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2000 yards and swept 10 miles S.W. Course was then altered to S.E. and again to N.E. and sweep carried back to opposite Dover.
Much wreckage was examined but none that could have been aircraft.
May 28th, 1940. - 3117 to May 29th. 0255.
Instructions were received to find the S.S. Clan Macalister anchored somewhere in the Downs and in conference with the Captain of the ship and the Commander R.N. in charge of M.L.V.s to decide the best course for Clan Macalister to land her boats and to instruct her to procede accordingly. Subsequently to report to the Chief of Staff what action was being taken. Serious difficulty was experienced in finding Clan Macalister owing to large number of ships in the Downs and absence of examination vessel. Contact was made however at approximately 2500. Clan Macalister had no charts of consequently S.0.6.s were handed over to her.
La Panne, and she sailed accordingly. It would appear there. that she
It was decided Dunkirk she and could probably get within fifteen miles of
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This afterwards collided with to the whaler appearing close collision under the occurred port bow.
midnight motor launch Minekoi with tow.
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subsequently sailad could not made for Dunkirk at 0255 in where another the stretcher cases were dispatched by ambulance.
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May 31st 1940. 1140 to June 1st 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
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to sail the my barge to Dover; and proceeded along the coast having
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soldiers who were embarked, after which we approached to within of La Panne. Visibility was good and no sign of the drifter approximately three miles of the coast slightly to the eastward could be seen, the search was therefore abandoned and course was set to intercept the Thames barge.
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May 28th. 1940. 2117 to May 29th. 0255.
Instructions were received to find the S.S. Clan Macalister anchored somewhere in the Downs and in conference with the Captain of the ship and the Commander R.N. in charge of M.L.V.S to decide the best course for Clan Macalister to land her boats and to instruct her to procede accordingly. Subsequently to report to the Chief of Staff what action was being taken.
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approximately.9 who had S.0.6. get course for Dover. whaler and shortly in
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afterwards midnight with motor launch with tow.
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May Slst. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendenvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
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German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were
Anumorable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and a general bombing raid was commenced. British Mighters arrived at this time and the attack because disorganised, The bombers eventually disappearang inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut.Comdr.@ynne-Edwardes from Keith who directed the canvoy to the various beaches as required. At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be at medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern subcking swinging round as she altered course to part stove in S.O.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
were given at to collect Lord Corb from Hebe, and to return to England
On arrival Keith General Leese was eurbarked and instructions dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
Keith. arrival at Hebe returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters
On it was discovered that Lord Cort had crossed to of Inc. S.0.6. Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith an hour later and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering fire the their behaviour laft nothing to desired.
and he fact that it was the first time be any of the crew had
June 2nd. 1940. 1801 to 1922.
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during daylight. About half-way across a French trawler with an open boat in tow was hailed. He reported having picked the boat up with soldiers off Dunkirk and it was thought this might be the boat for 14 ich we were searching. To make sure we proceeded to Dunkirk where - two open boats and & Thames barge with sail set were found approximately three miles from the coast. The first open boat yielded five Spanieards, the second one about 6 soldiers, Belgian, French and English. No then went alongside the Thanes barge at approximately 1330.
This was found to contain about 220
soldiers including two Colonels and a Major of Artillery, and various wounded. They were endeavouring to sail to England but had made approximately three miles in 10 hours, ⑉ note below.
Motor-mechanic Whittaker fitted a new platon to the air compressor motor while the let.Lieut. and myself trimed the sails.
They had no charge on board. The air compressor motor was made to run but all efforts to start the diesel failed.
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220 soldiers arrived at Braye dunes at approximately 0500
and saw the barge lying off-shore. They waded out and found she was aground. One officer examined the engine and when the ship floated with the rising tide,started the diesel. Unfortunately It was in astern and they again beached themselves. After some delay they floated off and again started the engines miting sure It was in ahead.
They came up all standing on the anchor. After ineffective efforts to weigh the anchor they ran It out to a clinch and let It go., by which time the air bottles were exhausted and they were unable to start the diesel. They therefore decided to sail, but due to the absence of anyone with sailing knowledge their efforts created nothing but slight lesuay which was counteracted by the set. They were therefore stationary they discovered.
when
I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of all members of the crew during this somewhat trying time and It is difficult to mention anyone specifically.
Lieut Dehammel's safe-condust of the barge is worthy of note, while the tireless energy and keenness of motor-mechanic Whittaker and the efficient way in which be kept the enginee running and dealt with unexpected contingencies was also & magnificient effort.
