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S. SCIMITAR. - Lieutenant Robert Denys Franks, O.B.E., R.N.
Pier total SCIMITAR during of 2,200 the made troops. period 4 trips 28th On to May her the 6th and beaches 1st June, and rescuing 1 to Dunkirk a was recalled The Commanding but rescued 500 troops trip from (to Dunkirk) PRAGUE. she of the Officer stresses the S.S, determination and under shell fire boats and aircraft parties attacks. in trying skill conditions and
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant Robert Denys Franks, O.B.E., R.N.
Handled his ship with skill and gallantry.
Recommended for mention.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball. R.N.R.
from Bray beach under air attack while the ship
In charge of his ship's boats evacuating troops returned to Dover for one day.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
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Able Seaman G. Passmore, P/J.96339.
For distinguished conduct in action in charge
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of 'A' guns crew and bringing down an enemy aircraft in flames.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Stoker F. Tyler, P/K. 61614.
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For devotion to duty as driver of the motor boat often under fire and keeping his engine turning almost continuously for 3 days whilst evacuating troops from Bray beach.
Recommended for decoration.
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S. SHIKARI. - Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson,
SHIKARI 29th made May and 7 trips to Dunkirk and the
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between troops. 3rd June, evacuating a total beaches of
3,589
and frequently Bray bombed; which were generally under shell La Panne and
The first beaches, 3 days troops were embarked from taken from Dunkirk. the remainder of the time troops fire were avoided at by the use of smoke screens and zig-
Ship being was hit frequently fired on by shore batteries, but zagging high speed.
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.N.
D.S.C
Handled his ship with conspicuous skill, thereby avoiding damage by shell fire and bombs.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant John Rees Wilson, R.N. (In charge of SHIKARI's beach work.)
His leadership and perseverance were inspiring.
Recommended for mention.
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Leading Stoker Alfred Browne, D/KX.81441.
Ordinary Seaman Dominie Kenny, D/SSX. 30221.
Ordinary Seaman George Park, D/JX.170122.
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Ordinary Seaman William Lyons, D/S8X.30211.
Signalman William Hicks, D/JX.144358.
These ratings were employed in the boats evacuating troops whilst under fire.
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N.M.S.
VANQUISHER. VANQUISHER - Lieutenant-Commander had Conrad Byron Alers-Hankey, off S.W. Ireland, been at sea from 22nd to patrolling May and that 4th - Having date, although June, 7 made trips about Officers were 4,000 made and troops men and to Dunkirk were arrived being therefore between at Dover 26th tired the early May 28th on R.N. 28th May
Commanding seriously impaired by lack his of sight and judgment 29th, to her
Officer one found trip on 28th and two brought on home.
himself fit to retain rest that he be so temporary reliefs for himself command and he therefore did not consider operation landed to obtain a total rest. of 4 officers and and his 9 Gunner. ratings had arranged During to be the for
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
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Lieutenant-Commander Conrad Byron Alers-Hankey, R.N.
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troops evacuation to England. of Dunkirk, thereby evacuating about 4,000 the
For skilful handling of his ship throughout
Recommended for mention and early promotion.
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Lieutenant Reginald Noel Hankey. R.N.
For outstanding devotion to duty and ability in arranging the embarkation of troops and handling the ship's company in very trying circumstances.
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Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant Cecil William Clarence Checcucci, R.N.
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For outstanding skill and devotion to duty as
Navigating Officer in difficult and trying conditions.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
C.E.R.A. Francis Patrick, C/M. 14987.
D.S.M.
For outstanding devotion to duty and skill in acting as Engineer Officer, in the absence ashore sick of the Lieutenant (E), in very arduous and difficult times.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Seaman David Anderson, C/J.107567.
company when they were suffering from lack of important part in maintaining the morale of the rest ship's
Outstanding devotion to duty and for playing an
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extending over a long period.
Recommended for mention and advancement.
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N.S. VANQUISHER (continued).
Chief Petty Officer Frederick Calvert. G/J.21929
Stoker Petty Officer William King. C/R.53308,
Petty Officer Charles Morrice, C/J. 110582.
These ratings displayed outstanding devotion to duty in their various departments in arduous and trying circumstances,
Recommended for mention.
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.S. VENOMOUS - Lieutenant Commander John Edwin Home McBeath, R.N.
VENOMOUS made 5 trips to Dunkirk and the beaches and brought home about 4,900 troops. Off Bray beach on the
31st May she was subjected to repeated high level bombing attacks and again the same day, when lying off Dunkirk waiting to enter. She was also attacked by an aircraft with machine gun fire during the night of 2nd/3rd, but the enemy was driven off by barrage fire.
Captain D,16 in his minute to VENOMOUS report states:
"This is the third occasion recently on which VENOMOUS has done well in action. I consider great credit is due to her."
Recommendation.
OFFICER
Lieutenant Commander John Edwin Home McBeath, R.N.
By his skilful handling of VENOMOUS during the period 31st May - 4th June, he avoided damage to his ship from air attack and brought home about 4,900
troops.
Recommended for mention.
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S.
VIMY
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Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Adrian Paul Northey, R.N. 28th &
Michael Wentworth 29th May.
R.N. (Ret) Ewert-Wentworth
27th VIMY May, made followed one trip by to 5 Dunkirk escorting 4
on in which a total of 2,976 troops trips between were brought 28th transports, and 31st May
Commander seen again. Lieutenant Knowling, R.N.) left the bridge and was
On the R. 27th G. K. May, at 2355, her Captain (Lieutenant home.
not to Dunkirk Northey took command of the ship been made.
carried on had at 26 knots after a thorough and search board, prevented by several bombers but avoiding
On passage VIMY was back attacked to Dover p.m. 28th with 613 troops on
Lieutenant Commander Ewart-Wentworth, R.N. assumed action any hits being obtained by the aircraft.
command of VIMY 29th May. On the 30th May, VIMY was harbour, but was not hit.
under gunfire from shore batteries bombarding Dunkirk
1st June, VIMY collided with AMULREE and had to return to Dover and took no further part in the operation.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N.
Was in temporary command of H.M.S. VIMY on the 27th and 28th May, when he went twice to Dunkirk and brought back 1,204 troops. Handled his ship with skill, both at Dunkirk, and during repeated bombing attacks while on passage home on the 28th, thereby avoiding damage to his ship. As First Lieutenant, during the remainder
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of the operation, showed consistent devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Robert Andrew Morgan. R.N.
For carrying out his navigational duties with
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consistent efficiency during the evacuation of Dunkirk in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer James Oliver Paget, P/JX.129854.
For devotion to duty under fire in charge of the upper deck.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855.
For devotion to duty under fire and carrying out exceptionally accurate shooting with his Lewis gun.
