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SECRET.
OFFICE OF
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
21st September, 1940.
No. A14/0/1397/40.
Sir,
With reference to Dover Despatch of 5th July, 1940,
No. A14/0/1015/40, be pleased to lay before Their Lordships the accompanying additional lists of personnel recommended for
Decoration or Mention in Despatches for their services in
Operation "DYNAMO".
2.
The ships concerned are:-
H.M.S. "BASILISK".
H.M.S. "VERITY".
H.M.S. "WAKEFUL".
H.M.S. "GRACIE FIELDS".
H.M.S. "PANGBOURNE".
H.M.S. "WAVERLEY".
In the case of H.M.S. "WAKEFUL" the recommendation is for one posthumous Mention, and is in addition to those previously forwarded; in all other cases no recommendations had been sent in previously as the requisite information was not available when the original lists were sent in. I am very anxious that the names mentioned should receive the awards recommended in order that the services of all the ships that took part in the operations should be properly and fairly recognised.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) B. H. RAMSAY.
VICE ADMIRAL.
The Secretary of the Admiralty,
Whitehall,
LONDON, S.W.1.

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OPERATION "DENAMO" - RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL.
R.V.G. "GRACIE FIELDS - Tomporary Lieutenant Alfrod Clifford Weeks,
D.S.C., R.N.V.R.
(Awarded D.S.C. - London Gesotto 11th July, 1940).
S.M.O. "GRACIE FIELDS" was sunk during the night of
28th - 29th May as B. result of aircraft attack when returning from La Panno Beach with 700-800 troops on board.
The ship remained afloat for some time, being taken in tow by H.M.S. "PANGBOURNE", but she had to be abandoned in
B sinking position when noar T buoy.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
H
Temporary Lieutenant Harold Jones, R.N.V.R.
Displayed coolness and oourage during the air attack and subsequently, showing a good example and leadership.
Recommended for Montion.
RATINOS:
Potty Officer Neil McLoon Speed, R.N.R., O.N. X. 9712 B.
(Awarded D.S.M. in London Gazotte of 11th July, 1940.)
He performed excellent and untiring work in transporting troops between beach and ship and subsequently showed splendia powers 05 Leadership after the ship had been bombed.
Recommended for Mention.

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CONFIDENTIAL.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS.
CALAIS DEMOLITIONS - H.M.S. "WINDSOR" - "DYNAMO".
(Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches' No.P.340/57
dated 7th November, 1940.)
II
ALTRINS: 06
No. B23/1598/40.
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(copy to Commander-in-Chief,
Western Approaches.)
Forwarded for the consideration of Their Lordships.
2.
Recommendations of Demolition Parties were dealt with direct between the Officers in charge of the Parties and
Admiralty. I was under the impression that the awards to the
Calais Party had already been considered and decided upon.
3.
The remaining officers and men (with the exception of
Commissioned Gunner (T) Dennis) were recommended for their services in Operation "Dynamo" - Surgeon Lieutenant Shutte and
Able Seaman Johnson were included in List "A" and the remainder in List "B".
4.
H.M.S. "Windsor" did very good service, transporting about 4,500 Troops from France and suffering slight damage and about 30 casualties as a result of air attacks.
There were not many outstanding cases of gallant conduct and the list submitted by the Commanding Officer contains more than the average number of names, but it is evident that the Ship's Company as a whole displayed exemplary conduct and devotion to duty.
5.
In the London Gazette of 16th August, 1940, the
Captain and Surgeon Lieutenant Shutte, R.N.V.R. were mentioned in Despatches, and Able Seaman Johnson was awarded a Bar to his
D.S.M. Under the circumstances I submit for the consideration of Their Lordships that recognition of the general good service of the ship be acknowledged by the award of one or more decorations and mentions to men in the forthcoming half-yearly list, list. selection being made from those given in the accompanying
36018
1940
Dover,
13th November, 1940.
VICE ADMIRAL.
Ltd.
51-6446

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CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE
5th SEPTEMBER, 1940.
No. B23/1346/40
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
ADMIRAL 6' SEP 1940
With reference to the London Gazette dated
27th August, 1940, it is requested that the following mistakes in "Mentions in Despatches" may be corrected:-
some. Sup 57"
(a) Chief E.R.A., F.J. Hill, 35048
Name of ship should be "VERITY".
Sup 10hn going 26/9/40
(b) Chief P.O. Telegraphists E.J.W. Amos,
Done. See
Lazy
C/J.24627 and G.F.O. Bloyce, C.240081.
Name of ship should be "LYNX"; it is p5711 Sup:
regretted that these men were shown
Lohn Gas 26/9/00
only as having been on the staff of the
Flag Officer Commanding Dover and that their ship was not named.
2.
The men mentioned in (b) were shown in the Gazette as belonging to H.M. Transport "MONA'S QUEEN" and there has been a somewhat unfortunate repercussion in that it was apparently assumed by the late Master of the ship that the Radio Officer was the recipient of the mention.
I attach a letter received from the Radio Officer and of my reply.
3.
I experienced great difficulty in obtaining any reports or recommendations from Personnel Vessels generally and, with particular reference to the "MONA'S QUEEN", I attach correspondence with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co., Ltd., in which I asked that the Master might furnish me with information, but which request was refused by the Directors of the Company.
4.
If Their Lordships should wish to make further inquiries I should be glad to consider any recommendations with reference to the excellent services which were undoubtedly performed by that ship, and to submit names for consideration.
B.A.Saury
VICE ADMIRAL.