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REPORT 07 PROCEEDINGS DUNKIRK OPERATIONS.
FROM
THE COMMANDING OFFICER E.M.S.EXPRESS
DATE
9th JUNE 1940.
TO
THE VICE ADMIRAL DOVER
(Copy to the Director of Operations Division (M)
Admiralty 1.
I have the honour to submit the following report or proceedings of H.M.S Express under if command, in
Dunkirk. connection with the ships participation in the Operations at
On Sunday May 26th all ships of the 20th
Destroyer Plotilla were at Dasingham loading mines and completing with fuel etc. At about 2200 on that ay"Dulaive"
proceeded to Dover in accurdance with Admiralty orders to take part in Taut Wire Measuring Gear Operations from that Port.
The remaining vessels of the 20th Destroyer Flotilla sailed at 0700 on Monday 27th May and carried out Operation B.S.9.
on completion of which at about 1445 ships proceeded through the Downs and in accordance with Admiralty Orders I ordered
"Express" and "Rak" to Portsmouth and "Intrepid" "Ivanhoe"
and "Icarus" to the Testern Approaches.
"Expre a"and "Eak" proived Portanouth at
0600 28th May, completed with 011,and sailed for Cover at 1415
at 30 knots, entering Harbour at 2000. At 2040 in company with "Malcoln" and "Scimitar", "Express" and "Sat" proceeded via Suydcoote Channel and arrived off Bray Beach at 0130 on
29th May! All Boats were lowered and commenced embarking military until about 1200. This was an exceedingly slow operation owing to the lack of Power Boats, and the smill though unpleasant seend on the Beach made proceedings difficult one whaler being lost.
A Bombing attack took place on Dunklise from Malo to La Panne at 1400 and then with about 500 troops took place about 1250, "Express" transferred S.N.O. Dunitibed:
at 1530 heavy Dive Bombing attack took place from which salvoes as ship was about to secure alongaide "Gronada" at and the to pier on board proceeded into Denkink by order of "Malcolm". Just or near misses a ahoad and astern arrived, splinters came aboard.
I proceeded out of harbour at speed, and own and ships gunfire and bomb explosions provided a an decision unusual since "grenada" was later destroyed in the harbour.
adjacent circumatance for all concerned. This proved fortunate
"Jaguar" was than sighted,stopped and disabled as board a and was very close to a wreck. "Expross" of her troops result of the attack. She had a large number went of
Troops on - towed her clear - and took aff acese towed intern and approximately were continued in the visinity. and the alongside 45 wounded. Later"Jaguar"was At about 1630 while bombing attacks and in view of the member of non transferred condition the the tow parted I ordered "Jaguar" to anchor, a Travlo to remaining of the wounded troops, and proceeded to Dover leaving

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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS - DUNKIRK OPERATIONS.
FROM
THE COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.EXPRESS
DATE
9th JUNE 1940.
TO
THE VICE ADMIRAL DOVER
(Copy to the Director of Operations Division (M)
Admiralty 1.
I have the honour to submit the following report or proceedings of H.M.S Express under my command,in
Dunkirk. connection with the ships participation in the Operations at
On Sunday May 26th all ships or the 20th
Destroyer Flotilla were at Imingham loading nines and completing with fuel etc. At about 2200 on that day "Ingulsive"
proceeded to Dover in accurdance with Admiralty orders to take part in Taut Wire Measuring Gear Operations from that Port.
The remaining vessels or the 20th Destroyer Flotilla sailed at 0700 on Monday 27th May and carried out Operation B.S.9, on completion of which at about 1445 ships proceeded through the Downs and in accordance with Admiralty Orders I ordered
"Express" and "Sak" to Portsmouth and "Intrepid" "Ivanhoe"
and "Icarus" to the Western Approaches.
"Expre a"and "Eak" arrived Portsmouth at
0600 28th May, completed with oil,and sailed for Dover at 1415
at 30 knots, entering Harbour at 2000. At 2040 in company with "Malcoln" and "Scimitar", "Express" and "Sat" proceeded via Zuydcoote Channel and arrived off Bray Beach at 0130 on
29th May! All Boats were lowered and commenced embaricing military until about 1200. This was an exceedingly alow operation owing to the lack of Power Boats,a the smll though unpleasant seend on the Beach made proceedings difficult one whaler being lost,
A Bombing attack took place on Dunkirk took place about 1250, "Express" transferred Dunital from Malo to La Panne at 1400 and then with about 500 troops at 1530 heavy Dive Bombing attack took place and tro which salvoes as ship was about to secure alongaide "Grenado" at the pier on board proceeded into Denkirk by order of "malcolm". Just of near misses a ahead and astern arrived, splinters from came aboard.
