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CONFIDENTIAL.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
PERSONNEL VESSELS.
Twenty-nine personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"; a list is given in the enclosure.
Of these, seven were sunk, five so damaged by bombing or gunfire as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were damaged in collision.
of these ships the following, namely MONA'S QUEEN,
BIARRITZ, CANTERBURY, QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL, MAID OF ORLEANS,
AUTO CARRIER and ARCHANGEL; ST. HELIER and KING GEORGE V, had been engaged prior to Dynamo, in operations at Dunkirk,
Boulogne and Calais, and had completed the following trips:
MONA'S QUEEN 3 QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL 1 ARCHANGEL
1
BIARRITZ
2 MAID OF ORLEANS
3 ST.HELIER
2
CANTERBURY
3
AUTO
CARRIER
2 KING GEORGE V.1
2. There was no doubt that the Captains and crews of these ships were feeling the strain when operation Dynamo started. After completing two round trips to Dunkirk harbour in operation Dynamo the Master of the CANTERBURY stated on the
28th that he would not take his ship to sea for a third trip.
The P.S.T.O. went on board and explained the gravity of the situation and ordered him to sail at 2230, but discovered some of the crew had been given leave. The P.S.T.O. therefore put an officer and some seamen and stokers on board to augment and stiffen the crew. The ship sailed at 0930/29, but was bombed and damaged on her return voyage from Dunkirk, and after landing troops did not take any further part in the operation.
3. After completing one round trip the Captain of the
St. SEIRIOL refused to sail, and accordingly one officer, an armed guard and 7 stokers were put on board at 1000 on the 29th.
The Captain was placed under open arrest and the ship sailed at
1100. On her return voyage the ship was bombed and damaged and did not sail again.
4.
The TYNWALD transported 7534 troops in 5 voyages; she should have completed 0 voyages. When due to commence her fourth voyage at 1945/1, she refused to sail and did not sail again until 1945/2.
On a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, on the 2nd June, whether or not the ship would sail for Dunkirk if required, the Master, W. Qualbrough, replied by letter as follows:
"Dear Sir,
Your letter received. I had a signal from the master of the MALINES last night to say him and the master of the BEN MY CHREE had considered it hopeless to proceed to Dunkirk. Our crews have been continually on their feet all the week and especially the deck officers who have had to be on their feet for so long. I myself have had 4 hours rest for the week and am at present physically unfit for another trip like what we have had. If it is absolutely necessary to go I will abide with the masters of the other ships decision.
P.S. absolutely nervous wrecks and certified by the naval
There is two more of the crew going ashore now doctor.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
In the meantime, relief crews had been sent for for the TYNWALD and an armed naval guard was placed alongside at Folkestone where the ship lay. The crew did not attempt to leave the ship but contented themselves with shouting abuses at the sentries. Relief crews arrived and the old crew were then allowed to leave. Complete listsof their names and addresses were taken and given to the S.T.O., Folkestone. Those who stayed of the old crew were the Chief Officer as Master,
Second Officer, Purser, W/T Operator and Carpenter.
A naval officer and 10 naval ratings were put on board as moral stiffeners and the ship sailed at 1945/2. She completed a round trip which was repeated next day without incident.
5. MANX MAID. Never completed a trip; she should have sailed on 3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at
1745/2, she produced an engine breakdown as excuse; was given up as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.
On the afternoon of 3rd June, when it was realised that MANX MAID was not going to be used, the majority of the crew, in response to an appeal by the S.T.O., Dover, volunteered to replace men in other personnel vessels who had left their duty. 18 seamen and firemen were accepted and sailed to
Dunkirk in LADY OF MANN, and others were drafted to MANX MAN
who, however, did not sail.
6. BEN MY CHREE. Transported 408 troops in 2 trips; she should have completed 4. The master was evidently in league with the masters of the TYNWALD and the MALINES. On failing to sail during the night 1/2nd June, in reply to a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, whether or not he would sail, George Woods, Master, replied in writing - "I beg to state that after our experience at Dunkirk yesterday, my answer is
'No'. "
At 1850/2 BEN MY CHREE came alongside Folkestone.
Naval guards were placed on the gangways and abreast the ship.
As the ship was berthed the crew were demonstrating and shouting that they were going to leave the ship and on the brow being run out, they attempted to do so with their kits. Leading
Stoker Booth ordered his men to come on guard and advanced up the brow with fixed bayonets. The crew returned on board at once, where they remained until the relief crew arrived. The
Captain and crew left the ship, the Chief Officer stayed as
Captain, together with 3 greasers and the W/T Operator. Otherwise the ship was manned with the new crew. Unfortunately, on sailing, at 1905/2, BEN MY CHREE was in collision and did not complete the trip.
7. LADY OF MANN. Carried out 4 trips and transported
2902 troops. One trip was abortive through no fault of the
Master, as the ship was ordered back from Dunkirk before entering that harbour. The last 2 trips were carried out with a Naval officer and 10 naval ratings on board as an insurance, but there is no suggestion that the LADY OF MANN did not attempt to play her part.
8. MANX MAN. Transported 233 troops in 3 voyages.
Should have completed 5.
her fourth trip, due 2115/2, MANX MAN refused to sail from On Folkestone. A new crew was put an board, the engineers remaining/

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Personnel Vessels (continued).
remaining; she started a trip but failed to make Dunkirk. On return, original Captain rejoined with some of the original crew. She should then have sailed at 2010/3, but the Captain reported 3 engineers short at the last minute. It was not to wait for the engineers and the Master and the new crew provided for the second time. Before further use could be made of her, however, the evacuation terminated.
9. The MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second voyage to Dunkirk, and the FENELLA was bombed and sunk on her first voyage.
10. The MALINES who had completed two trips, refused to sail on the 1st, left Dover at 1600 on the 2nd without orders and was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southampton.
11. It was felt that trouble might occur in the ST. HELIER
and PRINCESS MAUD, and accordingly a naval party was put on board to supplement the ships crews, and in consequence no trouble occurred,
12. The outstanding ships were the MAID OF ORLEANS 6 trips, one being diverted without completing the trip, and once returning due to collision. ROYAL DAFFODIL 7 trips, on one of which she was turned back by a French destroyer -
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 trips
KING GEORGE V
5 trips
COTE a' ARGENT
5 trips
ST. HELIER
4 trips after having refused to sail once.
PRAGUE
3 trips with full loads, bombed, severely damaged and beached on the last return trip.
13. Eleven other ships were concerned in the Operation, details of which are as follows:
27th May BIARRITZ
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
27th May
ARCHANGEL
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
27th May
QUEEN OF THE
Sunk by bombing attack.
CHANNEL
28th May LORINA
Sunk by bombing attack.
29th May
NORMANIA
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May LOCH GARRY
One trip.
28th May SCOTIA
One trip.
2nd June
1111
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May KILLARNEY
One trip.
2nd June ROUEN
One trip.
2nd and 3rd
June AUTO CARRIER Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June
NEWHAVEN
Two trips.
ce of
Enclosure:-
ER. Officer Commanding,
Details of Personnel
June, 1940.
Ships used.

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The General Secretary,
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Worcester
Second Sea " Lord.
appreciation of services in evacuating trops from Dunkirk.
cdove. W.P. Gandell R.N.
Caps. H.A.B. Digley. Beore R.I.N.
FORMER
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Comissioners of the Admiralty to thank you for your letter WHC/EF/JS 10607 of the 14th June, 1940, concerning the services of Captain Mallory, Master of
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the S.S. MALINES in the Dunkirk withdrawal, and I am to say that Their
Ardships have given full consideration to all reports that have been received of the Services of Officers in this operation.
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The General
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THE SECRETARY,
ADMIRALTY,
1940
LONDON, S.W.l.
Reference attached copy of a letter received from the General Officer Commanding,
1st Division.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B.,
C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O., M.C., wishes me to convey his thanks and appreciation for the gallant aid given by all ranks of H.M.S.WORCESTER.
C.A. Jondane to
58 Cadogan Square,
Brigadier,
London, S.W.1.
Military Secretary,
British Expeditionary Force.
17th July 1940.
YTT anougha crm9 TTAUS non TOO OTTM SMOTO arm? am TO
spite of suffering continual casualties among the crews was the admiration of all. The Army owes a debt to this gallant ship's company for the large number of lives saved and brought safely into the home port.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) J.C. Currio, Lt.Col. R.A.

The Secretary,
Admiralty,
London, S.W.1.
COPY.
TO:- Commander, Royal Artillery,
1st Division.
FROM:- Commanding Officer
2nd Field Regt., R.A.
Sir,
I have the honour to request that the gallant action of the Captain and crew of H.M.S. Worcester on Saturday
June 1st, may be recorded and reported to the Lords of the
Admiralty. A considerable number of officers and men of this Regiment embarked in H.M.S. Worcester at approximately
1600 hours at Dunkirke on 1st June.
Bombs were being dropped in the harbour at the time though no attack was actually made on the ship at this period. No attempt was made to leave until the ship had as full a load as possible, and during the period of loading the officers and crow were a. splendid example of coolness, and continued to assist the troops in embarking as though nothing was happening. Shortly after leaving the harbour H.M.S. Worcester was twice attacked by numbers of dive bombers, at least 8 aeroplanes taking part in the second attack.
A very large number of bombs were dropped. Considerable damage was done to the ship and a large number of casualties were caused, and it was a general opinion among all ranks on board that it was only the cool and brilliant handling of the ship, already only able to proceed at half speed, that saved the lives of all on board.
Added to this, the magnificent performance of the guns' crews who served their guns throughout in spite of suffering continual casualties among the crews was the admiration of all. The Army owes a debt to this gallant ship's company for the large number of lives saved and brought safely into the home port.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) J.C. Currio, Lt.Col. R.A.

The Secretary,
Admiralty,
London, S.W.1.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B.,
C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O., M.C., wishes to bring to the notice of the Lords of the Admiralty, the following officers of the Royal Navy, and to convey his thanks for their services:-
OMIT.
COMMODORE W.P. GANDELL, R.N., who was P.S.T.O. with the B.E.F. from its inception. The greatest
PSTO
assistance was given by this officer throughout,
Clyde and it is due to his loyal co-operation that arrangements in regard to naval transport worked
79 Newanks with such efficiency.
Greense
CAPTAIN H.A.B. DIGBY-BESTE, C.I.E., O.B.E., R.I.N.
to who was assistant to the P.S.T.O., and to whom the B.E.F. are greatly indebted for his
H.M.S. Victory Fore unfailing co-operation and help, especially in respect of the embarkation of the B.E.F. from
France.
Divisional Luwich Sea Transport
CAPTAIN TENNENT, R.N. and the Naval Officers and ratings under his Command. The Royal Navy assisting the Army in the evacuation of the troops from Dunkirke displayed throughout
A
77n this very difficult operation, skill, determination, and devotion to duty worthy
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of the highest tradition of the Royal Navy.
COMMANDER LEWIS, R.N. who, in conjunction with other officers, organised the docks and the shipping and unloading of ships and was always to be found in the docks area - the most unpleasant and dangerous area in Dunkirke.
C.J.X.154411, ABLE SEAMAN BURROWS, R.N., H.M.S." PEMBROKE"
(ex "ESQUIMO"), whose name was forwarded under cover of my letter dated 1st July 1940.
C A Jandane
58 Cadogan Square,
Brigadier,
London, S.W.1.
Military Secretary,
British Expeditionary Force.
17th July 1940.