H5A245/41.
ENCLOSURE H.M. No. - TO DOVER LETTER OF B29
Transport "Ben My Chree"
C/O General Post Office,
London.
Ist September I940.
Asciggan
Dear Sir,
HMT Sup 5/27/8/46
R Monals 525
I beg to enquire if I could crave a few moments of your valuable time in the following matter.
A few days ago, the Captain of this vessel, (Capt R. Duggan)
formed me that on information he had received, he wished to congratulate le on having been awarded the DSC with regard to my good services on the
Belgian and French coasts, and that he himself had been awarded the DSC.
Yesterday, Capt Duggan received official congrat lations and at the same time came to the opinion that some mistake had been made as recommendation. regards myself, and that no official notice had been taken of his
This has placed me in a very unenviable position, particular]
so as I was congratulated in front of the ships company, and I wonder if it would be asking too much if you could kindly give me a note to the effect that no award has been made, this at least would definitely clear the matter up.
It appears that the mistake may have arisen out of the annoucement of Mention in Dispatches of C.P.O. Telegraphists Amos and
Boyce, of the H.M. Transport Monas Queen, this is a complete error, these two men did not at any time serve on the Monas Queen. I myself served on that ship from the commencement of the war until a few hours before she was sunk at Dunkirk. There were no R.N. ratings on board, and as far as in duties permitted (Radio Officer) I did the necessary signalling by Aldis my such ports, Boulogne Dunkirk, etc.
will honour me with a reply,
Trusting this wont seem too rediculous to you,and that you
I remain,
Yours faithfully,
M.A.Am-bler.
VICE ADMIRA
Radio Officer.
-3 SEP 1940
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DOVER

ENCLOSURE #o. -
TO DOVER LETTER OF 5ᵗʰSelt.1940
OFFICE OF
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
5th September, 1940.
No.B23/1913/40.
E.H. Ambler, Esq.,
Radio Officer,
II.M. Transport "Ben My Chree", c/o G.P.O., London.
Dear Sir,
In reply to your letter of 1st September, I can only regret that you were misinformed, since no award was made to you in connection with your services on the Belgian and
French Coasts.
You are quite correct in saying that a mistake was made in announcing that C.P.O. Telegraphists Amos and Bloyce served in the "Mona's Queen"; they were employed on shore at
Calais and Boulogne.
I have asked that a correction may be promulgated.
Yours faithfully,
VICE ADMIRAL.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. CODRINGTON. - Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille.D.S.O.
O.B.E., R.N. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette 7/6/40).
During the period 28th May - 3rd June CODRINGTON made
7 trips to Dunkirk, 5 being to the beaches, and brought home a total of about 6175 troops.
Although several times attacked by aircraft and on several occasions under gun fire from shore batteries,
CODRINGTON was not hit and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties on each occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and Bray.
Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and led the ship's company throughout the period. He showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful leadership.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Bernard Evelyn Chitty. Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Displayed excellent seamanship and leadership in charge of boats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bray beaches often under fire. This was often carried out under adverse weather conditions calling for skill and endurance.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
The Beach parties and boats' crews performed arduous services under fire and under trying physical conditions.
The efficiency of the A/A guns' crews prevented the ship being damaged in the numerous air attacks.
The conduct of the whole ship's company was excellent throughout, and the good spirit with which all concerned accepted the filling of all the living spaces with troops, with consequent litter, not to say dirt, was cemarkable. Everyone did his best at all

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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.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. SABRE - Commander Brian Dean, R.N. (decorated D.S.O. for this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940).
During the period 27th May - 4th June, this old
Destroyer made 10 trips to the beaches, the record number of trips for any class of vessel taking part in the operation, and brought back a total of 5,000 troops.
On emerging from Dunkirk harbour, 29th May, SABRE
found some men struggling in the water. Having no boats -
they had left with the First Lieutenant working with other vessels off the beach - the ship was manoeuvred alongside each man in turn. Throughout that operation she was repeatedly attacked by dive bombers, but sustained no damage.
Later in the day she was severely shaken by near misses.
30th May, she came under fire from shore batteries, receiving several hits on the bridge and superstructure.
Her Gyro compass was put out of action, and Owing to the
D/G cable being damaged, her magnetic compass was rendered practically useless. Although the D/G cable was repaired, her compass was unreliable the rest of the operation.
By P.M. 30th, all hands were utterly exhausted, but a night's rest and a day in harbour, while repairs were effected, "gave them a new lease of life."
The Commanding Officer, in his narrative, points out that SABRE'S engines are 22 years old, and were submerged and full of salt water for 48 hours after a collision in
October 1939. To avoid bombs and shell fire, it was necessary to make most exacting demands on the engines.
In every case the response was immediate, all that could be desired, and far greater than could reasonably be expected.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Norman John Parker, R.N.
Thoroughly reliable in all emergencies. Also did well in charge of boats, embarking the maximum number of troops in the minimum time. Was always one of the first to sight aircraft and was quick to get the guns on to them, and so to keep the aircraft at a respectful distance.
Recommended for mention.
Midshipman Edward Folmer Archdale. R.N.
Was of great assistance in identifying aircraft, and in keeping a record of the ship's movements often when under fire, when he was invariably cool and unruffled.
Recommended for mention.
Commissioned Engineer Reginald Thomas Jones.
action and maintaining high efficiency of his engines.
For resource, leadership and devotion to duty in
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S.
WOLSEY.
and Lieutenant-Commander Colin Henry Campbell, R.N.
(Decorated for this operation in London
Gazette of 7th June, 1940).
WOLSEY completed 6 round trips to Dunkirk and on one occasion remained 25 hours in the outer harbour and offshore frequently under air attack, as W/T link ship.
Carried a total of 3,650 troops between 0100/28 and 2330/31
when her D/G was out of action and she had to go to
Portsmouth for that and other repairs.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N.
This officer was conspicuous for his untiring work in the boats ferrying from the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Acting Leading Seaman Dennis Phillip Arthur Gilbert,C/JX.151519.
Able Seaman Thomas Fox, C/SSX.12148.
Able Seaman George William Neicho, C/SS.24676.
Telegraphist Joseph Graham, P/SSX.17539.
Leading Seaman Claude Leslie Williams, C/JX.128094.
Stoker William Reginald Gordon Jones, C/KX.92890.
These men are selected from the boats' crews as being outstanding for their work in ferrying troops.
Recommended for mention.
E. A. Kenneth Simpson, C/MX.45564.
Leading Seaman Cyril Mackenzie, (LTO) C/J.101310.
Exceptional steadiness and coolness in repairing the
D/G coil under fire.
Recommended for mention.