I proceeded out of harbour at speed,and own and ships gunrire and bomb explosions provided an unusual decision circumstance since "Grenade" was later destroyed in the adjacent for all concerned. This proved harbour. a fortunate result of the attack. She had a large "Express" number went of
"Jaguar" was than aighted,stopped and
Troops on board - her clear - and took aff name towed datern disabled as a and was very close to a wreck. of her troops and approximately continued in the vicinity, and the alongside towed 45 wounded. Later"Jaguar"was At about 1830 while bombing attacks and were in view of the member of men transferred condition the remaining of the wounded troops, I and proceeded to Dover a the tow parted ordered "Jaguar" to anchor, leaving Travle to

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proceed at slow speed. "Express" arrived at midnight and troops a trawler to escort "Jaguar" who was later able to were performance. disembarked, the number of wounded making this a slow
Having completed with fuel "Express" left
Dover by route Y at 0920 30th May,arrived alongside Dunkirk pier at 1245 and with about 800 troops onboard sailed at 1315
arriving Dover 1650. Ship sailed again by route Y at 1800
and arrived off La Panne beach at 2130 and commenced embarking troops by ships and other small boats.
At 0250 31st May Rear Admiral Dover Straits and staffembarked and later "Express" acted as desired by the
Rear Admiral who transferred to "Keith" at 0700/31. More troops were embarked and having got about 600 onboard including Major-
General Thorne I proceeded to Dover arriving at 1115.
"Express" sailed again by route Y at 1215.
While passing 511 buay the ship came under fire from Gravelines batteries and was straddled. This fire was returned.
On arrival off Dunkirk roads all ships present engaged enemy aircraft intermitiently who were carrying out bombing attacks and the prospect of going alongside the
Eastern side of Dunicirk Pier was investigated. At about 1700 dive bombing attacks on Destroyers off Bray was particularly heavy.
Two attacks were carried out on "Express",one salvo was a near miss ahead, and the other straddled, five depth charge type bomba falling close all round the ship. Aircraft were heavily engaged and no damage was sustained except for small breakages. At 1830
"Express" again entered Dunkirk and embarked about 700 troops sailing at 1900.
Shortly after a large number of enecty bonbers and fighters attacked ships approaching Dunkirk including a large number of small craft. Several aircraft were seen to be destroyed as a result of our aircraft attacking.
After disemberking troops at about 2300/31
"Express" proceeded to oil and at about 0400 1st June secured to buoy and made good small defects including severed Coll.
At 2200 2nd June "Express" left Dover and arrived off Dunkirk where there was considerable congestion and I was unable to get wires secured - the bonhardment appeared alongside. Ship entered at 0200/3 but the pier una eapty of troops this time. The Rear Admiral accordingly to return to Dover in company with "Codrington"
and ships arrived there at 0500.
into North Goodwin which persisted until to buay. sink
"Express" proceeded at 2200 3rd June aya and ran as Dunkirk at presumed mine. explosion. "Express" British Beach
Arrived thick fog off 0230/4 where an unknown ship was seen secured to party. pier and embarked appeared to be not quite after passing on the a result of a 600 French Proops and the 80 heavy as the previous The bombardment night. ht. The ship mailed at 0300 and through rog in the Downa arrived Dover at 0610.
At 1200 "Express" and "Windsor" sailed for
Portamouth.
About 3500 troopa had been whichet transported.
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ARKS.
Traffic on the route at night was somewhat exciting,and the constant meeting of all sorts and conditions of raft similarly engaged, and to the number of wrecks that were encountered, It was fortunate that the wind remained from the
North East towards the end, thereby shielding the approach from the fire from Gravelines Batteries.
During the bombing attack on Dunkirk p.m. Wednesday 29th May, the ships A.A. fire was most effective.
An H.E. from "X" Gun and a burst from the starboard 0.5"
Machine Gun were seen to envelop enemy aircraft and it is considered that these two were either destroyed or hit. This was confirmed by the soldiers who were subsequently embarked and who stated that they were much impressed by the whole performance. I have reason to believe therefore that
"Express's" fire met with the above measure of success.
