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Operation "DYNAMO" had Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. MOSQUITO - Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
beaches. number of over 1,200 troops, including a off large the
Until Evacuated sunk by enemy air attack did good work wounded, and the General Officer
1st Corps; also took the Personnel Vessel NORMANIA Command in tow until she sank, then rescued the crew.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
MOSQUITO was subjected to an unusually severe series of air attacks, during which Lieutenant Gardiner handled his ship with coolness and courage. He showed good judgment and seamanship in his work off the beaches, not only in evacuation with his own vessel, but in directing the activities of other power boats in the vicinity.
By remaining off the beaches during his second visit when subjected to a very severe air attack which caused minor damage to the ship, and casualties on board, he succeeded in rescuing a further large number of troops. MOSQUITO was finally attacked by 20
Junkers and was literally enveloped by salvos and bombs for a considerable period, and was frequently hit, the ship commencing to sink. There is no doubt that Lieutenant Gardiner displayed admirable coolness and courage throughout these exacting events, and as
Commanding Officer of his ship gave an excellent lead to his officers and men, who themselves emulated his gallantry. Before finally leaving his ship, Lieutenant
Gardiner carried out all the duties required by the regulations and Service custom. He was finally wounded when on passage in WORCESTER.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Anthony Hugh Manwaring, R.N.
Was mortally wounded. This officer throughout operations displayed the greatest qualities and gallantry.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
Prob. Sub. Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.
Displayed conspicuous gallantry although wounded in the back, leg and arm. Took charge of abandon ship and was largely responsible for a number of survivors saved. This Officer is a Reserve Officer of the very best type and displayed initiative, resource and devotion to duty while in MOSQUITO.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon/