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as to any termination of the operation which threatened to drag on painfully, and finally to lose momentum and expire through the exhaustion of Naval personnel and the liquidation of shipping.
It will be seen, therefore, that the initial problem called for a maximum effort over a limited period regardless of the future, and accordingly all resources in the way of small boats were thrown on the beaches, before adequate provision had been made for their maintenance off the coast in such matters as relief of the personnel and the provision of large beach parties.
It was only due to the foresight of the Admiralty in making arrangements for a continued flow in ever increasing numbers of small power boats and beach craft, which became available on the fifth day onwards, that the continued evacuation from the beaches remained a reasonable proposition after the initial crisis had passed.
4. A perusal of the signals that passed between Dover and the French coast reveals the many occasions on which the responsible officers stationed on the coast considered so little had been achieved from the beaches that they advocated restriction of evacuation to Dunkirk Harbour. Many compaints of "no boats", "no ships", might lead a detached observer to the conclusion that the great effort that was being made was proving abortive.
At Dover, where the whole operation could be viewed in truer perspective, the number and origin of the troops being landed in England being always to hand, it was clear that the evacuation from the beaches required by the military situation, was, in fact, achieving a considerable success, as the following figures will show. Of the 226,000 troops landed in the United Kingdom, between May 28th and June 1st inclusive -
the period during which both Dunkirk and the beaches eastward were available day and night except for enemy interference -
49,000 were landed by personnel vessels and hospital carriers direct from Dunkirk Harbour, 95,000 were lifted from the beaches, leaving 82,000 as having been lifted from Dunkirk
Harbour by vessels other than troop transports.
5. WEATHER CONDITIONS.
The operation was favoured by extremely good weather.
It was found, however, that any northerly wind caused a surf, which greatly reduced the rate of lifting from the beaches.
It must be fully realised that a wind of any strength in the northern sector between South West and North East would have made beach evacuation impossible. At no time did this happen.
6. DISPOSAL OF TROOPS AFTER REACHING ENGLAND.
On arrival in England the despatch of troops from the points of disembarkation proceeded with great smoothness under the War Office movement control organisation.
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Inshore Flotillas and Naval Shore Parties (continued).
115. An important flotilla was formed by 40 Dutch motor coasters - referred to in this report as skoots - 21
of whom were commissioned at Tilbury and Sheerness, and 19
at Poole. All these vessels ultimately made the Flanders coast and operated with a varying degree of success, usually governed by the reliability of their strange engines when handled by Naval stoker ratings. Too large to be used as beaching craft except under the best conditions, they were mainly used as intermediaries between the small boats and the offshore warships to reduce the distance the pulling boats had to traverse and periodically returned to U.K. themselves fully loaded when beach work ceased, decreased. or the supply of reception warships temporarily
Some of these skoots handled more than 1,000 troops during the course of the operation.
116. It is of interest to note that on the final night after the last two destroyers had left at 0340 a number of the larger power boats continued to work in Dunkirk Harbour and only left when they came under small arms fire from
German troops who had penetrated into Dunkirk at certain points.
117. About 30 naval officers and 320 ratings were employed for varying periods in pier parties and at shore signal stations in Dunkirk, and as beach parties. A
great number worked unceasingly without relief or rest, exposed to incessant air attacks, for seven days. The work of these officers and men was of the greatest value and contributed largely to the success of the undertaking.
118. As regards the bearing and behaviour of the troops,
British and French, prior to and during the embarkation, it must be recorded that the earlier parties were embarked off the beaches in a condition of complete disorganisation.
There appeared to be no military officers in charge of the troops, and it was soon realised that it was vitally necessary to despatch naval officers in their unmistakable uniform with armed naval beach parties to take charge of the soldiers on shore immediately prior to embarkation.
Great credit is due to the Naval officers and naval ratings for the restoration of some semblance of order.
119. The following are extracts from reports by naval officers working on the beaches and in inshore boats, which illustrate this aspect of the operation:-
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All Flag Officers.
I am to forward herewith for your information a copy of the report of the V.A. DOVER on operation
"Dynamo" (Evacuation of the B.E.F.)
This report and in particular those sections dealing with the inter-service co-operation are under consideration between the Admiralty, War Office and
Air Ministry. Their Lordships desire to place you in full possession of the facts concerning this operation and have not omitted those sections of the report in which criticisms of other Services are stated or implied. Their Lordships are of the opinion that a great deal of valuable work which was vital to af the success of the operation was being carried out in areas not under the immediate observation of the C.Os. of
H.M. Ships and Naval Authorities concerned. Consequently nd the reports may in some cases necessarily be based on incomplete knowledge of the whole situation and of the
R.A.F. operations which were proceeding concurrently with the evacuation.
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From THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.M.S. "KEI H"
KEITH
Date... 15th June, 1940.
No.4/32.
To
... THE FLAG OFFICER COM ANDING DOVER.
(Copy to: The Captain (D), 19th Destroyer
Flotilla, H.L.S. "Sandhurst".)
OPERATION "DYNAMO" - PRELIMINARY REPORT OF PROCERDINGS FOR
PERIOD 30TH MAY - 1ST JUNE, 1940.
(A full report with recommendations of personnel etc. will follow when information has been collected. Certain items in this report may have to be changed and added to.)
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At 1455 on 30th May, II.IN.S. "Keith" entered Dover harbour after completing a short refit at Chatham and secured to No. 3 buoy.
2. At 1732, after the Captain had reported to Flag Officer
Commanding Dover, "Keith" sailed to Dunkirk by 'X' route at high speed with order to report to Rear Admiral V.F. Wake-Walker,
O.B.E., who was commanding the sea forces there.
3. At 1959, being unable to sight the Admiral and in order to gain information H.H.S. "Keith" entered Dunkirk harbour and secured to the East breakwater. A wireless set and two officers, who had boarded the ship at Dover, were landed in accordance with instructions from Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
4. A Commander, R.V., in charge of embarkation at Dunkirk, reported that Rear Admiral Dover was afloat in an M.T.B.
5. At 2020, "Keith" slipped from the breakwater and proceeded East in search of the Admiral but without success.
It was decided that in the circumstances it would be better to continue the embarkation of troops and report the fact.
6. At 2050, "Keith" re-entered Dunkirk harbour and embarked about 1400 troops at the Eastern breakwater. At this time, the West side of the breakwater was being shealed fairly regularly and obviously by map from the West.
7. At 2119, II.I.S. "Keith" slipped with a full load of troops and returned at high speed to Dover. The orderly and rapid arrival of troops at the ship was noted and was due to the efficient marshalling by the naval embarkation personnel on the re breakwater.
Speed was reduced to pass through the Downs.
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8. At 0045/31 May, H.M.S. "Keith" entered Dover harbour and proceeded to Admiralty pier to disembark troops.
9. At 0305, "Keith" elipped Admiralty pior and proceeded hi to Dunkirk at high speed with orders to report to Rear Admiral or
Dover.
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10. At 0552, the ship passed Dunkirk harbour and reduced qu speed to 20 knots. Rear Admiral Dover was in "Express" and a
"Keith" was ordered to follow. Dritish fighter aircraft were
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H.M.S. "KEITH"/REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS. 30th MAY -
1st JUNE, 1940, WITH HER EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION
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CAPTAIN E.L. BERTHON, D.S.C., ROYAL NAVY,
LATE CAPTAIN (D), 19th DESTROYER FLOTILLA,
H.M.S. "KEITH"
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At 1455 on 30th May, H.M.S. "Keith" entered Dover i
harbour after completing a short refit at Chatham, and secured to No.3 buoy.
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At 1732, after the Commanding Officer had reported to the Vice Admiral Dover, "Keith" sailed for Dunkirk by 'X'
Route at high speed, with orders to report to Rear Admiral d
W.F. Wake-Walker, O.B.E., who was commanding the sea forces there with the title of Rear Admiral, Dover.
3.
Being unable to sight the Admiral and in order to gain information, H.M.S. "Keith" entered Dunkirk harbour at
1959 and secured to the Eastern breakwater. Two officers and some ratings who had boarded the ship at Dover, and a wireless set, were landed in accordance with instructions from Vice Admiral Dover.
4.
