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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.
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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
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consider, worthy of the greatest
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CAPTAIN, age ml has Little real
EXTENDED DISTRIBUTE OFFICER.
and Initiative van
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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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Dynamo 140. 2535
269 2
6th June, 1940.
FOR MAN. THE "COLDID" STATE BIOLE
MADIAN (1). Ment.Comm. Foreon R.H.R. Commencing (fficer for cooldren and ability in handling and directing his ship UNITED
difficult conditions.
(2). Menterent Denicericy For coolness and ability In handling the ship and DD Inexhausive energy and
02:22 In organizing the ship and personally unisting in the evacuation of Milltory Units ware Hrs.
(3). Lieutenant (1) Holver Rellelle Chief signature
For exceptional work outside MS normal dution in organizing the chip for the reception of camusities and troups and for the gersonal emeple or coolness and ability in amberitation and resoue work under lize,
(4). C.P.O. Forez 3.% Hum 0/210033 To -sodo
Commin (Pensiener). for execytional Qualition or Leadarship and direction to duty. The moelient norale or the ship's company and the to smooth end afficient working of the shole organiouts tree 20 to B very great extent to the personal influence of this older.y Chdor Jutty Officers tracts
(Penosonor). For contrass and good qualities of Insterchip
(5)o William 3. Jones 0/32950 Dellails during the evacuation of troops.
(6). Ordinity Secreta Viller 0/77/20070. you untiring care and devotion to the
COOLDEN (1), Meutor NOTERNAL 0.3.5% BALANCE on the indiaposition Officer, Name (though not the of his Commenting officer) ensured comunit of the ship and through Senior ressaning and YOB successful in evacuating his personal example or trape under hosvy boolding and shell fire. A large mader 10 50 yours of age upc has 110010 real undoubtedly experience, the but reason his their personal "golden Englo" use able to take on
900 This afficer example and initiative ven notivo Dark in the evecuntion.
for aevosion many enrough RID CTIOPES, steam -
welfare of the troops.
always ready, TO and ausy. when off watch he was to be found looking to the
10. Seaman Williams IS/JX 173534. 14312 of H.S.D.
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Monarda John Henry As Gunner he was always to be found at for devotion to duty. danger threatened the ship. 20 showed for coolness under energy presented itself. He also took remarkable his post whenever hombing attacks and replied ops.
NO als Vigourously great care to whenever that omportunity all arms were ready, and 10 to be especially praised for his see pride in his work.
ary on for alw 11. Skipper Hannaford lof H.M.D. Renascent for ship the wel and and courageous of the D.S.P. from Bunkerque and which his
Seamanlike manner in which he directed his for a courag if membe greyse Specimprought action off in members receiving the crew of steam yacht Grieve in recei prs mined.

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270
Dynams 141 255
RECOMMEDATIONS FOR "ROYAL * "GOLDRI"
AND "CRESTED RACER".
SHEERNESS.
271 2
S.O. T.D.D.F.' Letter of 6th June, 1940)
iss
II.
ORNODORS III CHARGE,
"CALNTA", "GLALA
Forwarded, concurring with the
102° Licut. Hells ligfull
Chames Local Defende Flotille.
ecomendations of the Senior Officer,
5 embarking 33 soldiers de disposel while being amount H.O.P.O. (Qual. S.V.O.L
ed. and apparently brought
(Sd) W. E. CORNABE
Levis Gun.
7/6/210.
CAPTAIN.
EXPENDED DEPERIES OFFICER.
Enginement H.O.P.S.
engineroom from 1000 31st doop the engines (which
Irdinary Serven H.O.P.S.
No period and the COOL
XI the troops.
Officer. Sub,Lieut. J.2.
work In resourng the essibilly towing her from her load of soldiers.
& Officer, Sub./deut. Sale vices in towing bonts from
0
officer, sub.ldent. O.P.
work in towing from the back beach 11 about 300 soldiers in all) to smiting his vessels vessel. under pontoons heavy (with gun fire, and with only 4 dealt have in
(Sd) W.E. CORNABE
CAPTAIN.
EXTINDED EXPIRATIONS OFFICER.
4VE TO and uuty. when off mainly watch anrough he was ILAM to be found looking to the of the troops.
10. Seaman Williams LI/JX 173534. 14332 of H.N.D. to be
Monarda John Henry duty. As Gunner he was the always ship. Ze showed found at for his devotion post whenever to danger hombing threatened attacks and He replied also took vigourously remarkable great coolness whenever under opportunity all enery arms were presented ready, itself. and to to be especially praised for to his see pride that in his work.
Hannaford lot which H.M.D. he directed Renascent his for ship the and courageous manner D.S.F. in from Bunkerque and for which his prompt brought action off in members receiving 0: the the crew of steam yacht Grieve was mined.

