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H.M.S. "PANGBOURNE" - Acting Commander Francis Douglas-Watson, R.N.
The ship left Harwich, and arrived at Dunkirk on the evening of 28th May; she returned t 0 Margate and disembarked
400 troops. On her second trip to Dunkirk she rescued the crew of the "CLAN MACALISTER". She was subjected to air attacks from 1645 to 1715 and from 1000 to 1900 (29th May);
the latter was particularly severe and caused some 24
casualties, including Belgian soldiers. On her way back she towed the badly damaged "GRACIE FIELDS", rescuing the latter's crew when she sank.
After undergoing temporary repairs to D.G. wiring and for splinter damage, "PANGBOURNE" completed one more round trip to Dunkirk and also brought in a number of soldiers transferred to her by 8. trawler.
In all she completed 3 round trips, bringing back 920
men.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Acting Commander Francis Douglas-Watson. R.N.
Commander Douglas-Watson displayed courage, resource and professional skill of a high order in dangerous and most
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difficult conditions. The steadiness of the ship's company in the face of severe air attack and casualties was an eloquent tribute to his leadership and example.
Recommended for Decoration.
RATINGS:
Leading Stoker Ronald Kenneth Robb, O.N. D/KX18359.
C.G.M
Remained on the forecastle during the first bombing attack in charge of the capstan. When this was put out of
DSM
action and he was badly wounded in both arms, he stood by in an exposed position ready to slip the cable. Afterwards he continued to assist the repair parties although one arm was out of action.
Recommended for Decoration.
Leading Seaman Alfred Reid, O.N. D/J13129.
As coxswain of the motor boat, Reid was of great assistance to the officer in charge of the boats on the beach.
He carried out all orders in prompt and seamanlike manner as well as acting on his own initiative when towing the various boat loads back to the ship.
Recommended for Mention.

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H.M.S. EXPRESS (Continued).
Acting Leading Seaman John Mountain. P/JX.142948.
In charge of the 0.5 armament. Has shown great initiative at his quarters and worked hard in the exposed position to keep his guns firing.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Maurice William Crisp, P/J.100655.
As Chief Boatswain's Mate was most active in organising work in embarking troops and a most inspiring influence between decks while the ship was engaged.
Recommended for decoration.
Ordinary Seaman Gerald Arthur Douglas Rooke, R.N.V.R. SD/X.1581.
As one of the boat's crew stuck to his job without relief and displayed fortitude and lack of thought for himself in embarking troops from the beach.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Edwin Cecil Holloway. P/J.98570.
As gunlayer of "B" gun exercised initiative and worked hard to produce a high state of efficiency at his gun of which he was in charge.
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward (Pens.) Arthur Victor Read, P/L.1816.
Sick Berth Attendant John Yeoman, R.N.A.S.B.R. X.7093.
Francis Montague Davis, Canteen Manager. NAAFI.
Were most active in assisting the Medical Officer with casualties, and untiring in their efforts in rendering first aid in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
Engineroom Artificer 1st Class, James Barton, R.N.R. Portsmouth
32 E.E.
A most excellent example to all in the engineroom preserving a cheerful and imperturbable influence in his department.
Recommended for decoration.

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H.M.S. GRENADE of Commander Richard C. Boyle, R.N.
Lost as a result of damage from four large bombs during heavy air attack on her second trip to Dunkirk.
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Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Mr. Reginald William Clare, Gunner (T) R.N.
Acted with great coolness and courage, taking complete control of after end of ship when burning and sinking. Closed and flooded magazine at correct moment thereby minimising disaster. Example of gallantry under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Mr. Reginald James Crew B.Sc., Schoolmaster, R.N.
Displayed conspicuous coolness and devotion to duty during and after the disaster.
Saved a number of lives by rescuing ratings in distress in the oil covered water, landing with a party of survivors in Dunkirk. Took charge and eventually navigated an old motor boat back to
England.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Pottv Officer Harold Richard Emery C/JAJh439.
Petty Officer Samuel Bennion. C/JX.102723.
These two Petty Officers ably backed up Mr.Crew, displaying marked initiative and coolness.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Stoker Frederick Staples, C/KX.84191.
Acted as right hand man to Mr. Clare, taking charge of younger stokers, by calm bearing dispelling any tendancy to panic.
Assiduous in his attention to wounded, both in
GRENADE and later in the trawler which rescued survivors.
Recommended for decoration.

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H.M.S. HARVESTER - Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
After only 21/2 days of "working-up" after commissioning,
HARVESTER was sent to Dover and completed 3 round trips to the coast. On the last of these she experienced the full weight of the intensive air attack early on the
1st June. Her A.A. gunnery was most effective, and she shared in the destruction of at least 3 enemy aircraft.
The ship was well handled throughout. Her inshore boat work was excellent.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and sound judgment. Handled his ship with great coolness under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. William George Alfred Robinson, Gunner (T).
In charge of HARVESTER'S boats working inshore.
Was especially noted by the senior officers of the beach parties for cool and gallant work. Set an admirable example.
Recommended for mention.
This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example.
Recommended for decoration.

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H.M.S. SCIMITAR. - Lieutenant Robert Denys Franks, O.B.E., R.N.
SCIMITAR made 4 trips to the beaches and 1 to Dunkirk
Pier during the period 28th May and 1st June, rescuing a total of 2,200 troops. On her 6th trip (to Dunkirk) she was recalled but rescued 500 troops from S.S. PRAGUE.
The Commanding Officer stresses the skill and determination of the boats parties in trying conditions and under shell fire and aircraft attacks.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Robert Denys Franks, O.B.E., R.N.
Handled his ship with skill and gallantry.
Recommended for mention.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball, R.N.R.
In charge of his ship's boats evacuating troops from Bray beach under air attack while the ship returned to Dover for one day.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman G. Passmore, P/J.96339.
For distinguished conduct in action in charge of 'A' guns crew and bringing down an enemy aircraft in flames.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker F. Tyler, P/K.61614.
For devotion to duty as driver of the motor boat often under fire and keeping his engine turning almost continuously for 3 days whilst evacuating troops from Bray beach.
Recommended for decoration.

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H.M.S. VIVACIOUS (continued).
Stoker J. J. Williamson, P/KX.76409.
Took charge of a private boat and succeeded in rescuing a large number of military personnel, showing an example of coolness and initiative to all.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings were outstanding throughout the operations for their initiative and zeal whilst under very difficult conditions, due to air attack and are -
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer W. Flint, P/JX. 126621, Gunner's Mate.
E.R.A. C. E. Strugnell, P/MX.47645.
Chief Stoker Charles Tanner, P/K.58508.
Sick Berth Attendant J. T. Tomlinson, P/X.6941.
Acting Petty Officer Ronald Ford, P/J.106208.
Petty Officer Telegraphist A. Bennet, P/JX.126535.
Acting Yeoman J. T. Loynes, P/JX. 129983.