Commander G.O.Maund, Royal Navy (Ret'd), in charge of embarkation from the pier at Dunkirk, reported that Rear-
Admiral Dover was afloat in an M.T.B. At 2020 "Keith" slipped from the breakwater and proceeded East in search of the Admiral but without success. It was decided that in the circumstances it would be best to continue the embarkation of troops and report the fact.
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"Keith" re-entered Dunkirk harbour at 2050 and embarked about 1400 troops at the Eastern breakwater. At this time the west side of the harbour was being shelled at regular intervals and obviously by map from the west. The orderly and rapid arrival of troops at the ship was noted and was due to the efficient marshalling be the naval embarkation personnel on the breakwater and to the high standard of discipline among the troops.
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At 2119 "Keith" slipped with a full load of troops and returned at high speed to Dover. Speed was reduced to pass through the Downs. The ship entered Dover harbour at
0045 on 31st May and went alongside Admiralty Pier to disembark troops.
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Pier 7. and proceeded to Dunkirk at high speed with orders to
At 0305 on 31st May "Keith" slipped from Admiralty
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report to Rear Admiral Dover. The ship passed Dunkirk harbour at0552 and reduced speed to 20 knots. Rear Admiral Dover was al in "Express" and "Keith" was ordered to follow. British
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The ship was stopped off Braye at 0608 and Rearrage whaler at 0635.
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she if she was spared further direct attack it seemed tug likely
By now H.M.S. "IVANHOE" was in tow with a and
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who had earlier taken troops and survivors off H.M.S. "IVANHOE", would make home, in the meantime H.M.S. "HAVANT,"
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was hit and on fire and did not look likely to last, she was half-hull down and listing badly to port. "GRIVE" got alongside and took off all the troops and "IVANHOE" survivors together with wounded and her medical officer, another vessel had "HAVANT" in tow. "GRIVE" then proceeded to Dover having
1300. about 700 on board including many wounded, she arrived about
At this stage Captain Lambart put Lt. C.E. est R.N.R.
of the ship at the beach and in harbour and alongside ashore, his work had been tremendous and his skilful manouevring
H.M.S. "HAVANT" contributed enormously to "GRIVE" 8" success, but he had done his share, and as a man of over sixty had earned a rest.
Nevertheless Captain Lambart himself would not rest and having called the crew together, who had been simply magnificent, told them of his intention to start off again
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immediately and take part in the operation at 2200. that night.
They were all as determined as he, and "GRIVE" sailed about 160
having first taken on provisions and ammunition.
Before sailing we were reinforced by S/Lt. Meyer.
R.N.V.R. from Dover, and also we put ashore the 4th Engineer
Officer (T.124), Mr. Terry, whose nerves were not standing the strain, incidentally he had already lost his ship once in this war, the H.M.Y. "PRINCESS".
Lt. Branwell was throughout a tremendous value and showed great energy and efficiency. "GRIVE" proceeded slowly to the rendezvous and whilst proceeding along the South side of the channel to Dunkirk we heard an aeroplane in the vicinity though could not see anything, a few minutes later
(about 22307 there was a tremendous explosion and "GRIVE" was literally blown to pieces and sank in a few seconds. I
think it is probably that the 'plane we heard was actually sowing magnetic mines in the paths being used by shipping ano
"GRIVE" was an immediate victim.
Together with three others of the ships company I
was picked up by a boat from a drifter and I believe about a dozen others were picked up by another drifter and 3 or 4
more by a destroyer. The ships proceeded to Dunkirk and took off troops and we were all landed at Ramsgate.
I trust this report, sir, though not necessary is not tedious, but having regard to the personality of my fine old
Captain and to the fact that so far as I know I am the only surviving officer I felt it my duty and thought that you would wish to have an account of the matter.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) J.K.B.Miles.
S/Lt. R.N.V.R.
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By now H.M.S. "IVANHOE" was in tow with a tug and if she was spared further direct attack it seemed likely
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she would make home, in the meantime H.M.S. "HAVANT,"
The who had earlier taken troops and survivors off H.M.S. "IVANHOE", was hit and on fire and did not look likely to last, she was half-hull down and listing badly to port. "GRIVE" got longside and took off all the troops and "IVANHOE" survivors together with wounded and her medical officer, another vessel had "HAVANT" in tow. "GRIVE" then proceeded to Dover having
1300. about 700 on board including many wounded, she arrived about
At this stage Captain Lambart put Lt. C.E. est R.N.R.
ashore, his work had been tremendous and his skilful manouevring of the ship at the beach and in harbour and alongside
H.M.S. "HAVANT" contributed enormously to "GRIVE success, but he had done his share, and as a man of over sixty had earned a rest.
Nevertheless Captain Lambart himself would not rest and having called the crew together, who had been simply magnificent, told them of his intention to tart off again immediately and take part in the operation at 2200. that night.
They were all as determined as he, and "GRIVE" sailed about 160
having first taken on provisions and ammunition.
Before sailing we were reinforced by S/Lt. Meyer.
R.N.V.R. from Dover, and also we put ashore the 4th Engineer
Officer (T.124), Mr. Terry, whose nerves were not standing the strain, incidentally he had already lost his ship once in this war, the H.M.Y. "PRINCESS".
Lt. Branwell was throughout a tremendous value and showed great energy and efficiency. "GRIVE" proceeded slowly to the rendezvous and whilst proceeding along the South side of the channel to Dunkirk we heard an aeroplane in the vicinity though could not see anything, a few minutes later
(about 22307 there was a tremendous explosion and "GRIVE" was
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.iterally blown to pieces and sank in a few seconds.
I
think it is probably that the 'plane we heard was actually sowing magnetic mines in the paths being used by shipping and
"GRIVE" was an immediate victim.
Together with three others of the ships company I
was picked up by a boat from a drifter and I believe about dent a dozen others were picked up by another drifter and 3 or more by a destroyer. The ships proceeded to Dunkirk and took off troops and we were all landed at Ramsgate.
I trust this report, sir, though not necessary is not tedious, but having regard to the personality of my fine old
Captain and to the fact that so far as I know I am the only surviving officer I felt it my duty and thought that you would wish to have an account of the matter.
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I have the honour to be, Sir, further
Your obedient servant, at
30th
(Signed)
J.K.B.Miles.
Mrs commander
S/Lt. R.N.V.R.
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heavy bombing attachs which fortunately left us unharmed attough one salud dropped just outside
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the jetty while we were on the inside We withdrew from the harbour of proceeded to sea, a tremendous air battle was proceeding all this time. By now
H.M.S. Ivanhoe was in Tow with a tug O it she was spared further direct attach it seemed likely she would make home, in the meantime H.M.S. Hawant, who had earlier taken troops D survivors off
H.M.S. Ivanhoe, was hit Q on fire o did not look likely to last, she was half -hull down
Q listing badly to port. Grive got alongside o took off all the troops of Ivanhoe survivors together with wounded Q her medical officer, another vessel had Havant in tow. Grive then proceeded to Dover having about yoo on board in cluding many wounded, she arrived about 1300
at this stage Capt. hambart put ht. C.E. West R.N.R.
ashore, his work had been tremendous Q his skil full manovering of the ship at the beach of in harbour o alongside H.M.S. Havant contributed enormously to grives success, but
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sixty had earned a rest nevertheless Capt. Lambart himself would not rest s having called the d
re crew together, who had been simply magnificient, told them of his intention to start off again immediately Q take part in the operation at
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I have the honour to report that the Dutch
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ot "LENA" (D.B.10) departed Sheerness at 0430
the 27th May calling at Southend for orders.
times given are approximate, as the rough log ation t was left in the ship at Dunkirk.
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Southend for orders. Anchored off Deal 1100.
Departed for Zuidcote Beach 1300. Arrived 2130.
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May. 0001 - 0400. Embarking troops. Slow ling loading due to darkness and lack of boats.
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Transferred the 120 to "SHIKARI" during forenoon sh and embarked 350 British early in the afternoon.
Departed for Ramsgate by Zuidcote Pass route.
Ships off the beaches attacked shortly after
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leaving and hospital ship and transport bombed without success off the Middlekerke buoy.
Anchored off Ramsgate 2330.
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th May. Disembarked 350 troops 0700.
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1500 entered for water and provisions.
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th May. Embarked 300 British at daylight using our own boats. 0800 departed for Ramsgate. Disembarked take troops during the afternoon. Informed at Ramsgate men that no further embarkations at Dunkirk would be n
effected.
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Le had with 25 small kedge anchors. Departed Ramsgate and arrived off beaches at Dunkirk 1300. No other ships ties were present. Embarked 400 British using our own ed.
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boats and grass to kedge anchor ashore. Attacked by train dive bombers before entering Dunkirk roads and again off beach. There was one minor casualty from of splinters. Engineroom gauges smashed and ship
Panne holed forward which was plugged with wooden wedge.
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Report of R.A. wake walker on the wasuation
Ann Dunkint 29 may June. 1940
3rd June (cont.) 2300. Grounded when going alongside middle pier of Avant port at Dunkirk. Tug was
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ordered from ashore but did not arrive. The schoot
"BORNRIFF" and a British drifter endeavoured to tow
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4th June. On being informed that no further embarkations could take place after daylight and it then being about two hours after high water I decided at 0145 to send the crew to a British drifter astern. The first party embarked on her, the second party in a French drifter and the remainder including Lieutenant Morton, R.N.V.R. 107
the 1st Lieutenant and myself to a lifeboat ferrying to
H.M.S.LOCUST outside the harbour. The British drifter and the Locust landed their parties at Dover, from where I reported to the N.O.I.C. at Ramsgate. The remainder of the crew were landed by the French drifter at Ramsgate, and the crew returned to Chatham complete at 1615. I consider the "LENA" of little use to the enemy apart from the six tons of Diesel oil onboard, as her screw hit an obstruction when going astern.
I would mention L.M.W. GIBB, Leading Seaman
O.N. D.J. 64311, the coxswain, for his untiring work during the embarkations, and attention to the troops comfort aboard as far as was possible under the circumstances.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.DC Hanhmis
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, (R.N. Retd.)
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At this no business or justification to Navy. talk Told he had words "ineptitude of the remark him were holding time British troops were acting as like that.
of La a line which came down to coast rear guard and
These at midnight on 31st May and fall back on the from line Panne. Intention was for them to withdraw a little north this
31st troops (about 5,000) were some of the best, beaches. and Gort
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was very anxious they should be got away. 1st SL said that the Navy would make a supreme effort to get off the remainder the next day (31st) and the rear guard the following night: details were being sent over to me by
Bush. Felt daunted at the prospect and the seeming impossibility of the task. Plan made by Admiralty and
VA, Dover, had every chance of success, but it did not fall out as planned.
Arranged for Gort to embark from La Panne at 1800 on 31st and that boats and ships would be there for the purpose:
if that was impossible he would go to Dunkerque. On returning to WORCESTER informed Stevenson of the arrangements and put him in charge of them: intended to be there myself also.
(12) 2200 Started back to ship; then getting dark. No boats at the
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beach - too precious to be kept hanging about. Tide was farther out and a number of boats and pontoons were stranded. Some of the 12th Royal Lancers were trying to get pontoons afloat, and it was good to see them trying to help themselves.
With some soldiers got an unused pontoon afloat and 8 men,
Flag-Lt. and myself got in, but soon found that the boat, which had only 3 inches of freeboard, would inevitably be swamped before we could get to the ship. Sea was calm, with a small swell coming in. It was still fairly shallow so we all jumped out and returned to the beach to empty the boat of water. Tennant and Lees were still there, watching our progress, and as we came ashore I remarked to the latter, "Another example of Naval ineptitude."
Had to reduce crew by 2 and then set off again. Soldiers
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WORCESTER was slowly filling up with troops and I remained paddled well and we got back on board WORCESTER at 2230.
there till 0100/31: she was then full and I sent her back
Earlier to on 30th I had asked for a ship with 2 lines of W/T
Dover, transferring to EXPRESS.
communication and was told that KEITH would arrive at 2000.
She did not appear and I remained for rest of night in
EXPRESS, which was gradually embarking troops.
There were tens of thousands of men on or near to know the beaches how
Picture as I saw it was as follows:-
and The rear guard were to be withdrawn and night, must in and around Dunkerque - no one seemed next many. 24 hours ahead: they were the best troops where i.e. off. Dunkerque itself was the only place be got embarkation could take place, and a large and Braye, proportion 10
rapid of the troops were coming down to La Panne and beaches the only boats available, except ships' for
5 miles away from Dunkerque.
At the and a very few local craft, were crewless boats if pontoons went away with their ships or were motor boats left.
which cases they had to pull in, as ships' needed.
In many often out of action, and towage was badly were depended entirely on fair weather - an entirely. onshore
Embarkation of any force would have stopped embarkation shallow wind stressed the vital necessity for more draught I had boats and crews, and knew that everything possible was being the day French destroyers had been coming fired at in from by the done at home.
During passage and channel and had been at the
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thoir share. After dinner, Lord Gort and Gonoral Leon discussed the situation with Tennant and myself; it became obvious to me that they folt that they had successfully fallen back more 02 loss intact on the sea in the face of great odds and that it was now up to the Navy to get then off but that the
Navy were not making any real effort in the matter.
Very early in the discussion I stressed the difficulty, slowness, and dependance on Sine weather of any large scale embarkation from the beaches and expressed the view that the bulk should move wostword and como off from
Dunkirk.
This brought from General Loos a disparaging remark which included the
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words "inoptitude of the Navy." I could not let this pass and told him he had no business or justification to talk like that,
At this time British troops were acting as a rear guard and were holding a line which came down to the coast a little to the north of La Panne. It was then the intention that they should withdraw from this line at midnight on the Friday next day - and fall back on the beaches. These troops were some of the best and Lord Gort was very enxious that they should be got away;
there were about 5,000 of them. He had spoken to the First Soa Lord who had said that the Navy would make a supreme effort to get off the remainder during the next day and the rear guard the following night, and that details were being sent out to me by Captain Bush, who had gone back to Dover In the "HERE."
I must confess I felt daunted at the prospect and the socialing impossibility of the task. Apart from the rear guard there were tons of thousands of others to come off beforehand, and the thought 01 that rear guard falling back in the dark and being embarked with an enemy active in pursuit raised unpleasent pictures.
The plan made by the Admiralty, and Vice Admiral, Dover, had every chance of success, but * did not fall out as planned as I shall toll later.
I arranged with Lord Gort that he would embark from La Panno at 6.0 Della next day and that I would have boats and ships there for the purpose. If embarkation from there was impossible he would go into Dunkirk.
On my return to "WORCESTER" I told Commodore Stavenson of the arrangoments for embarking Lord Gort and put him in charge of them. X intended at that time

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as to any termination of the operation which threatened to drag on painfully, and finally to lose momentum and expire through the exhaustion of Naval personnel and the liquidation of shipping.
It will be seen, therefore, that the initial problem called for a maximum effort over a limited period regardless of the future, and accordingly all resources in the way of small boats were thrown on the beaches, before adequate provision had been made for their maintenance off the coast in such matters as relief of the personnel and the provision of large beach parties.
It was only due to the foresight of the Admiralty in making avrangements for a continued flow in ever increasing numbers of small power boats and beach craft, which became available on the fifth day onwards, that the continued evacuation from the beaches remained a reasonable proposition after the initial crisis had passed.
4. A perusal of the signals that passed between Dover and the French coast reveals the many occasions on which the responsible officers stationed on the coast considered so little had been achieved from the beaches that they advocated restriction of evacuation to Dunkirk Harbour. Many comdaints of "no boats", "no ships", might lead a detached observer to the conclusion that the great effort that was being made was proving abortive.
At Dover, where the whole operation could be viewed in truer perspective, the number and origin of the troops being landed in England being always to hand, it was clear that the evacuation from the beaches required by the military situation, was, in fact, achieving a considerable success, as the following figures will show. of the 226,000 troops landed in the United Kingdom, between May 28th and June 1st inclusive -
the period during which both Dunkirk and the beaches eastward were available day and night except for enemy interference -
49,000 were landed by personnel. vessels and hospital carriers direct from Dunkirk Harbour, 95,000 reve lifted from the beaches, leaving 82, 000 as having been lifted from Dunkirk
Harbour by vessels ot er than troop transports.