Recommended for mention.

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VIMY (Continued).
eading Seaman Thomas Robert Brewerton, P/JX. 166128.
eading Seaman Aubrey Porter, P/J. 64868.
For devotion to duty at their pom-pom under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Stoker John Wattam, P/K. 56834.
Stoker Joseph Samuel Comben, P/K. 62149.
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Devotion to duty and initiative whilst under fire.
Recommended for mention.
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VIVACIOUS.
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Lieutenant-Commander Parish, 27th - p.m. Frank 29th Reginald May. Woodbine
Commander Emile p.m. Frank 29th Varlaine,Dechaineux, R.A.N.
Bray a total VIVACIOUS for of 24 2381 hours made troops. on 4 the trips 30th On to the the and night beaches, 31st May remaining and bringing off home crews. escorted the blockships to Dunkirk and brought of 2nd/3rd back June their she passage avoided all aircraft, these at least 100 bombs being whilst on
On by the 25 27th May she was heavily attacked
She damaged but not and brought down 2 bombers, dropped. a 3rd being seen to crash.
leave and was relieved by Commander on
P.M. due 29th to overstrain Lieutenant Commander Parish was sent sick
Dechaineux, R.A.N.
out afternoon, desultory commenced inaccurate fire on the anchorage carried all the
At 1800/30 and a battery East of Bray, which had
VIVACIOUS who was hit on the forecastle (3 killed and on a controlled and accurate fire wounded) and Commander and had many holes on the water line from shrapnel, 12
the westward out of range.
Dechaineux ordered a retirement of ship to
? Mention Parish.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N.
Was wounded in the leg and in spite of wounds carried on his duties as 1st Lieutenant and after control to. officer for eight hours before being attended
D.S.C.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. -Lieutenant John Teague Gilhespy, R.N.
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Carried out his duties of Gunnery Control officer ors in a most efficient manner and succeeded in shooting down three enemy planes.
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Recommended for mention.
Mr. John George Revolta, Commissioned Engineer.
Throughout the whole operation kept his engine room in an efficient state and was an example of how an officer should behave under fire.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer E. R. Meredith, P/J.95625.
and He acted in an outstanding
During the operations was Chief Bosun's Mate manner Director and was Layer. an example to all whilst under severe bombing attacks.
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VIVACIOUS (continued).
Stoker J. J. Williamson, P/KX.76409.
Took charge of a private boat and succeeded in rescuing a large number of military personnel, showing an example of coolness and initiative to all.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings were outstanding throughout the operations for their initiative and zeal whilst under very difficult conditions, due to air attack and are -
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer W. Flint, P/JX. 126621, Gunner's Mate.
E.R.A. C. E. Strugnell, P/MX.47645.
Chief Stoker Charles Tanner, 58508.
Sick Berth A ttendant J. T. Tomlinson, P/X.6941.
Acting Petty Officer Ronald Ford, P/J.106208.
Petty Officer Telegraphist A. Bennet, P/JX.126535.
Acting Yeoman J. T. Loynes, P/JX.129983.
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WHITEHALL - Lieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
troops out of action and sighted
Between in four 30th trips. May and On 1st the the embarked 3,400
BASILISK subjected to dive her guns and torpedo fire, being misses. bombing, which caused some damage by near
Recommendations.
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ieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
His judgment was excellent, especially in Dunkirk
Showed great initiative and seamanship throughout.
harbour, and in successful avoiding action in the narrow channels whilst being subjected to dive bombing.
Recommended for mention.
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Gorrie Brown, R.N.V.R.
Conspicuous throughout this operation for his skill and coolness. After work in H.M.S. WORCESTER
he was lent to H.M.S. JACKEVE on passage from Dunkirk to Ramsgate attending severely wounded survivors of
H.M.S. MOSQUITO, performing 2 amputations under very difficult conditions. Later the same day he did good work amongst the wounded on board H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Recommended for mention.
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Petty Officer. Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102937.
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Carried 8ut the duties of Gunners Mate with great ability. His work in keeping the 2 pdr. pom poms in action as well as in supervising the fighting of the main gun armament was admirable.
Chief Petty Officer Harold Methven. Seabrook, D/J.43574.
As Torpedo Coxswain he was continuously at the wheel during these operations, and by his coolness
Commanding Officer. steering In addition he provided "snack" and and skilful was of great assistance to the meals for each of between 3,000 and 3,500 troops survivors of H.M. Ships who took passage in
H.M.S. WHITEHALL.
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Officers Steward, 1st Class William Smith, D/L.824.
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Was awarded Croix de Guerre in 1914-18 War.
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H.M.S. WHITEHALL (Continued).
Chief Engine Room Artificer William Alfred Frederick Luke, D/M. 3704
professional and contributed of this rating was command, very
The cool conduct, skill zeal, power of the ship. greatly to the efficient running noticable of
Leading Telegraphist Wallace Eugene Breton, D/JX.135520.
Was in charge of the W/T Department, which functioned perfectly during this period.
Able Seaman George Frederick Sims, D/J. 111898.
This rating ably assisted Surgeon Lieutenant
Brown in H.M. Ships WORCESTER and JACKEVE whilst in his own ship. He also worked continuously from 2100/31
May until 0700/1 June assisting to carry out successful temporary cut. repairs to the D.G. circuits, which had been
All the above 6 ratings are recomménded for mention.
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I.S. WINCHELSEA - Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank
Hawkins. R.N.
beaches and troops from her own boats, she in embarking 4,300 troops. Whilst 9ff the all Completed a total 6 of trips over to the Beaches and Dunkirk, lifting bombing attacked attacks dive-bombed by enemy aircraft. In addition, was
Roads and Dunkirk Harbour.
in were made on her whilst in the Dunkirk
Recommendations.
OFFICER
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.
Throughout the operation displayed great zeal, initiative and great devotion to duty under extremely trying circumstances. By his able seamanship and avoiding actions whilst under way, no real damage was sustained by this ship.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139.
Whilst in a whaler working off the beach, showed great gallantry whilst under fire and in a considerable tideway dived overboard and rescued survivors from the or
KING ORRY and thereafter continued showing seamanship in preventing capsize of whaler on beach and rescuing as survivors.
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Recommended for decoration.
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E.R.A. 4th Class, Joseph Edwin Whitenstall, P/MX.57728.
Took charge of motor boat after ship had left;
showed great gallantry in continuing to carry out embarkation of troops whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Rupert Armstrong, P/J. 104917.
For untiring zeal and devotion to duty in evacuating troops at Dunkirk and also embarking troops from beaches in a cutter.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Peter Frederick Byford, P/JX.135125.
crew For of untiring skiff succeeded in rescuing troops the zeal and devotion to duty from as sole beaches in considerable surf.
