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and Juno 1940.
sir,
I regret to have to report the loss of thereise
BRITHER by enemy action at 1013 let June 1940 off the Bolgian coast. The circumstances are as follows.
at about 0315 while embarking British troors off
DEPARTMENT I TRUE attacked by a squadron of nine German JUNKSHS
dive bombers. They approached from astern and on eighting 1 went full speed shoul 13 boilors connected, and as the Dombo were released turned hard to port. as far as I could judge such aircraft released a pattern of five bombs one being & large "B" type and four smaller bombs with slight delay action. one of the latter exploded at the after end 02 HOW boilor room on the port side and siereed blew anay the bulkhoad vioroing both main and auxiliary stoam linou and main oil fuol supply. «11 engine room and boilor room personnel were killoi. About six of the "B" type bonds than exploded underneath the ship flooding the after cagazine and shell room and probably the gland conpartments and storo rooms just forward of this position. The uppor dock and sideo of the ship crecked right across in the vioinity of the suimast. This 18
& general line of mouthous in dostroyers.
In order to precerve stability the torpedoes and death charges were jottluoned and the ship floated confortably with little increase in drought. I invected ongine room and No.3
doilor room and found that a Joall acount of nuter was making its very through shrapnol holos. Those were plugged and colligion not placed over the norst louks. It WILL found imposible to got steam to the enginos unl the ship thereafter remined imobile.
1.
fforts were now made to sond out measages for assistance. is tug who had been attending on Hamada "KEITH" passed no a 013nal telling DD to sink to which I replied that I
was out of action und required imediate assistance. I also requested him to inform The Ylag officer Commending, Dover to this effect. Due then dies peared. Signals for assistance were also made by using type & II with battory nover. It is
Coubtful whether any of these measuges more received owing to very heavy traffic at the time and comparative woukness of by signals.
5.
a Bolgiun fiching smock under French colours was soon in the distunco and the notor boat TRIO dearatched to susson her to our assistance. She WELL is JULIA AMOUNT of Card and after
JONE offorts a tow was pussed and corse set to open from the coast.
This ha hardly been accomplished before & second attack devollopped at about 0945. This consisted of lovel bumbing from about 0000t.
such bomber acting independently. about hulf a squalron of 18
carried out the attack. Considering the ship WAS & stationary targot and there was little wind these attacks were Dourly carried C
out and no bumbo hit. This may have been due to pon pon fire is which Hunner 12 new in charge. Unfortunately this gallant officer WAS killed at his post by machine run bullets which were fired continuously us the bombers pussed overhead.

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Sir,
I regret to have to report the loss of Hellows by enemy action at 103 lat June 1940 off the Belgian coast, The circumstances are 68 follows.
at about 0815 while embarking British troors off
EASURES I TRIC attacked by a squadron of nine German JUNKARS
dive bombers. They approached from astern and on sighting I went full speed shoul 13 boilors connected and as the bombu were released turned hard to port. 43 far as I could judge such aircraft released & pattern of five Dombs one boing a large "B" type and four smaller bombs with alight delay action. une of the latter exploded at the ufter end of 40.3 boilor room on the port side and storeed blew away the bulkhoad pieroing both main and suxiliery steam linou and main oil fuel supply. +11 engine room and boilor room personnel were killed. About six of the "B" type bomba then exploded underneath the ship flooding the after magazine and shell room and probably the gland compartments and store rooms
Just forward of this position. The uppor deck and older of the ship cracked right across in the vicinity of the minnest. This is a gonoral line of neukness in dostroyers.
In order to precerve stability the torpedoes and depth charges were jottluoned and the ohio floated confortably with little increase in drought. 1 increated ongine room and Ro.3
boiler room and found that a small amount of nuter was making its way through shrapnel holos. These were plugged and collision eat placed over the norst lonks. It WELL found impossible to got steam to the enginee and the ship thereafter remined imobile.
4.
fforts were now made to send out messages for assistance. a tug who had boon attending on Hahada "K-ITH" passed me a signal triling DO to sink to which I replied that I
was out of action and required immediate addistance. 1 aluo requested him to inform The Ylag officer Commanding, Nover to this effect. Tue then dion peared. Jignals for assistance were also mudo by using type 4 4 with battory power. It is doubtful whether any of these seauages were received owing to very heavy traffic at the time and comparative meukness of by cignals.
5.
a Belgiun fishing smook under French colours was seen in the distunce and the notor boat TRIO desputched to her to our assistance. she WAS 43 JULI- of Could and after
DOBB efforts a tow WELD passed and corse not to open from the coast.
This ha: hardly been accomplished before & second attack devellopped ut about 0945. This consisted of lovel bumbing from about S, 10000.
each bomber acting independently. about hulf 5 squairon of 18
curried out the attack. Considering the ship was a stationary target and there was little wind these attacks were pourly curried C
out and no bumba hit. This may have been due to pon pom fire if which Hunner (2) 183 in charge. Unfortunately this gallant officer WBG killed at his post by machino [un bulleta which wore fired continuously as the bonbers pussed overhead.