5. WEAT DR CONDITIONS.
The operation was favoured by extremely good weather.
It was found, however, that any northerly wind caused a surf, which greatly reduced the rate of lifting from the beaches.
It must be fully roalised that a wind of any strength in the northern sector between South West and North East would have made beach evacuation impossible. At no time did this happen.
6. DISPOSAL OF TROOPS AFTER REACHING ENGLAND.
On arrival in England the despatch of troops from the points of disembarkation proceeded with great smoothness under the War Office movement control organisation.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events,
Inshore Flotillas and Naval Shore Parties (continued).
115. An important flotilla was formed by 40 Dutch motor coasters - referred to in this report as skoots - 21
of whom were commissioned at Tilbury and Sheerness, and 19
at Poole. All these vessels ultimately made the Flanders coast and operated with a varying degree of success, usually governed by the reliability of their strange engines when handled by Naval stoker ratings. Too large to be used as beaching craft except under the best conditions, they were mainly used as intermediaries between the small boats and the offshore warships to reduce the distance the pulling boats had to traverse and periodically returned to U.K. themselves fully loaded when beach work ceased, or the supply of reception warships temporarily decreased.
Some of these skoots handled more than 1,000 troops during the course of the operation.
116. It is of interest to note that on the final night after the last two destroyers had left at 0340 a number of the larger power boats continued to work in Dunkirk Harbour and only left when they came under small arms fire from
German troops who had penetrated into Dunkirk at certain points.
117. About 30 naval officers and 320 ratings were employed for varying periods in pier parties and at shore signal stations in Dunkirk, and as beach parties. A
great number worked unceasingly without relief or rest, exposed to incessant air attacks, for seven days. The work of these officers and men was of the greatest value and contributed largely to the success of the undertaking.
118. As regards the bearing and behaviour of the troops,
British and French, prior to and during the embarkation, it must be recorded that the earlier parties were embarked off the beaches in a condition of complete disorganisation.
There appeared to be no military officers in charge of the troops, and it was soon realised that it was vitally necessary to despatch naval officers in their unmistakable uniform with armed naval beach parties to take charge of the soldiers on shore immediately prior to embarkation.
Great credit is due to the Naval officers and naval ratings for the restoration of some semblance of order.
119. The following are extracts from reports by naval officers working on the beaches and in inshore boats, which illustrate this aspect of the operation:-
Bray Beach, 2100/27/

Operation "DYNAMO",
Recommendations of Personnel.
LIST 'B'.
Recommendations for Officers and men supplementary to those contained in List 'A'.
In all cases the recommendations are for conspicuous devotion to duty, unflinching determination in the face of enemy action, or in the case of base staffs for continuous and exceptionally valuable work contributing to the success of the operation. All these individuals set an excellent example to their ship-mates, and have been selected by their Commanding
Officers for recognition.
All these recommendations are for a "Mention".
N.

Personal and Secret.
Admiralty,
Whitehall.
1940
1940.
August, 1940.
B.E.
Dear Admiral Ramsay,
3
nd
;
1
We have been as quick as we can with your Dunkirk recommendations, and the First Lord's Humble Duty form or is now with the King. There are one or two difficult cases which call for a special letter to you.
The first is that of Vice Admiral Somerville, who by is already a Knight Commander of the Bath and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. For his services in the Dunkirk operation the only possible Honour would be appointment as a Knight Commander of the British
Cion
Empire. Such an appointment of one who is already a
K.C.B. would be unusual, and perhaps hardly appropriate.
For this reason, feeling sure that he and you will understand the difficulty, it has been approved that Vice
Admiral Somerville should be awarded a Mention in Despatches.
The second difficult case is that of Captain Llewellyn
Vaughan Morgan, your Chief of Staff. His case is harder still, especially as some officers have already been decorated for Dynamo's staff work at Dover. The correct appointment for his services would be that of Commander of lyn the British Empire, which he already has. It is fully realised by Their Lordships that the ability, energy, tact and leadership of Captain Morgan were essential to the success of this operation, and there is no doubt that he has earned further Decoration. As his services were not in action he cannot immediately be appointed a Companion of the Bath or of the Distinguished Service Order. He could, however, be made a Companion of the Bath in the New Year
Honours List, and the suggestion is that you should be invited to include his name in your next half-yearly recommendations, in the hope, that a C.B, at the New Year may be available for him' In the meantime I am afraid that he/
Vice Admiral B.H. Ramsay.
HaR acready received didit know oncerning the the difficulties what He auswer could be hur
Admiral Somerville eady received the when a KeMa was afficable unless a K.C.M.G.
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Admiralty,
Whitehall,
1940
20th August 1940.
Captain Llewellyn Vaughan Morgan, C.B.E. M.V.O.,D.S.C.,
The case of Captain Llewellyn Vaughan Morgan, C.B.E.,
M.V.O., D.S.C., is harder still, especially as some Officers have already been decorated for "Dynamo" Staff work at Dover;
a the correct appointment for his services being C.B.E., which he already is. Officers were added to the Staff at Dover for the conduct of this operation and Captain Morgan as Chief
Staff Officer had to weld together these additional Officers with the Naval Staff. This he succeeded in doing, so that they became a team, working perfectly together without pause by day and night throughout ten days. His energy, tact and leadership were essential to success.
The Committee have no doubt therefore that he has earned a further decoration. As his services were not in action.
he cannot be immediately appointed a C.B. or D.S.O.; he could, however, be made a C.B. in the New Year's Honours List, and it is submitted that Vice-Admiral, Dover should be informed of the difficulties and invited to include Captain Morgan's name in his next half yearly recommendations. It might then be hoped that a C.B. at the New Year would be available for him. In the meantime it is submitted that he be awarded a
Mention in Despatches.
The second difficult case is that of Captain Llewellyn
Vaughan Morgan, your Chief of Staff. His case is harder still, especially as some officers have already been decorated for Dynamo's staff work at Dover. The correct appointment for his services would be that of Commander of the British Empire, which he already is. It is fully realised by Their Lordships that the ability, energy, tact and leadership of Captain Morgan were essential to the success of this operation, and there is no doubt that he has earned a further Decoration. As his services were not in action he cannot immediately be appointed a Companion of the Bath or of the Distingui shed Service Order.
He could, however, be made a Companion of the Bath in the New Year
Honours List, and the suggestion is that you should be invited to include his name in your next half-yearly recommendations, in the hope that a C.B. at the New Year may be available for him.
In the meantime I am afraid that he too can only be awarded a
Mention in Despatches.
Dover
13th August
Dear Gleadowe,
Dunkirk in recommendations. I fully understand the difficulties
Many thanks for your letter concerning the r
and which the Committee were placed regarding Admiral Somerville
K.C.B. Captain Morgan, and the former had already received the
I know what as the could be unless a K.C.M.G.
for it was just unfortunate that thought that answer possibly Morgan might be do already a C.B. and However, I will certainly all I can to recommend possess him the C.B.E. in the New Year List.

ENCLOSURE NO.1 TO DOVER LETTER 10.B23/862/40 dated 4th. JUNE
1940.
Page 3.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK.
(contd)
CAPTAIN MICHAEL MAYNARD DENNY, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
CB
ACTING COMMANDER PHILIP BRIAN MARTINEAU, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED),
MAJOR (TEMPORARY) A.E.M.WALTER, B.A., ROYAL ENGINEERS, wo OBE
(Deputy Assistant Director of Transport
Dafer,
JAMES LEONARD KEITH, ESQUIRE, MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
CAPTAIN (TEMPORARY) L.E.L. WRIGHT, ROYAL ENGINEERS, we: OBEM,
(Reserve of Officers).
For distinguished service in organising the sailing of the very large number of ships and vessels of all classes employed for the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force and the French Army to the number of 307,218, between the breakwater and beaches at Dunkirk and British ports, under circumstances of unprecendented difficulty.
CB
also
For
Norwa
SNO audabus
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES COVERLEY STOPFORD, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
wait Martincan.
i/ashi
For distinguished service in establishing and maintaining essential W/T communications with the Naval, part
Military, and French Authorities respectively in Dunkerque, and with the large number of small vessels employed during the evacuation under circumstances of great difficulties, thereby contributing very materaially to the success of the operation.
OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY.
3
D.S.A
CAPTAIN GORDON DYER WALTER, MASTER, 'MAID OF ORLEANS',
D.S.A
CAPTAIN GEORGE JOHNSON, MASTER, 'ROYAL DAFFODIL',
CAPTAIN THOMAS ALDIS, MASTER, ROYAL SOVEREIGN'.
ok Foley.
For distinguished service while serving in His Majesty's
Transports carrying Troops from Dunkerque to Dover.
The transports of necessity provided a vulnerable and easy target for enemy aircraft, but were required to make their passages while subject to constant bombing attacks, and frequently under shell fire.
They were required to berth in darkness in a confined harbour obstructed by wrecks, and crowded with small craft under way.
VICE ADMIRAL.

Operation "DYNAMO" - Wecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgia:
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA".: He and his second hand, together with
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probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary service was of considerable value in bringing the operatio to a successful conclusion.
Recommended for mention.

operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RATINGS
X
Victor Goes, Seaman, Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
Prosper Luca, Seaman, Belgian Trawler 0.87.
X
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. They made two
These men volunteered immediately to take the Belgian trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops, and had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
They did everything possible to help in getting their ship away required. and had previously volunteered their services if
Recommended for decoration.
X
Hector Annys, Seaman, Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE" 0.225.
Together with his Captain, Rene Lusyne, this seaman did the round trip to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and returned finally to Dartmouth. He and his Skipper were the only crew onboard and brought back 403 troops to Dover. His courage and determination were of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
Mr. F. Gooding, in charge of Motor Boat "LADY CABLE".
(owned by Mr. C. W. Mott of Torquay)
Mr. F. Gooding and two Naval ratings proceeded to
Dunkirk and did 7 trips between the beach at Dunkirk and two transports, carrying about 560 men, after which 40 men were carried to Ramsgate by "LADY CABLE" herself. The seamanship displayed by Gooding was of a high order and his voluntary service had a direct bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.

operation "DYNAMO" - Mecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.B. "JULIA".
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgian volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA". He and his second hand, together with probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary service was of considerable value in bringing the operation to a successful conclusion.
Recommended for mention.

operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RATINGS
Victor Goes, Seaman, Belgian 8.8. "JULIA".
Prosper Luca, Seaman, Belgian Trawler 0.87.
trawler EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. They made two
These "GEORGES men volunteered immediately to take the Belgian trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops, and had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
They did everything possible to help in getting their ship away required. and had previously volunteered their services if
Recommended for decoration.
Hector Annys, Seaman, Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE" 0.225.
Together with his Captain, Rene Lusyne, this seaman did the round trip to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and returned finally to Dartmouth. He and his Skipper were the only crew onboard and brought back 403 troops to Dover. His courage and determination were of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
Mr. F. Gooding, in charge of Motor Boat "LADY CABLE".
(owned by Mr. C. W. Mott of Torquay)
Mr. F. Gooding and two Naval ratings proceeded to
Dunkirk and did 7 trips between the beach at Dunkirk and two transports, carrying about 560 men, after which 40 men were carried to Ramsgate by "LADY CABLE" herself. The seamanship displayed by Gooding was of a high order and his voluntary service had a direct bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent
D.S.C., R.N
first trip, while alongside home 1,500 troops in all. On the the
HAVANT 2 trips made she 3 brought trips including 2 to the beaches.
3rd embark during an intense Dunkirk pier waiting for On assistance. off offall the troops (about to
IVANHOE Having amidships taken and on fire so steamed out she saw her to struck aerial bombardment, troops including subjected many wounded) to HAVAN proceeded for Dover, 500
bombing bombs in the from hore batteries. She level soon and bombardment intense di bombing, high and low but wa by 2 which fell engineroom, and then a large delay was action hit bomb, about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her.
Further bombing caused more underwater damage and
HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGIR
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N.
Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success.
D.S.C,
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Stoker M. Gallon, P/K. 59221.
ing ered
The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killci and all the other E.R.A.S having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department.
He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite
Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs
DSM D.S.M.
below. He was the last rating to leave the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785.
When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm,
M
deliberation and efficiency.
P.S.M.M
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght, D/L.13388.
IDSM
This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. KINGFISHER - Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew
Vaughan Harrison, R.N.
beaches, the Home Ports, for the quick turn rounds and at the
In 4 days notable completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk spent on thus enabling the maximum time effected to be evacuation duties.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew Vaughan Harrison, R.N.
n
Displayed determination and good judgment in taking an important part in this operation, with conspicuous success. Handled his ship under air bombardment and when cut down in Dunkirk Harbour by a French trawler.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
W
Leading Seaman P. J. Ball, SSX. 15444.
Signalman S. Thompson. C/JX.133505.
Stoker, 1st. F. F. Beer, C/KX.86684.
Able Seaman A. B. Harkin. D/JX. 128450.
Able Seaman E. G. Webster. 127168.
Able Seaman T. O. Pigg, C/JX.142167.
Able Seaman S. Collie, C/SSX. 21361.
These ratings are selected from the motor boats and whalers, and the crews on two occasions were employed for some 4 hours on end ferrying off troops from Malo beach under surf conditions, transporting some 280 Allied troops under bombardment from the air and sporadic artillery fire.
ter
Stoker Beer was also a Lewis gunner of the ship vor and damaged one enemy aircraft. These ratings displayed the greatest keenness, cheerfulness and vas devotion to duty.
whom
Recommend Stoker Beer to be decorated and the remainder mentioned.
Able Seaman R. G. H. Shipp, C/JX. 126720.
This rating displayed outstanding courage, cheerfulness and devotion to duty during the operation and has been especially selected from those who remained on board.
haved ly
Recommended for immediate advancementing to Leading Seaman.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
FLARE-BURNING DRITERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
ty and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement continuous service in connection with the Calais operation
These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days'
DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked of zeal particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour, and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety some 10,000 Allied troops.
The following officers and men have been selected for special recognition of their gallant services.
OFFICERS:
Recommendations.
H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319.
PSC
Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with the remark that he would do anything for his country.
He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
embarking soldiers under fire.
His endurance and determination when injured, clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's behaviour was exceptional.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432.
Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in
IDsc action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's conduct and leadership were of the highest order.
Recommended for decoration.
if
RATINGS:
E.F.
H.M.Drifter BOY ROY: - Skipper operation Dettman, in R.N.R. London (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this June.40
Chief Engineman Harry B. Sharman, LT/KX. 105182.
e.40)
DSM,
When he remained in the engine room regardless beached,
BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking condition, of danger to himself, until his ship to was the ft of the water He sent the rest of his his engine post. room any having risen in the meanwhile crew furnace up to door. safety and remained alone at
S, cuate
Recommended for decoration.
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Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. Drifter DORIENTA (Continued).
RATINGS.
Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. ex 369.
DSM
Shell damaged and unseated the boiler, blew steam pipe trunks, wrecked the feed pump, filling the engine room with steam and hot water, flooding the bilges, choking pumps with ashes. Engineman
Kennedy' 8 devotion to duty and determination ultimately enabled the ship to steam once more with careful nursing. At all times his conduct was exemplary in circumstances of great danger.
Recommended for decoration.
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Engineman J. Smith, H.O.
Stoker J. J. Shone, H.O.
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R.
e
Initiative, skill and energy shown by these
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ratings under the control of Engineman Kennedy, and their devotion to duty at all times, contributed largely to the ultimate safety of the ship, her crew and the rescued troops. Their conduct was exemplary when the ship was under fire.
Recommended for mention.
H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
- Lieutenant Cedric Victor Brammell, R.N.R.
(Decorated for this operation in London
Gazette of 7th June, 1940).
uring ster
This vessel completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk and the ivor beaches between 29/5 and 3/6 with conspicuous success.
was
Recommendations.
whom
The Commanding Officer selected the following ratings for constant and untiring devotion to duty throughout the period and for conspicuous steadiness under fire:-
DSM Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T.124.
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124.
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124.
DSM Greaser, Peter Blake, T.124.