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H.M.S. WINCHELSEA - Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank
Hawkins. R.N.
Completed 6 trips to the Beaches and Dunkirk, lifting in all a total of over 4,300 troops. Whilst off the beaches embarking troops from her own boats, she was attacked and dive-bombed by enemy aircraft. In addition, bombing attacks were made on her whilst in the Dunkirk
Roads and in Dunkirk Harbour.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.
Throughout the operation displayed great zeal, initiative and great devotion to duty under extremely trying circumstances. By his able seamanship and avoiding actions whilst under way, no real damage was sustained by this ship.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139.
Whilst in a whaler working off the beach, showed great gallantry whilst under fire and in a considerable tideway dived overboard and rescued survivors from the
KING ORRY and thereafter continued showing seamanship in preventing capsize of whaler on beach and rescuing survivors.
Recommended for decoration.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Joseph Edwin Whitenstall, P/MX.57728.
Took charge of motor boat after ship had left;
showed great gallantry in continuing to carry out embarkation of troops whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Rupert Armstrong, P/J.104917.
For untiring zeal and devotion to duty in evacuating troops at Dunkirk and also embarking troops from beaches in a cutter.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Peter Frederick Byford, P/JX.135125.
crew For of skiff succeeded in rescuing troops from the untiring zeal and devotion to duty as sole beaches in considerable surf.
Recommended for advancement.

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H.M.S. WORCESTER (continued).
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, JX. 129206.
Displayed courage and skill in maintaining the fire of 'Y' gun, the crew of which were ultimately all killed or wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Frank Withington, J.8739.
The Chief Boatswain's Mate displayed courage throughout - excellent example to all hands. Was conspicuous in the work of embarking troops from pier and by boat.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman John E. Reynolds, P/JX.147968.
For his courage and skill at the Pom-Poms where he was ultimately killed.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
Stoker T. Moscrop, P/KX.83677.
For his courage and zeal in assisting the ammunition supply at 'A' gun and in relieving the wounded. He was killed performing this duty.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
E.R.A. 2nd Class Ronald W. Brenton, P/MX.46507.
Petty Officer Lawrence Motteram, P/JX.129270, Gunner's Mate.
Petty Officer Benjamin Matthews, J.3593, Coxswain.
Petty Officer Horace William Smith, P/J.108414, T.G.N.
Leading Seaman John Leonard Brown, JK. 138757.
Leading Stoker Charles W. Norris, P/KX.81034.
Able Seaman Edward Gair, SSX. 15905.
Stoker Ralph Kearvell, P/KX.99946.
Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182.
These ratings were all outstanding in devotion to duty and in gallant conduct under fire.
Recommended for mention.

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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

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H.M.S. FITZROY (continued).
the excellent seamanship was invaluable in embarking thirty trips to the beach. On the night of the 2nd troops. During the operation he made about he June, when H.M.S. FITZROY was unable to put to sea, volunteer. proceeded to Dunkirk in H.M.S. HALCYON as a
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman J. Cole, C/B.21535.
Leading Seaman L. Aspen, C/D.107.
These Leading Seamen were coxswains of
FITZROY's whalers and during the operation made eight or nine trips each to the beach near Dunkirk. Their courage, seamanship and complete disregard of fatigue were of great service in embarking troops.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker 1. W. A. W. Ward, C/KX.97894.
Displayed conspicuous devotion, both to his
Stokehole duties and when off watch as a member of a gun's crew whilst under fire. When his own ship was out of action, volunteered and manned a gun in
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA where he displayed the same cool and courageous spirit.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Stoker E. Collison. C/KX.78651.
Volunteered and drove rescued mobor boat to hasten embarkation of troops. When the boat overturned he rescued a soldier who was hampered by full kit, and led him to safety on the night of 28th
May. After this he volunteered and manned a boat for further transport of troops.
Recommended for mention.

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H.M.S. GLENGOWER - Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N.
This ship did two trips, and on one the ship was put on to the beach, thus facilitating the embarkation of troops. On these two trips, the ship brought back over
1,000 troops. The ship was continually being bombed, and on one occasion a shell burst inside the ship killing five soldiers and wounding seven.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N.
Showed great initiative and seamanship, not only in entering Dunkirk under difficult conditions, but also in putting his ship ashore on the beach so as to facilitate the embarkation of troops, without damage to the ship.
On the second time over, the ship was continually under fire and by his devotion to duty, large numbers of troops were brought back.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Able Seaman J. Fleming. D/JX.140199.
Was Coxswain of one of the lifeboats, and made repeated and successful trips to and from the beaches whilst under fire, maintaining order and showing himself fully competent under very difficult circumstances, and further showing gallantry in taking his boat into the shore whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman J. Derby, JX. 193835.
Was Coxswain of one of the boats, and gave a very fine example of leadership and determination in making repeated trips to the beach.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Seaman T. Nieve, T.124.
In addition to carrying out his ordinary duties at the boilers, took his turn as a member of a boats crew, and when finished with that, although scarcely able to stand with fatigue, volunteered for any job in which he could be of any use.
Recommended for mention.

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H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R
return troops to beaches under heavy gun fire.
This from ship Dunkirk spent the night of 1st/2nd June evacuating take Ramsgate on the 2nd, she was not allowed On had not been degaussed.
part in any further operations at Dunkirk as she to
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative, determination and good seamanship.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent, P/JX.137932.
Showed consistent attention to duty under heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366.
Carried out engine room duties with exceptional ability without a complete equipment of tools.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878.
Performed valuable service on the upper deck in addition to his engine room duties.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/JX.182142.
Was at sea for the first time. Performed excellent boat work under fire.
Recommended for advancement.

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H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
stopping Ship was attacked days, bringing back over 1,600 go without
Did for four four trips, being continuously on the the boats when by aircraft on many occasions and troops. also working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion duty throughout the operation a large body of troops to were brought back to England without any serious damage to his ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
Was in charge of boats during the operation off the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats loaded created a great impression.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during the operation. His general bearing, conduct and ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach was an example to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124.
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge of the loaned motor-boat.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness and total disregard for his own comfort.
Recommended for mention.
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H.M.S. SPEEDWELL. - Lieutenant Commander Frederick Richard Guy
Maunsell, R. N. (Retired).
Completed 3 trips to the beaches and Dunkirk.
the first trip brought back 1500 troops. On the first On trip ship was machine-gunned and bombed from the air.
on the second trip, whilst in Dunkirk, pier was being shelled but ship was only hit by a few splinters.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Commander Frederick Richard Guy Maunsell, R.N.
Throughout the operations displayed (Retired). great initiative, tenacity and seamanship whilst off the beaches and in Dunkirk.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative and gallantry whilst under fire in embarking troops from the beaches in small boats.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer William Cobley, C/J.22075.
Displayed great coolness and gallantry and constant devotion to duty when in charge of ship's whaler embarking troops from the beaches when under fire and outstanding work in Dunkirk.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, C/J.106164.
Displayed great coolness, gallantry and constant devotion to duty when in charge of a whaler embarking troops from the beach under fire and untiring work when ship was in Dunkirk.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Thomas James Kesby, C/J.87250.
constant devotion to duty whilst under fire when in
Displayed great coolness, gallantry and charge of a boat embarking troops from the beaches.
Recommended for decoration.
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H.M.S. SUTTON. - Lieutenant-Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, R.N.
beaches. one to Dunkirk Many using times her own boats to take troops from and the
This ship did 4 trips, three to the beaches (Retired).
also machine guns.
she was attacked by aircraft and
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, R.N.
This Officer showed great initiative and seamanship bringing off troops from the beaches, and also in getting into Dunkirk, in view of the many difficulties due to congestion of ships and wrecks.
It was entirely due to being able to place his ship so close to the beaches that so many troops were brought off.
By his initiative and devotion to duty, he was enabled to bring off a large number of troops from the beaches.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. -Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt. R.N.V.R.
This Officer was continually in charge of the boat work on the beaches being frequently under machine gun and shell fire and bombing attacks. Due to his coolness and courage in encouraging and organising the troops, and to his seamanship, many troops were brought off.
Recommended for promotion.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287.
Was in charge of boats, and due to his good seamanship no boats were lost or damaged. His coolness, courage and gallantry under fire were of great encouragement to the troops and seamen under him.
Recommended for decoration.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017.
During the whole period of the operation, this rating was engineer of the motor boat, and due to the efficient manner in which he ran the engine, often under fire, the number of troops evacuated were far in excess of what might have been expected under the difficult weather conditions.
Recommended for mention.
Acting