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I.M.S. WINCHELSEA (Continued).
C.E.R.A. Cecil John Rhodes, P/M. 28822.
the main adverse auxiliary machinery in an efficient state
By his and initiative and devotion to duty maintained
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under very circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
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H.M.S.
WINDSOR
- Lieutenant-Commander Raymond Peter Douglas Herbert
Pelly, R.N.
4,500 suffered troops, This ship during completed which 6 she round was trips, and slight damage and 30
however, abandoning the operation.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Douglas Herbert Raymond Pelly, R.N.
judgment throughout the operation.
Displayed conspicuous determination and good
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Recommended for mention.
Surgeon-Lieutenant Peter Neale Shutte, R.N.V.R.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty in
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treating wounded soldiers in MONA'S ISLE and undoubtedly saved many lives there; and subsequently also casualties in WINDSOR.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman Arthur Victor Johnson, P/J.24724.
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At the time of the air attack on the 28th May, ore
D.S.M.
Johnson was a Quartermaster at the wheel. Although wounded in the arm, he continued to obey all wheel
10m orders and to transmit all orders to the Engine Room for a considerable period until relieved.
Decorated on the 15th May, 1918, with D.S.M.
Recommended for decoration.
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WOLSEY.
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Lieutenant-Commander (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this occasion WOLSEY remained completed 25 hours 6 round in trips the to Dunkirk and on one shore frequently total of under 3,650 air attack, outer as W/T harbour link and off-
Carried when her a D/G for was that out of action troops and between she had 0100/28 to go ship. and to 2330/3:
Portsmouth and other repairs.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
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Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N.
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work in the boats ferrying from the beaches.
This officer was conspicuous for his untiring
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Acting Leading Seaman Dennis Phillip Arthur Gilbert,C/JX.151519
Able Seaman Thomas Fox, C/SSX.12148.
Able Seaman George William Neicho, C/SS.24676.
Telegraphist Joseph Graham, P/SSX.17539.
Leading Seaman Claude Leslie Williams, C/JX.128094.
Stoker William Reginald Gordon Jones, C/KX.92890.
These men are selected from the boats' crews as being outstanding for their work in ferrying troops.
Recommended for mention.
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E. A. Kenneth Simpson, C/MX.45564.
Leading Seaman Cyril Mackenzie, (LTO) C/J.101310.
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Exceptional steadiness and coolness in repairing the
D/G coil under fire.
Recommended for mention.
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M.S. WORCESTER
D,S,O Commander June, for this John 1940). operation Hamilton Allison, in London
Carried out
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round two and recovered trips she was a total subjected of trips 4,350 to to heavy troops. Dunkirk and During the beaches the last casualties artillery bombardment, amongst the crew. causing a large air number and shore of
Recommendations,
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N.
ic and great in employing the armament to the fire
Displayed skill exemplary devotion to duty under advantage, the ship and thereby her being largely responsible for best saving
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attacks. C.O. states that the most satisfactory state air cargo of troops during intensive of discipline and efficiency in the gun armament to this officer's good work.
achieved in a short time since commissioning, is due
Recommended for decoration.
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Surgeon Lieutenant Frank Whitwell, R.N.V.R.
Worked unceasingly on behalf of Naval and Military
Ment dying and wounded on June 1st and 2nd. His conduct was worthy of the high traditions of the Service and his profession.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. -Lieutenant Neville Lyon Humphries, R.N.
For devotion to duty under fire and bravery in constantly firing a Bren gun from the Compass Platform;
while doing this on June 1st he received fatal injuries,
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
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RATINGS:
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Leading Seaman John William Flattery, P/JX. 131896.
D.S.M.
Kept "A" gun in action throughout the engagement although number of the crew were wounded. Was tireless a in assisting the troops to embark and in tending the wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
C.E.R.A. Sidney Arthur Wilkins, P/M.18465.
DSM
Displayed of the engine room department and the in marked skill and initiative in maintaining action, despite efficiency death of the Engineer Officer damage sustained.
Recommended for decoration.
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S. WORCESTER (continued).
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, JX. 129206.
fire all killed of or wounded. crew of which were maintaining ultimately the
Displayed 'Y' gun, courage the and skill in
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Frank Withington, J.8739.
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throughout excellent example to all hands. courage
The Chief - Boatswain's Mate displayed conspicuous and by boat. in the work of embarking troops from Was pier ic
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Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman John E. Reynolds, P/JX.147968.
For his courage and skill at the Pom-Poms where he was ultimately killed.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
Stoker T. Moscrop, P/KX.83677.
For his courage and zeal in assisting the ammunition supply at 'A' gun and in relieving the wounded. He was killed performing this duty.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
E.R.A. 2nd Class Ronald W. Brenton, P/MX.46507.
Petty Officer Lawrence Motteram, P/JX.129270, Gunner's Mate.
Petty Officer Benjamin Matthews, J.3593, Coxswain.
Petty Officer Horace William Smith, P/J.108414, T.G.N.
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Leading Seaman John Leonard Brown, JK. 138757.
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Leading Stoker Charles W. Norris, P/KX.81034.
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Able Seaman Edward Gair, SSX. 15905.
Stoker Ralph Kearvell, P/KX.99946.
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Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182.
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These ratings were all outstanding in devotion
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Recommended for mention.
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ALBURY a Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet
Singleton, R.N.
off troops ships that had been and Dunkirk harbour. Brought
This ship from completed the beaches five trips to Dunkirk.
various floats whilst damaged. Used her Assisted
Continuously bombing attacks and machine gun fire.
and carley under loading troops from the own beaches, boats
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Recommendations.
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Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet -Singleton, R.N.
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Showed great skill and seamanship in all trips,
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especially initiative in using his boats and carley floats. Displayed great devotion to duty whilst ship was repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS
Acting Leading Stoker F. Putt, D/KX.84370. 84370.
In addition to carrying out his normal engine room duties over a period of six days, was untiring in his efforts in the ship's cutter gig. Showed great gallantry in saving lives of soldiers by jumping into the sea and cutting their equipment off.
Recommended for decoration.
Canteen Manager A. Harris.
Had only been at sea for one month. Did magnificent work throughout the six days, continually supplying comforts and food for the troops embarked and in addition was invaluable in the First Aid
Station in assisting the wounded.
D.S.M.
Recommended for decoration.
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H.M.S.
DUNDALK
- Lieutenant Commander Frederick Arthur Ivone
Kirkpatrick, R.N. (Ret.).