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD/X.4505.
Recommended for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS &c. (Continued).
In the majority of these voyages was under constant bombing and machine gun attack, as also when in
O
Dunkirk harbour and lying off the beaches. This officer worked unceasingly without rest throughout the 9 days of the operation, with conspicuous success.
M
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK - Lieutenant Donald Terry
McBarnet, R.N.
This vessel remained off the Flanders coast for a greater period than the other skoots, and whilst under incessant attack from the air succeeded in recovering from the beach and from Dunkirk harbour more than
1,500 troops.
be nel
Recommendations.
sh
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and pertinacity in a variety of difficult circumstances off Bray beach, in Dunkirk harbour and Dunkirk beach. When necessary grounded his ship on the beach and devised, many ingenious and seamanlike methods of taking off troops from the beach by means of life rafts, abandoned life-boats and other craft which came to
DSC
hand, normal boat work being impossible with his small crew. At all times undeterred and undismayed by frequent air attacks to which his vessel and boats were subjected.
Dsc
Recommended for deocration.
RATING.
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class, Eric Matthew Horne. MX.62572
In charge of the engine room department of
DOGGERSBANK. Took over the engines from Dutch engineer who spoke no English, and succeeded in keeping the engines running perfectly throughout the 10 days of the operations.
In addition to engine room duties, generally assisted the Commanding Officer at all times in work outside the department, assisting in the operation. Behaviour under fire was exemplary.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch

Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot FREDANJA - Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Warden
Stewart, R.N.
This skoot was employed in landing stores at the beaches and also in evacuating troops. Bombing and machine-gun attacks were made on several occasions and damage was caused by near misses. Casualties also occurred due to machine gunning.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart, R.N.
Showed great initiative, determination and devotion to duty in ferrying off troops whilst under bombing attacks, and also in the landing of stores whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
be nel
RATINGS.
sh
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins. P/J.100988.
Showed great coolness, efficiency and devotion to duty during the bombing and machine gun attacks, and by his leadership was able to keep the troops calm.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Jack S. Ambrose, P/MX.65337. 65337.
By his efficiency and devotion to duty was able to keep the engines running although damaged by bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA - Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
The HILDA carried out 3 trips to the beaches and
Dunkirk, during the first 2 of which she operated more than 48 hours continuously off the beaches, for long periods under heavy air attack.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
The seamanlike efforts to embark troops off the beach at Bray Dunes marked with conspicuous success.
More than 1,000 troops were embarked, mainly transferred to other ships offshore. During this period his ship was bombed. On the second trip, acting under the orders of Captain R. P. Pim, R.N.V.R., he convoyed a flotilla of motor boats and lifeboats to gh
Dunking

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. 4).
BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings were employed for varying periods on these duties. A great number worked unoeasingly without relief or rest, exposed to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these
Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed largely to the success of the operation.
(of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
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TYNWALD (Continued).
OFFICER.
Second Officer Allan Watterson.
Promoted to Chief Officer after the third trip.
This officer displayed great initiative and was of great assistance to the new Captain, assisting with the navigation, embarkation and berthing.
D&C
Recommended for decoration.
RATING.
Seaman Thomas Gimmin.
Gribbun
This rating remained in the ship throughout all the voyages and was of the greatest assistance to
Mr. Watterson. Displayed great initiative in the mooring of the ship in Dunkirk at all times, especially as there was no shore assistance available when in the port.
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Recommended for decoration.
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BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings were employed for varying periods on these duties. A great number worked unseasingly without relief or rest, exposed to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these
Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed largely to the success of the operation.
(of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C. R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the
DSO
beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker, thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea traffic and distribution of evacuation craft,
Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty under fire.
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Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.No
DSO
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
DSO
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson. R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under fire in charge of various sections of the beach organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
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Commodore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Admiral
Commodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired). Retired).
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Captain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
Commander Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Commander Harold Robson Conway. R.N.
Commander Herbert Jemes Buchanan, R.A.N.
Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Balfour Junor. R.N.
Lieutenant-Commander James Whaley McClelland, R.N.
Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn. R.N.
Paymaster Lieutenant Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
These officers were suployed on various duties in the Dunkirk area, and carried out their duties with conspicuous success.
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and this Chief Petty Officer remained on duty long hours throughout. The success of the communications branch throughout the operation is, in no small measure, due to this Chief Petty Officer's keenness and efficiency.
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Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Frederick George Charman, KX. 75070.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while on East Pier, Ramsgate, throughout the operation, receiving and despatching craft as they came alongside with troops. He remained on duty consistently long hours with only odd hours for meals and sleep.
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Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Alexander Hood Bruce Ireland, J.6530.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty fulfilling the function of Gunner's Mate in MERRIE
ENGLAND throughout the operation. He kept up a running supply of all necessary ammunition and arms throughout, remaining on duty very long hours.
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Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Cook James McGilray, P/M. 364250.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Chief Cook in MERRIE ENGLAND mess. He cheerfully and successfully coped with a large number of meals and produced them at any hour day or night - for numbers very much in excess of those to which he is accustomed.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Signalman James William Bown. C/J.102529.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as signalman in charge at Margate Pier. He remained on duty throughout very long hours maintaining communication with all craft arriving at Margate to unload.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Wilfred Tracy Burton, P/J.35971.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Signalman assisting the above at Margate Pier. He remained on duty throughout very long hours maintaining communications with all craft arriving at
Margate to unload, in very difficult circumstances.
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VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF. DOVER.
Recommendations.
'ICERS:
Captain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
Appointed to LYNX for Dynamo. Performed invaluable work in assisting the direction of the operation throughout the whole period.
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Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
Throughout the operation Commander F. J. Walker, as my Staff Officer (Operations) acted with outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty. This officer's foresight, good judgment, well-balanced mind and powers of organisation were invaluable in controlling the movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner, R.N. (Retired).
As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His clear sighted organisation contributed materially to the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
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Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce, Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired).
As Officer in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, this officer worked with tireless energy both by day and night, and by his example and hard work his station dealt with a large amount of signal traffic efficiently and expeditiously, which contributed to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Yeoman of Signals George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283.
As Chief Yeoman in Charge of Central Communications
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(continued).
signal traffic. A direct factor towards the success
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of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward. C/J.31094.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
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throughout the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker, P.29166.
As senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties
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in an efficient manner and when off duty was always ready to assist in rush periods.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee, C/J.96389
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As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained
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the equipment in an efficient state. He erected new sets as necessary and worked throughout with outstanding zeal and initiative, this having a direct bearing on the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty throughout the operation:-
Engineer Captain Percy Douglas Fulford, R.N. (Retd
Commander Archibald Day, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Hale, R.N.
Temporary Lieutenant Julian Rogers Coltman, R.N.V.
Jill Dixon, Women's Royal Naval Service, 2723.

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BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
FICERS:
Captain Lionel George Dawson. R.N. (Reta.).
As Captain of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was entirely responsible for the organisation of the Base throughout the operation. The handling of the vastly increased number of officers and men, their accommodation, victualling, and distribution to the many and various units without any barrack facilities, reflects the greatest credit upon him, and his tireless efforts, determination and power of improvisation had a direct bearing on the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was responsible for the supervising of the vastly increased personnel passing through the Base during the
1345n operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men for personnel ships, small craft, etc., all had to be handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned directly with the operational process of getting a number of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his programme, his sense of humour and determination played an active part towards the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
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For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in meeting the almost continuous demands made on him at all
No hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying success.
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Recommended for mention.
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Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.).
In the absence of Captain Auxiliary Patrol at sea,
Commander Stride organised the entire A/8 Patrols and
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sailing of drifters and motor boats, working under
40.
Captain A/P, for Dunkirk.
This officer worked continuously night and day
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throughout the operation almost without rest, and his cheerful determination was an inspiration to officers and men, contributing largely to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
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E STAFF (continued).
ICERS:
Captain William Vesey Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N. (Retd.)
