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OPERATION "DYNAMO" - RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL.
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
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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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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S.
MALCOLM. - Captain Thomas Edgar Halsey, R.N. (Decorated for this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940)
MALCOLM made 8 trips during the period 28th May - 4th
June, one being to the beaches, the remainder to Dunkirk pier, and brought home a total of about 6,400 troops.
MALCOLM was considerably shaken by near misses of bombs and to have kept going to and from Dunkirk daily, except for one night and a day when ordered by Vice Admiral Dover to take a much needed rest, reflects the greatest credit on all officers and men.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (1st Lieutenant).
Displayed great efficiency in organising the ship for the embarkation and stowage of troops. Although he had so recently joined the ship he obtained the confidence and co-operation of the ship's company.
Boarded S.S. CLAN MACALISTER and displayed gallantry in extinguishing the fire on board which, at the time, it seemed must explode her ammunition storage.
He also rallied CLAN MACALISTER's crew.
Recommended for decoration,
Lieutenant David Barclay Nairne Mellis, R.N.
Showed great ability in navigating between Dunkirk and Dover; on two occasions took the ship alongside at Dunkirk when Captain (D) mistrusted his own judgment and eyesight in the dark owing to fatigue,
Also boarded S.S. CLAN MACALISTER and assisted to extinguish the fire.
Appeared oblivious of any personal danger and positively seemed to enjoy estimating where bombs would hit, wholeheartedly watching them fall.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Ronald John Robertson, R.A.N.
Admirable organisation and control of signal department. Rendered great assistance to his
Commanding Officer, conducting himself with great coolness on the bridge when under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Arthur George Scoggins, Warrant Engineer.
Ran his department with great ability in conditions of great difficulty and some peril. The ship had been much shaken by previous bombing as well as that at Dunkirk, causing leaky steam joints, failure of evaporating plant, etc. so that the average and temperature of the Engine Room was between 140
manoeuvring, though this temperature enormously
150°. In spite of this, no mistakes were made when increased the fatigue of the Engine Room personnel. of
After previously warning one of the shortage last distilled possible moment (rescue feed-tank and 2 boilers run water, kept the ship running till down).
Recommended for decoration.