This ship was employed in embarking troops from the beaches and Dunkirk.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Able Seaman W. T. Elmslie, D/RHRY 19014
employed in boats embarking troops whilst from the in
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beaches. Was By his initiative and judgment lives.
charge of whaler was able to save many
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Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. FITZEOY
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This and would completed 4 trips to the ship Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur Forbes, E)
D.G. Dunkirk, gear was shot have completed a fifth beaches near her
Specially good boat away, and she was ordered trip but under bombing surf attacks. conditions, and the out ship off was the frequently beaches, generally in work was carried back.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur Forbes, R.N.
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the his boats, and also in skilfully
Showed work of great initiative and judgment in directing manoeuvring whilst under air attack.
Recommended for mention.
Sub.-Lieutenant David Alexander Shaw.
Displayed courage and coolness under fire whilst acting as Navigating Officer. On 2nd June, when
FITZROY was unable to go to sea, he proceeded as a volunteer in H.M.S. HALCYON to Dunkirk, when he gave great assistance.
Recommended for mention.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R.
Throughout the operation displayed excellent spirit and courage, directing embarkation from the beaches, frequently totally immersed in the surf.
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Employed in boats throughout three nights. On 2nd
June proceeded in H.M.S. WINCHELSEA to Dunkirk as a volunteer, where he again did very useful work.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Signalman D. Minter, C/JX.155114.
Signalman Frederick Froggatt, C/JX. 144084.
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Landed on the beach near Dunkirk on four occasions assisting embarkation of troops, and
DSM D.S.M.
maintaining efficient V/S touch with FITZROY 2nd during embarkation, thus greatly assisting. On the
June, to Dunkirk as volunteers in other ships (WINCHELSEA devotion when FITZROY could not sail, both proceeded and HALCYON). Displayed great courage and to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
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Ordinary Seaman G. H. Hawkins, A.F.A.
Coxswain and driver of H.M.S. and FITZROY'S
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H.M.S. FITZROY (continued).
the excellent troops. seamanship During was the invaluable in embarking
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thirty June, when trips H.M.S. to the beach. operation On the he made about he volunteer. proceeded to Dunkirk FITZROY in was H.M.S. unable HALCYON night to put of as to the a sea, 2nd
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman J. Cole, C/B.21535.
Leading Seaman L. Aspen, C/D.107
FITZROY's or nine whalers and during the operation of made
These Leading Seamen were coxswains trips each to the beach near Dunkirk, eight were courage, of seamanship and complete disregard of fatigue Their great service in embarking troops.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker 1. W. A. W. Ward, C/KX.97894.
Displayed conspicuous devotion, both to his
Stokehole duties and when off watch as a member of a gun's crew whilst under fire. When his own ship was out of action, volunteered and manned a gun in
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA where he displayed the same cool and courageous spirit.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Stoker E. Collison, C/KX.78651.
Volunteered and drove rescued motor boat to hasten embarkation of troops. When the boat overturned he rescued a soldier who was hampered by full kit, and led him to safety on the night of 28th
May. After this he volunteered and manned a boat 1
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GLENGOWER - Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Liddulph, R.N.
This the ship beach, did thus two trips, and on one the ship put
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on to On these two facilitating the embarkation was troops. troops. The ship trips, the ship brought back of
1,000 occasion shell burst ineide the being over and on five one soldiers and a wounding seven. ship bombed, killing
Recommendations.
FICER
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N.
Showed great initiative and seamanship, not only in entering Dunkirk under difficult conditions, but also in putting his ship ashore on the beach so as to facilitate the embarkation of troops, without damage to the ship.
On the second time over, the ship was continually under fire and by his devotion to duty, large numbers of troops were brought back.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Able Seaman J. Fleming, D/JX. 140199.
Was Coxswain of one of the lifeboats, and made repeated and successful trips to and from the beaches whilst under fire, maintaining order and showing himself fully competent under very difficult
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Recommended for decoration.
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Leading Seaman J. Derby, JX. 193835.
Was Coxswain of one of the boats, and gave a very fine example of leadership and determination in making repeated trips to the beach.
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Recommended for mention.
Leading Seaman T. Nieve, T.124.
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to carrying out his ordinary duties boats
Mad at In addition took his turn as a member of scarcely a the boilers, finished with that, although job
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able crew, to and stand when with fatigue, volunteered for any in which he could be of any use.
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H.M.S. GLENGOWER (Continued).
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Able Seaman L. Travers, JX. 133139.
fine example of leadership and determination whilst
Coxswain of one of the boats, and gave a very under fire,
Recommended for mention.
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H.M.S. GLENAVON
- Lieutenant B. H. Loyns, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Seaman A. Farrow. O.N. N.K.
Volunteered to go in GLENAVON from H.M. Trawler
ANSON and during operations off the Dunkirk beaches dived overboard from the cutter he was in and rescued an officer in the Royal Artillery who was struggling in the water.
Recommended for mention.
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GOSSAMER
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S.
Commander Richard Cecil Vesey Ross, R.N.
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7th June, 1940).
Decorated for this operation in London Gazette
This ship did six trips, three to the beaches and three to Dunkirk. The ship assisted in the rescue of some of the ship's company of. H.M.S. WAKEFUL. Attacked many times by aircraft. Brought back over 3,000 troops.
Recommendations.
RATINGS
Petty Officer Steward A. Hockney, L. 14824.
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Showed great coolness and resource. in calming
French troops who were below decks during dive bombing attacks.
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Recommended for mention.
Assistant Cook (0) T. H. Ward, MX. 59579.
Showed great gallantry, including five rescues of exhausted men from the sea.
D.S.M.
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Edward William Higgs, C/JX.133416.
His services at the 0.5 machine gun during dive bombing attacks, and courage and activity throughout the the operations, including several rescues from sea.
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HALCYON. - Commander Eric Percival Hinton, R.N.
harbour, Whilst bringing back a large number
This embarking ship completed and 6 trips to the beaches and Dunkirk troops. On one working occasion off the beaches boats were of riddled and Ship was shelled from shore ashore. with bullets. two of the whalers embarking sent were batteries subjected to many attacks from the air.
Recommendations.
CERS:
Commander Eric Percival Hinton, R.N.
Showed great skill and seamanship in the manoeuvring of his ship whilst lying off the beach and also in entering Dunkirk harbour during dark hours due to the number of wrecks in the vicinity. By his perseverance and devotion to duty over 2300 were brought back to England.
S.O.D.S.O? (Vice Cox)
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. -Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, R.N.V.R.
Proceeded ashore in order to control the troops, who at that time were in a disorganised state.
Further, whilst in charge of ship's whaler, remained perfectly cool whilst under fire transporting a large number of troops.
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Recommended for mention.
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Able Seaman Clarence Edward Jarmill. D/J.95955.
DSM.
Showed great devotion to duty and determination as coxswain of a whaler whilst bringing off troops from the beaches under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
S.P.O. John Henry Salmon, D/K. 66811.