30th July, 40.
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H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
Tune
Copies sent to the five names mentiohedoin the ext.
the Secretary,
Admiralty, London, S.W.1.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.,M.V.O.
M.C., wishes to bring to the notice of the Lords of the Admiralty, the following officers of the Royal Navy, and to convey his thanks for their services:-
COMMODORE W.P.GANDELL. R.N., who was P.S.T.O. with the B.E.F. from its inception. The greatest assistance was given by this officer throughout, and it is due to his loyal co-operation that arrangements in regard to naval transport worked with such efficiency.
CAPTAIN H.A.B. DIGBY-BESTE. C.I.E., O.B.E. R.I.N. who was msistant to the P.S.T.O., and to whom the B.E.F. are greatly indebted for his unfailing co-operation and help, especially in respect of the embarkation of the B.E.F. from France.
CALTAIN TENNENT. R.N. and the Naval Officers and ratings under his
Command. The Royal Navy assisting the Army in the evacuation of the troops from Dunkirke displayed throughout this very difficult operation, skill, determination, and devotion to duty worthy of the highest tradition of the Royal Navy.
COMMANDER LEWIS. R.N. who, in conjunction with other officers, organised the docks and the shipping and unloading most of ships and was always to be found in the docks area - the unpleasant and dangerous area in Dunkirke.
C.J.X. 154411, ABLE SEAMAN BURROWS, R.N., H.M.S. letter PEMBROKE (ex ESQUIMO)
whose name was forwarded under cover of my dated 1st July,
1940.
(signed) C.A. Jardine,
Brigadier,
Military Secretary,
58 Cadogan Square,
British Expeditionary Force.
London, S.W.1.
17th July, 1940.
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30th July, 40.
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H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
June lst.
Commander-in-Chier,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and men of H.M. WORCESTER for the gallant assistance rendered by them on June 1st, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque and brought to England. to the at
Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the guns' crews who served their guns throughout in spite of casualties.
Their Lordships cordialls endorse Lord Gort's appreciation and 1 am to request you to cause it to be conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
by lat, BY COMMAND OF THRIR LORDSHIPS, the erque to
Angland, of hir he has the ith the he has to What sweet crows who casualties.
Their Lordships cordially endorse Lord Gort's appreciation and I am to request you to cause it to be conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDGHIPS,
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H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
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June lst.
Commander-in-Chief,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation
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may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and men of H.M.S. WORCESTER for the gollant assistance rendered by them on June lst, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque and brought to England.
Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the guns' crews who served their guns throu hout in spite of casualties.
Their Lordships cordially endorse Lord Gort's appreciation and I am to request you to cause it to be conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
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C. Gesowell. R.N.
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the Military Secretary, B.E.F. and to
Croswell
BIDER'S
C. Gesowell. R.N.
request that you will Docket bring it to the notice of:-
covation a award.
Commodore W.P.Gandell, R.N. P.S.T.O.Clyde.
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R.I.N.,
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Croswell
C. Gesowell. R.N.
request that you will bring it to the notice of:-
covation a award.
Commodore W.P.Gandell, R.N. P.S.T.O.Clyde.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDSHIPS.
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SUBJECT.
2nd Sca hord hard 33
(sighord.
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ec4: Wt.W9542/1424. 20,000 pads. 4/40. K. & H., Ltd. Army (Pads Form of 50). B 2501
Croswell
G65/60.
SIGNALS, DESPATCH RIDER'S DOCKET.
E.C. Gesowell. R.N.
Docket No 17
Signal Office to which
Despatched.
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and to request that you will bring it to the notice of
Captain W.G. Termant, M.V.O., E.N.,
H.M.S. REFULSE.
BY COMMAND B LORDSHIPS.
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The Honours and Awards Committee have carefully considered the claims to recognition of Sub-Lieutenant Edmund C.
Croswell, for good services at Dunkirk, and submit the following Award as appropriate:-
Distinguished Service Cross
R.Cleadave
(R. GLEADOWE)
for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH.
31st July, 1940.
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9 2/8
H.M. The kins has been pleased to appare the award of a DSC to Sab Lientenant Croswell for his senries on this occasion. Croswell's name was included in the main
Deakirk but,
Mayful
Naval Secretary gazelted go august 16th 1940
3.8.40.

