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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.
I.M.S. SABRE (Continued).
RATINGS.
C.E.R.A. Andrew Millar McCowan, C/M.18445.
Who, under the Engineer Officer, was mainly responsible for the efficient working of the engines in most difficult conditions,
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchinson, C/K.61056 and
Stoker. 1st Class, Reginald Arthur Powling, C/K.52210.
Who, when off watch, ably assisted rigging gang planks, and scaling-ladders, assisting the wounded and controlling the traffic of troops under fire, all seamen ratings being closed up at guns.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Coxswain) Ernest G. Dewey,
C/J.104364.
Who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel, rendered first aid to the wounded, provided naked survivors with clothing and did all he could for them in the absence of a Medical Officer or Sick Berth
Attendant.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Steward Norman L. Gilchrist, C/LX.21538.
Was indefatigable in his care and attention to the wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Benjamin Fletcher. C/K.65982.
Acting Leading Seaman Frederick A. May, C/JX.141390.
Showed great resource in keeping steam in the boilers under most difficult conditions. On one occasion the main feed tank was left completely empty for a moment, Fletcher at once switched over to the reserve feed tank, thus averting a serious breakdown.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker, 1st Class, Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537.
Showed great initiative as an Engine Room
Watchkeeper, continually nursing the auxiliary machinery without having to be told what to do, showing exceptional initiative at all times.
Recommended for decoration.

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Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (First Lieutenant),
H.M.S. MALCOLM.
Commissioned Engineer, Reginald Thomas Jones AR.N., H.M.S.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball, R.N.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.N.,
H.M.S. SHIKARI.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.,
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITZROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
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Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUEEN.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
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QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
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Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
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Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
VX Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. SUTTON.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Commanded
Lieutenant,Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., H.M.S.
LOCUST.
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Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N., H.M.S.
MOSQUITO.
X Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
xSub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y.
SERIOLA.
VX Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS.
XV Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer of Drifters.
Lieutenant Tom Preston Graham, R.N.R., Unit Officer Drifters. of

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The Distinguished Service Medal:-
Seaman William Beer, R.N.R., 20873, H.M.S. CODRINGTON
Leading Seaman Douglas Nicholas, D/JX.137869, H.M.S. CODRINGTON
Able Seaman Samuel John Williams, D/J.100798, H.M.S. CODRINGTON
Able Seaman Frank Willcox, D/SSX. 16241, H.M.S. CODRINGTON
Able Seaman John McDonald, 78860, H.M.S. CODRINGTON
Acting Leading Seaman Mansell Richard Powell, P/SSX.15191,
H.M.S. ESK
Petty Officer Hyacinth Alec George Adam, P/JX. 131408, H.M.S. ESK
Able Seaman Frank Stroud, P/SSX.15110, H.M.S. EXPRESS
Acting Leading Seaman John Mountain, P/JX.142948, H.M.S. EXPRESS
Chief Petty Officer Maurice William Crisp, P/J.100655, H.M.S.
EXPRESS
Ordinary Seaman Gerald Arthur Douglas Rooke, R.N.V.R.,
SD/X.1581, H.M.S. EXPRESS
Engine Room Artificer 1st Class James Barton, R.N.R.,
Portsmouth 32 E.E., H.M.S. EXPRESS
Leading Stoker Frederick Staples, C/KX.84191, H.M.S. GRENADE
Chief Stoker M. Gallon, P/K. 59221, H.M.S. HAVANT
Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght, 13388, H.M.S. HAVANT
Chief Petty Officer Reginald Frank Tupper, P/J.94060,
H.M.S. ICARUS
Chief Stoker Horace Frederick Goddard, P/K.56856, H.M.S. ICARUS
Petty Officer Joseph William Frederick Tibbles, P/J.108799,
H.M.S. ICARUS
Able Seaman Albert Thomas Williams, P/JX. 154589, H.M.S. ICARUS
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Able Seaman Frank William Knight, P/J.102492, H.M.S. IMPULSIVE
Able Seaman James Pearce Clare, R.F.R., C/J.99666, H.M.S.
IVANHOE
George Albert Furzer, Boy 1st Class, D/JX. 158564, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman Harold Alfred Keeling, D/SSX.17807, H.M.S. JAGUAR
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Acting Stoker Petty Officer James William Carr, D/K.63042,
H.M.S. JAGUAR
Acting Petty Officer Ernest F. Standley C/JX.137068, H.M.S. KEITH
Abde Seaman Eric Bradley Wilkinson, C/JX.152120, H.M.S. KEITH
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Able Seaman George E. Davis, 86552, (wounded), H.M.S. KEITH
Leading Seaman Elric I.J.A.G. Joplin, 138400, H.M.S. KEITH
Yeoman of Signals Alfred Charles Halls, C/JX. 129457,
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H.M.S. MALCOLM
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Chief Petty Officer Rowland Evan Lines, C/JX. 142401, Pen. 11254,
H.M.S. MALCOLM
Petty Officer Walter Alfred Reginald Hooper, D/JX.142642,
H.M.S. MALCOLM
Leading Seaman James Sowerby, C/JX.109521, R.F.R, B.24792,
H.M.S. MALCOLM
Chief Engine Room Artificer Redvers Woodhead Atkinson,
C/MX.47004, H.M.S. MALCOLM
Stoker 1st Class William Stephen Grimmitt, C/KX.90969,
H.M.S. MALCOLM
Chief Engine Room Artificer Andrew Millar McCowan, C/M.18445,
H.M.S. SABRE
/Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchinson, C/K.61056
H.M.S. SABRE
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Stoker, 1st Class, Reginald Arthur Powling, C/K. 52210,
H.M.S. SABRE
Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Coxswain) Ernest G. Dewey, SABRE
J.104364, H.M.S.
XV Able Seaman G. Passmore, P/J.96339, H.M.S. SCIMITAR