The performance of all Officers and Men under my command was of the highest order, and to my complete satisfaction during the whole of this operation. Under severe strain all hands remained alert,boats crews while very weary made incessant boat trips, and the constant manning of the armament and its effective employment on all suitable occasions was extremely creditable.
The large numbers of troops onboard constantly expressed their appreciation of what was done for in providing such comforts as food drink,and clothing as them by the sailors, who I know did their utmost for them was possible.
The Hospital party rendered particularly, constant and valuable assistance to the wounded on board.
I have much oride in submitting the attached list of personnel whom I consider worthy of special mention.
I have the Honour to be,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
CAPTAIN.
Royal Navy.
11 JUN 1940

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ENCLOSURE TO REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS - DUNKIRK OPERATIONS.
H.M.S.EXPRESS, eutenant Commander
As Navigating Officer was of
Deane R.N.
the greatest assistance in keeping the ships reckoning under most difficult conditions, in charting the routes and ever increasing number of wrecks. Has most ably carried out his duties in this and all minelaying operations in which "Express"
has been employed.
eutenant D.H. Maitland-
An exceptionally able Officer kgill-Crichton R.N.
whose attention in promoting the efficiency of the ships company,in the performance of their Seamanlike and at action duties was fully proved by the highly satisfactory manner in which the ship embarked approx:
3500 troops, and was fought when attacked by aircraft and shore batteries. This
Officer has maintained an excellent spirit and state of efficiency in all the various services on which the ship has been employed throughout the var.
Reficient and 0001 as G.C.O.
b Lieutenant ships fire as directed
L. Aldridge R.N.
R.F.
Ably dealt with the large rgeon Lieutenant of casualties embarked in the
C. Shelford R.N.V.R.
number ship for the passage to England.
As Officer of the (marters of fire
R.J.A.Baker nner street aft displayed valuable and on which the has the var ship in airing been employed.

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.B. F.STROUD
N. P/JX 15110
Gun layer of Starboard 0.5"
Machine Gun whose good shooting probably damaged or brought down an enemy aircraft.
He displayed initiative in an exposed potition.
/I.S. J.MOUNTAIN
In charge of the 0.5° armacent.
.N. P/JX 142228
Has shown great initistive at his [uarters and worked hard in the exposed position to keep his guns firing.
.P.O.M.W.CRISP
As Chief Bosuns Date vas most
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active in organising work in embarking troops and a most inspiring influence between decks while the ship was engaged.
.D. ETM.G.ROOKE
As one of a bosts orer stuck to
N.N. SDX 1581
his job without relief and displayed fortitude and lack of thought for hinself in embarking troops from the beach.
L.B. E.HOLLOWAY
An gunlayer of B.Oun exercised
O.N. P/J 98570
initiative and vorked hard to produce a high state of efficiency at his gun of which he is in charge.
P.O.STWD A.V.READ
D.N.L 1816
Here most active in assisting the
B.B.A. J.YSOMAN
D.N. SBRX 7093
Medical Officer with casualties, and untiring
F.M.DAVIS
in their afforts in rendering first aid in
Canteen Manager difficult circumstances.
A most excellent example to all in
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impterbable the influence in his department.
Engine Room, preserving a chearful and
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No. 477.C.C/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
Forwarded.
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13th June, 1940.
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Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of proceedings during operation Dynamo. Individual reports of Commanding Officers of M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's employed will be forwarded as soon as received.
I took over command of N.T.B. Base Dover on 27th
May, having under my command M.T.B.'s 67, 68, 102, 107 and
M.A.S.B.'s 6, 7, 10. During the operation I was at Dunkirk each day and night with the various boats of the flotilla.
Having served in C.M.B.'s at Dunkirk and Dover in
1917 I was in a position to compare the notes of these boats, and I would submit the following:-
1. M.T.B's are an invaluable craft for such operations.
2. Aircraft are quite unable to destroy them. Innumerable dive bombing and machine gunning attacks were made and no boats were lost.
3. Spare crews are essential during a prolonged operation as the strain of running these high-powered boats, even in peace time, is very severe on the crews, especially engine room staff.
4. Auxiliary engines are a great advantage. I entered
Dunkirk in M.T.B. 102 on the night of the 30th May on auxiliary engines and we were unobserved by either British or enemy craft or batteries. Boats fitted with auxiliary engines are also very manosuvreable in a harbour such as Dunkirk.
