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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92	Log in to enlarge	Page 52 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. KELLETT - Commander Reginald Cecil Haslet-Smith, R.N. This ship made four trips to the beaches and Dunkirk whilst lying off the beaches using her own boats. harbour. Many times bombed and machine gunned, especially Recommendations. OFFICER. Commander Reginald Cecil Haslet-Smith, R.N. His skill and seamanship in manoeuvring his ship off the beaches and entering Dunkirk harbour in face of difficulties due to bombing and the many w.ecks were an example to all. Recommended for mention. RATINGS. Ordinary Seaman James Frederick Shirst. R.F.A. Whilst ship was being bombed, with great gallantry manned a spare Lewis gun and continued to fire even though wounded. Recommended for decoration. Leading Telegraphist Edward Hatch, C/JX. 138717. During the whole of the operations displayed great energy despite physical fatigue and was an example to the whole of the telegraphist staff. Recommended for mention. Engine Room Artificer Harry Redmond, C/MX.49208. During the operations his readiness at all times for duty regardless of fatigue, especially in the relief of those of his mates who were suffering from exhaustion. Recommended for mention.	Frederick Hatch Lewis Page Smith

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. KELLETT - Commander Reginald Cecil Haslet-Smith, R.N.
This ship made four trips to the beaches and Dunkirk
whilst lying off the beaches using her own boats.
harbour. Many times bombed and machine gunned, especially
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Reginald Cecil Haslet-Smith, R.N.
His skill and seamanship in manoeuvring his ship
off the beaches and entering Dunkirk harbour in face
of difficulties due to bombing and the many w.ecks
were an example to all.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Ordinary Seaman James Frederick Shirst. R.F.A.
Whilst ship was being bombed, with great gallantry
manned a spare Lewis gun and continued to fire even
though wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Telegraphist Edward Hatch, C/JX. 138717.
During the whole of the operations displayed
great energy despite physical fatigue and was an
example to the whole of the telegraphist staff.
Recommended for mention.
Engine Room Artificer Harry Redmond, C/MX.49208.
During the operations his readiness at all times
for duty regardless of fatigue, especially in the
relief of those of his mates who were suffering
from exhaustion.
Recommended for mention.