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H. M. S. "HARVESTER" - DUNKIRK.
(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Harvester" thro D.9.
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19 JUL 1940
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALITY.
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ADMIRALTY
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strongly recommending that Sub-Lieutenant Croswell be considered d
for the award of a decoration.
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2.-
reported on page 11 of List A (Dover Dispatch A14/0/1015/40 of 5th July
1940) but they did not include the name of Sub-Lieutenant Croswell, as the character of his services had not then been brought to my notice.
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TO DOVER LETTER OF 18 guay 1940
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AT BRAYDUNE AND LA PANNE.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report.
On the night of Tuesday, 28th. May 1940, while serving in
H.M.S. "Harvester", under your command, I went ashore in the motor boa accompanied by Petty Officer Pleasance, Signalman Bird and Able Seamer
Potter and Law.
We landed at Bray Dune where we found about 4,000
diers awaiting embarkation. I remained on shore with Signalman Bird and
Able Seaman Law. There was a strong cross sea and sand bars made the to
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DATE
14th July, 1940.
No. BA/6
TO
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, DOVER.
(Through:- Captain (D) 9th Destroyer Flotil
With reference to my letter of the 20th June the report of Sub-Lieutenant Croswell is forwarded herewi on the 2. beaches. He carried out this duty under most ard
This officer was sent to make piers from art conditions with marked initiative and drive. His resour and leadership in getting the piers built was undoubtedly greatest value in hastening embarkation.
This officer wisely accepted responsil of missing 3. his ship young and then took charge of the beaches W
embarkation, this providing the naval experience which essential to the successful conduct of the operation.
I strongly recommend this officer for a dec and promotion 4. to Lieutenant from that date.
mark thanks
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER

ENCLOSURE
No.
TO DOVER LETTER OF 18 guly 1940
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AT BRAYDUNE AND LA PANNE.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report.
On the night of Tuesday, 28th. May 1940, while serving in ng
H.M.S. "Harvester", under your command, I went ashore in the motor boa th accompanied by Petty Officer Pleasance, Signalman Bird and Able Seame
Potter and Law. We landed at Bray Dune where we found about 4,000
soldiers awaiting embarkation. I remained on shore with Signalman Bird and
Able Seaman Law. There was a strong cross sea and sand bars made the launching of boats difficult. Throughout the night we managed to evacuate about 700 which included about 100 wounded. Discipline was very bad.
At 0400 Wednesday, the supply of boats for embarkation ceased and I returned with Bird and Law to H.M.S. "Harvester".
There had been considerable wastage of boats through lack of discipline in the troops; overcrowding was hard to control as the embarkation beach extended for over one mile.
About 0500 Wednesday, H.M.S. "Harvester" moved eastward to
La Panne and I landed in the motor skiff with Petty Officer Shrimpton, and Leading Seaman Kendall. Mr. Robinson, Gunner T, H.M.S. "Harvester
Petty Officer Steward Beale, Able Seamen Potter and Law also landed and evacuation was resumed. On the beach we found 14 boats which we launched. A line ferry was established from a paddle steamer which was aground close in shore and this steamer served as a pier alongside which other boats were able to come. A.B. Potter remained on shore, the others continued ferrying. Throughout the day embarkation continued.
About 1400 Wednesday bombing commenced - there were no casualties though 8 heavy bombs fell within 100 yards of the place of embarkation. A supply ship to the right of the beach was fired and destroyed by a near miss, and a destroyer was hit by an incendiary bomb but continued in action. I joined up with the Army
Staff controlling evacuation - there were no other Naval Officers at
La Panne. There was some panic among troops, one boat overturning and seven men were drowned in four feet of water. We were unable to revive these men.
About 1700 Wednesday the following requests were telephoned to the Admiralty:- that Naval staff be sent, that fighter protection be extended to La Panne and that numerous flat bottomed boats be sent immediately. (Two Lieutenants R.N. and some seamen arrived at La Panne early on Lieut. Cmdr. McCullough and signal staff on occasional shelling the right of the beach throughout Wednesday fighter protection was given.) There was not enemy planes raided in the gaps between our fighter patrols and a destroyer was hit by a heavy bomb and sank immediately. There was A.A. protection on the beach - the four
Bofors proving most effective.
but was told nothing could be done that night. Owing to lack of
About 2300 Wednesday I requested that piers should be built boats the only a few men removed that night. Lord Gort arrived on morning and asked what could be done to assist.
direction this was The erection of piers, and under Colonel Porter's the pier at La Panne being ready and in use action and destroyed bombing some of our own fighters; there appeared
No occurred on Thursday but the beach guns were to in
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No.
TO DOVER LETTER OF 18 guay 1940
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AT BRAYDUNE AND LA PANNE.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report.
On the night of Tuesday, 28th. May 1940, while serving in
H.M.S. "Harvester", under your command, I went ashore in the motor boa accompanied by Petty Officer Pleasance, Signalman Bird and Able Seamer
Potter and Law. We landed at Bray Dune where we found about 4,000
oldiers awaiting embarkation. I remained on shore with Signalman Bird and
Able Seaman Law. There was a strong cross sea and sand bars made the launching of boats difficult. Throughout the night we managed to evacuate about 700 which included about 100 wounded. Discipline was very bad.
At 0400 Wednesday, the supply of boats for embarkation ceased and I returned with Bird and Law to H.M.S. "Harvester".
There had been considerable wastage of boats through lack of discipline in the troops; overcrowding was hard to control as the embarkation beach extended for over one mile.
About 0500 Wednesday, H.M.S. "Harvester" moved eastward to
La Panne and I landed in the motor skiff with Petty Officer Shrimpton, and Leading Seaman Kendall. Mr. Robinson, Gunner T, H.M.S. "Harvester
Petty Officer Steward Beale, Able Seamen Potter and Law also landed and evacuation was resumed. On the beach we found 14 boats which we launched. A line ferry was established from a paddle steamer which was aground close in shore and this steamer served as a pier alongside which other boats were able to come. A.B. Potter remained on shore, the others continued ferrying. Throughout the day embarkation continued.
About 1400 Wednesday bombing commenced - there were no casualties though 8 heavy bombs fell within 100 yards of the place of embarkation. A supply ship to the right of the beach was fired and destroyed by a near miss, and a destroyer was hit by an incendiary bomb but continued in action. I joined up with the Army
Staff controlling evacuation - there were no other Naval Officers at
La Panne. There was some panic among troops, one boat overturning and seven men were drowned in four feet of water. We were unable to revive these men.
About 1700 Wednesday the following requests were telephoned to the Admiralty:- that Naval staff be sent, that fighter protection be extended to La Panne and that numerous flat bottomed boats be sent immediately. (Two Lieutenants R.N. and some seamen arrived at La Panne early on Thursday morning, Lieut. Cmdr. McCullough and signal staff on
Thursday evening and some fighter protection was given.) There was but it did not interfere; enemy planes raided in the gaps between occasional shelling to the right of the beach throughout Wednesday immediately. There was A.A. protection on the beach - the four our fighter patrols and a destroyer was hit by a heavy bomb and sank
Bofors proving most effective.
but was told nothing could be done that night. Owing to lack of
About 2300 Wednesday I requested that piers should be built boats the only a few men removed morning that and night. asked what could Lord be Gort done arrived to assist. on
1 The
The erection of piers, and under Colonel Porter's the pier at La Panne being ready and in use action and destroyed some of our own fighters; there appeared to
No bombing occurred on Thursday but the beach guns were in
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no signals from the fighters and the guns' crews had no information th regarding recognition signals.
Up till 2000 Thursday, it is estimated that 17,000 men were embarked from La Panne.
On Thursday evening a method of identifying the beaches was established - two lights being shown at La Panne and one at Bray Dune and communicated to the Admiralty, Dover. The Admiralty were also asked to send more ships.
On Friday embarkation at La Panne was slowed up as shelling caused some ships to move westward to Bray Dune. The rest camp in the rear of La Panne beach and a small arms ammunition hut were hit during bombing attacks which continued throughout Friday and ships also suffered shell fire.
Early Friday afternoon the 12th Lancers, who had been marshalling the beaches for 24 hours were relieved and marched to
Dunkirk.
On Friday evening German Gunners found the range of the beach and were aided by two observation balloons which we did not manage to destroy. Lord Gort and his staff were embarked in a whaler from
La Panne and taken to a patrol vessel. Lieut. Cmdr. McCullough ordered me to embark in H.M. Yacht PHELE and I went with the remainder of the Commander-in-Chief's staff. About 2000 the enemy sent over a large number of planes accompanied by fighters, but the intensive bombing appeared to have little effect, though it provided ten minutes of extreme discomfort. Throughout the night H.M.Y.PHELE continued to assist with evacuation. Shelling at La Panne was intensified, the pier being the objective.
At 0200 Saturday La Panne was abandoned as a place of embarkation and H.M.Y. PHELE sailed to Bray Dune and thence to Dover where we arrived without further incident at 10.30 Saturday.
Except during the first day of evacuation, the bearing of the
B.E.F. at La Panne was magnificent.
I was not given orders to remain ashore, but as at La Panne there was no liaison between Army and Navy I realised I could do a much more useful job by remaining there.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
ER.
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) EDMUND C. CRESSWELL.
Sub Lieutenant Royal Navy
24th June, 1940.
Royal Naval Hospital,
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Minute Sheet No.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKERQUE.
The Honours and Awards Committee met this morning to consider on receipt the attached recommendations from th
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover, for immediate recognition for services in the evacuation of the Allied Armies from
Dunkerque, and submit the following Awards as appropriate for publication in the London Gazette as soon as approved.
The Committee suggest that the Gazette notice should make it quite clear that this is only a short preliminary list of Awards for this operation, and that further recognition will be awarded and published as soon as possible.
Knight Commander of the Bath,
(Military)
Vice-Admiral Bertram Home Ramsay, M.V.O.,
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover.
Companion of the Bath,
(Military)
Rear-Admiral William Frederick Wake-Walker, O.B.E.,
Captain William George Tennant, M.V.O., R.N.
Captain Michael Maynard Denny, R.N.
(Captain Denny's Honour would be Gazetted as for distinguished service as Senior
Naval Officer at Andaalsnes, as well as for his work on the evacuation).
Distinguished Service Order
Commander Guy Oakley Maund, R.N. (Retired)
Commander Renfrew Gotto, R.N.
X
Commander Villiers Nicholas Surtees, R.N.
X
Captain Thomas Edgar Halsey, R.N., H.M.S. MALCOLM.
Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille, D.S.O., O.B.E.,
R.N., H.M.S. CODRINGTON. (Bar).
X
Commander Ralph Lindsay Fisher, R.N., H.M.S. WAKEFUL.
X
Commander John Hamilton Allison, R.N., H.M.S. WORCESTER.
X
Commander Richard Cyril Vesy Ross, R.N., H.M.S. GOSSAMER
X
Acting Commander Kenneth Morland Greig, R.N. (Retired),
H.M.S. SANDOWN.
Commander Brian Dean, R.N. (Retired), H.M.S. SABRE.

