TNA ADM 199 790

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IlelleS. "Sutton"
6th June 1940.
ir,
I have the honour to forward herewith ay narrative of the events
Is the period lay 26th to June 5th inclusive, covering the evacuation
aches. the British Expeditionar Force from Dunkirk and the neighbouring
I have pleasure in informing you that Hello Ship under by command
stained superficial damages only, and no casualties.
I would especially like to bring before your notice the following
Ticers and men.
(ince)
ent (3) Richard Hegarty. Royal Navy engine officer of the ship,
maintained his department in an exesedingly high state of efficiency.
n several occasions when high speed was required, he produced
evolutions in excess of the full speed revolutions on trials, when the
hip was built, twenty four years ago. The noral 05 his department
ould not have been higher, and the whole ingine Room department, when
ot below, were continually assisting in embarking and disembarking
roops. This officer is over of age.
ub-Lieutenant William Cooffrey liewett, Royal Haval Volunteer
do officer ms almont continually in charge of the boat work on the
eaches, frequently under machine gun and shell firs, and bombing attacks.
D showed great coolness and courage in encouraging and organising the
roops, and it was entirely due to his Nno seasonship, no boats were
est. In addition to any recognition you say see fit to award him, 1
ould strongly recommend him to be pronoted to l'emporary Moutenant
for which rank I understand he 10 eligible.
ub-lieutenant John Nalcolm Hav. Royal Navy,
his officer as Navigator wan of the greatest assistance to be on the
ridge, showing and 00010000 in carrying out his duties under
ire. Due to him courage the difficulties of navi_ntion, in lighted and
charted, shoal waters ,were overcome. for one period he was 36 hours on
the bridge without a break.
Leading Telegraphist Albort C.S. Cower, O.B. C/JX 139945.
are to the efficiency of this ratings department, communications, some
of vital importance were continually maintained.
Fetty This Officer Harold Beasley, O.N. C/JR in charge 93287, of the hoat work. Due to
his Good rating was almost boats continually were lost or damaged, and his coolness and
courage under seamanship Tige were no of great encouragement to the troops and season
under him.
Acting Fet Albort Seorge Dollery, Valla 1/18 80017.
This Fetty Officer of the notor bont during the often shole under period. fire, Due the
number the efficient nannor in from the beaches were far conditions. in excess of
to rating ma engineer which he ran the engine, what
night have of troops been expected ovacuated under the difficult weather
Yuanco