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TNA ADM 199 790

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.

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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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List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 405–613 of this collection
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CONFIDENTIAL
Page 2.
(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. SHITHHALL's letter dated 7th June, 1940).
The 0001 conduct, seal, power of command and professional skill of this rating was very noticable and contributed greatly to the efficient running of the ship.
(8) Wallace Eugene BRETON, Leading Telegrachist, O.N.
D/JX 135520.
Was in charge of the W/2 Department which functioned perfectly during this period.
(9) Francis Buckler NICHOLSON, Acting Petty Officer,
O.N. D/JX 135893.
John Henry 0'NEILL, Able Serman, O.N. D/J 89930.
Herbert JONES, Able Serman, 0.N. D/J 110186.
George Frederick SINS, Able Serman, O.N. D/J 111898.
These four torpedomen worked continuously from 2100/31st
May until 0700/1st June and successfully carried out temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits which had been out when W.M.S.
WHITEHALL was in collision with H.M.Tacht GRIVE. Able SIZES
is also mentioned in paragraph (1).
(10) Wlod STRZELEZCKI, Signalman, Polish Havy.
Lent from MARYNARKA NOJENHA. Showed great coolness in the bridge and rendered useful service in spotting the approach of enemy aircraft.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obsdient servant, as. (unsch
LIXUTENANT COMMANDER.
IN CUMMAND.
Vice Admiral Dover.
(Copy to:-
Captain (D), Plymouth).
VIDE A TRAD
11 JUN 1940
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DOVER

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CONFIDENTIAL
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382
Page 2.
(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. SHITEHALL's letter dated 7th June, 1940).
The cool conduct, seal, power of command and professional skill of this rating was very noticable and contributed greatly to the efficient running of the ship.
(8) Wallace Eugene BRETON, Leading Telegraphist, O.N.
D/JI 135520.
Vas in charge of the V/T Department which functioned perfectly during this period.
(9) Francis Buckler FICHOLSON, Acting Petty Officer,
O.N. D/JX 135893.
John Henry Q'NEILL, Able Seaman, O.N. D/J 89930.
Herbert JONES, Able Seaman, O.N. D/J 110186.
George Frederick SINS, Able Serman, O.N. D/J 111898.
These four terpedomen worked continuously from 2100/31at
May until 0700/1st June and successfully carried out temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits which had been out when U.M.S.
WHITEHALL was in collision with H.M.Yacht GRIVE. Able Seamer sizes is also mentioned in paragraph (1).
(10) Wlod STREELEZCKI, Signalman, Folish Navy.
Lent from MARYNARKA WOJENHA. Showed great coolness in the bridge and rendered useful service in spotting the approach of enemy aircraft.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant, adminism
LIBUTENANT COMANDER.
IN COMMAND.
Vice Admiral Dover.
(Copy to:-
Captain (D), Plymouth).
VICE
11 JUN ADMIRAL 1940
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DOVER

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The following REPORT has been extracted from this file and is being forwarded under cover of Vice Admiral, Dover's letter concerning loss of ships during operation DYNAMO.
F.A.A. TRAINING YACHT:
GRIVE