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Temporary Skipper Alfred Manning Lovis, R.N.R., W.S.3397,
H.M.Drifter PAXTON.
x
Captain Gordon Dyer Walter, Master, MAID OF ORLEANS.
Captain George Johnson, Master, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
Captain Thomas Aldis, Master, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Distinguished Service Medal
Petty Officer Thomas A. Topley, C/J.112800.
Yeoman of Signals Geoffrey Piper, C/JX.132686.
Able Seaman Alexander C. Moore, C/JX.129026.
Able Seaman James G. Owen, R.F.R., B.20977.
Able Seaman Joseph L. Turner, C/SS.X.24037.
Able Seaman Walter F. Cox, R.F.R., B.22716.
Able Seaman Gilbert Rose, C/J.X151776.
Able Seaman Francis H. McLaughlin, C/J. X146012.
Ordinary Seaman Andrew McKay H. Miller, C/JX.174079.
Ordinary Seaman William J. Edward Burrows, C/JX.154411.
Ordinary Seaman Sydney V. Genner, C/JX.150954.
A special note would be put in the Gazette making it clear that circumstances had made it possible for these recommendations to be made in advance of the general body of recommendations and that they have not been in any sense specially selected.
*
The Distinguished Service Cross may, at the discretion of the Admiralty, be awarded to Officers of the Merchant
Navy, and the Committee think that the award of the
D.S.C. to these three Masters would be both correct and unobjectionable.
R.Gleadowe for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH
5th June, 1940.
The King has 1 been pleased to apparer

Propose to accept the Awards Committee's recommendations generally and to concur in a note being added in the Gazette to the effect that this is a first list.
Obviously there will be some more junior officers and to decorations will take a little time to ratings who have distinguished themselves but whosigs entitlement
It is noted that the Awards Committee propose awarding the "Military" decoration of the D.S.C. to three
Masters of merchant ships, presumably flying the Red Ensign.
This is contrary to the principle which we have followed up to date, namely, that officers and men of the Merchant Navy should be considered as civilians and awarded civil decorations of the of the Order of the British Empire. It is understood that the three ships in question were carrying troops: therefore, in order to regularise the position, it is suggested that these ships be described in the Gazette as Transports, observing that they were in fact proper targets for the enemy in view of their particular duty at the moment. Previous papers in regard to awards to
Marcantile personmel are altached
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That Your Majesty may be pleased to approve the award of the following Honours and Decorations to officers and men of Your Majesty's Ships for service in connection with the evacuation of the Allied Forces from
Dunkirk
Knight Commander of the Bath (Military)
Vice-Admiral Bertram Home Ramsay, M.V.O.,
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover.
Companion of the Bath (Military)
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Rear-Admiral William Frederick Wake-Walker, O.B.E.,
Rear-Admiral, Dover.
Captain William George Tennent, M.V.O., Royal Navy.
Senior Naval Officer, Dunkirk.
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Captain Michael Maynard Denny, Royal Navy.
,
Also in charge of evacuation arrangements at Dunkirk breakwater and beaches.
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Captain Thomas Edgar Halsey, Royal Navy, H.M.S. MALCOLM.
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Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille, D.S.O.,O.B.E.,
Royal Navy, H.M.S.CODRINGTON. (Bar).
Commander Guy Oakley Maund, Royal Navy (Retired).
Commander Renfrew Cotto, Royal Navy.
Commander Villiers Nicholas Surtees, Royal Navy.
Commander Ralph Lindsay Fisher, Royal Navy, H.M.S.WAKEFUI
Commander John Hamilton Allison, Royal Navy.
H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Major A.E.M. Walter, B.A., Royal Engineers.
Captain L.E.L. Wright, Royal Engineers.
Lieutenant Commander James Coverley Stopford, Royal Navy.
6th June, 1940.

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Lieutenant Commander Cecil John Wynne-Edwards, Roy
H.M.S. PRESIDE
Lieutenant Commander Redvers Michael Prior, Royal
(Retired). H.M.S. LY
Lieutenant Commander Arthur Jelfs Cubison, D.S.C.
Royal Navy (Retired). (Bar)
Temporary Lieutenant Cedric Victor Brammell, R.N.
H.M.S.GULZAR.
Temporary Lieutenant E.L. Davies, R.N.V.R., H.M.S
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CONFIDENTIAL.
WE.C.
Canel lerry. 53.
FROM.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
Macclesful.
DATE
4th. JUNE 1940.
No. B23/862/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
Distinguished Service Cross (Contd.)
ith, rs
Temporary Skipper Alfred Manning Lovis, R.N.R.
W.S.3397. H.M. Drifter PAXTON.
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Captain Gordon Dyer Walter, Master, MAID OF ORLEANS.
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Captain George Johnson, Master, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
:ward
Captain Thomas Aldis, Master, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
from
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.
Petty Officer Thomas A. Topley, C/J. 112800.
names
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Yeoman of Signals Geoffrey Piper, C/JX. 132686.
lese are
Able Seaman Alexander C. Moore, C/JX. 129026.
may
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Ordinary Seaman Andrew McKay H. Miller, C/JX.174079.
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Ordinary Seaman William J. Edward Burrows, C/JX.154411.
Ordinary Seaman Sydney V. Genner, C/JX.150954.
O.B.E. (Military)
Acting Commander Philip Brian Martineau, Royal Navy (Retd.)
Major A.E.M. Walter, B.A., Royal Engineers.
Captain L.E.L. Wright, Royal Engineers.
Lieutenant Commander James Coverley Stopford, Royal Navy.
6th June, 1940.