This officer was solely responsible for the organisation of the minesweeping vessels which took part in the operation. These ships not only evacuated troops from Dunkirk but also maintained routine sweeps under most difficult circumstances. By his cheerful leadership and tireless efforts, this officer was able to maintain his entire force at my disposal, and thereby contributed largely to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment in dealing with the largely increased demand for repair and
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maintenance arrangements of the Port during the operation 545n
With limited facilities, the organisation built up by
Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
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ments for which this officer was responsible contributed in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and small vessels, and direct their movements for the
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purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do
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this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring efforts contributed materially to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith, R.N.
This officer worked throughout the operation with exceptional and tireless energy and enthusiasm when in
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charge of repairs and making good damage caused to ships and boats. His skill as an Engineer Officer and
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intelligent improvisation and adaptability in all
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respects proved of inestimable value. His cheerful bearing and leadership during the long hours by day and night were an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact, and contributed largely to the success of the
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operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd)
ion.
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STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Master-at-Arms S. Welfare, O/M.36212.
Regulating Petty Officer F. J. Phillips, C/M.39981.
Regulating Petty Officer G. Stapley, C/M.39658.
He
These men worked ceaselessly and untiringly throughout the operation, In dealing with the vast increase in numbers passing through the Base, with no barrack facilities behind them, they never failed to get the right men to the right places in the shortest possible time. They kept records of all the men who poured into the Base from depots and elsewhere with accuracy. Their services were quite invaluable and a direct factor towards the success of the operation.
Master-at-Arms Welfare is recommended for decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
BEM
Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
P.N.10826,P/M.5545n
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
26959. 1
G/ For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty with base repair staff. These men never once spared themselves by day or night throughout the whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and unbounded energy contr buted in no small way to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
MBE
MBE
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey ( ex Chatham Dockyard).
BEM Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chatham Dockyard 3828)
PSEM C. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting repairs to ships and boats. These men worked ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their unbounded energy and determination contributed in no small way to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh Duffie, X.
Chief Electrical Artificer Edgar James Lovell (Pensioner),
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,C/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Store Officer.
Mr. R.W.W.Corbitt, Assistant Naval Store Officer.
Mr: D. A:A.Bakewell, Victualling Store Officer.
J. Woods, Armament Supply Officer
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty, both by day and night throughout the operation.
Recommended for mention.
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SeaTransport
SEA TRANSPORT OFFICERS.
adminal Shipway
The work done by the Sea Transport Officers throughout the Operation of Dynamo, entailed an enormous amount of labour, which was carried out in a highly efficient manner.
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Commodore Jukes-Hughes was in charge at Dover, ing and it was entirely due to his organisation and smooth working that enabled nearly 181,000 to be disembarked at Dover without any hitch whatsoever,
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and at Folkestone, nearly 32,000.
Commodore Edward Glyn de Styrap Jukes-Mughes. R.N. (Retd.)
As P.S.T.O. was responsible for the successful disembarkation of troops, and the greatest credit is due to the capable and efficient way in which the troops were disembarked and able manner in d
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which he was able to arrange for the quick turn rounds of the various transports that came into ion harbour.
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Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Allan Raymond MacKewn, R.N.R.
In addition to carrying out the ordinary duties of Sea Transport Officer, Lieutenant MacKewn went in command of an armed party to the ST. SEIRIOL, where the Master had refused to sail, thereby showing great devotion to duty.
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Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Ralph William Soper, R.N.R.
In addition to carrying out his ordinary duties this officer volunteered to take over the duty of
Chief Officer of Transport, Canterbury, as there was no relief available, thereby showing great is devotion to duty.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Major Lionel Steele Wilkinson, R.M.
During the period of the operation he was in almost constant attendance at the office and was only absent for very brief periods for sleep. His
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local knowledge was of great assistance to the alty
P.S.T.O., and a great deal of the success of the organisation is due to his great devotion to duty.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Recommendations for Officers and men supplementary to those contained in List "A'.
In all cases the recommendations are for conspicuous devotion to duty, unflinching determination in the face of enemy action, or in the case of base staffs for continuous and exceptionally valuable work contributing to the success of the operation. All these individuals set an excellent example to their ship-mates, and have been selected by their Commanding
Officers for recognition.
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I.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent
D.S.C., R.N.
HAVANT made 3 trips including 2 to the beaches. On the first 2 trips she brought home 1,500 troops in all. On the
3rd trip, while alongside Dunkirk pier waiting for troops to embark during an intense aerial bombardment, she saw
IVANHOE struck amidships and on fire so steamed out to her assistance. Having taken off all the troops (about 500
including many wounded) HAVANT proceeded for Dover, but wa soon subjected to intense di- bombing, high and low level bombing and bombardment from lore atteries. She was hit by 2 bombs in the engin room and then a large delay action bomb, which fell about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her.
Further bombing caused more und rwater damage and
HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGI
Recommendations.
FFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N.
Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success.
Recommended for mention.
ATINGS.
Chief Stoker M. Gallon. P/K.59221.
The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killi and all the other E.R.A.S having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department.
He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite
Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs below. He was the last rating to leave the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785.
When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm, deliberation and efficiency.
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght. D/L.13388.
This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example.
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H.M.S. LOCUST - Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie R.N.
This ship played a prominent part in Operation DYNAMO, not only evacuating troops but in bombarding shore batteries, and in taking BIDEFORD in tow to Dover, a 30
hour passage, and is probably responsible for saving that ship. Also carried out demolition work in the wreck of
MOSQUITO to ensure the destruction of all secret books and other gear, it not then being known that MOSQUITO
had already taken the correct steps to safeguard secret matter. The ship had only been in commission for a fortnight prior to joining this operation.
Recommendations.
AMPLANDA
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H.M.S. KINGFISHER - Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew
Vaughan Harrison, R.N.
In 4 days completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches, notable for the quick turn rounds effected at the Home Ports, thus enabling the maximum time to be spent on evacuation duties.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew Vaughan Harrison, R.N
Displayed determination and good judgment in taking an important part in this operation, with conspicuous success. Handled his ship under air bombardment and when cut down in Dunkirk Harbour by a French trawler.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman P. J. Ball, SSX. 15444.
Signalman S. Thompson, C/JX.133505.
Stoker, 1st. F. F. Beer, C/KX.86684.
Able Seaman A. B. Harkin, D/JX. 128450.
Able Seaman E. G. Webster, 127168.
Able Seaman T. O. Pigg, C/JX.142167.
Able Seaman S. Collie, C/SSX. 21361.
These ratings are selected from the motor boats and whalers, and the crews on two occasions were from Malo beach under surf conditions, transporting the employed for some 4 hours on end ferrying off troops some 280 Allied troops under bombardment from air and sporadic artillery fire.
Stoker Beer was also a Lewis gunner of the ship displayed and the greatest keenness, cheerfulness and damaged one enemy aircraft. These ratings devotion to duty.
Recommend Stoker Beer to be decorated, and the remainder mentioned.
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FLARE-BURNING DRINTERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days'
continuous service in connection with the Calais operation and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement of
DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked zeal and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour, where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety some 10,000 Allied troops.
The following officers and men have been selected for special recognition of their gallant services.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.8.3319.
Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with the remark that he would do anything for his country.
He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
embarking soldiers under fire.
His endurance and determination when injured, clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's behaviour was exceptional.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., w.s.3432.
Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's conduct and leadership were of the highest order.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Drifter BOY ROY:- Skipper operation Dettman, in R.N.R. London (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this June, 40
Chief Engineman Harry S. Sharman. LT/KX.105182.
condition, of danger to himself, until his ship to was the
When he remained in the engine room regardless beached,
BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking the water He sent the rest of his his post. room any having risen in the meanwhile engine crew furnace up door. to safety and remained alone at
Recommended for decoration.
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H.M. Drifter DORIENTA (Continued).
RATINGS
Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. ex 369.
Shell damaged and unseated the boiler, blew steam pipe trunks, wrecked the feed pump, filling the engine room with steam and hot water, flooding the bilges, choking pumps with ashes. Engineman
Kennedy's devotion to duty and determination ultimately enabled the ship to steam once more with careful nursing. At all times his conduct was exemplary in circumstances of great danger.
Recommended for decoration.
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Engineman J. Smith, H.O.
Stoker J. J. Shone, H.O.
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R.