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H.M.S. SUTTON (continued).
Acting C.E.R.A. Allerton Bywater, PM/39426.
Maintained his department in a very high state of efficiency, and in addition was continually organising his department in their off duty hours to a
he went himself in the motor boat to assist.
assist the embarkation party. On many occasions,
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Recommended for mention.
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PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the particularly critical valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
British time when La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
The period also happened to be one of intensive air troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination, endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat crew from another unit left their boat.
Recommended for mention,

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H.M.Y. ANLAH:
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large numbers of troops.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engineroom and although on du ty day and night and sick with the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful demeanour set an excellent example to those around him.
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman H. G. Hayes, C/JX. 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
Able Seaman E. Fenton. P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the beach again and again. They all were invariably to be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX. 125648.
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire, continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank, when these ratings swam for a prolonged period supporting troops in the water, assisting them into boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in boat work in the dinghy.
Recommended for mention.

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H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to duty, was invaluable in sending and receiving signals under fire, and in assisting his Commanding Officer generally.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J,28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
Recommended for decoration.

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Commodore Alfred riugh Taylor, O.B.E. (Rear-Admiral Retired).
as Dynamo Maintenance Officer from the Economic
Commodore Taylor was appointed to Sheerness for duty
Division, Admiralty. He built up an organisation Warfare
Tuesday 28th May, and prepared a multitude of small from water, and time to time such as rafts, ladders, equipment lifebuoys, demanded for service from on the coast, with special items of craft organised the manning, either from volunteers by men from the Chatham Depot. This Sheerness organisation or acted as a clearing house and despatching point for these vessels, the total number sent out from Sheerness being about
125 by Sunday, June 2nd. Commodore Taylor then proceeded to Ramsgate to help the Naval Officer in Charge, and to assist in the co-operation of the motor boats etc., with the larger vessels. On the last 2 nights of the evacuation, at my request, he personally organised and conducted the operation of the motor boat flotilla from Ramsgate to evacuate French from the St. Malo beach and from the inner
Harbour Dunkirk, both of which localities were regarded as positions of honour, being at that time under continuous shell fire. These ventures were eminently successful, and a large number of French troops were dealt with by Commodore
Taylor's craft. To these craft fell the honour of being
4th. the last units to leave Dunkirk in the early hours of June
Recommended for mention.

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Yacht BYSTANDER (Echo John Sounding Yacht) - Sub. Lieutenant Henry
Beresford Barge, R.N.V.R. V.
Recommendations.
RATING:
Able Seaman (Cook) J. H. Elton, LT/JX.180250 (R.N. Patrol Service)
off the Dunkirk, KING this ship proceeded to remove 0200/30/5 the
Employed as Cook in this yacht. At when dinghy, with ORRY, then sinking in the fairway. The crew of ft.
effect Elton and one other as crew, launched 8 to attempted a weak to swim to the yacht, but they were personnel in a rescue. Most of the KING ORRY's dived was obvious many would drown. Elton done that it state owing to the arduous service they had such of the into the water and assisted and supported thereupon hour swimmers as he could find for more than half as many loads whilst the dinghy, rowed by the other rating, an water Elton put many men on to life-rafts and towed the of men, returned to the BYSTANDER. Whilst in with by on swimming. The last men he brought back to the yacht them a life-raft, were towed by Elton in the water as a tow-rope with one hand on the raft and one hand acting on the dinghy - a remarkable feat of endurance. He was responsible for rescuing about 25 Officers and men. In supplied hot tea and food to all the 97 men on board addition to the above, Elton, in his capacity as Cook, within half an hour of leaving the scene of the wreck, the cooking utensils, etc, normally sufficing for 7.
He provided dry clothes and blankets and generally tended the rescued, many of whom were suffering from shock. This rating was unsparing in his efforts and acted with great gallantry without regard to his own safety.
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat CONSTANT NYMPH: - Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club,
(Owner of Motor Boat).
Recommendation.
Chargehand B. A. Smith, Little Ship Club.
Chargehand Smith proceeded with a crew of 2 Naval
Stokers who had never been to sea, in tow p.m. 30th May for the beaches. Took in a whaler and cutter, and during the night ferried off about 800 men to 2 skoots the JUTLAND and LAUDANIA, who were thus filled up.
CONSTANT NYMPH then collected a number of odd boats trying to row off to ships filled with soldiers, and collected them and towed them to offshore vessels.
During thiss time fairly continuous bombing and shelling were encountered. Chargehand Smith remarks that being deaf and with a lot to do prevented him noticing these annoyances. Continued work until all fuel was exhausted, and the boat was sent to a supply drifter for repair and refuelling, Chargehand Smith being ordered back to Margate This civilian showed great

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CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly gallant and meritorious service.
Recommended for decoration.
otor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant G. A., Cadell. R.N.
Recommendations.
(Retired).
FFICERS:
Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs
On the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French
WISHART. 24 Finally, when all ships were leaving, and embarked any British remained. Then encountered a series see of
French soldiers, having searched the Quay to if mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home himself at one time or another falling overboard.
attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly enemy about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart, underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no coolness and effic) ency.
doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage,
Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price.
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell, whom he ably assisted. He had previously been in command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
Recommended for early promotion,
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
With a civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman,
R. N. sailed from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy. On arriving off the beaches spent more than 48 hours on ferrying work, and in salving craft; and in towing off ships aground. Underwent the common experience of being stormed by French troops and having to repel these boarders in order to save his ship. When isolated, attacked by 4 Messerschmitts with machine-guns for about half an hour, and at other times was under sporadio gunfire. Ferried off a total of about 400 French troops.
This civilian displayed a complete disregard of danger and showed a high order of seamanship.
Recommended for decoration.

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RATING:
Engineer C. Coggins.
yacht being running fouled the whole time, in spite of motor
This civilian kept the engines of this required. frequently and the continuous propeller boats to He also put the engines of several running other assisted rights when they broke down. He the Skipper throughout the operations. ably
Recommended for mention.
30 ft. Motor Yacht MAID ERRANT. - Able Seaman S. Palmer, D/JX.
148052.
Recommendations.
Able Seaman S. Palmer. 148052.
Sailed from Sheerness on Friday, 31st May, in convoy for Dunkirk. En route rescued survivors of a French destroyer, then prodeeded to the beaches.
There he was swamped by French soldiers swarming over his boat, which drifted ashore. Later the boat refloated and he took one V.C.O. and 8 British soldiers; he had no crew except one Stoker, who had great difficulty with the engine. Off Dunkirk, on the way home, the engine broke down, so he broke up the yacht's wood fittings and made the 8 soldiers paddle the boat. Later, the engine restarted after on 18 hour voyage. Next day, without orders, he sailed with a crew of one other Able Seaman, but was turned back as his craft was too slow to take part in the night evacuation ordered for that evening.
Able Seaman Palmer states that he passed for
Leading Seaman in May, 1927. He states he possesses the L. S. & G. C. Medal.
Recommended for immediate advancement.
Drifter OCEAN BREEZE, War Department Launch HAIG and Skoot
PASCHOLL.
(Lieutenant Victor Alexander Christian Henry George de Mauny,
R.N.Retired.
Recommendations,
Lieutenant Victor Alexander C.H.G. de Mauny. R.N.
Between noon on the 30th May and 0815 4th June was continuously engaged under way on evacuation duties without any intermission. Commanded in succession OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG and then as Navigator of a group of skoots in PASCHOLL. Brought back more than 300 troops from Dunkirk beach in surf conditions on two separate occasions. Was notably