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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/

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Operation "DYNAMO" CRS Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. GOSSAMER - Commander Richard Cecil Vesey Ross, R.N.
40)
7th June, 1940).
(Decorated for this operation in London Gazette
This ship did six trips, three to the beaches and three to Dunkirk. The ship assisted in the rescue of some of the ship's company of H.M.S. WAKEFUL. Attacked many times by aircraft. Brought back over 3,000 troops.
Recommendations.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer Steward A. Hockney. L. 14824.
Showed great coolness and resource in calming
French troops who were below decks during dive bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
Assistant Cook (0) T. H. Ward, MX. 59579.
Showed great gallantry, including five rescues of exhausted men from the sea.
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Edward William Higgs, C/JX.133416.
His services at the 0.5 machine gun during dive bombing attacks, and courage and activity throughout the operations, including several rescues from the sea.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. HEBE. - Lieutenant-Commander J. B. G. Temple. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette of 7th June, 40)
This ship in addition to embarking troops from the beaches and Dunkirk was used by S.N.O. afloat and his deputy. During this time the ship was subjected to heavy bombing attacks and was machine-gunned. The ship was considerably shaken by near misses.
Recommendations.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer Stanley Freeman Piggott, 0.B.E..P/J.15784.
For his coolness and gallantry in action, superlative leadership and good example to the ship's company.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Harold Biles, P/MX.4730.
For his co-operation in action and devotion to duty during very difficult situation.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. LEDA - Lieutenant Commander Harold Unwin, R.N.
7th June. 1940.).
(Decorated for this operation in London Gazette
This ship completed 7 trips to the coast off Dunkirk, and evacuated a large number of troops. Was particularly successful off the beaches; was subjected to air attack on more than one occasion, and general activities were so arduous as to cause a number of ratings to be treated for complete exhaustion.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant William McKee, R.N.R.
Worked unceasingly with great vigour and cheerfulness and was an inspiration to the ship's company.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
C.E.R.A. George Bertram Head, P/M. 34498.
Displayed unflinching determination and devotion to duty during the long hours in the Engine Room in very trying conditions. Set a magnificent example to the Engine Room branch of the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer John Collins, P/J.90457.
Petty Officer Collins, by his cool and steady bearing, inspired the guns' crews during the air attacks.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. LYDD - Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
This ship did four trips to Dunkirk. The ship was repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
Recommendation/

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Operation "DYNAMO"
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Recommendations of Personnel.
.N.R
H.M.S. ORIOLE - Temporary Lieutenant E. L. Davies, R.N.V.R.
(Decorated for this operation in the London
:ing
Gazette 7th June, 1940).
This vessel did very good work in the evacuation from the beaches.
Recommendation.
OFFICER
Sub. Lieutenant John Grosby, R.N.V.R.
By his initiative, devotion to duty and gallantry was the means of saving many soldiers' lives by diving into the surf and bringing them to the boats.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
FLARE-BURNING DRINTERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
continuous service in connection with the Calais operation
These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days'
and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement of
DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked zeal where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour, and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety some 10,000 Allied troops.
The following officers and men have been selected for special recognition of their gallant services.
OFFICERS:
Recommendations.
H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319.
Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with the remark that he would do anything for his country.
He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
embarking soldiers under fire.
His endurance and determination when injured, clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's behaviour was exceptional.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M. Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.8.3432.
Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's conduct and leadership were of the highest order.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Drifter BOY ROY:- Skipper Dettman. R.N.R. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette of 7th June, 40
Chief Engineman Harry B. Sharman, LT/KX.105182.
When BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking condition, he remained in the engine room regardless of any danger to himself, until his ship was beached, the water having risen in the meanwhile to the furnace door. He sent the rest of his engine room crew up to safety and remained alone at his post.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.D. THE BOYS/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
.M.Drifter THE BOYS - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.8.3319.
Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O.
Accompanied Skipper Buchan on all trips.
Skipper Buchan reports that he showed great capability and coolness throughout the operations and that his services were invaluable.
Recommended for mention.
H.M. Drifter GOLDEN GIFT - Temporary Skipper George Searles Sampson,
W.S.3392.
Cook,Reginald G. A. Remblance, LT/SX.181854.
On 28th May this man made eight trips from drifter to shore and back, as a volunteer, Many of these trips were done under fire. His work was outstanding and an example to all. He subsequently made other trips to Dunkirk in drifters and has always been prominent in volunteering for any duty.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter GOLDEN SUNBEAM. - Skipper William Charles Frederick
Chaney, W.8.3242.
Seaman Joseph Allen Peters, S.G.G.L., H.O., LT/JX.180429.
This man consistently showed a good example of cheerfulness and courage under fire and stood out as a good and willing worker at all times.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter MIDAS - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432.
Mate, James Bettess, R.N.R. LT/JX. 187263.
In charge of boats to and from the shore.
Volunteered for any job that was going and showed good qualities of leadership and courage throughout the operations at Dunkirk.
Recommended for decoration.
Seaman William Omar Blowers, R.N.R., LT/JX.181818.
Worked continuously with Mate Bettess and was a volunteer at all times for any work, regardless of his own safety.
Recommended for mention.
M.Drifter PAXTON - Skipper Louis, R.N.R. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette of 7th June, 40)
Mate, Sidney Rose, KT/JX.185667.
Did invaluable work machine-gunning aircraft until PAXTON sank, thus setting a fine example of courage to his men. Later he transferred to
UT PROSIM. Working from her and on the beaches, he did very good work assisting soldiers to evacuate under fire.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. Drifter DORIENTA (Continued).
RATINGS.
Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. ex 369.
Shell damaged and unseated the boiler, blew the engine room with steam and hot water, flooding steam pipe trunks, wrecked the feed pump, filling the bilges, choking pumps with ashes. Engineman
Kennedy S devotion to duty and determination ultimately enabled the ship to steam once more with careful nursing. At all times his conduct was exemplary in circumstances of great danger.
Recommended for decoration.
Engineman J. Smith, H.O.
Stoker J. J. Shone, H.O.
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R.
Initiative, skill and energy shown by these ratings under the control of Engineman Kennedy, and their devotion to duty at all times, contributed largely to the ultimate safety of the ship, her crew and the rescued troops. Their conduct was exemplary when the ship was under fire.
Recommended for mention.
H.M. Danlayer GULZAR - Lieutenant Cedric Victor Brammell, R.N.R.
(Decorated for this operation in London
Gazette of 7th June, 1940).
This vessel completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches between 29/5 and 3/6 with conspicuous success.
Recommendations.
The Commanding Officer selected the following ratings for constant and untiring devotion to duty throughout the period and for conspicuous steadiness under fire:-
Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T.124.
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124.
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124.
Greaser, Peter Blake, T.124.
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis. OD/X.4505.
Recommended for mention.
H.M. Minesweeping/