CONFIDENTIAL.
WEC.
Charl
S3.
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
Macclesfuld.
DATE
4th. JUNE 1940.
No. B23/862/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
Be pleased to inform Their Lordships that in accordance with their directions I am forwarding, herewith, an advanced list containing the names of certain officers whose services in connection with the recent evacuation of the Allied Armies from Dunkerque I consider to be worthy of submission to His Majesty The King for immediate recognition.
2.-
I am unfortunately unable at this stage to forward the names of those Naval ratings who displayed valour, gallantry, or exemplary conduct since it has not been practicable in the time available to obtain particulars from the many officers under whom they were serving.
It has, however, been possible to obtain the names of those men who specially distinguished themselves while serving on shore in Dunkerque or on the beaches since these men were under one control, and I submit them in Enclosure
No. 5 so that, if desired, the list of immediate awards may contain names of both officers and men.
3.-
It is intended that the main list of recommendations for officers and men shall form the subject of a separate letter.
4.-
I have not referred in any detail to the arduous and exacting conditions under which the evacuation took place as this will also form the subject of a separate report.
VICE ADMIRAL.

ENCLOSURE No. 1 to DOVER LETTER No. B23/862/40
dated 4th JUNE, 1940.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK.
V.A.Dover
Subject
REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM FREDERICK WAKE WALKER, O.B.E.
For distinguished service as Flag Officer in charge of the ships and vessels off Dunkirk during the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force and part of the French Army. It was largely due to his unbounded energy, initiative and resource that the process of embarkation continued unabated by day and night in spite of continuous and heavy bombing, frequent bombardment, and navigational difficulties of an unprecedented nature.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM GEORGE TENNANT, M.V.O., ROYAL NAVY.
For distinguished service as Senior Naval Officer onshore at Dunkirk during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary
Force and part of the Fremch Army.
His excellent liaison with the French authorities enabled the drawn out process of embarkation, both from the breakwater and the beaches, to be carried out to the best possible advantage.
This work was carried on throughout the whole period of nine days under the strain of continuous bombardment both from the air and land.
COMMANDER GUY OAKLEY MAUND, ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED).
COMMANDER JAMES CAMPBELL CLOUSTON, ROYAL NAVY.
COMMANDER RENFREW GOTTO, ROYAL NAVY.
COMMANDER VILLIERS NICHOLAS SURTEES, ROYAL NAVY.
For distinguished service, under arduous conditions, while serving on the piers or beaches at Dunkirk, and assisting in the embarkation of the Allied Armies. The pier and beach parties were subjected to continual bombing attacks and were frequently under shell fire.
(Continued

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ENCLOSURE No.1 TO DOVER LETTER No.B23/862/40 dated 4 June 1940.
Page 2.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK.
(contd.)
CAPTAIN THOMAS EDGAR HALSEY, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "MALCOLM", D.So
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D.S.O.Lay.
CAPTAIN GEORGE FREDERICK STEVENS-GUILLE, D.S.O., O.B.E., DSO
is the ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "CODRINGTON",
COMMANDER BRIAN DEAN, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED), H.M.S. "SABRE",D.S.O.
COMMANDER RALPH LINDSAY FISHER, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "WAKEFUL",DSO
COMMANDER JOHN HAMILTON ALLISON, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "WORCESTER"
D.S.O
COMMANDER RICHARD CYRIL VESY ROSS, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "GOSSAMER"
ACTING COMMANDER KENNETH MORLAND GREIG, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED)
H.M.S. "SANDOWN",
DSC,
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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER COLIN HENRY CAMPBELL, ROYAL NAVY,
DSC
H.M.S. "WOLSEY", sqs,DSOL
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN BRUCE GOODENOUGH TEMPLE, ROYAL NAVY,
H.M.S. "HEBE",
DSC
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER HAROLD UNWIN, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "LEDA",
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN MARK SYMONDS COX, D.S.C., ROYAL NAVY,
? This should Ge Commander Hinton.
H.M.S. "HALCYON",
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER CECIL JOHN WYNNE-EDWARDS, ROYAL NAVY,
H.M.S. "PRESIDENT",
D.S.C.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER REDVERS MICHAEL PRIOR, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED)
H.M.S. "LYNX",
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ARTHUR JELFS CUBISON, D.S.C.,
ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED),
D.S
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER NEVILLE LIONEL JOHN PISANI, D.S.C., D.S.O
ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED), H.M.S. "FERVENT",
D.SC
TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT CEDRIC VICTOR BRAMMELL, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE
H.M.S. "GULZAR",
D.SC
D.S.C
TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT E. L. DAVIES, ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE
H.M.S. "ORIOLE",
D.S.C
PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SUB. LIEUTENANT JACK MASON, ROYAL
NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE, H.M.S. "CHICO",
D.S.C.V
TEMPORARY SKIPPER JAMES HENRY MUGRIDGE, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE,
SKIPPER,
W.S.3018,
TEMPORARY PROBATIONARY GEORGE WILLIAM ALDAN, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE
D.S.C.
W.S.3014, H.M.TRAWLER "JOHN CATTLING",
PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER EDWARD FREDERICK DETTMAN,
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S.3306, H.M. DRIFTER "BOY ROY",
D.S.C.
PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER ALFRED MANNING LOVIS,
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S. 3397, DRIFTER "PAXTON",
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LIEUTENANT VAN HAMILEN, ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY.
For distinguished service while serving in His Majesty's
Ships carrying Troops from Dunkerque to Dover.
Ships were the target for continual attacks from enemy aircraft, submarines, and M. T. B'S.
They were required to berth under exceptionally difficult conditions in darkness, and in a confined harbour obstructed by wrecks and crowded with small craft under way.
: Commander Cronin of Nigu. Sevin officer 4 ᵃ Maicsweepoing Aistilla.
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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
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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES COVERLEY STOPFORD, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
wait Martincan.
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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.
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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.

