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H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Medical Organisation during the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
During the first six visits all casualties were those injured on shore except for a few minor shrapnel wounds.
After the second visit the R.A.M.C. provided a
Doctor and two orderlies to augment the medical staff of the ship. They brough some additional supplies.
Owing to the number of casualties it was impossible to keep details of the wounded or their wounds. We have records of about 10%.
The following were treated on board:
W.H.Phillips. 6087364.
P.S.Lyde. 2nd.Lieut.R.Velch.
R. Carmichael. 2077487.
R. Boxall.
1424735.
2074895.
C.Freeman.
371842.
G. Mortimer.
2003511.
B.Hazeltine.
1072589.
4105218.
A.Webber.
6139645.
N. Calvert.
J.Banfield. A.Jones. Odgers. Martin. Newton. Green. Salt.
J.Lynch.
5723342.
F. Coyle.
6977118.
H.
1918104.
G. Fulton.
4455342.
4979392.
W.Mc.Kergon.
1953338.
K.
1523249.
D.Ford.
124856.
J.
2058319.
L.Dorrington.
2072290.
D. Roberts.
4127489.
S. Archer.
2578464.
J. Melcourt.
1848902.
L.Ne.Greggor.
796184.
-
5049974.
J. Watt.
803512.
M. Kraschau.
22nd,Tirailleurs Algerians.
-
East Yorks.
- Perch. Royal Warwicks.
C. Coombs.
2061143.
- Mann.
2616074.
H. Drage.
76208.
- Sears.
2616014.
H. Beersford.
3240696.
- Jackson.
797213.
- Johnson.
4452964.
- Keather.
4748446.
- Neson.
3593644.
- Bentley.
859715.
- Curtis.
736 276.
- Morton.
5947916.
Ord.Seaman Clitharty.
We Oloman.
2032511.
All these casualties were handed over to the R.A.M.C.
at Dover and most of them were taken to hospital by hospital train.
JUNE 1st.
Sai led from Dover to Dunkirk. Near the French Coast picked wounded Frenchman from an open boat, Gerard Henri
Dehehonte up born 24.7.14. Compound fractured legs, one arm off, buttock shot off, given a grain of morphia, died in half an hour. His effects sent to the War Office, and he was buried at Dover.
At 1630 ship was bombed by 27 aircraft until Ship
Ship proceeded to Dunkirk where troops were 1715. embarked.
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 11
SHIP: "SKYLARK" 6.
RATING REPORTING: CADET RATING G.R. PRICE
Crew: Cadet Rating A.I. Foster and Stoker Roberts.
The "Skylark" was towed over by H.M.D. "FYLDEA" and eventually arrived at Dunkirk at about 0700 on Saturday June
1st. The boats were sent to the beaches. "Skylark" towed in the "Eastbourne Belle" whose motor had broken down. The
"Eastbourne Belle" ran onto a submerged car and the towing Line became entangled around the screw of the "Skylark". C.R.Foster went over the side and cut this rope free. We then proceeded to the beach and picked up about 70 British Tommies and one officer. These were taken aboard the "Fyldea".
2.
Second trip we picked up the crew of the Ferry "Nymph"
(motor boat) and about 60 British Tommies. These were taken aboard the "Fyldea".
3.
Third trip, picked up about 70 French troops. We returned to the "Fyldea" but found she was aground. After an unsuccessful attempt to tow the "Fyldea" off I decided to try and get the French I had away - we were being bombed.
4.
I left the harbour and met H.M.S. WORCESTER outside.
I put the troops aboard her and started to return to the "Fyldea"
for the others but the "Skylark's" motor stezedup. We therefore abandoned the "Skylark" which was slightly on fike and embarked on the WORCESTER. The WORCESTER was seriously bombed and Cadet
Rating Foster slightly injured by a machine gun bullet - he was the only casualty.