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H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - Skipper George William Aldan, R.N.R.
JOHN CATTLING.
(Decorated for this operation London
Gazette 7th June, 1940).
Besides enduring the worst air attacks of the whole operation and sharing the work of the other 5 Dover minesweeping trawlers, this vessel was detained for a further period in Dunkirk Harbour by the Piermaster to be subjected to prolonged air attacks, during which she carried out most useful work.
Recommendation.
The following rating was specially selected as having fire:- been conspicuous in devotion to duty under
Second Hand Charles Adams, L.Hs JX.173276.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M. Danlayer SARGASSO - Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R.
SARGASSO made 3 successful round trips to
Dunkirk and the beaches, during the period of the worst enemy air activity, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops, and was of assistance to other ships working off the beaches.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R.
Displayed marked devotion to duty and seamanlike qualities.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
HOPPER BARGE W.24. - H. F. Boyce, Master.
This barge was one of a number sent up from Portsmouth and completed 2 trips to Dunkirk, being heavily bombed and machine-gunned on the way over and back. In addition, she was shelled from the shore batteries.
Recommendation,
H.F. Boyce, Master.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty in face of heavy bombing and machine gun attacks, and shelling from the shore batteries.
Recommended for mention.
MASSEY SHAW: - London Fire Brigade Fire Float.
Lieutanant Geoffrey Frank Walker, R.N.V.R.
All of the crew were members of the London Fire
Brigade or Auxiliary Fire Service and all volunteers.
Made 4 trips to Dunkirk beaches on successive nights.
Recommendations.
Sub. Officer Aubrey John May.
Auxiliary Fireman Eric Gordon Wright.
Auxiliary Fireman Henry Albert William Day.
These men were outstanding in initiative and capability.
Recommended for mention.

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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
3 nights/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. TRANSPORT - LEVENWOOD (Continued).
RATINGS.
Merchant Navy Gunner George Knight.
gun the enemy planes, although being machine
Throughout at the operation he continued firing his bringing down an enemy plane.
gunned and bombed the whole time. He succeeded in
Recommended for decoration.
Fireman Robert Moody.
Whilst attempting to take troops off the beach the soldiers had to wade out to the boats, and this
Fireman, throughout the whole time swam from the beach to the lifeboats with soldiers who were too weak to do this.
Recommended for mention.
MAID OF ORLEANS - Gordon Dyer Walker, Master. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette 7th June, 1940).
This ship completed four trips to Dunkirk, and in addition, three trips prior to Operation Dynamo to Calais and Boulogne. A very large number of troops were brought back to England. Ship continually being bombed by aircraft. In one trip the crew discharged a large number
Dunkirk. of petrol cans, containing water, on to the jetty at
NEPHRITE - Cyril Gifford West, O.B.E.. Master.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Acting Able Seaman Albert Edward Mellis, C/LDX.5187.
Showed great gallantry whilst under bombing attack, firing his gun all the time. Was observed to have brought down at least one enemy plane.
Recommended for decoration.
PRAGUE/

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PRAGUE - Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
Recommendation.
RATING
Frederick William John Rushy.
This boy, whose age is only sixteen, was on duty as Captain's telegraph boy, stood at his post in an exposed position during incessant air attack. As the Master stated "His quiet courage is an example to all". After ship was berthed, instead of proceeding below for rest, he proceeded to a position where he was fully exposed, reloading the pans with ammunition for the Lewis and Bren guns. His one thought appeared to be to make himself as useful as possible.
Recommended for decoration.
ROYAL DAFFODIL - George Johnson. Master, (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette 7th June, 1940).
This ship, throughout the operation, did seven trips to Dunkirk, and throughout the operation was continually either being bombed, or fired at from the shore. On the last trip the ship was actually hit by a bomb and holed near the waterline, but reached her destination safely.
Ship brought off 7,066 men all told.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
First and Second Officers Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson and
John Bingham Woodhouse.
For their work in preventing the ship from sinking after having been hit by a bomb by listing the vessel and moving all movable gear.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Engineer Joseph Wilfrid Coulthard.
Through his initiative, was able to keep the engines working although engine room was being flooded, thus enabling the ship to reach port.
Recommended for decoration.
Second/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
ROYAL DAFFODIL (Continued).
Second Engineer William Leonard Evans.
to be kept and engines running.
Assisting the Chief Engineer and enabling steam
Recommended for mention.
W. C. E. Smith, 7520070, R.A.M.C.
This soldier was recommended by the Master for excellent work which he did in tending the wounded and sick through the voyage.
Recommended for mention.
ROYAL SOVEREIGN - Thomas Jeffrey Aldis, Master. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette 7th June,1940).
This ship completed seven trips, continually under gunfire and bombing. Brought a very large number of troops back to this country.
HOSPITAL CARRIER - ST. ANDREW - Herbert Cecil Bond, Master.
This ship completed two trips, and on the first she was so heavily shelled off Calais, and had no alternative but to escape the range of fire by crossing the minefields.
Again, on the second trip she was continually under raids from aircraft.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Master, Herbert Cecil Bond.
Showed great skill in manoeuvring the ship into
Dunkirk, whilst under continued bombardment from the air.
Recommended for mention.
ST. HELIER - Reginald Richard Pittman. Master.
This ship did five trips to Dunkirk, and in addition, two trips bofore Dynamo started, to Calais and Boulogne.
On the first trip, whilst in Dunkirk, there was a very heavy/

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BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings number worked unceasingly without relief or rest, exposed employed for varying periods on these duties. A great were to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these
Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed largely to the success of the operation.
(of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker, thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea traffic and distribution of evacuation craft.
Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty under fire.
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under fire in charge of various sections of the beach organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Commodore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Admiral
Commodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired). Retired).
Captain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
Commander Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Commander Harold Robson Conway. R.N.
Commander Herbert James Buchanan, R.A.N.
Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Balfour Junor, R.N.
Lieutenant-Commander James Whaley McClelland, R.N.
Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn. R.N.
Paymaster Lieutenant Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
These officers were employed on various duties in the Dunkirk area, and carried out their duties with conspicuous success.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS/