5. A really efficient V/S rating is essential.
I cannot say enough of the Officers and crews of all the M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's and it was an honour to command them. I consider that the young Officers who commanded these boats acted with great skill and courage and handled their boats in a cool and unhurried manner under heavy artillery

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fire and bombing. I would especially mention M.T.B. 102
under the command of Lieutenant Dreyer, who carried out my orders with remarkable skill and coolness and who took R.A.D.
off H.M.S. "KEITH" during a dive bombing attack as though he were going alongside a jetty in peace time. Lieutenant
Everett in M.A.S.B. 6 evacuated Lord Gort. On one occasion he was subjected to intense machine gun and dive bombing attacks during daylight hours whilst saving the lives of
British soldiers off La Panne. Lieutenant Syre of M.A.S.B.
10 also showed himself to be a level headed and gailant Officer and quite untiring.
During operation Dynamo no boats were seriously damaged and the casualties only ammounted to four ratings wounded.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant.
Commanding Officer M.T.B's.
STATE
MIRAL
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Dynamo 211. B46368
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H.M.S. "Sharpshooter",
8th. June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report on the Evacuation of Allied Forces from DUNKIRK:-
"Sharpshooter" arrived at DOVER in company with
"Hebe" in accordance with previous instructions at 1730 on Tuesday,
28th. May, 1940.
2.
At 1842 on that day orders were received from the Flag Officer Commanding DOVER to proceed to LA PANNE,
"Sharpshooter" slipped at 1903 and using Route "1" arrived off the beaches at 0115, Wednesday 29th. May. Boats were lowered and embarkation was proceeded with.
5.
Dy 0300 only 30 officers and nen had been embarked. This was due to lack of boats and the surf encountered inshore at the time. Difficulty was also experienced in locating the troops when boats were first sent inshore.
acting in accordance 4. with orders received from "Hebe", "Sharpshooter"
By 0500 about 100 men had been embarked, and, weighed and proceeded for DOVER using Route "Y", securing alongside
Admiralty Pier at 1215.
After disembarkation TBC completed ship secured to 8. buoy at 5. 1315. Having drawn stores "Sharpshooter" slipped at
1830, and proceeded via Rouse "1", anchoring close inshore at 0035, difficulty and much assistance from two boats manned by Royal
30th. May. 260 officers and men were taken off with little
Engineers.
"Sherpshoote" weighed 8% 0335 and returned to
DOVER using 6. Route PX". After disembarkation was complete, ship secured to & buoy and took in stores.
"X" 7. At At 2210 while steaming down the southern collision
1800 30th. May, "Sharpsheoter" sailed via side Route with the S.S. DUNKIRK #St. Helier", channel, sustaining damage casualties. which of for the beaches. "charpshooter" usa involved necessitated in a &
return to DOVER under tow. There were no all operations the ship's and company energy. as a whole carried 8. out During their duties with tireless seal
1 have the honour to be,
Str,
VICE
11 JUN ADMIRAL 1940
Your obedient servant
Andrew &. Doran
Sintent
The Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
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Dynamo 214.
Commanding Officer H.M. Shikari
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June 8th 1940.
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Sir,
I have the honour, with reference to Flag Officer
Commanding Dover's Memo: B 14/0/1101/40, to forward the following Command. report on recommendation of personnel under my
While it is very difficult to single out Officers or Ratings who were all performing the same duties to the best of their abilities; the names are forwarded of the boats crews who did excellent work during the final day evacuation at Bray a.m. Saturday June 1st under continual
Shell fire and bombing until ordered to withdraw to
Dunkirk.
A). Recommended for decorations.
1. Lieutenant John Rees Wilson R.N. In charge of all shore operations, throughout operation Dynamo. His leadership and the manner he stuck to his job was inspiring.
2. Leading Stoker Alfred Browne. D/KI 81441.
3. Ordinary Seaman Dominie Kenny D/SSX 30221.
4. Ordinary Seaman George Park. D/JI 170122.
5. Ordinary Seaman William Lyons D/SSI 30211.
6. Signalman William Hicks D/JX 144358.
(1-6 formed the motor boats crew )
The motor boat was sent in to help other small craft during the final hour, after the cutter had been turned over to "Sabre".
B). Recommended for mention in despatches.
1. Signalman Scott Mac Kibbin JX D/139851, boat relief to signalman John in motor boat. Was in the motor for last and most unpleasant trip.