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Dynams 141 2555
FROM
EXTENDED DEPENDED OFFICER, SHEERNISS.
271 12
DATE
7th June, 1940.
TO
COMMODORS IN CHARGE,
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Hells YACHTS "CALNTA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULRES",
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Community Officer Licut. Holls Wissull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being heavily bombarded.
(2). 0.0. Dunley Seamen H.O.P.O. (qual. S.V.O.L
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in firms a Dornier 17, with the Lovis Gun.
(3). JAMA Damarell, Engineeen R.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230, For not leaving the enginerous from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which were giving much trouble) running.
(4). JIF.C. Head, Ordinary Sevenan H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the 0001
and efficient way in which he emberked the troops.
Dunning "CALSTA". R.N.V.R. For his excellent work In resouing the
(1). The Committee Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.P.
Launch under heavy gun fire, end successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
"GLALA". Dov, R.N.V.R., For his valuable services in towing bouts from
(1). The Commonding Officer, Sub.14eut. Sale the beach under heavy beching attacks.
"AMULRES" robert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing to from smiting been
(1). The Country Officer, Sub-Lioute the O.P.
vessels under postoons heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck beach 11 (with about 300 soldiers in all) hands in his vessel.
(Sd) W.E. CORNABE
Γ
CAPPAIN.
EXTRIDID OFFICER.
sur Mainly through n10 offorts, steam was always aevosion ready, to and auty. when off watch he was to be found looking to the welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman Williams LT/JX 173534. 14212 of H.M.D. to be
Monarda John Henry to duty. is Gunner he was the always ship. Ze found at for his devotion post whenever under enery danger hombing threatened attacks and He replied also showed took remarkable vigourously coolness opportunity presented itself. 10 to be great care to whenever see that all arms were ready, and especially praised for his pride in his work.
Renaacent for the
11. Skipper Hannaford in lot which H.M.D. he directed his ship prompt seamanlike and brought action and off in courageous members receiving 0: manner the the crew D.S.P. of from steam Bunkerque yacht Grieve and for which his was mined.

Dynam 142 2568
From
272
CAPTAIN H/S SHEERIESS.
Date
7th.June 1940
To.
COMPODERE IN CHARGE, SHEERMESS,
Subject
Recommendations oz officers and men engaged in operation Dynumo!
Submitted:
1. Lieutenant John Stanley Roo R.N.V.R. commanding officer of
H.M.Y. Aronia for devotion to duty, courage in face of attack and for his excellent anvigation and preservation of his ship.
2, Sub. Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewelyn. 1st Lieutenant 02
HoMeYa Aronia for his coolness under fire and davotion to duty in
B.E.F. taking charge of the ship's boat and bringing off members of the
3. Ordinary Signalman John In Vells R.N.V.R. LD9/X.4930 of
H.M.Y. Aronia for quick and efficient signalling during the whole operation.
40 Coxswain Francis Richard Overdon Thompson R.F.P.S. I/T. No., of
E.M.I. Aronia for his leadership of the crew and for his fine example.
5. Lewis Gunner Rodney Matthews for well controlled and accurate fire, with most economical use of amunition.
6. Robert Herbert Soanea R.N.R. 7.3, 2984, Skipper of H.N.D4
onards, for the cool and aktiful handling of his ship under enemy artillery fire and during heavy bombing attacks, and for his men. untiring work in embarking troops. Re set a fine example to the
H.M.D. Monarda Pearce zeal and conrage in taking xember off members
7. Lieutenant Trewhella Lovelock R.N.V.R. Unit officer in of throughout. the B.B.F. under for heavy fire and for the fine spirit he showed
Monarde Hand William energy and cheerfulness at all times for under
8, 2nd Joseph Fingston 1152 O.B./N.K. of extremelfare of & troops on board, end the his the men.
for his untiring cárcumstances. He did everything coolness, possible even during heavy bombing the attacks was an inspiration to
9. Ralph Helps D.R.5211 of H.H.D. steam Honardd, was for Stoker P.O. Hurbert Mainly through his efforts, found looking always devotion ready, to and duty. when off watch he was to be to the welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman John Henry Williams LT/JX Gunner 173534. he was 14312 always of H.M.D. to be
11. Monarda vigourously found great remarkable praised at care for for his coolness to devotion his whenever post see pride whenever that under opportunity to in all duty. his enery arms danger work. is hombing were presented threatened of ready, H.M.D. attacks itself. and directed the Renaacent and 18 ship. to He replied his be also Be for especially ship showed the took seemanlike Skipper and courageous Hannaford manner D.S.P. in which from he Dunkerque and for which his prompt and brought action off in members receiving 05 the the crew of steam yacht Grieve was mined.

