederick Froggatt, JX. 144084. Landed on the beach near Dunkirk on four occasions assisting embarkation of troops, and maintaining efficient V/S touch with FITZROY during embarkation, thus greatly assisting. On the 2nd June, when FITZROY could not sail, both proceeded to Dunkirk as volunteers in other ships (WINCHELSEA and HALCYON). Displayed great courage and devotion to duty. Recommended for decoration. Ordinary Seaman G. H. Hawkins, A.F.A. Coxswain and driver of H.M.S.FITZROY'S and motor Acted boat as on four nights. His courage	Boat Fitzroy Alexander Bryce Driver Forbes Frederick Hawkins Minter Page Shaw

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. FITZROY as Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur Forbes, R. N
This ship completed 4 trips to the beaches near
Dunkirk, and would have completed a. fifth trip but her
D.G. gear was shot away, and she was ordered back.
Specially good boat work was carried out off the beaches,
generally in surf conditions, and the ship was frequently
under bombing attacks.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur Forbes, R.N.
Showed great initiative and judgment in directing
the work of his boats, and also in skilfully
manoeuvring whilst under air attack.
Recommended for mention.
Sub.-Lieutenant David Alexander Shaw.
Displayed courage and coolness under fire whilst
acting as Navigating Officer. On 2nd June, when
FITZROY was unable to go to sea, he proceeded as a
volunteer in H.M.S. HALCYON to Dunkirk, when he gave
great assistance.
Recommended for mention.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R.
Throughout the operation displayed excellent
spirit and courage, directing embarkation from the
beaches, frequently totally immersed in the surf.
Employed in boats throughout three nights. On 2nd
June proceeded in H.M.S. WINCHELSEA to Dunkirk as a
volunteer, where he again did very useful work.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Signalman D. Minter, C/JX.155114.
Signalman Frederick Froggatt, JX. 144084.
Landed on the beach near Dunkirk on four
occasions assisting embarkation of troops, and
maintaining efficient V/S touch with FITZROY during
embarkation, thus greatly assisting. On the 2nd
June, when FITZROY could not sail, both proceeded
to Dunkirk as volunteers in other ships (WINCHELSEA
and HALCYON). Displayed great courage and devotion
to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Ordinary Seaman G. H. Hawkins, A.F.A.
Coxswain and driver of H.M.S.FITZROY'S and
motor Acted boat as on four nights. His courage