+645
Ship's position now untenable and recelled
1720.
When boats returned with last load
1
proceed close inshore to avoid shell bursts.
1840
Arrived Dunkirk harbour and proceeded are foremost.
1850.
Berthed alongsido East Pier and embarked the
870 treops
During embarkation continuer air attack and shelling took place, ships guns were frequently in action
2058.
Cas's off and proceeded with abou: 1250 trops on board.
0015. Saturday 1t Judee
Anchored in Margate Road
0603.
Alongside Margate Pier.
Disembarked trom
The Commanding Officer now returned or board.
0800.
Cast off from Margate Pier and anchere in
(94).
Went alongside H.M.S. GALLANT for C
1935.
Proceeded Sevards Dunkirk and at 2235 Lightel unknown obstructions in In, vicinity of No 70 Dunitick Road the weather was very 16.23 and thick smoke from Dunkirk obscured everythings and 2t was decided to amitee hatman
"FG" and "W" buoys until dayligh
0315 2nd June proceeded bac
545.
1114 left for Sheerness who
The Senior Opficer of the I
and Book command 01 the ship, se ashore on leave.
connection with the proc we "
like to emphasise the a
whole ip's company.
It is difficult to single commendation bat undoubtedly th
James Seamar O. No C/J 3192 wa and the individual work done by cn the beach itself was outstan
XI.
The Sheerness. Extended Defences Office
Forwarded
4th June 1940
found in acorphecked and found in accordance with Regulations ecked and found in ref action taken able to action taked for to actionserived and checked able to or hecked ahable to select (C.W.
hecked and found in acaci accordang up for interview sent received and scate received and checked

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6th June, 1040.
08/10/8,
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CONFIDENTIAL
UNIVERSITY
FROM
SEA comminiting 08:100
The Extended Defences Officer, resting is ship unique
Sheerness.
DATE 7th June 1940.
THE For coolness extensive energy and
TO.....
The Commodore in Charge unisting in the
Sheerness.
SUBJECT. Senior Officer, Themes Local
Rellefle Chief ingineers
Defence Flotills.
Hom in organizing the roops and car the emberition and
I wish to recomend the
THE R.N.
0/210035 20 Hedo
Belon as leadership
L.R.C.F. for his great
D of the ship's company and also for a whole organizati shown during the mal incluses of this operation Dynamo.
overboard when the wholer capsined
Ris gallant action in going
0/32950 Dailably
100 OF Insurance inthe the water for over an hour remaining to clear alongoide ROYAL BAGLE end
I propeller or the motor boat RIS,
G/J3170070. for praise.
consider, worthy of the greatest
We on the
Lettle Name (though commond of the chip
(Sd) W. E. CORNABE
orando VBB successful doe honry boolding and
CAPTAIN, age ml has Little real
EXTENDED DISTRIBUTE OFFICER.
and Initiative van
⑈ use able to take an for aevosion mannay enrough ПДО CTIOPES, steam VISA
always ready, TO and auty. when off watch he was to be found looking to the welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman LR/JX 173534. 14332 of H.S.D. be
Monarda John Henry Williams is Gunner he was always to Ze remarkable Vigourously found at for his coolness to devotion whenever post see whenever that under opportunity to all duty. energy danger arms hombins were presented threatened ready, attacks itself. and the and 10 ship. to He replied be also especially showed took praised for his pride in his work.
11. Hannaford in of which H.M.D. he directed Renascent his for ship the and courageous manner the B.S.F. from Bunkerque and for which his prompt brought action off in members receiving of the crew of steam yacht Grieve was mined.