DSM
Able Seaman W.J. Morris,
Able Seaman S. Palmer, P/JX.26097, 148052, Motor
Leading Stoker W.A.S. Horn,
Stoker D.T. Banks, KX/86174, R.F.R., Motor Boats Motor
Able Seaman L.F. Strand, C/J.69009, Motor
Lewis Gunner T.W. Watson, SoSo: DORIEN ROSE.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Fireman A. Gilson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Mr. A.B. Devine, Motor Doat LITTLE ANN.
Deckhand W. Absolom, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Deckhand M. Hains, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Leading Officer Steward Edmund Samuel Lawrence, P/L 8649,
H.M.Tug St. ABBS.
Seaman Harry Griffith, Tug JAVA.
Sub. Officer Aubrey John May, London Fire Brigade Fire Float
MASSEY SHAW.
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class William Hymas, MX. 49826,
VV
Able >eaman Albert R.C. Stephens, X.131369, M.T.B. 102.
MT.B. 102.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, P/JX. 194588, Newfoundland
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class Eric Matthew Horne, MX. 62572,
Rating, Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK.
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644, Dutch
Skoot H.M.S. HILDA.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey., C/JX.144633, Dutch Skoot
H.M.S.. HILDA.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92816,. Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, H.M.S. PATRIA HONDSRUG.. (Dutch
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg,.107221, Dutch Skoot) Skoot
Able Seaman George Henry Baker, D/SSX. 27349, Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
H.M.S. TWENTE.
rxv Able Seaman Donald Joseph McKinnon - PERSONNEL TWENTE. SHIP KING
Viv
Fireman Merchant Navy Gunner George Knight, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
GEORGE V.
(Private Frederick William John Rushy - PRAGUE.
Acting Boy Able Seaman Albert Edward Mellis, C/LDX. 5187, NEPHRITE.
Robert Moody, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
George iam Crowther oth Field Ambulance, B. Co.
Chief Yeoman of Signals J. Collier, - C/J.69513 LYNX.)
Seaman Thomas Gimmin, TYNWALD.
73544861
Signalman Yeoman of Signals F. Laister, C/J.69665, (H.M.S. H.M.S. KEITH.
Signalman J. Mulheron,
Arthur Waters, JX.142009.
Able Signalman D.W. Simmons, JX...183281.
Acting Seaman William. C. Grainger, 133346.
Able Able Seaman Petty J.W. Officer Swales, E.W. Spickett, SSX.22139. JX.12846.
Able Signalman Seaman Seaman E. G.A. Hall JX. 12846.
Leading Able Able Ordinary Able Able Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman T.D.D. FLetcher, John Doig, Spanton, JX. D.961. 145091. JX..114468. 172487.
1XU Able Seaman C.Foster, D.112.
Able Able Seaman Seaman H. Fletcher SSX.20706. (J.99712) B.23221.
Able Seaman R.
Petty
Sick
Signalman Berth F.
are Scaman J. Jones,
Bar Fowles. to The John.144282. ISLE OF C/SBR.X.8022. GUERNSEY.
Able Seaman Arthur Victor Distinguished Johnson, P/J.24724. Service Medal

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Shipwright 2nd Class (Pensioner) PN. 4307, Charles Motor Greenwood, Yacht ERICA.8899,
Petty Second Officer Engineer F.J. J. Norton, Steward, S.S. DORIEN ROSE Launch MERMAIDEN
Boswain P. McFadden, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Able Seaman J. Upperton, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Able Seaman T. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Ordinary Seaman C. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Fireman S. Khan, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Fireman M. Mohand, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Petty Officer Telegraphist Cooley, P/J.93203, R.N.L.B.
WALTON & FRINTON
Able 1st Engineman Seaman MacManus, R. Walter, P/SSX.14756, Launch HAIG R.N.L.B. WALTON & FRINTON
T. 3rd Engineer J.H. Spain, Launch KESTREL
Able Seaman F. Cherry, 3rd Engineer, Launch SWALLOW
Master T.J. Hopwood, Tug LADY BRASSEY
VSkipper Henry Forester, Master W.S.3348, Tug ST. OLAVE
Master H.F. Boyce, HOPPER BARGE W.24
Auxiliary Fireman Eric Gordon Wright, London Fire Brigade Fire
Float MASSEY SHAW
Auxiliary Fireman Henry Albert William Day, London Fire Brigade
Fire Float MASSEY SHAW
Lieutenant Richard Eyre, R.N., M.A./S.B.10
Lieutenant Ralph Kenneth Livingstone Waller, R.N.V.R.,
M.T.B.68
Leading Seaman Percy Ward, JX.134801, M.T.B.68
Able Seaman Sydney Davey, 146839, M.T.B.68
Leading Seaman Albert Dawkin, PS/SX.17391, M.T.B.102
Lieutenant John Cameron, R.N.V.R., M.T.B.107
Chief Petty Officer M.J. Driver, 6134D, M.T.B.107
Leading Stoker C.W.T. Murrin, P/KX.82587, M.T.B.107
Lieutenant-Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.,
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Retd.) Commanding Officer of
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart, R.N.,
BRENDARIS, MARLBOROUGH, WOLF
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins, P/J.100988, Dutch Skoot
Dutch Skoot FREDANJA
1
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Jack S. Ambrose, FREDANJA P/MX.65337,
Leading Seaman Lauchan McLean Watt Dutch Gibb, D/J.64311, Skoot FREDANJA Dutch
Lieutenant Petty Officer Alexander Tyson, R.N., Dutch Skoot H.M.S. Skoot H.M.S. LENA REIGER
VChief Able Master 1st Officer Seaman Officer William J. Francis R. Hay Fowles, F. Baker, Pembury, Herbert Hospital - BIARRITZ Hospital Franklin, Carrier Dutch Carrier Coaster P/J.96765, ISLE OF ISLE H.M.S. GUERNSEY OF GUERNS ZEUS
2nd Officer Arthur Patrick - PRAGUE
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W.C.E. William Leonard - PRAGUE - DAFFODIL
Second Engineer John Bingham Woodhouse, Joseph Paterson,
Master 7520070, R.A.M.C. Evans, - ROYAL
Commodore Captain John Konts.John Smith, Herbert Gilbert Hubert Oliver Otway Hospital R.N. - R.N.
First Officer Cecil Bond, ROYAL Carrier DAFFODIL ST. ANDREW
ST. C.M.G., HELIER (Vice-Admi ( award
R.N., (Vice Admiral Retire
THE THE THE THE Ruthven,
R.N.
McClelland, Junor, R.N. R.N.
Hay, - Frank SWALLOW Neil Brockett, R.N.R.