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had been put at full the disposal and all officers of the troops cabine - all and bunks were Captain's abin was occupied 1+11
as an example the naked men who had swam on by dozen completely carried 1700 board.
Eagle" this
1pl ne in was
Engineers ratings Officers Second It Lieutena who is assisted who almost were was t outstanding most Wilson indefatigablein impossible ably. 201 Company, when to I would mention his all were any excellent officers or extent to her Commanding Officer whose cool and balanced consider that the efficiency of the ship is due to a but grea to whom T was able
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"GOLDEN EAGLE" continued.
(2). Lieutenant Lucas R.N.R. This officer supported Lieutenant Newman and by his handling of the shi personal efforts in berthing and securing carried out inva work under dangerous and very difficult conditions.
(3). C.P.O. James S. Seaman C/J3192 Torped
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional work in organising leading the ship's company in difficult and dangerous work elderly Chief Petty Officer led every form of work and act and his untiring efforts resulted in the rescue of a very number of men.
(4). Seaman E.C. Utton R.N.R. X19617a. Thi seaman went ashore from H.M.S. "Golden Eagle" with a line organised a ferry service between the ship and shore. He exceptional coolness and ability under fire and his indiv work throughout the whole proceedings was exceptional.
R.N.V.R. C/WRX84. For exceptionally good work and devoti
(5). F.J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegrap duty.
(6). Able Seaman Scott S.T. T.D./X1406. fire.
coolness and ability whilst at the helm under his ship and after presence she had of been mind set on fire by severe of coolness in the manner in which bombing
"CRESTED EAGLE". (1). Lieutenant Commander B.R. Booth he R
continuously IO keeping (2). the Sub. guns Lieut. of the R.M. maintaining ship Roberts in VIOV action R.N.R. For his guns si series although of the severe ship bombing was on attacks fire and and out of control (until finally to be abandoned.
F
G. Friend C/J95190.
(3). Able Seaman from the ship aban excellent face of severe work in air assisting attacks until to fire she had last to be orid no Cooch J.F. (T.124). CO.
air extreme attack care and and with devotion the ship to the finally wounded disabled whilstand
(4). Chief Steward on
BBW
eviteitink of elds asw odg
Cordeau
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aft in very It few is minutes difficult she to was on fire fore and aft.
embarked, men on board, I should under say the round conditions about estimate 600. that they the number were of
After ties from beaching the As bomb I the a dvised explosions lower all decks must were filled their only chance, and hands to sighted as at one time in the probably water. 200 I men could the be water they were then badly machine gunned. regret to say that being furiously all fore wood, In less and with than the half exception an hour of owing the to the ship that aft, and I feel that I hull, she was withstand any gear the heat or instruments and can
The crew be
I the specially guns were commend kept going right up wonderfully well,
Q.O. R.N.R., and Able Seaman Frend who was Lieutenant acting a
R.M. Roberts, the Gunnery for which were alleviating so wounded which was a terrific nobly in the Chief Steward Cooch (T124) worked have been to single out, they were all so these it is difficult many in such a small place. Apart from job. There thank them. served better in the hour of trial, good, for no which one could I
concur, are attached.
R.N.R., and Sub-Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., with D.J.P. which Davies
Additional reports from Lieutenant
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
BOOTH
Lieutenant Commander, R.N,R.
The Commodore,
R.N. Barracks,
Chatham.
C.in.C. Nore.
Copy to Commodore, Sheerness. )
II
No:3019/187.P/40.
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(Copy to:-Commodore, in Charge, Sheerness.
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover. )
Their
Lordships. 2. Forwarded. Enquiries are for being the information made to good service of the full names of the ratings brought to notice for their and these will be reported later.
Bernard Ralph Booth, appears Commending to have Officer, behaved Lith great
The DIvoda Command credit to. be deserving. of recognition.
VICE 6- JUN 1940
bonten
R.P.E.E.Drax,
#
The Nore.
5th June, 1940.
DOVOR
ADMIRAL.

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Copy.
274
R.N. Chatham. Barracks,
The Commanding Officer,
H.M.S. "Crested Eagle".
Sir,
I have the honour to report that during the intense beaching, and burning of the vessel, all men under my conaerial bombardment of the pier, and the subsequent bombing, trol remained steady at their posts and carried out their duties with great coolness. I should like especially to report on the following men:
Tilbury A.B.
1e
Frend. A.B.
Plack, A.B.
Patrick.
for their work in keeping the vessel alongside the quay and for assisting the wounded men to board the vessel. I have to report that an unknown A.B. or O.S. a survivor from the
"Grenade" suffering from severe facial injuries, requested that he should assist to men the A.A. guns. Being shorthanded I posted him as gunlayer and Captain of the Gun at
No.2 Pom pom. This Gun he kept in action for 20 minutes after the bombing of the vessel.
Four German Prisoners on board were of great al assistance in rescuing wounded from the damaged compartments, these men were handed over to a French N.C.O. on reaching shore.
side
Engineer Lieut. Turnbull, R.N.R. was placed in hospital in a large hotel about 2 miles East of Dunkirk.
He was badly burnt about the hands and face and suffering slightly from shock. Owing to the congested state of the beaches it was impossible to collect all survivors. All men seen were instructed to return to England by the earliest availableboat.
in.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.M. Roberts,
Sub.Lieut. R.N.R.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanatarium'and no boats or ships in immediate vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2½ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations continued without a break.
Embarked about 340 troops.