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107
June 7th, 1940.
Supplementary to a brief report given to the
Resident N.O. at Poole - From the 0.0. H.H.S.
"Pascholl".
The above ship returned from La Panne to
Sheerness on Sunday 2nd June. Her Captain immediately left her to return to his duties in Naval Control,
Ramagate. At 1830, on instructions from the Commodore's
Office, I reported to Admiral Taylor and without further notice, was told by him to take command of the above ship, and take her to Dunkirk. There being no routing orders available I was told instead to await the departure of H.N.S. "Reiger" and sail in company to
Ramsgate. "Reiger" was unable to sail until 1630
and Ramsgate was reached at 2300. To anchored and went ashore for instructions which were to our intense disappointment; we were to be off for the night and await further instructions. With the exception of two of the ship's company, all on board complained that they were reliefs for the original crew and asked to be relieved, having done one or maybe two trips across already. It proved impossible to do this for them until Tuesday morning, but after they had been allocated definite jobs and posts during the operations and had been given a little verbal encouragement they settled down, gave of their best and did their duty in traditional manner.
2. At 1430 Monday, 3rd June, I was advised that the
"Pascholl" would be salling as flagship with four other
Schults. At 1500 Commander Hammond, R.N. cnme on board with his navigator, Lieutenant de Mornay, H.M.
With great tact and understanding they assured me that they were largely passengers and in no way intended to interfere with, or supercede the Captain. by somewhat natural disappointment at the apparent loss, in spite of these assurances, of the opportunity of conducting the operations on my own initiative, was more than offset by company, guidance and encouragement they afforded to the two Officers of the ship.
5. We sailed at 1600 and promptly loat one of the five ships - "Reiger" which,, to Commander Hamond's lurid disgust, went on the putty (Quern Sand).
Overtaking a convoy of wierd, but gallant little French fishermen, we arrived in Dunkirk harbour at 3500
after a most tame passage. The town was blasing furiously and presented a trult memorable spectacle.
The harbour Was congested, sonté of the ships there being wrecked, and in cases already ablase. Difficult navigation was intensified by our not being able to find the Nouveau Avant Port (no proper plan of the harbour being available ), our perigrinations nearly putting us on the putty twice. In desperation we went alongaide the Packet boat quay of. the inner harbour, secured and got ladders aboard. Commander
Troup, waiting on the quay immediately asked our capacity, and I foolishly but optimistically replied
"Oh, between 500 and 1,000% Poilus in reasonable order commeneed to invade the ship and were embarked in an orderly fashion, each mon being disarmed before being allowed to descend into the hold. The work of embarkation was su ervised by the First Licutenant
(Sub Lieut. St. Aubin, R.N.V.R.) in & most creditable manner

