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My boats having departed I made contact with
H.M.D. "FEASABLE" taking her in tow and proceeded to Westward in search boat loads of troops and took then aboard, as there were no boat of further troops. When off the harbour entrance I contacted three crews I put them in tow astern of H.M.D. "FRASAHLE".
"BSN & LUCY" was now loaded to capacity and was preparing to proceed homewards when I was hailed by a naval rating alone in a waterlogged whaler. I took him aboard abandoning the whaler. I was then hailed by a fishing smack (9) "LETITIA" of
Southend who requested a tow as he was short of fuel, I told him
0100 June 1st.
to tail on, and continued my passage, the time being approximately
The channel was negotiated without event, two destroyers being passed bound in. At approximately 0200 we turned to the
North having rounded the Whistle bucy and, when about six miles to the North of the channel aircraft was heard overhead, while Asha gunfire and searchlights had been active for the last half hour.
At approximately 0330 a very heavy explosion occurred close to the port quarter of "FEASABLE", The skipper and I were thrown across the bridge with great violence. On looking art I saw a large column of smoke and water close astern of "FEASABLE". Owing to the abnormal phosphorescence of the water I judged this to be an aerial attack on what was thought to be a largevessel, and as
"FEASABLE" was still in tow and made no signal for assistance
I continued. (I was subsequently informed by "LETTTIA" that another smack named "ROWAN" which had attached herself to the tow unknown to me had been sunk by this explosion).
"BBH & LUCY" was now making water at about one foot per hour.
About 0700 I was overtaken and hailed by "VERNON"
Pinnace Va4 who requested a course for the North Goodwin
Light Vessel and then proceeded ahead or US.
At approximately 0745 we sighted North Goodwin to part and headed for Ramagate.
When approximately 3 miles to the N.E. of Ramagate
"LETITIA" slipped her tow and under her own power began to make off.
I hailed her and when he informed me about the loss of "ROWAN" I ordered him to report to Naval Officer in Charge,
Ramsgate. I repeated my previous instructions which I do not think he obeyed.
He replied that he was returning whene he came.
while my to do this the tow rope was picked up by a length
"FEASABLE" intention a to two her in Iashed alongside & LUCY".
When mile to the Northward of the harbour "BSN I signalled of attempting which apparently had been foul of our propeller fouled since we Portsmouth. to anchor. I signalled disabled. A had leaving sweep wire Our propeller became hopelessly Pierhead that I 80
100 were troops, both including obliged two wounded and that We remained I was at anchor until launch by Monday came into "RENASCENT" in contacting acetylene harbour off morning and At outter. and to took the having 1000 clear at skipper the low on While made the troops Monday, tide of screw. unsuccesful this succeeded "DORIENTA". ashore. June the operation explosion 3rd, attempts in He we clearing was were reported of on to a hand towed our obtain shell to screw I in but me succeeded a by that tow that drifter he broken his had managed engines the joints has to return been in damaged several at reduced blooked by steam speed pipes up the (the causing bilge boiler pumps flooding had with moved in ashes). the and to engine I room, which in turn R.N. who instructed "DORIENTA" no to return was
Portsmouth reported to and crew with me as "wrecked"

CONFIDENTIAL
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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.

CONFIDENTIAL
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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.
-
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.

