TNA ADM 199 790

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H.N.S. "Sutton"
6th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward herewith my narrative of the events
or the period May 26th to June 5th inclusive, covering the evacuation
1 the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk and the neighbouring
eaches.
I have pleasure in informing you that Hollo hip under by command
ustained superficial damages only, and no casualties.
I would especially like to bring before your notice the following
fficers and men.
(AM)
Lieut (3) Richard llegarty. Royal Havy As engineer officer of the ship,
e 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 Engine Room department, when
not below, were continually assisting in embarking and disembarking
troops. This officer is over 50 years of age.
Lieutenant William Cooffrey Hewett, Royal Naval Volunteer
This officer was almost continually in charge of the boat work on the
beaches, frequently under machine gun and shell firs, and bombing attacks.
He showed great coolness and courage in encouraging and organising the
troops, and it was entirely due to his fine neamanship, no boats were
lost. In addition to any recognition you say see fit to sward him, 1
would strongly recommend him to be promoted to Temporary Moutenant
H.N.V.R. for which rank I understand he is eligible.
This John vas X the greatest assistance to De on the
Nalcolm HAVE Royal Navy.
bridge, officer an Navigator and 00010000 in carrying out his duties under
fire. Due showing courage difficulties of navi, ation, in - lighted and
charted, shoal to him waters the were overcome. for one period he was 36 hours on
the bridge without a break.
Leading Albert Cade Cower, O.N. C/JX 139945,
Due to the Telegraphist efficiency of this ratings department, communications, some
of vital importance were continually maintained.
This letty Officer Harold Beasley, continually DaNa C/JA in charge 93287. of the heat work. Due to
his rating was almost boats were lost or danaged, to the and troopa his coolness and and
courage good under seamanship five were no of great encouragement seamen
under him.
Acting States Albert Deorge Dollery, during Dalla 1/18 the 80017, whole
This Petty Officer the motor boat period. fire, Due
to the rating was engineer in of which he ran the engine, far often in excess under of what the
number efficient nannor from the beaches were weather conditions.
might have of troops been expected evacuated under the difficult