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Commodore's Office,
273
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
31st May, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report on the loss of H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE", under my command, on 29th May,
1940.
The times are approximate only.
1000 Ordered to proceed in company with "Royal Eagle" to
Coast east of Dunkirk to embark troops. "Royal Eagle" had on board S.O.T.D.F., Commander Cordeaux, R.N.
1330 Approaching coast I received signal from S.O.T.D.F., to proceed Dunkirk as it appeared to him that there were only Belgian and French troops on the beach at that time.
1430:. Made fast on eastern side of Dunkirk Jetty, outer berth but one, which was occupied by troopship Finella.
On the opposite side was "Grenade" and several
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nmenced in which some ne harbour and ships in
"Grenade" washit, and so intense that my
FROM.
The Extended Defences Officer,
Sheerness.
pening in the immediate
DATE... 7th June 1940.
ng between raids and nder Clouston, R.N., who
To.
The Commodore in Charge
Sheerness.
ed her survivors came on
SUBJECT. Senior Officer, Thames Local ges were passed by this
Defence Flotilla.
when a bomb dropped down n. from "Finella" to "Crested
I wish to recommend the
'S from the damaged ships
Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla, Commander E.C. Cordeaux R.N.
proceed by Commander
M.B. M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P. for his great judgment and initiative, and also for y and steering an Easterly iously until, as I learnt his unflagging energy shown during the ther, four of which hit the whole period of operation Dynamo.
idles) were still functioning
His gallant action in going ile, but I soon discovered overboard when the whaler capsized y from amidships right aft.
alongside ROYAL EAGLE and remaining and the sides were in.
inthe water for over an hour to clear
;enant Jones, reported on the propellor of the motor boat are15, adly burnt) to say that
I consider, worthy of the greatest ur, so decided to beach the praise.
.P's and C.B's. were ie P.O. Telegraphist.
to the beach where she
CAPTAIN,-
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
ed ground and with the wind

COPY.
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0771061, VREBOR PORTN.
Principal Sea Transport Office, French Ports.
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c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
335
DUPLICATE
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
the Widelle,
The Director of Sea Transport. Inlais in Definer
I
RM bringing the of the Skipper to the
Submitted: Director of to his buting
Forwarded with a request that the gallant action
Order you please and Sty of these two mon may be suitably rewarded.
vas 033 the guay the SIGNED: W.P. GANDELL
which does quest.
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, address up to 085 Aund FRENCH PORTS.
Hotols for for Transport Officer,
Printi locks,
(Commetore Senstall, MA)
(63gma)
Secretary,
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
(signal)
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
(signed) Erio Bush.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.
Dover.
20th June, 1940.

COPY.
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FROM
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PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, FRENCH PORTS.
336
TO
CAPTAIN A/P, DOVER. (Copy to MA/DST).
31st May, 1940.
R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter
I enclose a. copy of a report from Moutenant Whittle,
"Lord Howe".
10
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crow should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of PaSaTeO.,
South-Western Hotel, Southampton, Facture, howy for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P. Gandell, R.N.)
I
carrot too
(signed)
Secretary.
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
(signed) bells
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of See Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
(signed) Erio Bush.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.
Dover.
20th June, 1940.

442
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416
fire and bombing. I would especially mention M.T.B. 102
under the command of Lieutenant Dreyer, who carried out my orders with remarkable skill and coolness and who took R.A.D.
off H.M.S. "KEITH" during a dive bombing attack as though he were going alongside a jetty in peace time. Lieutenant
Everett in M.A.S.B. 6 evacuated Lord Gort. On one occasion he was subjected to intense machine gun and dive bombing attacks during daylight hours whilst saving the lives of
British soldiers off La Panne. Lieutenant Eyre of M.A.S.B.
10 also showed himself to be a level headed and gallant Officer and quite untiring.
During operation Dynamo no boats were seriously damaged and the casualties only amounted to four ratings wounded.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant.
R.N.
Commanding Officer M.T.B's.
VICE 11 ADMIRAL JUN 1940 R *
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487
SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L. "GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, c.
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Cl.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
H.M.S. HORNET,
Allen, 8.
mid
Farmer, 7.
GOSPORT
Engr.
Walter, R.
HANTS
Engr.
Crabb, S.
6.
hear Dennis marth
1/c
Cains, A.B.
Vine, A.S.
Engr.
Spain, J.H.
I uninction yr require have 7 two? the
Cl.Mr.
Matthews, J.
ew of N.TB.68 is connection
B.
Ferrier, c.
S.
Durrant, x.
is the consuation?
Engr.
Stone, A.L.
Engr.
Stewart, 2.
unkugar.
Then was liten l'chose ate 1/0
Yealland, 3.4
B.
Brenton, J.
whom the behavior 7
Engr
Rowe, S.E.
by? my crew- they were my ate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
ee excellent.
Hay, H.
Engr.
Cherry, F.
Peaman and are cames zone however
/Cl.Mr.
Beard, E.L.
particularly worry of vertin
Thompson, A.
Engr.
Hodgkinson, D.
Their name. of
3 i/o
Bell, L.C.
1/a.B.
Parry, A.J.
3rd Engr.
Bygrave, 3.