ENCLOSURE No.2 TO DOVER LETTER No.B23/862/40 dated 4th.JUNE 1940
RECOMMENDATIONS OF MEN WHO SERVED ON SHORE IN
DUNKIRK OR ON THE BEACHES.
DSM Petty Officer Thomas A. Topley, Official Number C/J112800,
DSM
Yeoman of Signals Geoffrey Piper, Official Number C/J.X132686, 32686,
Alexander C. Moore, A.B., Official Number C/J.X129026,
D'S'U
James G. Owen, A.B., R.F.R. Official Number B20977,
Joseph L. Turner, A.B., Official Number C/SS.X24037,
Walter F. Cox, A.B. R.F.R., Official Number B22716,
Gilbert Rose, A.B., Official Number C/J.X151776,
Francis H. McLaughlin, A.B., Official Number C/J.X146012,
Andrew McKay H. Miller, Ordinary Seaman,
Official Number C/J.X174079,
William J. Edward Burrows, Ordinary Seaman,
Official Number C/J.X154411,
Sydney V. Genner, Ordinary Seaman, Official Number C/J.X150954,
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For distinguished service as members of the beach parties employed on the beaches and breakwater at Dunkirk during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force and part of the French Army. The initiative, resource, and power of endurance displayed by these ratings, under the most arduous and hazardous conditions was worthy of the highest praise, and contributed largely towards the rapid and successful embarkation of the Troops.
B.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Wecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
CW 26235/40
Cw 26612/41
OFFICERS:
Centein
23rd June,
42.
H. & A.
This officer lgia:
nd to
Dear Sir Robert,
26235
Awards for Belgian Seaman.
1940
I am sorry that your letter BHAC(B)/
BHAM(B) FROM of 7th April was not answered before.
You asked for further information about our
LLE"
awards to Belgian Trawlermen for their services at Bunkirk. I cannot add much to the stories
2.
you already have, but I attach a copy of
F.O.C. Dover's original recommendations for the three M.B.E.s and four B.E.M.s you refer to. I also attach a copy of the account of dly
Rapaert's services which we sent you in
EVACUATION.
September, 1941 when his name was at first put forward for the B.E.M. I hope this will satisfy the Belgian Embassy. to Admiralty Letter M. 34:22/40
of 8th August, 1940, the attached recommendations for
Decoration and for Mention in Despatches are forwarded for the conside Yours sincerely, ordships, based on the submission of the Naval Officer in Charge, Dartmouth, and
Western Appro (s)) A.Ofre 909 of the 14th July, 1940.
No.503/45B of the 6th/Jul 340, and Commender in Chief, ip nd
2.
It is recommended that these names should be incorporated in List "A" of the list of recommendations
Sir Robert Knox, K.C.V.O., D.S.O. Despatch No.A/14/0/1015/40
of The Treasury.
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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.
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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.

CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE
12th August, 1940.
No. B23/1215/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL FROM THE
DARTMOUTH AREA WHO ASSISTED IN THE DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
lgiar
With reference to Admiralty Letter M. 3422/40
nd of 8th August, 1940, the attached recommendations for to
Decoration and for Mention in Despatches are forwarded for the consideration of Their Lordships, based on the submission of the Naval Officer in Charge, Dartmouth,
No. 503/45B of the 6th July, 1940, and Commander in Chief,
Western Approaches' No.3421/M.909 of the 14th July, 1940.
2.
It is recommended that these names should be incorporated in List "A" of the list of recommendations for Operation "Dynamo" (Dover Despatch No.A/14/0/1015/40
of 5th July, 1940).
1ly
(Signed) B. H. RAMSAY.
VICE ADMIRAL.
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(Signed) B. H. RAMSAY.
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VICE ADMIRAL.

operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
trawler EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. W1 th
This "GEORGES officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgian volunteer embarked crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk a wait in 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had and to
Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first
CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE
12th August, 1940.
No. B23/1215/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
1ly
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL FROM THE
DARTMOUTH AREA WHO ASSISTED IN THE DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
With reference to Admiralty Letter M. 3422/40
of 8th August, 1940, the attached recommendations for and
Decoration and for Mention in Despatches are forwarded ip for the consideration of Their Lordships, based on the nd submission of the Naval Officer in Charge, Dartmouth,
No. 503/45B of the 6th July, 1940, and Commander in Chief,
Western Approaches' No.3421/M.909 of the 14th July, 1940.
2.
It is recommended that these names should be incorporated in List "A" of the list of recommendations for Operation "Dynamo" (Dover Despatch 10.A/14/0/1015/40
0
of 5th July, 1940).
ay.
(Signed) B. H. RAMSAY,
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VICE ADMIRAL.

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.