TNA ADM 199 790

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G.D. 340/58
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17504.08
11th June, 1940.
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Sir,
recommendations the operation "Dynamo". for gallantry and good services rendered during and
I have the honour to submit the following report
out their duties to my entire satisfaction.
I would submit that as regards shore staff all carried
Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N., Senior Executive Officer
on my staff was sent in charge of six trawlers to Dunkirk.
Lieutenant Bill's report has already been forwarded. I would
submit that this Officer performed the task allotted to him in
an exemplary manner. He showed great coolness and devotion to
duty under constant bombing - - two of the ships under his orders
were lost. He managed to extricate the remainder from on
extremely perilous position. This Officer's name was sent in
as one of four token names for "Dynamo" operation.
During the operation "Dynamo" the Downs and Entrances
to Dover Harbour were constantly subjected to magnetic minelaying.
The Downs and Entrances were kept free for the conveyance of
troops by means of "LL" Trawlers and Skid Towing Drifters, and
observing this is routine work, I propose to record the services
of these vessels in the half yearly report.
The following list of the Officers and nen is appended,
who performed outstanding services.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
WHHarris
11 JUN 1940
Commander M/S.
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