CONFIDENTIAL
Diulo/
1392
FROM. EXTENDED SHEERNESS. DEFENCES OFFICER,
295
DATE..18th June, 1940.
24dim/8
Local Defence Flotills.
7
TO...COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
y 10/14/8
er, Sheerness.
"CRESTED EAGLE" ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
DUNKIRK.
The attached letter from
Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla, is forwarded for information with a copy of "Crested Eagle's" report utenant Commander of proceedings.
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE, in he loss of the ship
I should like to endorse Commander
Cordeaux's views of the behaviour of the
Commanding Officers, Lieut. Comdr B.R.
al account Lieutenant
Booth R.N.R. and Sub.Lieut. R.M. Roberts tice to the splended
R.N.R.
fficers and ship's ed on her way into g and machine gun fire
CAPTAIN.
1 also later whilst
/lers
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
being made to rescue at
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MODORE-IN-CHARGE
No.. D.Y.1/01.
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
ssed by his account of
Roberts RNR who
(Copy to:-
18 JUNE
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, up to their guns
THE NORE).
ombing attacks - the ely unprotected -
Forwarded.
ed fire until ition was exhausted.
th considers that the
DOMO COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE, ily the reason that the
PHASHEERNESS.
appears to me also that the behaviour of and Learnt rdommander Booth himself, in his general handling
BRUTE oth. TV=Dar NO, baannd situation is deserving of great praise.
le
Mr.
COMMANDER R.N.
S.O. T.L.D.F.
is racipo 185120'E Wedgingte P.O. Telegraphist.
bb B 18,0 Iferwed turned to the beach where she brought up sometime unges gained ground and with the wind aft in very few
MORE Brarme. Stifire fore and aft.
W Ourbman tmgas m.e. Summot to estimate the number of men on board, under coanna ges they were embarked, I should say round about 600.
about amnesilly the congriss were filled first, casualties from the bomb
HAVE fee Pall eltag.us мизовоге been severe. After beaching I advised all
Totino nizort BIL i/ue water as their only chance, and probably 200
is ad at one time in the water. I regret to say that abr 1 anahine gunned.
the Negri Ie inter navadia of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore and agnanz nor half an hour owing to the ship being all wood,
BEB TABLE brenvot as potat I can safetly say that any gear or instruments

FROM
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence 10/14/19 Flotills. 276
7
DATE
16th June 1940.
Y
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT..CRESTED EAGLE - ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
Submitted-
I have now interviewed Lieutenant Commander
B. Booth the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE, in and have had a personal account of the loss of the ship at Dunkirk.
I feel that in his original account Lieutenant
Commander Booth has hardly done justice to the splended work accomplished by himself, his officers and ship's company.
The ship was machine gunned on her way into
Dunkirk and under continuous bombing and machine gun fire for many hours before being hit and also later whilst
/lers on fire and whilst endeavours were being made to rescue iat the wounded.
I was particularly impressed by his account of the behaviour of Sub. Lieutenant M.Roberts RNR who
2.
encouraged his gun's crews to keep up to their guns under continuous machine gun and bombing attacks - the guns and gun positions being entirely unprotected -
and continued careful and controlled fire until practically the whole of the ammunition was exhausted.
Lieutenant Commander Booth considers that the accurate pom-pom fire was undoubtedly the reason that the ship remained unhit for so long.
It appears to me also that the behaviour of
Lieutenant Commander Booth himself, in his general handling of the ship and situation is deserving of great praise.
COMMANDER R.N.
S.O. T.L.D.F.
da steel chest by the P.O. Telegraphist.
Ship's head turned to the beach where she brought up sometime later.
Fire steadily gained ground and with the wind aft in very few minutes on fire fore and aft.
the conditions It is difficult that they were embarked, I should say round 600.
she was to estimate the number of men on board, about under decks were filled first, casualties advised from the all bomb explosions must the water as their only chance, and probably to 200
As the lower have been severe. After beaching I
men hands could to take be sighted to at one time in the water. I regret say that they were badly machine gunned.
In less than of the hull, she was blazing furiously or instruments and half an hour owing to the ship being all fore wood, with aft and the I exception feel that I can safetly say that any gear

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recognisable left The on board crew afterwards. would throughout never behaved withstand the heat and specially guns were kept commend going the right Gunnery up to wonderfully be
Roberts, R.N.R. and Able Seaman the in wounded such Chief a small Steward which place. was Cooch a terrific Apart (T.124) from worked job. There nobly was were alls acting to single out, they were all so good, these it is 80
attached. and served Sub. Additional better Lieut. in R.M. reports the Roberts hour from of R.N.R. trial, Lieutenant with for no which which D.J.P. one. could, I I Davies diffin thank concur
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant.
SGD. B.R. BOOTH.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R.
The Commodore,
Royal Naval Barracks.
CHATHAM
of
OCT
I
vd and of and to