D.SM.?
charge of a pontoon to bring off troops, stokers. showing a great
In addition to his work in the Boiler Room took devotion to duty and an example to the
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HEBE. - Lieutenant-Commander this J. B. G. Temple. (Decorated operation in London Gazette of 7th June, for 40)
beaches and Dunkirk was used by S.N.O. afloat and his
This ship in addition to embarking troops from the deputy. attacks During and this time the ship was subjected to heavy bombing was machine-gunned. The ship was considerably shaken by near misses.
Recommendations.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer Stanley Freeman Piggott, O.B.E. P/J.15784.
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For his coolness and gallantry in action, superlative leadership and good example to the ship's company.
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Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Harold Biles, P/MX.4730.
For his co-operation in action and devotion to duty during very difficult situation.
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Recommended for mention.
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H.M.S. KELLETT - Commander Reginald Cecil Haslet-Smith, R.N.
harbour. This ship Many made times four bombed trips and to machine the beaches and Dunkirk whilst lying off the beaches using her own boats. especially
Recommendations.
OFFICER
Commander Reginald Cecil Haslet-Smith, R.N.
off of and entering Dunkirk harbour his face ship
His the beaches skill and seamanship in manoeuvring were an example to all.
difficulties due to bombing and the many w.ecks in
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Ordinary Seaman James Frederick Shirst, R.F.A.
Whilst ship was being bombed, with great gallantry manned a spare Lewis gun and continued to fire even though wounded.
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DSM
Recommended for decoration.
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Leading Telegraphist Edward Hatch. C/JX. 138717.
During the whole of the operations displayed great energy despite physical fatigue and was an example to the whole of the telegraphist staff.
Recommended for mention.
Engine Room Artificer Harry Redmond, C/MX.49208.
During the operations his readiness at all times for duty regardless of fatigue, especially in the relief of those of his mates who were suffering
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Recommendations of Personnel.
LEDA
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Lieutenant Commander Harold Unwin, R.N.
M.S.
7th (Decorated June. 1940.). for this peration in London Gazette
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and off the number of troops. Was particularly Dunkirk,
This evacuated ship completed a large 7 trips to the coast off successful beaches; was subjected to air attack on more than to one occasion, nd general activities were so arduous as cause a number of ratings to be treated for complete exhaustion.
Recommendations.
FFICER
Lieutenant William McKee, R.N.R.
Worked unceasingly with great vigour and cheerfulness and was an inspiration to the ship's company.
Recommended for mention.
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RATINGS &
C.E.R.A. George Bertram Head, P/M. 34498.
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Displayed unflinching determination and devotion to duty during the long hours in the Engine Room in very trying conditions. Set a magnificent examplo to the Engine Room branch of the ship.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer John Collins, P/J.90457.
Petty Officer Collins, by his cool and steady bearing, inspired the guns' crews during the air attacks.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. LYDD - Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig.R.N.
This ship did four trips to Dunkirk. The ship was repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
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N.S. LYDD (Continued)
Recommendations.
TYICER
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Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
the beaches, in and also in Dunkirk Harbour, in the Showed operations great skill in which and determination he was concerned and over seamanship at lost the succeeded CRESTED rescuing a large number of troops and from
EAGLE, which had been bombed.
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Recommended for mention.
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H.M.S. MEDWAY QUEEN - Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook. R.N.R.
between This the the ship 27th completed May and 7 the trips 3rd to June. Dunkirk and the beaches was troops. off The beaches boats, whilst she used her own the continually under fire, embarking the the and shot down and altogether several times. Two was bombed machine gunned and the ship herself to England. over 3,500 troops enemy were aircraft brought were back
Recommendations.
OFFICERS,
Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R.
The and entries seamanship, was able to complete 7
By able his great skill, pertinacity, devotion to duty and under into Dunkirk harbour were made in trips. the the very difficult conditions, due to wrecks dark, and bombed many times, by his skill he was able to was avoid congestion in Dunkirk. Although the ship any damage being done to the ship.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Sub. Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R.
With great gallantry and devotion to duty whilst under fire, evacuated troops from the beaches in the boats belonging to the ship.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Engineer Sub. Lieutenant James Irvin, R.N.R.
By his devotion to duty and leadership kept the rin engines in an efficient state, although the 1st and ter
3rd Engineers had collapsed through exhaustion.
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Recommended for mention.
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RATINGS.
Petty Officer Henry McAllister. C/P.23168.
Was in general charge of the boats, and with great gallantry and devotion to duty evacuated many troops from the beaches whilst under fire.
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Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Alfred Ernest Crossley, C/J.103237.
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With devotion to duty and gallantry troops remained
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H.M.S. MEDWAY QUEEN (Continued).
Able Seaman Kenneth Roy Olly, R.N.R., c/x. C/X.20348A.
In charge and of motor launch and with great to duty also towed gallantry other assisted wounded from the devotion beach, and boats from the beach to the ship.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
John Develend Connell, T.124.
In addition to his ordinary duties in the Engine
Room, volunteered for manning of the boats taking troops from the beaches.
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H.M.S. NIGER - Commander St. John Cronyn, R.N.
1,500 of troops from the to taking off back over
This troops. ship did In four addition trips, and brought
The ship was attacked beach, by enemy the NIGER aircraft. entered a large Dunkirk number Harbour
Recommendations.
OFFICERS
Commander St. John Cronyn, R.N.
number and of seamanship in managing to take off a
This also officer showed great zeal and initiative of the 3rd troops June from the beaches, and on the large due to the entered Dunkirk showing great morning skill, vicinity. large number of ships and wrecks in the
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Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R.
Landed on the 31st May as a volunteer to organise the beach at La Panne. Succeeded in getting yachts moored and craft lines secured, thus hastening the transport of troops to the waiting ships. He was under shell fire and air attack for a great part of the time. Again on the second day he supervised the embarkation of troops, and twice proceeded to the
Senior Military Officer and got the troops down to the beaches and into the boats. By his initiative and leadership he performed extremely valuable work.
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Recommended for decoration.
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RATING.
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Leading Seaman Clive Frederick Maine Cooper, C/JX.137062.
Showed excellent leadership and seamanship in towing boats to and from the beaches under fire.
Rescued many soldiers in danger of drowning.
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ORIOLE
-
Temporary (Decorated Lieutenant for E. L. Davies,
H.M.S.
Gazette 7th this operation in the R.N.V.R. London
June, 1940).
from the
This vessel beaches. did very good work in the evacuation
Recommendation.
OFFICER
Sub. Lieutenant John Grosby, R.N.V.R.
By his initiative, devotion to duty and gallantry was the means of saving many soldiers' lives by diving into the surf and bringing them to the boats.
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Recommended for decoration.
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H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
return troops to Ramsgate beaches under heavy gun fire.