Hello TUG "ST. CLEARS"
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7th June, 1940
Sir,
I submit the following report and the movements of H.H.
Tug "ST. CLEARS" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk area.
The tug "ST. CLEARS" under my command left Sheerness, in company with "SUN V", towing eleven naval cutters and with 70 naval ratings under Commander Hayward,R.N.R. on board at 1805 on 98th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by -
instian the in South Danna and both turn proceeded and at 0015
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2. 2nd Hand James Cowie X.57 SoCo
: 8 HoMaDa the Renascent who showed great bravery in survivors
Ordo Sea.Ronald Labbo HoOo
Dede 30a Ernest Mc.Xay HoCo eavy smoke. yecht Grieve under difficult conditions of resouring darkness and hip 3. Leonard So Brown the safely throughout H.O. the of operation H.M.D. during Renascent onessy for attacks, steering
140 or Sub, Lieutenant Strathelliot aking off soldiers devotion from Dunkorque. to duty his courage and Waltor Edward Nereer in face R.B.V.R of attack of whilat for 5.
thin. under Percy fire Smith and for Chaplin his careful of R.M.P. handling Strathellist of his
'O' the 6. 7. Ordinary crowdravery Joaman under Ernest fire and Lloyd cheerful Houre example HaO. of 102573 R.M.T. to the of rest Strathelliot S.M.T. of
William James No.leod M/KX his engines in his devotion to during duty the in keeping whole operation, on Uuba Lt. efficiency in E.N.Y. Alonatte II
his courego Reginald and devotion Edward to Lee duty Unit in officer the face of heavy may fire.
9a 3. of S.H.Y. Alomatic II for his efficient and hard work. or He the was shipe care Nessling Enginemen HaOe greatly responsible for the g
to was running 188753 who kept continous vatch
2nd in Hand the oxecution of da duties under extremely
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conditions.
to.
CAPTAIN.
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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
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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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signalled "FEASABLE" my intention to tow her in lashed alongside "BEN & LUCY". While attempting to do this the tow rope was picked up by a length of sweep wire which apparently had been foul of our propeller since leaving Portsmouth. Our propeller became hopelessly fouled so we were both obliged to anchor. I signalled
Pierhead that I had 100 troops, including two wounded and that I was disabled. A launch came off and took the troops made unsuccessful attempts to obtain a tow into harbour to ashore. We remained at anchor until Monday morning having clear the screw.
At 1000 on Monday, June 3rd we were towed in by drifter "RENASCENT" and at low tide succeeded in clearing our screw by acetylene cutter. While this operation was on hand I succeeded in contacting the skipper of "DORIENTA". He reported to me that his engines had been damaged by the explosion of a shell but that he had managed to return at reduced speed (the boiler had moved and broken the joints in several steam pipes causing flooding in the engine room which in turn blocked up the bilge pumps with ashes). I reported to Captain Wharton R.N.
who instructed me to return to Portsmouth and take "DORIENTA's"
crew with me as "DORIENTA" was'wrecked", but on the assurance of her skipper that he was confident he could bring her back to Portsmouth I returned to Captain Wharton and sought permission to bring "DORIENTA" back, as, if it proved necessary, I could have taken her in tow. This permission was granted and at 0600 on Tuesday, June 4th we weighed anchor and made passage to Portsmouth, arriving at 2100.
I wish to place on record and draw attention to, the perfect discipline and devotion to duty of all members of both crews, with particular mention of Skipper
W.A. Whatling R.N.R., Skipper W.F. Reynolds R.N.R, and the engine room staff of H.M.D. "DORIENTA" whose coolness in maintaining way on the ship in most arduous conditions undoubtedly prevented the abandonment of this ship.
I have the honour to be,
CAPT H.M.S. -7 1940 2
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
"VERNON"
LM.Shs
Acting Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
Unit Officer.

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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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349
6th June, 1940.
Sirs,
I have the honour to put before you a report of our action in getting troops off in the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
We sailed on orders on Thursday evening May 30th at
8.45 p.m. and proceeded to Ramsgate. Arrived at Ramsgate in the early morning 5.0 a.m. and received orders to go to Dunkirk and take off soldiers.
We arrived at Dunkirk and hailed a destroyer, asking him where they were getting the troops from. He asked us what and T replied about 11 feet. He then told
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2.
About 1,000 men stood to attention 4 deep about half way along the pier, the General and his staff about 30 feet away and after having faced the troops;
whose faces were indescernable in the dawn light, the flames behind them showing up their steel helmets, the Officers clicked their heels, saluted and then turned about and came down to the boat with me and we left at 0320.
"Go stranger, tell the Spartans that here we lie, having been obedient to their commands!".
Commander, R.N.