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498
8
28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g previous (Our misunderstanding, Bairns, programme - i.e. and sweeping Thomas war Bartlett) channel to - carry on vessels with to a the M/S the Group Commander, who had but owing joined Roads. command, Vessels proceeded to carry out the only just
7
Dunkirk Bartlett", whilst were shelled off Calais, sweep in on our shallow endeavouring to get out of range, and"Thomas ran a mine and sank. minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk apparently A.W. Buoy, struck R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). lages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No. 6) pagrosh
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico", and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and returned. "Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with troops.
page 025
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered to return.
1st June.
"Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk for troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to 2nd June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing safely. by for life Dunkirk saving for duties on route "X". All returned
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk for troops. Both returned safely.
was carried During out,+ + this and 13 magnetic mines mine detonated were in vicinity "LL" of period constant sweeping detonated, with "LL" without and skide a the loss of a single probably, ship. by combired One fields Report of herself of Lieutenant and C.L.
Trawlers, hospital Lambert R.N.V.R. ship, which were who visited 3/4 cables the away. hospital ship attached (No. 7).?
+ in DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
(Continued over).

5th June, 1940.
G.D.
501
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fonmander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
Command and organisation of 472 all
Lieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle.
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
Life saving duties ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
theut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life- saving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. LieutA Everitt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut..Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais - Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Bougogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub. Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
(Contd over).

340/58.
505
Name.
is
Ship.
Anthony Brooke
Rank or Rating.
476
CLYTHNESS
.Heckstall Smith.
300 lin to
Walter Fredk.Salenius.
Skipper. Sub. Lt. R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
George S. Day.
what's Yook 150
Smauel B. Sussans
Mate. Chief Engineman. LT/RX 102500.
John A. Cargill.
Seaman.
LT/JX 175090.
For devotion to duty under very trying circumstances (See report No. 6.
POLLY JOHNSON
Bonter, b
Skipper Lieut. Leonard Lake extricated his ship in a
Sunk.
sinking condition from Dunkirk in a heavy bombardment. Was eventually forced to abandon ship, and transferred his crew and himself to "Arley".
(See report Nos. 5b and c). 38 49
FYLDEA.
29/5 2/31/5
Liewt. John.K.M. Warde R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
has misses.
Thomas Owens,D.S.M.
Chief Engineer. X2573U.
?
Recommended for coolness and devotion to duty during heavy bombing at Dunkirk.
(See report No. la).
31
BROCK.
Kenneth Henry G.Roberts.Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.
brooks
Behaved with great coolness and devotion was became he saw no mile to duty in assisting his Group Officer suspected hishiplo his ship from a perilous position).
(Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N.) to extricate
King water'
(See report No. 7).
NAUTILUS
Richard McLean.
Skipper (No.WS 3159).
J
p
For displaying great gallantry in going strolp tisant the side to save a seaman whilst destroyer over and "Nautilus" were being bombed.
m h hw sunk. each Duly
2nd Engineman.
George Addison.
Cook.
Andrew Strachan.
Worked conditions (See report No.4
hard in small boats all day during by
Lieutenant trying W.E. Gelling R.N.R).
GULZAR
Edward S. Woodhead.
Coxswain.
Seaman.
A
thips(30/5-2/6)
Charles H. Baldry.
Cook.
George Cliefe.
Greaser.
Arthur L. Shallis.
Peter Blake.
Signalman.
to duty been in very nade trying to the
26th May to 4th June,

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heavy type. the could be quite easily seen as they fell
The They bombs dropped during the raids appeared to be of a
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waves of the or three, releasing two bombs at a time, which in looked about about two size of a 15" shell. The bombers attacked and prolonged period and disorganised the embarking and tended to cause panic. Most of these bombs fell within 70 yards of the trawlers. The ships were also attacked with "cannon". This was not noticed at the time due to the intensity of the bombing, but inch iron shells were picked up afterwards.
The behaviour of all Officers and men was at all times exemplary, and at no time did I notice any man shew any disinclination to do his utmost or shew any sign of panic even when others were paniding. I would like to mention Skipper Lieutenant Lake, whose ship was badly damaged. He retained complete control of his men and assured me that he would take his ship back to port if it was possible. This afterwards proved to be impossible, and her crew were taken off by "Arley", who fired two rounds into her and left her to sink.clear of the channel. "Arley" was not able to fire again as she was attacked by bombs.
Lieutenant Warde and Sub. Lieutenant Roberts R.N.V.R.
were also of the greatest assistance. They supervised the placing of the ladders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period remained cheerful, and encouraged their men.
I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" was detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most useful work.
I authorised provisions and rum to be issued in moderation to survivors and troops, and morphia to the seriously wounded, at the discretion of Commanding Officers.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Lieutenant R.N.