TNA ADM 199 790

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H.W.S. "Sutton"
6th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward herewith my narrative of the events
for the period May 26th to June 5th inclusive, covering the evacuation
of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk and the neighbouring
beaches.
I have pleasure in informing you that Hallo hip under by command
sustained superficial damages only, and no casualties.
I would especially like to bring before your notice the following
officers and men.
(mail)
Lieut (3) Richard llegarty, Royal NAVYA As engineer officer of the ship,
he maintained his department in an exceedingly high state of efficiency.
On several occasions when high speed was required, he produced
revolutions in excess of the full speed revolutions on trials, when the
ship was built, twenty four years ago, The noral of, his department
could not have been higher, and the whole ingine Room department, when
not below, were continually assisting in embarking and diambarking
troops. This officer is over So years of age.
Sub Lieutenant William Cooffrey Hewett, Royal Kaval Volunteer Reserve(Tim)
This officer was almost pntimally in charge of the boat work on the
beaches, frequently under machine gun and shell firs, and bombing attachs.
No showed great coolness and courage in encouraging and organising the
troops, and it was entirely due to his fine seasonship, no boats were
lost. In addition to any recognition you may are at to seard him, 1
would strongly recommend him to be promoted to Temporary L'eutenant
for which rank I understand he 1a eligible.
Sub-Lieutenant John Valcoln Hay, Royal Navy.
This officer an Navigator was of the greatest nacistance to be on the
bridge, and coolness in carrying out Daily his duties under
fire, Due showing to him courage the difficulties of navi_ation, in - lighted and
charted, shoul waters ,were overcome. for one period he 188 36 hours on
the bridge without a break.
Leading Albert C.S. Cower, O.N. C/JX 139945,
Due to the Telegraphist efficiency of this ratinga department, communications, come
of vital importance were continually maintained.
Petty This Officer Harold Beasley, continually Date C/JH in charge 93287 of the boat work. Due to
his good rating was almost boats were lost 0.7 damaged, and his coolness and seamen and
courage under seamanship Time were no of great encouragement to the troopa
under him.
This to rating Petty was Officer engineer Albert of which George the motor he Dollery, ran boat the during Walls ongine, FAX the often 80017. whole under pariod. of fire, what Due the
might have of troops been expected under the difficult weather
number the efficient manner evacuated in from the heaches sere far in conditions. excess