2. Acting Leading Seaman George Edward Cross D/JI 125679.
3. Able Seaman Arthur Bower D/SSX 21463
(2-5 Batkeepers
4. Able Seaman Jeremiah Fords D/SSX 19539.
in Culter a Inne 1.")
5. Able Seaman William Murphy D/SSX 22784.
C). Recommended for mention in despatches.
For devotion
Lieutenant to (E) Leonard THE
craft duty, carrying setting and initiative and for
I have the honour to be
ADMIRAL
Your Sir, obedient servant
1 JUN 1940 1940
Mag Officer Commanding Dover.
C.O. H.M.S. Shikari 10Cal

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Commanding Officer H.M.S.Shikari
June 8th 1940.
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Sir,
I have the honour, with reference to Flag Officer
Commanding Dover's Memo: B 14/0/1101/40, to forward the following report on recommendation of personnel under my
Command.
While it is very difficult to single out Officers or Ratings who were all performing the same duties to the best of their abilities; the names are forwarded of the boats crews who did excellent work during the final day evacuation at Bray a.m. Saturday June 1st under continual
Shell fire and bombing until ordered to withdraw to
Dunkirk.
A). Recommended for decorations.
1. Lieutenant John Rees Wilson R.N. In charge of all shore operations, throughout operation Dynamo. His leadership and the manner he stuck to his job was inspiring.
2. Leading Stoker Alfred Browne. D/KX 81441.
3. Ordinary Seaman Dominie Kenny D/SSX 30221.
4. Ordinary Seaman George Park. D/JX 170122.
5. Ordinary Seaman William Lyons D/SSX 30211.
6. Signalman William Hicks D/JX 144358.
(1-6 formed the motor boats crew )
The motor boat was sent in to help other small craft during the final hour, after the cutter had been turned over to "Sabre".
B). Recommended for mention in despatches.
1. Signalman John Scott Mac Kibbin JX D/139851, relief to signalman in motor boat. Was in the motor boat for last and most unpleasant trip.
2. Acting Leading Seaman George Edward Cross D/JX 125679.
3. Able Seaman Arthur Bower D/SSX 21463
(2-5 Batkeepers
4. Able Seaman Jeremiah Forde D/SSX 19539.
in Culter on
5. Able Seaman William Murphy D/SSX 22784.
C). Recommended for mention in despatches.
Lieutenant Leonard Douglas May.R.N. For devotion landing craft and carrying for setting an example of resuorcefulness to duty, (E) out rapid repairs to beach and initiative throughout the operation.
I have the honour to be
OMIRAL
Your Sir, obedient servant
JN 1940
Plag Officer Commanding Dover.
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From:
Unit Officer, H.M.Y. "ALOUNTEN"
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
Captain N/S, Shoorness.
Subject:
Report of evacuation or troops by Helloh ALOUNT'S II,
Shoemans.
31st Maz. 1940.
Receive route orders from H.O.C.I., Ramagn to and Isave for Dunich
Copy for prillem 377
1
Dynami216. VA Alu/o/ Dover 370
57/37
SECRET
376$
No.
your by Unit
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" R.E.2/014
OPERATION
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
2 Halle Tacht
Dunharque has
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore)
De
20 and Non dod:- Prederick
The enclosed report and recommendation is forwarded with or his cootness reference to Nore General Order a an may
448 and supplementary to my No.
M.I.1/14/015 of 8th June, 1940.
RD
S
RIESS.
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
SHEERNESS
9th June, 1940
VICE
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From:
Unit Officer, H.N.Y. "ALOURTIN"
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
Captain N/S, Sheerness.
Subject:
Report or evacuation 02 troops by H.H.S. ALOUNT'S II,
Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
Receive route orders from H.O.C.I., Ramsgate and leave for Durikirk.
Copy for 37ml
,
377 I
From:
Captain H/S, Sheerness.
Date:
9th June, 1940
Reft 80/157/37
To:
Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
Subject:
Narrative account re operation dynamo by Unit
Officer H.H. Yocht
Submitted.
"ALOURTTE" on evacuation of the B.B.F. from Dunkerone has
A full report from the Unit Officer Hello Yacht now been received on her return from Remagate.
Herbort Wyatt R.N.V.R., A.B. No. B. 9/1806 for his energy already submitted, In the following is recommended:- Prederick collness addition to the names of Officers and Non under fire and for his skill in bringing down on bomber by Levis gun fire.
S
G. B. HARTFORD
CAPTAIN II/S
SHEERNESS