This from ship Dunkirk spent the night of 1st/2nd June evacuating take part in on the 2nd, she was not allowed On had not been degaussed.
any further operations at Dunkirk as she to
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative, determination and good seamanship.
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent, P/JX.137932.
Showed consistent attention to duty under heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366.
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Carried out engine room duties with exceptional ability without a complete equipment of tools.
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Recommended for mention.
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Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878.
Performed valuable service on the upper deck in addition to his engine room duties.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/JX.182142.
Was at sea for the first time. Performed excellent boat work under fire.
Recommended for advancement.
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H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. four - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, stopping Did for four on the R.N.V.R. go without the Ship boats was attacked when working from the on beach. many over occasions 1,600 and troops. also
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
duty brought the operation a large body devotion of troops to
By throughout his skill, seamanship and great were damage to back to England without any serious his ship.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
Was in charge of boats during the operation off and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats loaded created a great impression.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during the operation. His general bearing, conduct and ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach ring was an example to all.
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DSM
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Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T. 124.
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Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge of the loaned motor-boat.
D.S.M
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness and total disregard for his own comfort.
DSM
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M.S. ROSS. -
Commander 28th John May Pollington - 31st May. Apps, R.N. (Retired).
Lieutenant 31st Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R.
May - 1st June, 1940.
1,000 beaches, times. Three using her of these trips bombed the
This troops, ship was completed heavily 4 trips and could be found. own boats and other boats that
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R.
This to his Officer, who took command on the 31st ive great initiative and zeal in making arrangements for owing Captain having had an accident, showed May, troops to be embarked from the beach, Showed great seamanship in the handling of his ship under very difficult conditions whilst being bombed, and also in entering Dunkirk and when under fire from shore batteries. His devotion to duty under difficult circumstances was remarkable.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Ordinary Seaman Theo. Norman Pasfield, P/JX.176952.
Showed exceptional keenness and devotion to duty, and complete disregard to personal danger whilst manning the Lewis gun during the frequent air raids.
In addition, he volunteered to go to Dunkirk in another ship on hearing that, due to damage, the ship would not be able to proceed again to Dunkirk.
D&M
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Signalman Edward Charles Atkins, P/JX.152931.
Showed exceptional keenness and disregard of all bombardment from air. In addition to this, Leading personal danger whilst manning Lewis gun under heavy
Signalman Atkins volunteered to go to Dunkirk in another ship after the ROSS had been put out of action due to a near miss.
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SALAMANDER. - Lieutenant Commander Lionel James Spencer, Ede, continually ordered tripato the be besches On was
This ship bombed did 3 and and having been at dawn, Dover, to one occasion, to Dunkirk embarked a the further ship continued until 0600, move westward so doing rating 450 men from Bray. and by attack assist one the KEITH, was the slightly wounded. Whilst During proceeding one to attack and four ship was again subjected to bombing ship and lifted the ship bombs bodily. exploded Steam under was water near a the got going again attack in about a quarter of an hour, lost, when but was f
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port as to reach possible. Ship was again attacked, but to further quickly air as took place. The ship proceeded back a she managed Dover, proceeding on only one boiler.
Recommendations.
FICERS:
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Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.
This Officer showed great zeal, initiative and seamanship during the operations. The whole time he was endeavouring to avoid air attacks, and, at the same time, pick up troops from the beaches. His initiative II, in disobeying the order of Rear Admiral, Dover, to proceed from the beach towards Dunkirk at dawn, enabled t
him to save a further 450 men, including 29 wounded cases.
Having moved westward, an air attack took place upon the SKIPJACK and the KEITH, the SKIPJACK being sunk and the KEITH set on fire. Ship appeared to be in danger of sinking due to a near miss, but after a short time found she was still seaworthy and steam was d.
got on to the main engine.
By his great devotion to duty in face of these air attacks, he was still able to bring his ship safely ring to port.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds. R.N.
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Showed great initiative and skill in getting steam up and the engines restarted after ship had been damaged by near misses, and in addition it was due to him that the morale of the engine room was so good after having had three heavy attacks in four days, apart from this attack, which was almost continuous for three hours.
By his great devotion to duty, it is felt that the ship was got under way so quickly.
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D.S.C
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
E.R.A. C. H. Andrew, M.28768.
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M.S. SALAMANDER (continued).
main the diesel engines, engine when and and
Recommended for decoration.
stoker Petty Officer T. Rochford, D/JX.61034.
Showed the great initiative and devotion the restarting after boiler. damaged after fan and raising to duty steam by off
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Recommended for decoration.
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Leading Stoker A. Hussey, D/K. 62678.
in assisting E.R.A. Andrew in restarting the
After the ship was damaged, showed great initiative auxiliaries and main engines.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker H. J. Thompson, D/KX.93732.
Apart from his ordinary duties in the boiler room, consistently volunteered to man the whaler during his off duty watches, thereby showing initiative and great devotion to duty.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
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Leading Signalman Thomas, D/JX.135962.
Whilst under continual bombing and firing, showed great coolness and complete calmness and clear thinking.
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Recommended for mention.
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Able Seaman Benyon, D/JX. 142424.
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This rating was employed in the whalers and hom lifeboats taking troops off the beaches under continual fire. As a volunteer to work in whalers under shell fire and by his eonsistent work and gallantry, a large number of troops were embarked.
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v.s.
SALTASH. This - Lieutenant-Commander ship was Thomas Randall Fowke, R.N.
in taking off troops. engaged in the operations at Dunkirk
Recommendation,
RATING:
stoker 1st Class Bryan Gaughan, C/KX.79268.
BRIGHTON line to two rating stripped and swan S.S.
While QUEEN, SALTASH this was rescuing survivors from these a two discarded it and eventually Finding hindrance, men he a quarter of a mile away. with a it swim out men. After a short rest, he continued rescued to saved many men, although bombing and machine-gunning
By his devotion to duty and great gallantry, he with lines to men closer to the ship.
was going on at close proximity to him.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. SKIPJACK. - Lieutenant-Commander Francis Babington Proudfoot,
R.N. (Retired)
This vessel did three trips to the beaches and on the
3rd June was sunk.
Recommendation.
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Leading Seaman Murdo Macleod, R.N.R., 5849D.
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In charge of Lewis gun on range-finder platform.
Showed great gallantry and devotion to duty in continuing to fire his gun after having been considerably shaken by first bombing attack. In last attack
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brought down one enemy plane and was badly burnt.
Recommended for decoration.
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SPEEDWELL
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H.M.S.
Lieutenant Maunsell, Commander R. N. Frederick (Retired). Richard Guy trip the ship was machine-gunned 1500 troops. Dunkirk. On first Completed trip 3 brought trips back to the beaches and the second trip, whilst and bombed from On the first on shelled but ship was only hit in Dunkirk, by a few pier splinters. was the being air.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Commander Frederick Richard Guy Maunsell, R.N.