The Honours and Awards Committee have carefully considered the claims to recognition of
George Wingfield
Tenpey Skipper G.W. Smith, R.N.R., of H.M.D., THREE KINGS, for good services at DUNKIRK, and submit t the following
Award as appropriate:-
Mention in Despatches
A letter anther of Victor explanation will also be sent to
Tempy Skipper A.V. Long, R.N.R. who was recommended in error.
R. Gleadowe
(R. GLEADOWE)
for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH.
24th January, 1941.
The 5 affrom.
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APPROVED BY FIRST LORD. THM
The King.
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NAVAL SECRETARY TO
THE FIRST LORD
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Letter to Skipper Long necessary Ty: Skipper George wingpies Smith w.s. 2999 RNR 11/2/41: Gagetter p810 2nd Sup L.Es: 11/2/4 cur
Correction, deleting name of Skipper Long: Gagetted b 968 2nd for
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801
1941
FROM
Captain M/S, Harwich.
DATE
5th January, 1941.
TO
The Secretary, Honours and Awards Committee, Admiralty. London.
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Subject
Temporary Skipper George Wingfield Smith, R.N.R. No. WS 2999
I am in receipt of your letter dated 2nd January, 1941, and upon investigation, I find that in Commander J.W.D. Powell's report on the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, dated 5th June, 1940, he mentions in one part, Skipper G.W. Smith, R.N.R. No as being in command of H.M.D.
"TREE KINGS", and in another Skipper A.V. Long, R.N.R., and I can only conclude that at the time, Skipper Long's name was submitted for decoration in error.
2. I should very much like to have this rectified as it has now been and that that ascertained either when all credit Skipper that must Skipper A.V. be Long's given A.V. name Long to Skipper be took amended no G.W. part Smith, to in read these and Skipper R.N.R. operations it is for Smith, submitted his or that due be made to Skipper Smith, excellent recognition work at Dunkirk may now under the Command of Commander J.W.D. powell,R.N.R.
G.W. Healsu
CAPTAIN M/S.

Copies sent to Cdr. J. W. Powell, R.N.R.
H.M.S. "CAPE- SPARTEL"
AND Captain M/S Harwich.
11th February, 1.
ow/801/41.
Sir,
I an commended by My Lords
Comissioners of the Admiralty to ask your forgiveness for the mistake by which the Second Supplement to the
London reprinted Gasette in A.F.0.3178/40) of Friday 16th shows August the and Carrending to you of Officer a "Mention of H.M. in during Despatches" Drifter the for services which withdrawal the original My Lords from submission much Dunkirk. regret and was The it mistake made will be in corrected. in a forthcoming gasette.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
(Si gned) R. GLEADCWE.
LET. "MINOS",
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES,
ST. ANNES 2140
(FISHERIES DEPARTMENT),
HOTEL MAJESTIC,
F.G.B.228.
ST. ANNES.
LYTHAM ST. ANNES,
LANCS.
12th March, 1941.
my
Please forgive my delay in acknowledging your letter of the 3rd instant regarding the services rendered by certain
Fleetwood trawlers in the withdrawal from Dunkirk. The delay has been due to my absence from the office for a few days.
I have noted the position and am obliged to you for the trouble you have taken.
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Yours march
Gleadowe, Esq.,
Putuk Translers Flutwood
The Admiralty,
London. S.W.1.
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I wish to bring to your notice an error in giving awards which has been only half rectified after the evacuation of Dunkish the Captain and chief Officer of the Hospital Carrier No 26 'Ide of Guerney were awarded, I believe, with the D.S.O and D.S.C
respectively for their services; these awards being made to baptain DSC Hill and Mr R. Pembry
Captain Hodges, I understand, has already satisfied you that he was the master of the vessel at that time and has had the award made to him.
I now wish to inform you that I was chief Officer of the Isle of Guerney with Captain
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Hodges up to the time of her return from her last Dunkisk vayage, namely from Feb 21st 1940
until may 31 at 1940 since which date I have been mainly on the sick list and had not

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The awards published in the Second Supplement to the
London Gasette of 16th August 1940, 10.34925, were a Distinguished
Service Cross to Captain Ernest Leonard Hill, and a Mention in Despatches to Mr. Reginald Frank Pembry. The mistake in making the award of the D.S.C. to Captain Hill, instead of to of
Captain Hodges, WERE put right in the London Gazette of the n
27th August 1940, No.34932.
Should Mr. Le Enguat's statement be confirmed by you a further correction substituting his name for that of 30% Pembry as receiving a Mention in Despatates could be made in a future
Gasette.
I sen, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) R. GLEADOWE.
se Secretary,
Southern Reilway,
Waterloo Station.
the vussel at that time and

COPY Cent from duty to
The name of c/o Southern Railway Co. Ltd., our employment and has now
Marine Dept.,
South Western Hotal,
Canate Road,
Awards - Dunicisis Evacuation.
Southampton.
good of
The Admirality,
March to
4th
1941.
a
Awards Dept.
Whitehell, I
London. honour to Le word on Dete settem
Dear Sirs,
Tesa ASS I
Yours faithfully,
I wish to-bring to your notice an error in giving
Awards which has been only half rectified.
The
After the evacuation of Dunkirk the Captain and
LONDON, Chief Officer of the Hospital Carrier No.26 ISLS OF GUERNSEY
were awarded, I believe, with the D.S.O. and D.S.C.
respectively for their services; these awards being made to Captain Hill and 30% R. Fembry.
Captain Hodges, I understand, has already satisfied you that he was the Master of the vessel at that time and has had the award made to him. I now wish to inform you that I WELLS Chief Officer of the ISLE OF COMMISSEY with
Captain Hodges up to the time of has return from her last
Dunicisk voyage, namely from February 21st, 1540, until May
31st 1940, since which date I have been mainly on the sick list and had not heard of these misplaced Awards until recently.
The meror in giving you the name of Mr. Feebry as
Chief Officer at that time was doubtless due to a mistake by/