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more same successful than other small craft working in the areas. On the 31st May, when he was 8 hours the off
Displayed great devotion to duty under fire, and marked coast, subjected to continuous air attack.
Senior Officers on more than one occasion.
initiative; and was favourably reported upon by the
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub.Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley. R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats, escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats had no compass. Half way across the trawler left them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing, machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of two civilians and one Naval rating aged 19÷. Displayed determination and leadership of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Took over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness to Ramsgate to Bray beach in the darkness with no navigating instruments. From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked without help ferrying off troops and co-ordinating the activities of other power boats in the vicinity. His boat acted as flagship of Commodore Stephenson in control of embarkation, who, together with other senior officers, comments most favourably on this officer's conduct. Under almost continuous air bombardment and artillery fire in capsized and swamped boats he was inderatigable in his efforts.
Directly responsible for the successful embarkation of hundreds of troops. Set an excellent example of devotion to duty and gallant conduct, and performed a remarkable feat of endurance.
Recommended for decoration.

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Motor-Boat AURA and Michael H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS. Sub,Lieutenant
Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R. -
Recommendation.
showed capped by extremely unreliable engine of his Handi- he off the the beaches for 12 hours on June let.
Sub. -Lieutenant Chodzko performed valuable work craft and great determination in making the best boat, final breakdown of his motor-boat, he was appointed ferrying a large number of troops. use After of his the
Skipper of H. M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS and under work 2nd. in the Inner Harbour, Dunkirk, on the night of June command of Lieutenant-Commander Prior, R.N., did excellent the
Recommended for mention.
Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
in tow for Dunkirk, Tow failed and Sub. -Lieutenant
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in overhauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proceeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and resoued survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage under own power. Displayed considerable determination and initiative.
Recommended for mention.
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
Recommendations.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
With a crew of one stoker and one ordinary seaman, carried out two independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk harbour. Encountered great difficulty off the beaches due to deep draught of lifeboat, and during the night rescued a number of troops from motor-launch and drifting boats off shore. Was dissatisfied with his efforts and proceeded back to Dunkirk harbour, where during the night 2/6 - 3/6
under artillery fire ferried off about 700 troops to various ships, and assisted in removing troops from the personnel vessel ROUEN aground in the harbour. Finally returned to
Dover with a full load. This was Morris's first experience as Coxswain of any boat. He showed great determination and gallantry under fire in his independent command.
Recommended for decoration.

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RATINGS (continued).
Ordinary Seaman T. E. White, CDX.133.
Stoker 1st Class W. Spray, P/KX. 87052.
Their Crew conduct of this was Lifeboat exemplary. under Able Seaman Morris.
Recommended for mention.
Belgian Motor-Boat YSER and Hastings Lifeboat. - Acting Petty Officer
Achin. JX. 149919.
Recommendation.
Acting Petty Officer Achin, J.X. 149919.
Petty Officer Achin was in command of these two boats and completed 4 round trips to beaches and
Dunkirk. On two occasions the towing craft made a bad landfall and attempted to enter Calais, where they received a rousing reception from German artillery.
Ferried about 100 troops alltold.
Recommended for mention.

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Motor Boat FERVENT Commander (H.M.S. FERVENT, Ramsgate). - Lieutenant-
William Ronald Thomas Clements, R.N.R. (Retd)
attacks. for gallant work on 31st May during intense noticed
The cool performance and of this boat was especially instructions The civilian coxswain, faithfully obeyed all air given him by officers.
Recommendation.
Coxswain Douglas Kirkaldie. (of 4, Kent Place,
Ramsgate).
Recommended for mention.
Motor Vessel LAROC - Mr. George B. Butler. Master.
This civilian manned motor boat, normally is employed as a Boarding Vessel, Western Examination Service,
Portsmouth. Master and crew volunteered for service to
Dunkirk and for three days did excellent work off the coast, not only with the yacht itself but by directing the activities of many open boats and giving assistance to vessels in distress. Was present during the worst two days of air raids.
Recommendations.
Master, Mr. George B. Butler.
Handled his vessel with conspicuous judgment.
Recommended for mention.

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85 foot Motor Boats PAULETEER and MARASOLE. - Stoker D. T. Banks,
Recommendations.
KX/86174.
RATINGS:
Stoker D. T. Banks, KX/86174.
Lewis gun and a compass he did not know how to gun,
With crew of two Ordinary Seamen, a Bren a boats. Brought back more than 400 troops to England.
completed seven or eight trips in one or other use, of these
Was sunk with his crew in MARASOLE, undeterred resumed duty with PAULETEER. Endured frequent machine gunning from the air. During six days' work off the coast his idea of relaxation was to take "a run ashore" in Dunkirk with his crew, this town burning furiously and under bombardment at the time. Displayed remarkable leadership, initiative and courage under fire.
Recommended for decoration and early advancement.
Shipwright 2nd Class (Pensioner) Charles Greenwood P/M.8899.
Indefatigable in preparing Portsmouth small craft for the operation. As a volunteer proceeded to
Dunkirk beaches to effect repairs to boats there.
Served in Yacht ERICA and H. M. Drifter ROBERT CLIFF, exceptional devotion to duty.
off the beaches assisting in evacuation work. Displayed
Recommended for mention.
Ships Boats, Fast Motor Boat VERNON I, W.D. Fast Launch PIGEON.
(Sub.Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-Mulhallen, R.N.)
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Sub.Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-Mulhallen, R.N.
This enterprising and determined officer commanded in succession a number of small craft working from
Ramsgate and ferried off a large number of troops from the beaches, in surf, and from Dunkirk harbour, on four successive days and nights. Brought off almost the last part from Dunkirk in the PIGEON. Frequently under fire, displayed courage and leadership of high order.
Recommended for decoration.

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ft.
Motor Lieutenant Boat BONNIE Charles HEATHER (Chris Kraft Boat 18 knots)
Waterland Read, R.N.R.).
Recommendations.
FFICER:
Lieutenant Charles Waterland Read. R.N.R.
420 troops. from On the last night ferried off about trips beaches, carrying to England complete
Between to Dunkirk 29/5 and a.m. 4/6 made seven round personnel troops Dunkirk Mole to transports lying about off. 600
the water. vessel SCOTIA sank rescued 40 personnel When and was Was periodically bombed and machine from part in under the gunfire in Dunkirk harbour. Played gunned endurance evacuation and showed great determination a great and under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
TARIOUS SMALL CRAFT:
Recommendation.
Sub. Lieutenant William Ronald Williams, R.N.
Commanded in succession a motor lighter, a tug and motor boat SWALLOW. Completed five round trips between p.m. 30/5 and a.m. 4/6. On first trip made beach between
Gravelines and Calais, landed, encountered two German soldiers, shot both, re-embarked and proceeded to Dunkirk.
On all trips did very well using pulling boats as well as his own craft. Finally left Dunkirk harbour on 4/6 when
German troops penetrated into the harbour area.
Recommended for decoration.