Throughout the operations displayed (Retired), beaches and in Dunkirk.
initiative, tenacity and seamanship whilst great off the
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative and gallantry whilst under fire in embarking troops from the beaches in small boats.
D.S.C
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer William Cobley, C/J.22075.
Displayed great coolness and gallantry and constant devotion to duty when in charge of ship's whaler embarking troops from the beaches when under te fire and outstanding work in Dunkirk.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden. C/J.106164.
constant devotion to duty when in charge of a
Displayed great coolness, gallantry and whaler embarking troops from the beach under fire
Dsm and untiring work when ship was in Dunkirk.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Thomas James Kesby, C/J.87250.
DSM
Displayed devotion to duty whilst under the beaches. when in great coolness, gallantry fire and constant charge of a boat embarking troops from
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M.S.
SUTTON - Lieutenant-Commander This ship Actica Grenville Mathias Temple, one to Dunkirk Many using times did her 4 trips, own boats three to to the R.N.
beaches. also machine guns. she was attacked take by aircraft troops from and the
Recommendations,
OFFICERS:
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, R.N.
This Officer showed great initiative seamanship also in bringing off troops from the and difficulties getting into Dunkirk, in view of beache,and the
It due to congestion of ships and many brought off.
ship so close to the beaches that so many troops his were was entirely due to being able to place wrecks.
By his initiative and devotion to duty, he was
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enabled to bring off a large number of troops from
IDS.C
Recommended for decoration.
Sub.-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt. R.N.V.R.
This Officer was continually in charge of the boat work on the beaches being frequently under machine gun and shell fire and bombing attacks. Due to his coolness and courage in encouraging and
D.S.C.
organising the troops, and to his seamanship, many troops were brought off.
Recommended for promotion.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287.
Was in charge of boats, and due to his good coolness, courage and gallantry under fire were of seamanship no boats were lost or damaged. His great encouragement to the troops and seamen under him.
DSM
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Recommended for decoration.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017.
During the of the motor boat, and due often the whole period of the operation, to this
Hall rating was engineer in which he ran the engine, were far under in excess fire, of the what might have been expected the efficient manner number of troops evacuated under difficult weather conditions.
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Recommended for mention.
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SUTTON (continued)
N.S.
Acting C.E.R.A. Allerton Bywater, PM/39426.
of efficiency, his in addition was continually
Maintained and his department in a very high state organising assist the embarkation department in their off duty hours to he the motor boat to assist.
went himself in party. On many occasions,
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UKEN OF THANET. - Acting Commander S. P. Herival, R.N.V.R.
1,300 from the beaches, and in addition over
This troops ship from completed the 5 trips and brought off
1,600 1, troops off the beaches PRAGUE, when she was took another
Whilst owing to the heavy fire the was ship ordered used into her Dunkirk. own sinking. boats, but
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Acting Commander S. P. Herival, R.N.V.R.
Showed great initiative and seamanship whilst embarking troops from the beaches at La Panne under ard, very heavy shell fire, and also proceeding into
Dunkirk without damage to his ship. Worked morning, 4th June.
continuously from Thursday, 30th May until Tuesday
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer Goldsmith, Pensioner No. 13112 (Late C/J.
27799.
Showed exceptional keenness and fortitude whilst under fire from the shore.
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Recommended for mention.
Signalman J. A. G. Williamson, R.N.V.R., LD/X.4036.
Showed great fortitude and coolness whilst under
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exceptionally trying conditions under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Fireman William Mitchell, T.124.
Throughout the operation showed exceptional under keenness under trying conditions whilst ship was fire.
Recommended for mention.

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H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM - Lieutenant Eric Reed. R.N.R.
from Embarked Dunkirk troops harbour from on the Dunkirk 1st June. beach on 31st May and
Recommendations.
RATING.
Chief Mechanician Arthur Frederick Ford, P/K.21534.
When the ship was alongside the pier overladen and straddled by enemy gunfire, troops rushed to port and the ship took a list of 20 degrees. Ford checked the rush and moved the troops back to starboard, thus preventing a major disaster.
Ford again showed powers of leadership above the ordinary in pressing troops into service for getting in the brows, cutting the moorings and getting the ship away from the pier Afterwards he went below to take the ship out.
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Recommended for mention.
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H.M.S. BIDEFORD This - Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
being off the bombed beach vessel and proceeded machine-gunned to Bray on beach the on the 29th May bombing blown was quarter gun In spite platforms grounded away, deck, attack of No.2 the aft embarking wrecked, about took damage and gun 40 place. put of done, feet in the troops out addition casualties of The of of stern in the action ship the to fact being was much evening, way and that struck other completely the across. the 0.5 the on damage. ship machi While the third and continued 13 men killed, 1 officer and 18 men suffered (3 BIDEFO offic eventually England towed off and home, carried 400 troops and when to to embark troops during the night, wounded), on the 31st May.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
In spite of the severe damage to his ship by
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bombs and the fact that his ship was aground, he continued to rescue troops from Bray beach, and eventually carried 400 to England.
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Recommended for mention.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., R.N.
Displayed zeal and unswerving devotion to duty throughout the period 29th-31st May, when he was an outstanding example to all. His sick berth attendant seriously wounded, he doalt with some 50
casualties, many horribly mutilated or dangerously wounded, and performed several major operations, having organised his limited resources to their utmost. Throughout the period tended his patients continuously and at all times displayed great ability, patience and understanding. No effort was too much for him - no call was left unanswered.
He was completely selfless and upheld the traditions of the Royal Navy and of his profession in a most worthy manner.
D.S.O. D.S.C.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Private George William Crowther, 6th Field Ambulance
B. Company, No. 7354480.
DSM.
(D.M)
This man had been embarked from Bray beach. After was Office to assist the Surgeon. An hour later, when the troop the ship was struck by bombs he immediately volunteer on said he would remain in BIDEFORD and continu was board had been transferred to another ship,
Crowther work there, knowing full well that BIDEFORD time his severely damaged. and aground, and at the that ship very considered highly improbable that to would it was reach England, but he gave up his comrades. chance
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M.S. CALCUTTA on Captain Dennis Marescaux Leas. R.N.
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BIDEFORD (Continued).
Displayed great personal courage in his decision to remain on board.
Recommended for decoration,
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly. D/K.5995.
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Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, 58549.