Initiative, skill and energy shown by these ratings under the control of Engineman Kennedy, and their devotion to duty at all times, contributed largely to the ultimate safety of the ship, her crew and the rescued troops. Their conduct was exemplary when the ship was under fire.
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Recommended for mention.
H.M. Danlayer GULZAR - Lieutenant Cedric Victor Brammell, R.N.R.
(Decorated for this operation in London
Gazette of 7th June, 1940).
This vessel completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches between 29/5 and 3/6 with conspicuous success.
Recommendations.
The Commanding Officer selected the following ratings for constant and untiring devotion to duty throughout the period and for conspicuous steadiness under fire:-
Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T.124.
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Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124.
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124.
Dr.
Greaser. Peter Blake, T.124.
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis. OD/X.4505.
Recommended for mention.
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tch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS &c. (Continued).
In the majority bombing Dunkirk officer the 9 days harbour worked and machine of and these voyages as was under constant beaches. in success. of the operation,witht conspicuoushout This
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK - Lieutenant Donald Terry
McBarnet, R.N.
greater incessant attack the other skoots, and whilst for a
This period vessel than remained off the Flanders coast from the beach and from the air succeeded in recovering under
1,500 troops.
from Dunkirk harbour more than
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and pertinacity in a variety of difficult circumstances off Bray beach, in Dunkirk harbour and Dunkirk beach. When necessary grounded his ship on the beach and devised many ingenious and seamanlike methods of taking off troops from the beach by means of life rafts, abandoned life-boats and other craft which came to hand, normal boat work being impossible with his small crew. At all times undeterred and undismayed by frequent air attacks to which his vessel and boats were subjected.
Recommended for deccration.
RATING.
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class, Eric Matthew Horne. MX.62572.
DOGGERSBANK. keeping engineer the who engines spoke a generally
In charge Took of the in the engine room department of room of the operations times in operation.
Recommended for decoration.
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tch skoot FREDANJA skoot - Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Warden machine-gun beaches This and attacks also was in employed evacuating in landing troops. stores Bombing Stewart, the R.N.
damage occurred was due caused to machine by near gunning. misses. on and
Recommendations.
FFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart. R.N.
under devotion bombing,determination,and
Showed to great duty in of stores whilst off the beaches. in the landing
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins P/J.100988.
Showed great coolness, efficiency and devotion to duty during the bombing and machine gun attacks, and calm. by his leadership was able to keep the troops
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Jack S. Ambrose. P/MX.65337.
By his efficiency and devotion to duty was able to keep the engines running although damaged by bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA - Lieutenant Archibald Gray. R.N.
The HILDA carried out 3 trips to the beaches and
Dunkirk, during the first 2 of which she operated more than 48 hours continuously off the beaches, for long periods under heavy air attack.
OFFICERS.
Recommendations.
Lng tai
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
to embark troops off success. the beach More than at Bray 1,000 Dunes troops
The seamanlike efforts marked with conspicuous mainly transhis ship was bombed. Captain R. and he ferred to other ships THE
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PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
out ed for 35 Naval varying Officers and 330 Naval ratings worked periods on these duties. A were sistent for attacks, and periodical bombardments unseasingly air without relief or rest, great exposed rtillery, up to 7 days. The work of these ers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed y to the success of the operation.
of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated e London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
n Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C. R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker, thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea traffic and distribution of evacuation craft.
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Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty
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under fire.
nder Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
nder Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
ander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under fire in charge of various sections of the beach organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
odore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Retired). Admiral hodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired), tain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
mander mander Harold Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
utenant-Commander utenant-Commander mander Herbert Bruce James Whaley Balfour McClelland, Junor, R.N. R.N.
mander James Buchanan, R.A.N.
Harold Robson Conway, R.N.
master utenant Lieutenant Viscount Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
Kelburn, R.N.
These Dunkirk officers area, were and employed carried on out various their duties duties with in the conspicuous success.
Recommended for mention.
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VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF, DOVER.
Recommendations.
RS:
aptain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
to invaluable operation throughout of the
Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
as zeal, my energy and with J. Walker,
Throughout Staff Officer the operation Commacted F.
y sight, devotion to duty. This outstanding movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
organisation were invaluable in controlling the good judgment, well-balanced mind and officer's powers of for
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner, R.N. (Retired).
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As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His clear sighted organisation contributed materially to the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce. Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired)
As Officer this officer worked with tireless and hard energy work in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, night, and by his example signal traffic both by day and with a large amount contributed of to the his efficiently station dealt and expeditiously, which td success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
M
RATINGS: Chief Yeoman of George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283
Signals of
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Admiral's Staff,
(continued).
signal of the traffic. operation. A direct factor towards the succes
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward, C/J.31094.
throughout the operation.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
Recommended for mention.
y
Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker. P.29166.
AB senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties in on efficient manner and when off duty was always ready to assist in rush periods.
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Recommended for mention.
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Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee. C/J.96386
As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained new the equipment in an efficient state. He erected necessary and worked throughout with outstandin th zeal sets as and initiative, this having a direct bearing on success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration. BEM
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES
For outstanding 20n:- and devotion to duty throughout
Captain Percy Douglas R.N. Fulford, R.N. (Retd
Engineer Archibald Day, Edward Hale, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Temporary Jill Dixon, Lieutenant Commander Women's Royal Julian Naval Rogers Service, Coltman, 2723. R.N.V.
No

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BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
RS:
tain Lionel George Dawson, R.N. (Reta.).
As
Captain of the responsible operation. for the The H.M.S. organisation LYNX, this of the officer Base was entirely number throughout units without greatest credit any barrack determination upon him, and his tireless reflects the bearing on the and power of improvisation had efforts, a direct success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was responsible for the supervising of the vastly increased personnel passing through the Base during the operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier a
parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men.
for personnel ships, small craft, etc., all had to be
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handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned a directly with the operational process of getting a number of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his programme, his sense of humour and determination played an active part towards the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in meeting hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying ig)
the almost continuous demands made on him at all success.
Recommended for mention.
Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.)
of Captain Auxiliary Patrol Patrols at and sea,
In the Stride absence organised the entire working A/8 under
Commander Captain sailing of drifters for ___???___ Dunkirk. and motor boats, of and day the his and men, operation.
Recommended for mention.
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STAFF (continued).
ERS:
Japtain William This Vesey officer Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N.
organisation the operation. of the was for the took (Retd part in troops from Dunkirk which under most routine evacuated sweeps leadership to maintain officer his cheerful contributed largely to force the success at my disposal, of the enterprise. was and able thereby
Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
dealing with the largely increased demand for in
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment
With maintenance arrangements of the Port during the repair operation and limited facilities, the organisation built up by
)
Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
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ments for which this officer was responsible contributed in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and small vessels, and direct their movements for the purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty 8)
day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring efforts contributed materially to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith, R.N.
worked throughout the operation when with in exceptional and and making good damage Officer
This officer tireless energy and enthusiasm caused to i.A
charge of repairs His skill as an Engineer in all and adaptability cheerful bearing and to all the with long whom hours he by came day of in the and night contact, were and an contributed inspiration largely to the success operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd). difficult problem of dealing This with of all the proportion to those

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STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Regulating Master-at-Arms Petty S. Welfare,
Regulating Petty Officer Officer G. F. J. Stapley, Phillips, O/M.36212.
throughout no increase to barrack get These the in men the C/M.39658. C/M.39981. with vast shortest right men to the right they never failed the men who possible time. They kept places in the all elsewhere with poured into the Base from records of invaluable accuracy. Their depots and quite of the operation. and a direct factor towards services the were success
BEIN
Master-at-Arms Welfare is recommended decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers for
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
BEW
Chief Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
P.N.10826,P/M.5545
26959.
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty with base repair staff. These men never once spared themselves by day or night throughout the whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and unbounded energy contributed in no small way to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
MBE
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard).
BEM
Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chstham Dockyard 3828)
c. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting repairs to ships and boats. These men worked ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their unbounded energy and determination contributed in no small way to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Acting Chief Electrical Engine Artificer Edgar James Lovell
Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh (Pensioner), 2957,
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,0/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Store Officer.
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Naval store Officer.
Mr: Mr.
devotion to duty, For both by by day and night throughout the operation sick/
Recommended for mention.