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Motor
Launch
MERMAIDEN: - Petty Sub.Lieutenant Officer F.J. Norton, May 31st
R.N. June 3rd - June 4th.
Charles Edward Stewart - June Beale, 3rd
Recommendations,
Petty Officer F. J. Norton, Pensr. 4307.
Leading Stoker W. Horn, R.F.R.
MERMAIDEN to Dunkirk. They both showed
These 2 ratings proceeded with the Motor Launch ties, especially when bombed and machine-gunned, On initiative and devotion to duty under great great difficulthe second trip, Petty Officer Norton took the boat which over himself, and proceeded into Dunkirk Harbour, at that time was being shelled.
Petty Officer F. J. Norton, P. N. 4307.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Stoker W. A. S. Horn, R.F.R.
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat 275. - Chief Petty Officer Leighton.
This boat was used off the beaches at Dunkirk during severe bombing from the air. Direct hits were registered on several vessels. Boat proceeded to pick up survivors during the bombing attacks, and, having filled up, proceeded towards Ramsgate. On her way across she was fired at by 3 trawlers at 1,100 yards range, one of whom then tried to ram her. All the crew and survivors jumped overboard except two R.N.V.R. officers and Able Seaman
Strand. The R.N.V.R. officers were wounded and Strand took charge of the boat, narrowly preventing the boat being rammed. The boat was eventually towed to Ramsgate.
Recommendation.
Able Seaman L. F. Strand, C/J.69009.
Acted with great coolness and resource under fire in taking charge of boat when his officers had been wounded, and the remainder of the crew and survivors had jumped overboard, and taking such actior as was necessary to prevent boat being rammed and to enable identification of the boat to be effected.
Recommended for decoration.

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BOAT RAPIDE - Sub.Lieutenant J. C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations sub,Lieutenant J. C. Clarks, R.N.V.R.
during some 28 hours continuous beach work with his
Displayed commendable initiative and seamanship
Kept his motor boat from capsizing in spite of frenzy motor boat, and derelict pulling boats he had salved.
of French soldiers on board during bombing. Handled a large number of troops during frequent bombing
A cool and gallant officer.
attacks. Assisted in rescuing survivors of MOSQUITO.
Recommended for mecoration.
S. DORIEN ROSE (Store Ship). - W. Thompson, Master.
This civilian manned ship, and performed useful and gallant service.
Officers and men endured very trying conditions within
Dunkirk harbour during seven hours on 30th May, disembarking stores and redeiving troops. She was attacked by M.T.B.'s on the way in. On 28th was twice attacked by aircraft off
Dunkirk and rescued 950 troops and the crew of QUEEN OF THE
CHANNEL, who had been disabled by bombs and was sinking.
Everyone remained calm and gave the utmost assistance to the troops. The E.R.M. staff had to effect repairs under fire. All did well.
Recommendations.
Master W. Thompson.
Chief Engineer B. Murphy.
Second Engineer J. Steward.
Lewis Gunner T. W. Watson.
Mate, T. O. Hanlon.
Bosn., P. McFadden.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe,
Able Seaman J. Upperton,
Able Seaman T. Bassett,
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett,
Ordinary Seaman C. Bassett,
Fireman A. Gilson,
Fireman S. Khan,
Fireman M. Mohand,
The above officers and men formed the crew.
Recommended that all should be mentioned, and that the Master, Mate, Chief Engineer and a proportion of the crew should be decorated.

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MES
COCKLE BOAT Herbert FLOTILLA Bernard (40 ft, Soloman, boats). R.N.V.R. - Sub. Lieutenant Michael
Recommendation,
FICER:
sub,Lieutenant Michael Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.
In command of Flotilla of 6. Proceeded boats from Southend found to Dunkirk without charts on 31/5. direct offshore unsuitable for beach work, largely Cockle to harbour and on the outside of the harbour breakwaters obstructions, worked Flotilla inside Dunkirk owing from 2130/31 to 0300/1. Flotilla handled about 900
troops, finally returning to Ramsgate fully laden.
Cockle boats being no longer serviceable, commandeered tug and boat taking them to Dunkirk harbour. There employed as interpreter controlling French troops on being one of only two survivors. By a remarkable feat shore. Was sunk in R.A.F. motor boat by air attack, of endurance was swimming for four hours finally climbing unaided into deserted boat. Rescued by French fishing vessel. A gallant young officer who displayed courage, initiative and determination of high order. This officer was especially noted for good work by many semior officers encountered in the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Mr A. B. Devine.
Signed on T.124 agreement and took over motorboat LITTLE ANN to the beaches at Dunkirk. There he was dive-bombed and machine-gunned, and the boat sank.
Notwithstanding this he carried on working at the beaches for four days. DYNAMO being over, he then volunteered for Captain Selby's operation, and after that for CYCLE, when he was severely wounded.
Recommended for decoration and
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N.L.B. WALTON & FRINT GN. - Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead, over into Dunkirk there, underwent many air attacks. Boat proceeded towed
Was taken over to Dunkirk, and whilst being R.N.V.R.
During was killed, operation, Lieutenant R. H. Mead, R.N.V.R., ships.
the and ferried troops to the various proceeded from the to the beach where they continued taking troops and the boat carried on with the crew. They shore by night.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead. R.N.V.R.
whilst proceeding over to Dunkirk, in view of the many
Showed great determination and devotion to duty air attacks, and also in Dunkirk itself.
Recommended for mention (Posthumous).
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Tel. Cooley. P/J.93203.
Able Seaman MacManus, P/SSX. 14756.
These 2 ratings showed great devotion to duty and courage in continuing the work of the boat after the death of the officer in charge.
Recommended for mention.
War Department Fleet: Launches HAIG, KESTREL and SWALLOW.
(Colonel G. E. Sadcock, Commanding Officer).
Recommendations.
Nine craft of the W.D. Fleet took part. All did well but the following civilian personnel volunteered for, and executed, additional trips displaying exceptional determination:
R. Walter, 1st Engineman in HAIG.
J. H. Spain, T/3/Engineer in KESTREL.
H. Hay, Able Seaman in SWALLOW.
F. Cherry, Able Seaman, 3rd Engineer in SWALLOW.
Recommended for mention.