When the ship was bombed everyone aft was killed or badly wounded except these two men. Stoker Petty
Officer Donnelly's duty was "in charge of the after fire and repair party". Hocking formed one of the
First Aid Party. The fire main aft was blown away and fire broke out in the cabin flat immediately above the after magazine. These two men, working entirely on their own initiative, ran hoses aft from the first connection and succeeded in getting the fire under control and hoses down the after magazine hatch to flood the magazine (the magazine flooding arrangements were destroyed) and partly flooded it before assistance came. Their prompt and efficient action probably saved the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman Charles Raymond Craig, D/JX. 141848.
Landed with an officer to organise embarkation on the beach, then joined one of the embarkation posts, took charge of the signalling apparatus and tring tered got into communication with several ships. When vors the station was destroyed by bombing, Craig improvised a signal lamp out of the headlight of a lorry and vas used this until the battery ran down. He remained hom ashore all night and was eventually sent back by the
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embarkation officer. On arrival at Dover he volunteered to go over to Dunkirk pier, where signalmen were required, and spent another night there.
Recommended for mention.
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M.S. CALCUTTA - Captain Dennis Marescaux Leas, R.N.
beach troops.
On evacuating 28th and 29th May this ship was off La Panne
Recommendations.
OFFICER
Mr. Frederick James March, Gunner, R.N.
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CALCUTTA'S boats and untiring example and in
Showed initiative and resource in charge of n
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Recommended for mention.
RATING
Signalman Harry Guy, C/JX. 150713.
Displayed untiring energy and devotion to duty in holding the whaler's bows to a heavy surf for many hours on end and whilst being continuously drenched with water up to the shoulders.
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Recommended for mention.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recommended for immediate advancementing to Leading Seaman.
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H.M.S. LOCUST - Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie R.N.
batteries, not This only evacuating ship played troops a prominent but in part in Operation DYNAMO, hour passage, and and in taking BIDEFORD bombarding in tow to shore
MOSQUITO to out demolition work in the saving of ship. Also carried is probably responsible for Dover, a that 30
and other ensure the destruction of all wreck matter. already The taken the correct steps to safeguard MOSQUITO secret had gear, it not then being known that secret books fortnight prior to joining this operation.
ship had only been in commission for a
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N.
Displayed good judgment and initiative throughout the operation, frequently under fire from shore artillery and under air bombardment, particularly when he found himself the Senior Officer afloat off
La Panne beach on the evening of the 29th, and his personal efforts in organising the various inshore boats and the troops ashore resulted in more than
1,000 troops being lifted from the beach to his ship and other offshore craft, there being no Army officers present in charge of these troops.
D.S.C
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Arundell Holdsworth. R.N.
Did excellent work on board and on shore, where on the last night of beach evacuation he hunted up several small parties of troops hidden amongst the sand dunes, thereby ensuring their safety. He also iring took charge of the successful demolition work in tere
MOSQUITO, a job of great difficulty owing to the vors movement of the wreck in the swell. At all times he displayed exceptional initiative.
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Signalman E. E. Roden, C/D.360.
Signalman H. O. Carter, C/SSX.17317.
Accompanied the officers when they landed. Behaved with great courage and resource and were personally instrumental in organising the soldiers and handling the boats, and in detailing the military for embarkation. Their initiative and bearing set a fine examplo to the soldiers, who certainly would have failed to launch the boats without their leadership.
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S. MOSQUITO - Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
Until Evacuated sunk by enemy air attack did good work beaches. of wounded, and over 1,200 troops, including off large the number also the General Officer Command a
1st Corps; she took the Personnel Vessel NORMANIA in tow until sank, then rescued the crew.
Recommendations.
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FFICERS.
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
D.S.C.
MOSQUITO was subjected to an unusually severe series of air attacks, during which Lieutenant Gardiner handled his ship with coolness and courage. He showed good judgment and seamanship in his work off the beaches, not only in evacuation with his own th vessel, but in directing the activities of other power led boats in the vicinity.
By remaining off the beaches during his second visit when subjected to a very severe air attack which ful caused minor damage to the ship, and casualties on him board, he succeeded in rescuing a further large number of troops. MOSQUITO was finally attacked by 20
Junkers and was literally enveloped by salvos and bombs for a considerable period, and was frequently hit, the ship commencing to sink. There is no doubt that Lieutenant Gardiner displayed admirable coolness and courage throughout these exacting events, and as
Commanding Officer of his ship gave an excellent lead to his officers and men, who themselves emulated his lay gallantry. Before finally leaving his ship, Lieutenant y
Gardiner carried out all the duties required by the ter regulations and Service custom. He was finally vor the wounded when on passage in WORCESTER.
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Lieutenant Anthony Hugh Manwaring, R.N.
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Was mortally wounded. This officer throughout operations displayed the greatest qualities and eld gallantry.
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Recommended for posthumous decoration.
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Prob. Sub. Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.
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Displayed conspicuous gallantry although wounded he in the back, leg and arm. Took charge of abandon m
ship and was largely responsible for a number of survivors saved. This Officer is a Reserve Officer resource very and devotion to duty while in MOSQUITO.
of the best type and displayed initiative,
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Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. MOSQUITO (Continued).
surgeon-Lieutenant Noel Louis Fox, R.N.
During of the first trip he undoubtedly saved he on board to the last, making certain that professional remained attendance. When MOSQUITO was sinking lived many of the wounded soldiers on board by the his there were no living left board and tending and passage in WORCESTER, when further bombing caused supervising the transport of the wounded. During ge casualties, he was again much in evidence in his professional capacity. His conduct was in the best traditions of the Service and of his profession.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS
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Acting Leading Seaman Ronald Thirwall, C/JX.139421.
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Trainer of the M.Pom pom, of which 3 barrels were put out of action, together with casualties to the ful whole of the crew except himself, by a bomb bursting him close to the ship. Although shockingly wounded in four places, kept the remaining barrel firing until it ran out of ammunition, coolly waiting to fire until an aircraft flew up to the elevation on which the gun was laid. Noone realised that Thirwall was wounded until he was examined in the Drifter which rescued him. A remarkable display of bravery and devotion to duty, which deserves recognition of the highest order.
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Able Seaman Cecil Arthur Leonard Hirschfield. C/J.100099.
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Trainer of the forward M.5; displayed great hom devotion to duty, and kept notably keen look-out, being the first to sight ships and buoys at night, and nearly all attacking aircraft. His speed in getting his gun into action could not have been bettered, and he displayed marked leadership over his crew. His gun was put out of action by the bombs, and Hirschfield proceeded, on his own initiative, to the after M.5, where all the crew were wounded but the guns still serviceable. He immediately brought the gun into action by himself, firing single-handed until the nk, attacks were broken off, It is almost certain that to he scored hits on two of the aircraft. He then assisted Telegraphist and Commanding Officer back with from the
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disposal of the C.B's. He definitely held that
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abandoning ship until he himself was satisfied nothing more could be done on board.
Recommended for decoration and early advancement.
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