487
SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L."GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, C.
W.D.M.L. "HAIG"
A/1/C1.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
A.B.
Allen, 8.
A.B.
Farmer, 7.
1st Engr.
Walter, R.
3rd Engr.
Crabb, S.
Mate i/c
Cains, A.B.
W.D.M.L. "KESTREL"
A.B.
Vine, A.E.
T/3/Engr.
Spain, J.H.
W.D.M.L. "MARLBOROUGH"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Matthewa, J.
T/A.B.
Ferrier, C.
T/O.S.
Durrant, K.
T/3/Engr.
Stone, A.L.
T/3/Engr.
Stewart, R.
T/Mate 1/c
Yealland, E.L.
W.D.M.L. "PIGEON"
T/A.B.
Brenton, J.
T/3/Engr
Rowe, S.B.
T/Mate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
W.D.M.L. "SWALLOW"
Hay, H.
A.B.
Cherry, F.
3rd Engr.
Beard, E.L.
T/2/C1.Mr.
Thompson, A.
W.D.M.L. "WOLFE"
A.B.
Hodgkinson, D.
T/3/Engr.
Mate i/c
Bell, L.C.
Parry, A.J.
W.D.M.L. "VULTURE"
T/A.B.
Bygrave, F.
3rd Engr.

2.
General above eight vessels: sent the following letter to the Masters Quarter of the
Lt. General to Sir the Forces Walter Venning, has K.C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., M.C., Master 1--488
459
"I fine wish part to which thank you, your engineer and crew for the tion of the B.E.F.
you and they played in the recent evacua- very
In in which particular the I wish to convey my admiration for the volunteered to perform a dangerous task quite outside personnel of the W.D. vessels participating way their normal duties.
To have been successful in saving the lives of over 1,300
British and Allied soldiers is a feat of which all of you concerned may well feel proud.
The damage done to so many of the craft engaged is a testimony to the dangers which you and those serving under you faced with cheerfulness and gallantry.
I am proud to think that, as Quartermaster-General to the
Forces, the War Department fleet comes within my sphere."
In addition, Colonel Redman - Deputy Director of Transportation
Equipment, Ministry of Supply has written me privately - as follows:
"Dunkirk, May 30th to June 3rd, 1940.
I took my hat off to the Navy, but I have put it on again and now take it off to the Fleet.
I was extremely interested to receive the particulars you sent me yesterday, and shall keep them in memory of very gallant actions. You must be proud of your lads."
Whilst Captain P.Hodgkinson - - who as Officer i/c Transport at Portsmouth has for so long been intimately connected with the War Department fleet has generously sent the following message:
"All ranks of the War Department Fleet at Portamouth wish to convey to those members of the Fleet, who took part in the recent evacuation from Flanders, their congratulations on a hazardous job well carried out, and felicitations on their safe return.
With Portsmouth also wish to be associated. They appear to the above, the members of the Transport Staff at have well supported the motto of the Corps."
Finally I, as your Commanding Officer, would like once again to express my deep appreciation of the work you all did.
Well done.
G.EBad work
Colonel
A. D. M. T.
Woolwich
8 June, 1940

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CAPTAIN
A/P,
DOVER.
Copy to MA/DST).
OPS.
31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
tric Bush.
Dover.
20th June 1940.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.

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FROM.
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OFFICER
FRENCH PORTS.
EDC.
TO.
CAPTAIN A/P, DOVER.
Copy to MA/DST).
OPS.
31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
tric Bush.
Dover.
20th June 1940.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.