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M.A./S.B.10 - Liputenant Richard Eyre, R.N.
This loat did three trips to Dunkirk. The first time with.ear Admiral Dover, and remained outside the Harbour under way directing ships to their various berths. Again proceeded to Dunkirk on the second day carrying out the same duties: third trip he assisted with the block ships, carrying out screening duties, and also did very useful work inside the Harbour with regard to ferrying of troops, and picking up survivors from the block ship GOURKA. The greater part of the work was carried out during dark hours when the handling of a boat
02 this type required great skill.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Richard Eyre, R.N.
Showed great initiative and skill throughout the operation whilst over at Dunkirk, assisting materially in directing shipping to their billets and also reseuing the crew of the GOURKA.
Recommended for mention.
M.T.B. 68 - Lieutenant Ralph Kenneth Livingstone Waller, R.N.V.R.
This M.T.B. did four trips to Dunkirk, where she ferried British and French soldiers, and ganerally acted as despatch Doat. Attacked by enemy aircraft, one rating wounded by machine gun bullet.
Whilst pstrolling the beaches, she collected and supplied fuel for motor boats, and transferred soldiers to destroyers and also towed motor boats. Due to damage to hull, she returned to Portsmouth on the 1st June.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Ralph Kenneth Livingstone Waller, R.N.V.R.
Showed great skill and judgment in the work which he carried out, in ferrying troops and acting with coolness during bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
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M.T.B. 68 (Continued).
RATINGS
The following ratings are recommended for mention for their efficiency and devotion to duty whilst boat was under fire and in connection with the transport of troops whilst off the beaches.
Leading Seaman Percy Ward, JX.134801.
Able Seaman Sydney Davey, D/JX, 146839.
M.T.B. 102 - Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer, R.N.
This boat completed five trips. On the first, proceeded to the beaches and assisted generally. Attacked by aircraft.
On the second day, again proceeded to the beaches with
Admiral aircraft. Wake-Walker, being shelled and also attacked by
Rescued personnel from H.M.S. KEITH and again attacked by aircraft.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer. R.N.
In command showed great skill, determination initiative and gallantry in all the operations in which he was engaged off Dunkirk. He was continually under shell fire and attacked from aircraft.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Cl. William Hymas, MX.49826.
Maintained and ran his engines continuously under most difficult conditions, and it was entirely due to him that the boat was able to maintain its efficiency throughout the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Albert R. C. Stephens, P/JX. 131369.
Displayed great coolness throughout the operations, manned his guns permanently. His coolness and cheer---
fulness were of the greatest help in maintaining the morale, whilst his skill with his gun discouraged hostile aircraft when they were encountered.
Recommended for decoration.
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M.T.B.102 (Continued).
Leading Seaman Albert Dawkin, P.S./SX.17291.
a very fine example to the crew.
Throughout the operation by his leadership set
Recommended for mention.
M.T.B. 107 - Lieutenant John Cameron, R.N.V.R.
This M.T.B. did four trips to Dunkirk. She was fired at by shore batteries and subjected to bombing from the air. Patrolled off the beaches, assisting with rescuing people in the water and also going into Dunkirk and assisting generally.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant John Cameron, R.N.V.R.
Who commanded this boat, acted with great skill and judgment in avoiding all air attacks, and also attacks by the shore artillery, and did invaluable work in rescuing people off the beaches from ships that had been sunk.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Petty Officer M. J. Driver, 6134D.
At all times cool and unperturbed during a difficult period and as coxswain displayed an excellent example to the remaining members of the crew.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Stoker C. W. T. Murrin, P/KX. 82587.
Under great difficulties, due to recent commissioning of boat and conditions off the beaches and in Dunkirk, kept his engines in an efficient state enabling the boat to be manoeuvred as efficiently as possible.
Recommended for mention.

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Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS &c. (Continued).
In the majority of these voyages was under constant bombing and machine gun attack, as also when in
Dunkirk harbour and lying off the beaches. This officer worked unceasingly without rest throughout the 9 days of the operation, with conspicuous success.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK - Lieutenant Donald Terry
McBarnet, R.N.
This vessel remained off the Flanders coast for a greater period than the other skoots, and whilst under incessant attack from the air succeeded in recovering from the beach and from Dunkirk harbour more than
1,500 troops.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and pertinacity in a variety of difficult circumstances off Bray beach, in Dunkirk harbour and Dunkirk beach. When necessary grounded his ship on the beach and devised many ingenious and seamanlike methods of taking off troops from the beach by means of life rafts, abandoned life-boats and other craft which came to hand, normal boat work being impossible with his small crew. At all times undeterred and undismayed by frequent air attacks to which his vessel and boats were subjected.
Recommended for deocration.
RATING.
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class, Eric Matthew Horne, MX.62572.
In charge of the engine room department of
DOGGERSBANK. Took over the engines from Dutch engineer who spoke no English, and succeeded in keeping the engines running perfectly throughout the 10 days of the operations.
In addition to engine room duties, generally assisted the Commanding Officer at all times in work outside the department, assisting in the operation. Behaviour under fire was exemplary.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch

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Dutch Skoot H.M.S. PATRIA)
W.D. Fast Launch HAIG
Lieutenant-Commander N.L. Pisani R.N. (Ret.).
Decorated with the D.S.O. for this operation, London Gazette 7th June, 1940.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873. R.F.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative, leadership and gallantry under fire as coxswain in working an inexperienced crew of Ordinary Seamen, thereby enabling the PATRIA to embark over 1,000 troops off
Bray beach. Subsequently in HAIG further large numbers of men from the Malo beaches, Haggar going ashore in a small boat on several occasions taking charge and marshalling the troops. He also worked the A.A. Lewis gun on board with such skill that
Messerschmitt attacks were repulsed.
Recommended that this remarkable rating should be decorated for gallantry and noted for early advancement to Petty Officer, for which his qualities of leadership fully qualify him.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. REIGER - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Operated from 26th May to the 3rd June. Steering compass was so unreliable as to be given up as hopeless, and in spite of considerable navigational difficulties of the locality, completed 3 trips to Dunkirk and the beaches, a performance above the average for the 40
skoots employed in the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert
Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high order of pertinacity under fire. During 2 days and
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MISCELLANEOUS.
CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
Motor,

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MISCELLANEOUS.
(Continued).
Motor Vessel LAROC.
Ratings.
Mate, Jack Lynn.
Engineer, Raymond Crane.
Deck Hand, Leonard Lynn.
Steward, H. A. E. Frost.
Motor Barge SHEFFIELD.
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant John David Farquharson Kealy, R.N.
Hopper Barge LADY SOUTHBOROUGH.
Commanding Officer.
A. M. Poole - Master.
LIGHTER X209.
Commanding Officer.
Acting Master R. G. Banks.
Fleet Fuelling Craft C.9.
Ratings.
Petty Officer Stanley A. Steward, P/J.111270.
Petty Officer Arthur W. Duck, P/J.105768.
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH) )
Eel Boat JOHANNA.
Commanding Officer.
Acting Sub. Lieutenant Adrian Carew Hunt, R.N.
Tug ST. CLEARS.
Commanding Officer.
Mr. William Josiah Penny, Master.
Rating.
Able Beaman Arthur Chawner, O.N. N.K.
SMALL BOATS.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant E. S. Foreman, R.N.V.R.
Sub/
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DSC.
Lieutenant Alexander Harper Turner,
Skipper George Hattan, W.S.3022, REED.
Skipper William Francis
L Sub-Lieutenant John Kenneth Barton
Miles, R. R.V.R.,
Sub-Lieutenant Robert Walter Timbrell, R.C.N., H.M.M.M.M.
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R., TRITON.
Sub-Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-Mulhallen, E.M.B. R.N.,
Lieutenant Charles Waterland Read, R.N.R., VERNON Motor Boat I, etc.
BONNIE HEATHER.
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Williams, R.N., Motor Boat
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke, R.N.V.R., Etc. Motor
SWALLOW,
Captain Master, W. Thompson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Boat RAPIDE.
Chief Engineer B. Murphy, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Ans kvimate, T.O. Hanlon S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Captana Master, J. Freyer Tug FOREMOST Thames 87. Cockle Boat Flotilla.
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.,
&
Lieutenant Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis, R.N.,
Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer, Base, R.N.,
Commanding M.T.B. Dover.
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N., M..T.B. Dutch 102. Skoot
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing, H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK. Dutch Skoot
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, H.M.S. R.N.R., HILDA. Dutch Skoot
Engineer Mr. J. Crockett, - BIARRITZ.
H.M.S. HONDSRUG.
Captarize Master, Charles Archibald Hancock,
Captain Master, Ernest Leonard Hill, CANTERBURY.
Captain Master, Robert Mallum McLean, Hospital Personnel GUERNSEY. Carrier ISLE GEORGE OF
Captaus Master, Reginald Richard Pittman, Transport
Captained Master, William Oswald Young, H.M. Ship LEVENWOOD. KING
Second Second Officer Frank Edward Martin, - St. - ST. Helier. HELIER
xv Sub Acting Chief Able hightenant Seaman Engineer Officer Allan Seaman Watterson, Ronald Thirwall, - TYNWALD Medal. C/JX. H.M.S. - ROYAL 139421,
HARVESTER DAFFOD
(Cook) J.H. Elton, LT/JX.180250, H.M.S. MOSQUITO. R.N. Patro
Service,
H.M.Y. BYSTANDER