Part W7869/41
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
D/ET.
cw.
GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE,
DEEPDENE HOTEL,
IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE
DORKING, SURREY.
S.Pad.86/75.
THIS
25th March, 1941. REGISTRY
GENTRAL
ar Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 7th instant, had enquiries made and find it is correct that Mr.
0 the 31st May, 1940, day following the vessel's e have Huguet was Chief Officer i.e. of the the "Isle of Guernsey" up ast trip in the evacuation from Dunkerque, since when he has been absent from duty owing to sickness.
The name of Mr. Pembry (who was temporarily in our employment and has now left) was apparently submitted by the
Ministry of Shipping without consultation with this Company.
However, as both Messrs. Le Huguet and Pembry rendered good services on the "Isle of Guernsey" during the evacuation, the position might be met by allowing the award of a Mention in Despatches to Mr. Pembry announced in the London
Gazette on the 16th August, 1940, to stand, and granting a similar honour to Mr. Le Huguet.
Yours faithfully, Missenden:
ob,
LONDON, The Secretary of the Admiralty,
S.W.1.
(Signed) R. GLEADOWE.
on dene Surrey Satel,
Surrey.
Wt. 48364/D6526 1,000,000 6/40 S.P. & Co., Ltd. 51-6416

2nd May
1.
C.W. 7869/41.
officer
Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 25th March S.Ped.86/75
I am commanded by My Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty to inform you that the King has approved the award of a "Mention in Despatches" to Mr. Le Huquet, additional to that approved for
Mr. Pembry. This award was published in the supplement to the London Gazette latest 29th
April, 1941.
dated
I am Sir,
Your obedient Servant
(Signed) R. GLEADOWE.
'he General Manager, outhern Railway, eepdene Hotel, orking, Surrey.

MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
The Honours and Awards Committee have carefully considered the further report of the Withdrawal from
Dunkirk and submits the following additional Award as appropriate:-
Mention in Despatches.
Mr. Le Huguet, Chief Officer, Isle of Guernsey.
for R. GLEADOWE
FOR HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH.
9th April, 1941.
S.S. "ISLE OF GUERNSEY". 161686.
Gross Tons. 2143.
Owners:-
Southern Railway Co.,
Waterloo Station,
London, S.E. 1.
Chief Officer:- Harold George Le Huguet, q (MUQUET)
5, Oaktree Road,
Bitterne Park,
Southampton.

wHYA
BULLDOG
H. M.S. BULLDOG, c/o G.P.O.
LONDON.
CENTRA
HOLD
FAST
24th March
10450
Sir,
194
I have the Lonour to sobmit the following request. During the period of the
Dankith evacuation I was serving as Soldequent Zint
Liertenant in HMS Iranhoe. In they letter of proceedings which was submitted 62 the
Commanding Officer the names of various of the offices and ratings were mentioned. My
Captain Showed me the letter before it was finally fowarded and I noticed that my am name was among those mentioned. Later all the officer and mu concerned were officially mentioned in despatches except myself.
I world G extremaly snakfly, withour in any was wishing to cauk an? inconverience, if the matter card be clarified - for
I lare hot the slightest wish to

/1900
CONFIDENTIAL.
Part Ind Sclo/2 CW 2 558/41.
cw-
1941
BRANO
OFFICE OF
No.B23/D/321/41
MILITARY
TARY
MILI
5
APR KIRAL 1941
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
2nd April, 1941.
Sir,
7th following March, special pleased to lay before Their 2558/41 of the
With 1941, reference be to Admiralty Letter C.W.
Harold Pitcairn recommendation for an award to Lordships Commander
Henderson, R.N.
2.
Commander Henderson was recommended
Lge
"Mention" "DYNAMO"; on page 135 of the Recommendations for by me for a
Gazette this was approved and published in the Operation London bu of 16th August, 1940.
3.
I suggested only a "Mention" for his at
Operation had been "DYNAMO" because, outstanding as they services in in his preceded by even more valuable and were, they of the capacity as British Naval Liaison Officer courageous services staff particularly Coasts during the operations on the French June, 1940,
Amiral du Nord between August, 1939 and on the re sh which were followed by the evacuation from and Dunkirk. Belgian is;
which were rendered on shore, appeared to be the services, periodic
The correct time for representing such
A
half-yearly Dispatch, and I duly included his next om nt
Section enclosure to Dover Letter No. A14/0/1535/40 of name 25th October, in the 1940,
"B", Item 1.
result of that representation.
He was not, however, awarded MO. a decoration as a
We hr en
4.
I did not it latter recommendation "DYNAMO" I services that
On reviewing the feel
In and so that that clearly event this with may I trust his be partly that this consideration the cause explanation of as
7.
that services in Lordships to give favourable as I feel accorded to him.
an injustice has the been forthcoming done in list the lack of awards, of recognition en ra
5.
recommendation made six months ago.
convenience of reference I append a copy of the
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"Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
British Naval Liaison Officer, Dunkirk.
Mentioned in Despatches - London Gazette of 16th August, 1940.
August, 1939 as until the evacuation of the Allied Armies he at Dunkirk British Naval Liaison Officer from 24th
This officer served on the staff of Amiral du Nord in June, 1940. Throughout his period of service tact, carried out his duties with the greatest zeal,
Secretary Whitehall, of the Admiralty,
/ability and resource......
on
London' S.W.1.

landed them Lovely at Painsgate on Mai 31ˢᵗ immesmight I took another 100 English Loldiers on board, I
diately If Lailed back to Dunkenque and managed to take another 110 English foldiers on board which
I lauded Lovely eat Romsgate on June 14.
the evening. In spite of the fierce bardments which
On your 2nd y returned back to Dinkergue during we had to fustain during the whole night, y was able to take once more 98 bughish Loldiers mboard and handed them at Paintgate.
On June 3rd If returned once again to Dunkerque but owing to the remorklett and heavy to bombardments take which we experienced I was only able a
10 furthermore English Loldiers on board, which bere lavely landud cat Ranulgate
On June 4th I was ordered not to sail back to Tukergue the harbour was object to intende bombardments the by the "luftroaffe" and the every leas near point of taking fottetion of Dunkerque on this fort I was ordered by the Freuch Seine to
On June 6th y failed to be House, authorities arriving at to ferry troops and refugeed across the river Service till
Cronoille. of have done this forrying June 10ᵗʰ
During aireal the bombard following ment night eec which we fultained my thip received a heavy or direct hit and was Lunk with the loss of all my On June property I was fortunate to get the on Bhaunel board another ship which took me across to further theated as a Beligian refuges. in
England. On your 13th I handed at Phoreham and was
Later on I joined my father London who