Dynom 2153 Dute/ 263 "So
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H.H.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir
Department A.275 260
-3ECRET-
two/
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
my
(copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHISP, THE NORE).
are forwarded with reference to Hore General Order 448.
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Aynamo"
Supmary 08 Reports enclosed.
1. From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the following vessels:-
H.M.S. "ROYAL SAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
}
LA with reference also to if
No: N.1.1/14/015 of and June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-idairal,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Yo "G "GLADA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
in From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following veasels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From *ST. Commander of Dockyard, Sheerneas, concerning H.M. the
CLEARS".
.
ary LEX. Q be a "AMULRER"/ matter for (my reference regret P.A.7/02 that to dated this vessel 8th June, was 1940), diverted 10 out from would pontoons the appear the report of the Commanding Officer,
Tom may valuable which carry she out was a seemingly performing being minor remed in towing administrative and aunk by a
ritish destroyer in the resulted Downs. in her report forwarded by Commander H.M. of no Ockyard, with reference to June, the 1940, 10 is observed craft that arew.
'ST. OTLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely 7th by a civilian Yard
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
5 James A 19-04 A DOV
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339
SHEERNESS
REPORTS
RENASCENT
MONARDA.
ARONIA,
STRATHELLIOT
ALOUETTE 2
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICERS SMEN
LIST or OFFICERS DESIERVING SPECIAL MENTION
movements OF OFFICERS.

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375
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
6th June, 1940.
352
sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At 1910
30th May received orders to proceed to Ramsgate for routeing to
Dunkirk. Got under weigh and cleared harbour at 1919. 2210
anchored off the Foreland due to darkness and poor visibility.
0400 31st May commenced to weigh, windlass broken down.
0500 windlass repaired, weighed and proceeded to Ramsgate. 0800
received route orders from N.C.S.O. and proceeded to Dunkirk.
Dynama 144.
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H.M.D. "MONARDA"
350
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At
2000 on Thursday 30th May, "Monarda", in company with H.N.D.
"Renascent", sailed for Ramsgate in accordance with Sailing
Orders received. On arrival there at 0500 on 31st May we were given orders to proceed to Dunkerque to take off members of the B.E.F.
Dunkerque was reached at 1330 and we were attacked by enemy bombing aircraft; to which attack we replied vigourously. One of our Hurricane fighters was shot down and fell into the sea. Her pilot, Squadron Leader McGregor, was picked up.
Later, a Service cutter with forty soldiers aboard was picked up and we then entered the harbour, took off twenty-five men and returned to Ramsgate.
The following day, Saturday 1st June, we again left Ramsgate at 0630 and arrived at Dunkerque about noon. We entered the harbour and took on board one hundred and twenty
British soldiers. During this time there was a heavy bombing attack - aerial torpedoes were dropped and "Monarda" was shaken by explosions.
We sailed at 1400 and a little while later picked up five French sailors from the water. A French trawler came alongside and took on board fifteen of the wounded.
Later we met another French trawler which had been damaged, took aboard her crew and towed her back to
Sheerness, where we arrived at 1430, Sunday June 2nd.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) Pearce T. Lovelock
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.