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H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
349
6th June, 1940.
Sirs,
I have the honour to put before you a report of our action in getting troops off in the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
We sailed on orders on Thursday evening May 30th at
8.45 p.m. and proceeded to Remsgate. Arrived at Ramsgate in the early morning 5.0 a.m. and received orders to go to Dunkirk and take off soldiers.
We arrived at Dunkirk and hailed a destroyer, asking him where they were getting the troops from. He asked us what water we were drawing and I replied about 11 feet. He then told us to proceed 8 miles to the Eastward and get troops off the beach.
We proceeded on our way and as soon as we got there, hailed some small boats and told them to bring us some men.
raid.
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From:
Captain M/S, Sheerness.
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During all
Date:
6th June, 1940.
Eagle
To:
Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
When we to smother did. We so I ran he boat
In forwarding the attached, I have hen we
$ at nothing but praise for the Skipper and Crew of
"Renascent". Theis officer carried out his very coming in unusual duties in a prompt and seamanlike and them courageous manner.
hing to
He had no Unit Officer on board to assist ring a and the him.
1 Della and
The hanging put the
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H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
6th June, 1940.
349
Sirs, action in getting troops off in the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
I have the honour to put before you a report of our
We sailed on orders on Thursday evening May 30th at
8.45 p.m. and proceeded to Ramsgate. Arrived at Ramsgate in the early morning 5.0 a.m. and received orders to go to Dunkirk and take off soldiers.
We arrived at Dunkirk and hailed a destroyer, asking him where they were getting the troops from. He asked us what water we were drawing and I replied about 11 feet. He then told us to proceed 8 miles to the Eastward and get troops off the beach.
We proceeded on our way and as soon as we got there, hailed some small boats and told them to bring us some men.
We were waiting for them when we had an air raid.
There were about 80 planes over and they were dropping bombs for about three quarters of an hour. We then had orders from a destroyer to go back to the Westward. We then went to the
Westward as ordered, with wave after wave of enemy aircraft continually coming over and trying to get some of us. During all this they started shelling from ashore.
While on our way back, we were hailed by an Eagle paddle steamer and told to put our troops on board him. When we did that, we were told to take the Commodore from him to another paddle boat - about a mile back to the East - which we did. We then came to the West again and it was a rising tide, so I ran my ship up on the beach and started to get troops in the boat by any means I could. We had one hundred and eighty when we were floating again, so I came away with them - leaving at approximately 8. 30.
We were subjected to one more air raid while coming out. It lasted for about twenty minutes. We arrived in
Ramsgate 8 A.M. Saturday 1st June with first load, put them ashore and laid off at anchor.
Set sail for Dunkirk 5.40 Saturday p.m. Nothing to report until we got into Dunkirk Roads. We were following a large steam yacht when there was a terrible explosion and the yacht disappeared - he had been mined. The time Was 11 Della and
I ordered full speed and the boat's crew to stand by. The visibility was very poor and the smoke from ashore was hanging on the water, but we got as near as we could.
I could hear men shouting in the water, 30 70 put the boat away and picked up four survivors. I waited for a bit to see if we could get any more of them, but we could not.
I then proceeded on my way and went into Dunkirk would harbour where took on board eighty British. The French men not we I started back for Ramsgate at 2 a.m. them Sunday ashore June
2nd. come, arrived so in Ramsgate about 7 a.m. I put to return and went We off and laid at anchor until we had orders back to Sheerness.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) R.E. HANNAPORD
Skipper R.N.R.

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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.
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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
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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
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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.

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12. 2nd Hand James Cowie X.57 S.C.
Ord. Sea Ernest Mc.Kay H.O.
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Ord. Sea. Ronald Labb. H.O.
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of H.M.D. the yacht Renascent Grieve who under showed great bravery in rescuing survivors heavy of smoke. difficult conditions of darkness and
13. Leonard S. Brown H.O. of H.M.D. Renascent for steering the 260/m ship safely throughout the operation during enemy attacks.
14. Sub. Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer R.N.V.R of Strathelliot for his courage and devotion to duty in face of attack whilst taking off soldiers from Dunkerque.
15. Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin of H.M.T. Strathelliot for his coolness under fire and for his careful handling of his ship.
16. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare H.O. of H.M.T. Strathelliot for his bravery under fire and cheerful example to the rest of the crew.
17. 1st Engineer William James Mc.Leod LT/KX. 102473 of H.M.T.
Strathelliot for his devotion to duty in keeping his engines in a state of complete efficiency during the whole operation.
18. Sub. Lt. Reginald Edward Lee Unit officer in H.M.Y. Alouette II
for his courage and devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy fire.
19. Arthur E. Nessling Engineman H.O. of H.M.Y. Alouette II for his unfailing care and hard work. He was greatly responsible for the continued efficient running of the ship.
20. John M. Fenwick 2nd Hand LT/KX 188753 who kept continous watch and was indefatigable in the execution of his duties under extremely difficult conditions.
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OMMODORE-IN-CHARGE
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CHEERNESS

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FROM:
Captain M/S, Sheerness.
DATE:
28th June, 1940
TO:
Commodore in Charge
SUBJECT:
Operation Dynamo see vol III 655,
Submitted:
With reference to the report on Operation
Dynamo (Dover despatch A.14/0/876/40 that Appendix I
is misleading in that no mention is made of:-
H.M. Yacht "Aronia"
H.M. Yacht "Alouette"
H
H.M. D. "Renascent"
H.M.D. "Monardo"
H.M.D. "Strathelliot"
dan leyer all of which vessels were under my operational command at the time. This despite the fact that in AppendixVI
"Aronia" is reported as having destroyed enemy aircraft at
18:30 on 31st May and at 0500 on 1st June, and "Alouette"
as having destroyed one enemy aircraft at 1700 on 1st June.
2.
The note at the end of Appendix I which reads
"In addition some 23 of H.M. Trawlers and Drifters and
Yachts of the Nore Command, assisted by taking one or more tows of boats to the coast". is misleading in that all the vessels above mentioned actually carried troops from
Dunkirk to this country, making several trips during the operation and bringing off some 1,000 men.
3.
As I have already forwarded a list of recommendations for officers and men concerned, it is requested that the necessary corrections may be made to this report.
GBHarlfood Captain, M/ST
being recommended for menhin in but for officers an salings from all of is there such are