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Leading Seaman Murdo Macleod, R.N.R., 5849D, H.M.S. SKIPJACK
Chief Petty Officer William Cobley, C/J.22075, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, 106164,
H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Able Seaman Thomas James Kesby, C/J.87250, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287, H.M.S. SUTTON
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017,
H.M.S. SUTTON
Fireman William Mitchell, T.124, - QUEEN OF THANET
Chief Mechanician Arthur Frederick Ford, P/K.21534,
H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.5995,
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, D/MX.58549, H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Stoker 1st Class F.F. Beer, C/KX.86684, H.M.S. KINGFISHER
Able Seaman Cecil Arthur Leonard Hirschfield, C/J.100099,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124, H.M.Y. ANLAH
LXV
Able Seaman W.F. Lunn, 107117, H.M.Y. ANLAH
Engine Room Artificer A. Ferris, T.124, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Signalman H.G. Hayes, C/JX.140933, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
HXV
Ordinary Signalman W.A. Denny, TP/X.1790, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Acting Petty Officer H.H. Smith, P/JX.125648, H.M.Y. CARYANDA
Able Seaman T.W. Schofield, 26827, H.M.Y. CARYANDA
Chief Petty Officer A.A.H. Gutsell, P/J.28475, H.M.Y. THELE
Chief Engineman Harry S. Sharman, LT/KX.105182, H.M.Drifter
Boy Roy
Cook Reginald G.A. Remblance, LT/SX.181854, H.M.Drifter
GOLDEN GIFT
Seaman Joseph Allen Peters, S.G.G.L., H.O., LT/JX.180429,
H.M. Drifter GOLDEN SUNBEAM
Mate James Bettess, R.N.R. LT/JX.187263, H.M. Drifter MIDAS
Seaman William Omar Blowers, R.N.R., LT/JX.181818, H.M. Drifter
MID'AS
Mate Sidney Rose, 185667, H.M. Drifter PAXTON
Mate Herbert Cuthbertson, LT/JX. 1858584, H.M. Drifter SHIPMATES
Stoker John J. Collins, LT/KX.105201, H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
Seaman Samuel William George Bauldry, LT/JX.181750, (Acting
Second Enginemen) H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T. Munn, C/J.10033, Torpedo
Coxswain Pensioner, H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Able Seaman George Frend, 95190, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, - FEASIBLE.
Stoker R. Whiteley, 100149, - JOHN AND NORAH
Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX.173174, - SWIFT WING
LXV
Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814C, - JEANNIE MCINTOSH
Seaman John Guyan Mearns, LT/JX.179790, - GULA
Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. EX. 369, H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T. 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Greaser Peter Blake, 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H., JX. 173276, H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING
Petty Officer George Albert Coussens, P/J.7788, H.M.S. DWARF.
Ordinary Seaman Jack Randle, 182172, H.M.S. LLANTHONY.
VXV
Petty Officer B. Pope, R.N.R., D.5672, H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE.
Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt, R.N.V.R., B.9/1806,
H.M.Y. ALOUETTE 11.
Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club, Motor Boat NYMPH. CONSTANT
KXV
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Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer,
H:M.Y. LAHLOO
Petty Officer H.H. Holland, J.20594, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Able Seaman F.H. Finch, SSX.23237, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Yacht Engineer T.M. Weir, T.124, H.M.Y. EILA II
Petty Officer C.S. Smith, P/J.14350, H.M.Y. EILA II
Able Seaman C.S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766, H.M.Y. EILA II
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124, H.M.Y. LAHLOO
Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O., H.M. Drifter THE BOYS
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R., B.17336,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman Frederick JamesSlack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
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Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Sub-Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R., Unit
Officer
Engineman J. Smith, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J.J. Shone, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter DORIENTA
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD.X.4505, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Lieutenant Charles C.L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R., H.M. SARGASSO Danlayer
Commodore Alfred Hugh Taylor, O.B.E., (Rear-Admiral Retired)
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R.,
(Retired), H.M. Drifter MARE
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter STRIVE
Skipper Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R., H.M. Yacht
Arthur Victor Long, R.M.R., H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS
ALOUETTE II
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753, H.M. Yacht
ALOUETTE II
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Il
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, II
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL
Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N., M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieutenant Engineer C. Victor Coggins, Alexander M.Y. MASAYRU. C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N., OCEAN Drifter BREEZE.
Sub-Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R., Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.,
M/B. AURA
Sub-Lieutenant Marwood W. P/KX.87052, )Newhaven & PHYLLIS Lifeboat LUND ROSA
J.R. Yeatman, M/B. SKYLARK
Stoker 1st Class Spray, White, CDX.133 ) WOOD Boat
Ordinary Acting Petty Seaman Officer T.E. Achin, JX.149919, Belgian Motor YSER
XV XV Master, Coxswain Mr. Douglas George B. Butler, Motor
Kirkaldie, Motor Boat Vessel FERVENT LAROC

M. 12538 (M. of S.)
which made recommendations:-
Considered the following by the Honours and Awards Committee
Road
Hower Primrose Cooper
Distinguished Service Medal
Ramarat
Mr. H. E. Knight, Coxswain of the Ramsgate Life Boat.
ancharge
Mr. Parker, Coxswain of the Margate Life Boat.
Submitted for approval.
just
Mangale
(J.P. DROOP)
for HEAD OF 8th COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH.
August, 1940.
Propose L- appron
HRM 10/8
APPROVED BY FIRST LORD.
hispit
NAVAL SECRETARY TO
THE FIRST LORD.
A.M. The king has been pleased to approve there awards.
Naval Secretary
21.8.40. 21. 8.40.
Both these Coxsurine were genzetted 'DSM' - see p5711
of 2nd Sup to Ldn Gog of 26/9/40. Wheelower.
for C.W.B.
28/9/1940

C.W.
26612
North Finchley, 4.4.41
1941
The admiralty
CW (NTA)
Whitehall SW.1
Dear Sir,
OENTP
9- AUG 10:-
REGIST
May I. Georges Ragaert, kindly drawn your attention to the following matters.
Having learned recently that the men who took part in the evacuation of the B.E.F at Dunkerque last year have been rewarded by the admiralty.
N.
I am a Belgian Subject of Feebruge and deemed it my duty to make it known to you that I also took part in these operations of which feats no acknowledge sh was received.
have reported these facts to my own government ome on two occations Whithout the Slightest refulls, and are nt inclined to doubt wether this report ever reached you
Ne therefore dear Sir, allow me to make the following are en
Halzment
In Mai 18th 1940, Tleft Zeebrunge in command of with France as destination. Farrived the next day the fishing motor boat Z.50 named L YDIE ZUZANNA, re
Authorities to proceed with my bettel to Ramsgate.
On Mai 29th received orders by the French havel at Dieppe and Stayed there for Seoural days.
On arriving there I was ordered by the Eughth affist authorities to proceed to Dunkerque and to in the evacuation
On Nai 30 th arrived at Ranigate with 100
English foldiers on board, Loon after and landing during these the men I Lailed back to Dunkingue

over, before taking
V.Iydie Zusanne.
If we send the case to us
M. Ragaert, a Belgian, brought his is ing motor-boat Lydie Zuzanne to and depe when his country was over-run. any
From there he was sent to Ramsgate, after thence he sailed on May 29th to Dunkirk, there he took on board 100 British soldiers. These mon he landed at
Ramsgate, returning at once to Dunkirk for another 110 mon. Having landed them, he made a third passage to Dunkirk
Where he took 98 men on board and brought them to Remagate. The next day, June
3rd he went back again to Dunkirk, where the bombardment was BO heavy that only
10 men could be got on board. These too were landed surve at Ramagate.
For
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On June 6th Iydie Zusame went back to Le Havre to ferry troops across the basiene, and here she WELS sunk by a bomb.
Your gaert found his way back to England Seaman he now serving as a Leading berrihe Royal Navy.