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E. Thornton, R.N.,
Anthony
Robinson, Frank
Gunner
Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller, 6785, H.M.S.
HAVANTHAVANT R.N.,
Lieutenant-Commander Colin Douglas Maud, D.S.C., R.N.,
VXV
Able Seaman Eric Richard Ponton, P/SSX.14194, H.M.S. ICARUS
H.M.S. ICARUS
VXV
Lieutenant-Commander William Heath, Scott Thomas, R.N., H.M.S. IMPULSIVE
Leading Seaman Albert George Tullet, 129610,
Leading Seaman Thomas Henry P/JX.155193, H.M.S. IMPULSIVE
Commander Philip Henry Hadow, R.N., H.M.S. IVANHOE
H.M.S. IMPULSIVE
Lieutenant (E) Andrew Cormack Mahony, R.N., H.M.S. IVANHOE
Sick Berth Attendant Eric James Littlewood
Chief Engine Room Artificer Richard Edward Cox, C/M.34441,
H.M.S. IVANHOE
Chief Stoker Henry Joseph Prendergast, C/R.62741, H.M.S. IVANHOE
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Lieutenant (E) Cyril Rothwell, R.N., H.M.S. JAGUAR
Ordinary Seaman Noel Edward Holmes Berry, D/JX.158456,
H.M.S. JAGUAR
Stoker Petty Officer John McCarthy,.65035, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Lance Corporal Chapman, 6208138, 1/8th Middlesex Regiment.
Petty Officer Gunner's Mate Frederick John Cole, D/J.110727,
H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman James Kidd, R.F.R., D/SSX.13321, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Acting Leading Seaman Walter James Whale, D/JX.134747,
H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman John Edward Ratcliffe, D/SSX.21633, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman Raymond Allenby Stone, R.N.R., D/X.19746A,
H.M.S. JAGUAR
Stoker 1st Class Jack Chadwick, D/KX.81834, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman Bertie Richard Culley, 130278, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman John Lawrence Joyce, D/SSX.20230, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Able Seaman Frank Henry Hopwood, D/SSX.18782, H.M.S. JAGUAR
Captain Edward Lyon Berthon, D.S.C., R.N., H.M.S. KEITH
Lieutenant Graham James Alexander Lumsden, R.N. H.M.S. KEITH
Lieutenant Robert Walker Hughes, R.N., H.M.S. KEITH
Midshipman Harry Batten Poustie, R.N.R., H.M.S. KEITH
Able Seaman Ian A. Nethercott, C/55X.28288, H.M.S. KEITH
Able Seaman JamesWallis, C/55X.27313, H.M.S. KEITH
Able Seaman George J. Woodger, C/J.45802, P.N.22573,
H.M.S. KEITH
Leading Telegraphist Ernest J.N. Beeley C/JX.141015,
KEITH
Lieutenant David Barclay Nairne H.M.S. MALCOLM
Able Seaman Thoman F. Osprey, C/J.114945, H.M.S. H.M.S. KEITH
Mr. Lieutenant Ronald John Robertson, Mellis, R.N., H.M.S. MALCOLM
Petty Petty Officer Arthur George Engineer, H.M.S. MALCOLM
Arthur George Scoggins, Warrant R.A.N., H.M.S. MALCOLM
Leading Able Seaman William Alfred Simpson, C/J.95860, H.M.S. MALCOL
Officer Ernest William Cooper, C/J.105794, H.M.S. MALCOL
Seaman William Albert Clarke, Hart, C/J.78426, 130453,
Able Seaman Frederick William Jacobs, C/J.100758, R.F.R.,
Pen.25497,MAL.COLM
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Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class B.23901, Leslie H.M.S. Allan MALCOLM Gardiner Dyer,
Petty Officer Steward
Midshipman Lieutenant Norman John Parker, Pen.4995, H.M.S.
MALCOLM
VXV Stoker Leading Steward Edward Norman Folmer L. Archdale, R.N., R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S. SABRE SABRE SABRE
Acting Leading Petty Officer Seaman the SAB
Lieutenant John Rees Denys Wilson, Franks, R.N.(In O.B.E., charge R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S. SCIMITA SHIKAR
Stoker Lieutenant 1st Robert Class Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537, H.M.S. SABRE
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