TNA ADM 199 790

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TNA ADM 199 790

Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, dating from 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 790

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/790. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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285	Log in to enlarge	CONFIDENTIAL Dynams 141 2555 FROM EXTENDED DEPENDED OFFICER, SHEERNISS. 271 12 DATE 7th June, 1940. TO COMMODORS IN CHARGE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Hells YACHTS "CALNTA", "GLALA" AND "AMULRES", "CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Community Officer Licut. Holls Wissull R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being heavily bombarded. (2). 0.0. Dunley Seamen H.O.P.O. (qual. S.V.O.L For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in firms a Dornier 17, with the Lovis Gun. (3). JAMA Damarell, Engineeen R.O.P.S. L.T./K.X.105230, For not leaving the enginerous from 1000 31st May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which were giving much trouble) running. (4). JIF.C. Head, Ordinary Sevenan H.O.P.S. For his unfailing help during the whole period and the 0001 and efficient way in which he emberked the troops. Dunning "CALSTA". R.N.V.R. For his excellent work In resouing the (1). The Committee Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.P. Launch under heavy gun fire, end successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers. "GLALA". Dov, R.N.V.R., For his valuable services in towing bouts from (1). The Commonding Officer, Sub.14eut. Sale the beach under heavy beching attacks. "AMULRES" robert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing to from smiting been (1). The Country Officer, Sub-Lioute the O.P. vessels under postoons heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck beach 11 (with about 300 soldiers in all) hands in his vessel. (Sd) W.E. CORNABE Γ CAPPAIN. EXTRIDID OFFICER. sur Mainly through n10 offorts, steam was always aevosion ready, to and auty. when off watch he was to be found looking to the welfare of the troops. 10. Seaman Williams LT/JX 173534. 14212 of H.M.D. to be Monarda John Henry to duty. is Gunner he was the always ship. Ze found at for his devotion post whenever under enery danger hombing threatened attacks and He replied also showed took remarkable vigourously coolness opportunity presented itself. 10 to be great care to whenever see that all arms were ready, and especially praised for his pride in his work. Renaacent for the 11. Skipper Hannaford in lot which H.M.D. he directed his ship prompt seamanlike and brought action and off in courageous members receiving 0: manner the the crew D.S.P. of from steam Bunkerque yacht Grieve and for which his was mined.	Glala Monarda Dunning Hannaford Head Lovis May Williams

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CONFIDENTIAL
Dynams 141 2555
FROM
EXTENDED DEPENDED OFFICER, SHEERNISS.
271 12
DATE
7th June, 1940.
TO
COMMODORS IN CHARGE,
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Hells YACHTS "CALNTA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULRES",
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Community Officer Licut. Holls Wissull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). 0.0. Dunley Seamen H.O.P.O. (qual. S.V.O.L
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in firms a Dornier 17, with the Lovis Gun.
(3). JAMA Damarell, Engineeen R.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230, For not leaving the enginerous from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). JIF.C. Head, Ordinary Sevenan H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the 0001
and efficient way in which he emberked the troops.
Dunning "CALSTA". R.N.V.R. For his excellent work In resouing the
(1). The Committee Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.P.
Launch under heavy gun fire, end successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
"GLALA". Dov, R.N.V.R., For his valuable services in towing bouts from
(1). The Commonding Officer, Sub.14eut. Sale
the beach under heavy beching attacks.
"AMULRES" robert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing to from smiting been
(1). The Country Officer, Sub-Lioute the O.P.
vessels under postoons heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck
beach 11 (with about 300 soldiers in all) hands in his
vessel.
(Sd) W.E. CORNABE
Γ
CAPPAIN.
EXTRIDID OFFICER.
sur Mainly through n10 offorts, steam was
always aevosion ready, to and auty. when off watch he was to be found looking to the
welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman Williams LT/JX 173534. 14212 of H.M.D. to be
Monarda John Henry to duty. is Gunner he was the always ship. Ze
found at for his devotion post whenever under enery danger hombing threatened attacks and He replied also showed took
remarkable vigourously coolness opportunity presented itself. 10 to be
great care to whenever see that all arms were ready, and especially
praised for his pride in his work.
Renaacent for the
11. Skipper Hannaford in lot which H.M.D. he directed his ship
prompt seamanlike and brought action and off in courageous members receiving 0: manner the the crew D.S.P. of from steam Bunkerque yacht Grieve and for which his
was mined.