Treasury Thambers,
B.H.A.C. (B)
Whitehall, S.U.
B.H.A.M. (B)
7th April, 1942.
My dear gleadowe
The following Belgian seamen have been honoured for services in the evacuation from Dunkirk.
M.B.E. (Civil Division) (Admy. number C.W.26235/40 of 17th Sept. 1940).
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master, " Trawler S.S. "Julia". "Guido Gazelle", 0.225.
Captain Rene Lusyne,
If
"
"Maréchal Foch", 0.274.
Captain Pierre Lusyne,
B.E.M. (Civil Division)
Engineer Albert Rooman, Trawler " "Cor Jesu", 0.87. 0.227.
Seaman Prosper Luca,
If
S.S. "Julia".
Seaman Victor Goes,
"
"Guido Gazelle", 0.225.
Seaman Hector Annys,
11 Boats based on Dartmouth Dunkirk. and manned The with "Julia" volunteers, braved every These danger Belgian in transferring Gazelle" 403, troops the from "Cor Jesu" 274. The last named the
"Guido boąt embarked made 1007, one trip, the others two.
The "Marechal Foch" of the went soldiers alongside to jumping Dover the in on quay another board at grounded Dunkirk trawler Foch" and but her. and set on went a The
Master falling and tide his the one weight assistant day, embarked returned 300 men the in vessel the "Marechal was run of down the by troops. a Warship, which back out for again took England. the next Off these the Goodwin two brave Light Belgians and some 150 these on board 1,800 the and men pertinacity of sea."
volunteer Troops and are
D.S.C.
George François Rayaert, Master of a Belgian (Admy. fishing boat.
Letter 13 Nov. 1941).
"For services at Dunkirk.
The
R.M.Y. Gleadowe, Esq..
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D. GESELLE.
Belgian Telegraphist,
G.1. Mess.
R.N. Barracks.
Devonport.
19th May 1942.
Dear Madam,
TRANSLATION.
Th. Everaert.
address and I sun sending
Dutch Naval Base.
ps
Milford Haven.
a to you.
a
Belge
I
10th May 1942.
not know,
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the took c, bu!
To the Editor of the "MARINE"
it at
Newlyn, I am writing you on the subject of Mr. Georges the
Ragaert.
board the same ship, young and as I am his best friend, I
As this man has always sailed with should me on pres very much like to know how he has obtained the D.S.C.
lish ths;
L.
regarding the for a long compensation while I am now now in I have for the loss Royal been of Nethorlands a effects, I was working with in come
Ragaert. Netherlands the Z.50, Belgian owner: The Government flag, latter Prosper I should has but, Everaert, often be seeing grateful advised where that to me the you to 2.50 apply if was you to under could the
We
:hre give me helpful advice.
en any for more obtain further details Ragaert about which and myself, or If you wish to let you have them, relevant as papers
I about the boat, I can nearly on account are, of managed his as you to doubtless bring away enbolled know, in as will engineer.
ent having I been thank you pupil in advance this that of saying you that re give I am me very good pleased advice; with I the take journal
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Your obedient Servant,
(signed) T. Everaert.
LYDIESUZANNE
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D. GESELLE.
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Belgian Telegraphist.
G.1. Mess.
R.N. Barracks.
Devonport.
19th May 1942.
Dear Madam, address and I am sending you this letter, which will perhaps
It is quite by chance that I have learned your be a surprise to you.
I am a telegraphist in the Royal Navy, Section Belge
I do not know, Madam, if you are conversant with the events which took place during the dark days of Dunkirk, but
I would like to have some details on the suject of the decoration bestowed on G. Ragaert.
I myself have nothing against this young man, but at
Newlyn, Penzance and Brixham, there are nunerous Belgians who remember the fishing-boat 81.
It is a scandal that the Belgian Press and its journalists should only learn the truth through the foreign pres
I was, with two other Belgians, on board the English aircraft carriers "Furious" and "Illustrious" for seven months;
I I was in America for four months on board the latter vessel.
the to papers, but I have and now, when I come have had splendid opportunities of having my story appear in
England Independant were soldiers at Dunkirk, 600 soldiers at Havre. We
With This I see is the just what 81, such always I civilians would "Madeleine a story refused like in and Camille", you them, the 50 to "Belgique know, we Madam: saved 350 -
hours the last to leave Le were waiting for thr were for a rear-guard of Havre French, soldiers, where we of which only 50 men able to be rescued.
London; Germans for At For half the an entrance hour. to the port to we run were round bombed the by offices the
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G. Ragaert myself, has I his have no one
Ostende; I was father. Royale de Ibis at
Navy I at have I the been age a pupil of at 191. sea of the since Oeuvre I was 14 years old, my and affairs, entent you and be that have no relatives here would I look do that not after want my letter to import will in advance,
I remain,
P.N.L.O.
(signed) Désiré Geselle.
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D. GESELLE.
Belgian Telegraphist,
G.1. Mess.
Barracks.
Devonport.
19th May 1942.
Dear Madam,
It is quite by chance that I have learned your
P.N.L.O. address and I am sending you this letter, which will perhaps be a to you.
2
surprise telegraphist in the Royal Navy, Section with Belge which I do not took know, place during the dark days of of Dunkirk, the but
I am a Madam, if you are conversant
Letter the would events like to have some details on the subject decoration bestowed Ragaert.
on G. nothing against this young Belgians man, but who at
Newlyn, Penzance I myself and have Brixham, H. 81. there are numerous and its remember I aircraft I journalists was in had the America carriers It I splendid should was, fishing-boat is a with "Furious" for only scandal opportunities four two learn months that other and the the "Illustrious" Belgians, truth on of Belgian board having through the on my Press board for latter story the seven foreign the when appear vessel. months; English I pres in come the to have England papers, I but see I just have such always a story refused in 350 We
This is what H.81, I Havre.
were soldiers the able for last at a to With At Dunkirk, rear-guard be to the the rescued. leave entrance 600 Le of Havre French to the, soldiers, port where we we were of round which bombed the only by offices for the 50 men thre 2
hours were Germans for half an hour. no one to run at
London; G. For I Ragaert was myself, been a pupil has at I his sea have of father. since the Oeuvre I was Royale 14 years de after old, l'Ibis my and affaire entent the Ostende; and Navy at I have I the have age no of relatives 191/2. here you. would I do look that not want my letter to importy will be you a
With thanks in
I
(signed) Désiré Geselle.
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