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0 Captai.. of "Vernon".
Tug 0.9
6th June 1940.
9 Bg
ir.
on the 1st June as Master of Tug C.9 I was at Dunkirk
hen two destroyers were bombed and having received orders
il from
0 assist to tow one and then ordered to go to the other
elioved to be the "Keith" which was sunk after the crew
ad been ta en off by H.M.S. Sloop. I was on resoue duty
18 bombing was BO severe that I witnessed the destruction
four ships, namely H.M.S. "BRIGHTON QUEEN", H.M.S. "SCOBIA"
ring these operations a bomb bursting (approx.) 30 ft.
M.S. "KEITH" which had just left Dunkirk full of troops.
tern of the Tug lifting stern in the air. All through the
46422 SGOE
erations whether on the Bridge with a rifle trying to
pot down enemy planes or rescuing troops over the side to
By sych
lp the wounded P.O. Steward and P.O.
loaned to us
m H.M.S. "VERNON" were models of coolness, courage and
easing effort. Their discipline and obedience to
at to
lers at all times was exemplary and I feel that I should
neglecting my duty if I fail to convey to you, Sir, as
yei
.r Commanding Officer my sincere admiration of their
eptional conduct.
of
I am, Sir,
a
Yours obediently,
& been
(sd) J. TRELEAVEN.
Bed on
Master Tug C.9.
ken off
Portsmouth Dockward.
by
EXLAPISA 21')
tack again
ships HMS Brighton Luen and
bufeled effer leaving Dunkirk feell of
olefs a shee of Survivors, of
for $ luced by Officer in motor Boal said to
re. reserving Survivor: Onemy
selviven B9 and HMS Esk
oppiers) 18m number dropping,
Mature " also French destroyer which was
their can survivors baplain of HMS Esk to proced to
the int Swowors y had ouring
cling the bapitain a first Offiere of
an attack. Having 30 Survivors
program Brighton Lucen, and a with army
11111 inlecome mander I was able to proceed