From
CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS.
Deproms 142.
387
Date
7th.June 1940
- 364
To
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
Subject
Recommendations of officers and men engaged in operation 'Dynamo!
Dynamo 216. Amlohaps
SECRET
362
386
commanding officer off
No. 1
rage in face of attack and vation of his ship.
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" RE.2/014.
1st Lieutenant of
OPERATION
ire and devotion to duty in ringing off members of the
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
.N.V.R. LD9/X.4930 of
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore)
signalling during the whole
The enclosed report and renompson R.N.P.S. LT. N.K. of commendation is forwarded with es crew and for his fine reference to Nore General Order
448 and supplementary to my No.
M.I.1/14/015 of 8th June, 1940.
I.K. for well controlled and
, of ammunition.
See III, p551
984, Skipper of H.M.D.
ing of his ship under enemy
: attacks, and for his
W/Manails set a fine example to the
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
* R.N.V.R. Unit officer in
SHEERNESS
taking axammher off members the fine spirit he showed
9th June, 1940
L52 O.N./N.K. of H.M.D.
VICE ADMIRAL 11 JUN 1940
erfulness at all times under
1 everything possible for
1 fax his coolness, even
*
piration to the men.
DOVER
{.5111 of H.M.D. Monarda, his efforts, steam was
B to be found looking to the
14112
of
H.M.D.
10. Seaman for John devotion Henry to Williams duty. LT/JX As Gunner threatened 173534. he was the always ship. to He be showed
Monarda found at his coolness post whenever under enemy danger bombing presented attacks itself. and He replied also took vigourously remarkable to whenever see that opportunity all arms work. were ready, and is to be especially
11. seamanlike Skipper and Members of B.E.F. from Dunkerque Grieve which his praised RichardHannaFord..S. 294 in which of H.M.D. he directed Renascent and his for for ship the great care for his pride in his and prompt brought action off in receiving the the crew of steam yacht was mined.

From
CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS.
Deprome 142.
387
Date
7th.June 1940
- 364
To
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
Subject
Recommendations of officers and men engaged in operation 'Dynamo!
Submitted:
1. Lieutenant John Stanley Roe R.N.V.R. commanding officer off
H.M.Y. Aronia for devotion to duty, courage in face of attack and for his excellent mavigation and preservation of his ship.
2. Sub. Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewelyn. 1st Lieutenant of
H.M.Y. Aronia for his coolness under fire and devotion to duty in taking charge of the ship's boat and bringing off members of the
B.E.F.
3. Ordinary Signalman John L. Wells R.N.V.R. LD9/X.4930 of
H.M.Y. Aronia for quick and efficient signalling during the whole operation.
4. Coxswain Francis Richard Overdon Thompson R.N.P.S. LT. N.K. of
H.M.T. Aronia for his leadership of the crew and for his fine example.
5. Lewis Gunner Rodney Matthews O.N./N.K. for well controlled and accurate fire, with most economical use of ammunition.
6. Robert Herbert Soanes R.N.R. W.S. 2984, Skipper of H.M.D.
Monarda, fire and during heavy bombing attacks, and to for the cool and skilful handling of his ship for under his enemy artillery untiring work in embarking troops. He set a fine example the men.
Pearce Trewhella Lovelock R.N.V.R. Unit off officer members in
7. Lieutenant zeal and courage in taking ихиитная he showed
H.M.D. of the Monarda B.E.F. under for heavy fire and for the fine spirit
8. throughout. 2nd Hand William untiring Joseph energy Kingston and cheerfulness 1152 O.N./N.K. at possible of all H.M.D. times for under
Monarda for his circumstances. He did everything coolness, even extremely trying troops on board, and fax his the men.
during the welfare heavy of bombing the attacks was an inspiration to
P.O. Herbert Ralph Helps D.K.5111 his efforts, of H.M.D. steam Monarda, was to
9. for always Stoker devotion ready, to and duty. when Mainly off watch through he was to be found looking the welfare 10. Seaman of John the troops. Henry Williams LT/JX As Gunner 173534. he was the 14112 always ship. of H.M.D. to He be showed
Monarda found vigourously remarkable praised great 11. seamanlike Skipper brought at care for for his coolness and to RichardHannaford. whenever devotion his off post see courageous members pride receiving whenever that under opportunity to in all duty. his enemy danger arms the the work. crew were bombing 2940f presented in threatened of ready, H.M.D. attacks itself. and Renascent and is to He replied be his also for especially for ship which took the his and action in prompt was mined.