TNA ADM 199 790

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CONFIDENTIAL
H.M.S. WHITSHALL
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
In accordance with your memorandum 3.14/0/1101/40
paragraph 2, I have the honour to submit the names of the
following Officers and Ratings of H.M.S. SHITSHALL under ay
command as being recommended for decoration or mention in
dispatches.
(1) Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Corrie BROWN. R.N.V.R.
This officer was conspicuous throughout these operations
for his coolness and for his skill in attending the wounded. He
was lent to Drifter JACKEVE on passage from Dunkerque to Ramagate,
and assisted by George Frederick SINS, BD/J111898 also of H.M.S.
WHITEHALL, attended severely wounded survivors of H.M.S. MOSQUITO,
performing two amputations under very difficult conditions. Later
on the same day he again did good work amongst the wounded onboard
H.M.S. WORCESTER.
(2) Lieutenant Allan Donald Peter CAMPBELL, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Executive Officer with marked
ability. His organisation for embarking the military and caring
for them on passage was most satisfactory. In addition he controlled
the after group of 4.7" guns very aldifilly and was responsible for
bringing down at least one enemy bomber.
(3) Mr. Samuel George Seagrove CHRELL, Commissioned
The result of the efficient manner in which this officer
has always run the Engine Room Department of H.H.S. WHITEHALL was
Mr. Morrell was also of great assistance to both the wounded and
apparent in the smooth working of the Department during this period.
unwounded Naval and Military personal who were evacuated in the
ship.
(4) Cecil Kenneth SOUSTER, Petty Officer, O.N.D/J102937.
Carried out the duties of Cunners liate with great ability.
work in keeping the 2-pdr pom pome in action as well as in
His supervising the fighting of the main gun armament was admirable.
(5) Harold Methven SEABROCK, Chief Petty Officer, O.N.D/JA3574.
during assistance to the Commanding Officer. and 3500 troops he
these As operations, and by his coolness and skilful In addition steering
Torpedo Coxswain he was continuously at the wheel
was of great "snack" meals for each of between 3000 in H.M.S. SHITEHALL.
provided and survivors of H.M.Ships who took passage
(6) William Smith, Officers Steward 1st Class. O.N. D/L824
which for military he set to his quarters - namely - the supply after
Was officers conspiquous during passage and for the fine party to
for his devotion to duty. in providing example
guns.
Was awarded Croix de Guerre in 1914-18 Tar.
(7) William Alfred Frederick LUKE, Chief Engine Room Artificer,
O.N. D/M3704.
The Cool conduct.......