North Finchley, 7.7.41
The Admiralty,
Whitehall, S.W.1.
y I, Georges Ragaert, kindly drawn your attention to the following matters.
earned recently that the men who took part in the evacuation of the B.E.F.
erque last have been rewarded by the Admiralty. I am a Belgian of Zeebruge, year and deemed it my duty to make it known to you that I also took
1 these operations of which feats no acknowledge was received.
I have these facts to my own Government on two occasions without the test results, reported and are inclined to doubt wether this report ever reached you.
il fore Dear Sir, allow me to make the following statement.
On Mai 18th Zeebruge in command of the fishing motorboat at 2.50
ppe d and ZUZANNA, with France several as days. On Mai 29th I received orders arriving the
LYDIE 1940, I left destination. I arrived the next day by
10
ere I was ordered Authorities by the to English Authorities to proceed to Dunkerque noh Naval stayed there for proceed with my vessel to Ramsgate On and to sist in the evacuation.
p.
li with 100 English Soldiers on night board, I soon took th nother fter On landing Mai 30th these arrived men I at sailed Ramsgate back to I Dunkerque landed them and savely during at the Ramsgate another 110 on Mai ii
Soldiers on board, Dunkerque and managed to take 1st.
c sailed back which to I landed savely at Ramsgate on In June spite of a
2nd I returned on board, back to Dunkerque during during the the evening. whole night, Ramsgate. I was able the fierce to take bombardments once more 98 which English we had Soldiers to sustain on board but and landed owing to them the at remorseless and
On June 3rd I returned once again to Dunkerque only able to take a 10 furthermore
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which board, we landed at Ramsgate.
On June 4th on I was ordered by not the to "luftwaffe" sail back to and Dunkerque the enemy the was harbour near the was point object of to taking intense possession bombardments of Dunkerque.
I
was ordered by the On June 6th I sailed to to ferry Le Havre, troops service on and arriving refugees till June at across this in 10th. which port the During my river ship Seine the received to
Brouville. following French night I Authorities done this ferrying heavy the loss aireal of all bombardment my property. ship which took me hit 12th I was England. fortunate to get on board another threated as & Belgian across On the Channel to refugee. On June Later 13th on his I I landed joined poor savings at my Shoreham father he had in and London to was fit in further who me this out was struggle with staying a new forfreedom, there suit as of a clothes. I
refugee. Out 1940, Royal anxious Navy, Sheldon. and to do are my proud share to be serving at the present and time in H.M.S.
as taking the father's adress: Jules Ragaert, 42 Woodside Park Road, a 1 truet Dear Sirion you the will Services give these rendered, matters I will your expect kind attention, a favorable reply which Finchley you N.12.
I am, Sir,
Y
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) Ragaert Georges

H&A
HOYAUME DE BELGIQUE
Ministeres des Affaires Economiques
37, EATON PLACE, et des Communications
LONDON, S.W.I.
Cabinet du Ministre
Tel.: Sloane 9211.
Réf. No.: AVC/NE 16103.
13th November 1941.
Dear Sir Henry,
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 25th October, 1941, informing us that the King has approved the immediate award of the Distinguished Service
Cross to Acting Leading Seaman Georges François RAGAERT,
LT/SB/JX.62, for his good services in the withdrawal from Dunkirk.
I am directed by the Minister of Communications to inform you that the Belgian Government fully agrees to the acceptance of this award and is most gratified at the honour conferred on one our brave sailors.
sincerely,
A. van Campenhout,
Chef de Cabinet.
Sir Henry Markham, K.C.B., M.C.,
The Admiralty,
S.W.1.

ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE
37, EATON PLACE, steres des Affaires Economiques
LONDON, S.W.I.
et des Communications
Tel.: Sloane 9211.
Cabinet du Ministre
Vo.: HR/SHJ 21435.
15th April 1942.
H.S.Moss-Blundell Esq.
N.A.F. 2 S.L.
Rex House.
Lower Regent St.
S.W.1.
Dear Mr. Moss-Blundell,
British Awards to Belgian Seamen -
Royal Navy, Section Belge.
I wish to confirm our telephone conversation of this morning when I told you that it is very necessary, from the point of of propaganda, that this Ministry should be kept informed view when awards are made by your Authorities to men of the
Royal Navy, Section Belge.
of our men are recruited, are very interested in this sort
Our population of fisherfolk, from which the bulk of
Department, to give them this kind of information, and also to news, and they like their paper "Marine", published by our provide interesting photographs of the men in question.
In view of this very understandable attitude, and in order to stimulate their interest in the doings of their comrades and through them in the war effort, I should be very of grateful if you could see that our Department is informed any such awards, giving details of place and date, as you will member of our Department to be present unless we are previously appreciate the fact that we ourselves cannot arrange for any informed.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,

ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE
res des Affaires
37, EATON PLACE, miques et des
FORCE
LONDON, S.W.1
mmunications
Tel.: Sloane 9211
inet du Ministre
No. SHJ 22729.
23rd May 1942.
H.S.Moss-Blundell Esq.
N.A. (F) 2 S.L.
Rex House.
Lower Regent Street.
S.W.1.
Dear Mr. Moss-Blundell,
As a result of the decoration bestowed on G. Ragaert, we have received two letters, of which
Indivith.
you copy-translations
After reading these letters you will no doubt agree that it is rather difficult for us to do anything about the questions raised therein, and I was wondering if it would be possible for your authorities to examine these cases and see if the complaints are in any way justified.
I should be most grateful if you could help me.
Yours sincerely,
RUEFF.
Enclos.

D. GESELLE.
COPY TRANSLATION.
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
3
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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