TNA ADM 199 792

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
Sta. 47/88.
U. E. 7881/1922.
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[HCLOSURE
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
Sta. 47/88.
U. E. 7881/1922.
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operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RATINGS
X
Victor Goes, Seaman, Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
Prosper Luca, Seaman, Belgian Trawler 0.87.
X
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. They made two
These men volunteered immediately to take the Belgian trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops, and had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
They did everything possible to help in getting their ship away required. and had previously volunteered their services if
Recommended for decoration.
X
Hector Annys, Seaman, Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE" 0.225.
Together with his Captain, Rene Lusyne, this seaman did the round trip to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and returned finally to Dartmouth. He and his Skipper were the only crew onboard and brought back 403 troops to Dover. His courage and determination were of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
Mr. F. Gooding, in charge of Motor Boat "LADY CABLE".
(owned by Mr. C. W. Mott of Torquay)
Mr. F. Gooding and two Naval ratings proceeded to
Dunkirk and did 7 trips between the beach at Dunkirk and two transports, carrying about 560 men, after which 40 men were carried to Ramsgate by "LADY CABLE" herself. The seamanship displayed by Gooding was of a high order and his voluntary service had a direct bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.

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

base 6801Val, considered The the Honours reports and of Awards the services Committee of certainrefully
Belgian Vessels in the Dunkirk and evacuation Awards the following Appointments as appropriate:-
To be Hon: Members of the Civil Division of the
Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master S.S. JULIA
Captain Rene Lusyne, Master Trawler
Captain Pierre Lusyne, Master
0.274
British Empire Medal:
Engineer Albert Rooman, Trawler COR JESU, 0.227
Seaman Prosper Luca, Trawler 0.87
Seaman Victor Goes, S.S. JULIA
Seaman Hector Annys, Trawler GUIDO GAZELLE, 0.225
Commendation:
x Mr. F. Gooding, Motor Boat LADY CABLE.
R.Gleadowe
R. GLEADOWE
for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH
21.8.40
Propre L appron
Joseh 24/8
affroved
AVA
128/8/8
approved by Foreign Office 21.2.41.
HOA.
16.9.41

admirate
9
ADMIRALTY,
WHITEHALL, S.W.1.
17th September, 1940.
19
My dear Knox,
Belgian Assistance at Dunkirk etc.
The Masters and Crews of certain Belgian Trawlers did excellent work in conveying troops from Dunkirk and a
Boat "LADY CABLE" was also of great service.
For good services in this operation the First Lord has approved the submission of the names of
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master # S.S. JULIA,
Captain Réné Lusyne,
Trawler GUIDO GAZELLE, 0.225,
"
and Captain Pierre Lusyne,
"
MARECHAL FOCH, 0.274
to be Honourable Members of the Civil Division of the British
Empire Order;
of the names of
Engineer Albert Rooman, Trawler # Cor Jésu, 0.227,
Seaman Prosper Luca,
0.87,
Seaman Victor Goes,
"
S.S. JULIA, and Seaman Hector Annys,
GUIDO GAZELLE, 0.225
for the award of the Medal of the same Order;
and of the name of Mr. F. Gooding (an Englishman) of the
Motor Boat LADY CABLE, for Commendation.
It had been hoped to obtain inclusion of these names in the Comprehensive List gazetted for services at the Dunkirk
Beaches but the necessary details were not received in time.
A short account of the valuable and hazardous work performed by these Officers and Men is attached.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Robert Knox, K.C.V.O., D.S.O.
Treasury, S.W.1.
pertinacity of these volunteer Rescuers effected and the
The bravery, seamanship, high enthusiasm and saving of some 2,500 men of the Allied Troops are worth of the highest traditions of the sea.
inued)

With the
Compliments of the
29685/40.
Under Secretary Affairs of State admiralty Esq.,
12.
for Foreign FOREIGN OFFICE,
DATE
19
Dec. 23 1940. 21st S.W.1. December,
1940.
- July 1940
7106/6374/372)
(Ref: EO. letter eldey ho: T7106/6374/372
Sir, of Dec. m
19
The King has informally approved award of decorations and medals the of to the the Order officers of and the British men of the Empire
Belgian Merchant Navy, whose names,
HONOURS AND
together with details of their valuable services in connexion with the evacuation of Allied troops from
Dunkirk, are given in the annexed that, without revealing has been approached these proposals, and inform so as shother the awards be agreeable to
These Belgian Boats based on Dartmouth and manned with volunteers, braved every danger in transferring troops from Dunkirk. The "JULIA" embarked 1007, the
"GUIDO GAZELLE" 403. the "COR JESU" 274. The last named boat made one trip, the others two.
The "MARECHAL FOCH" went alongside the quay at
Dunkirk but on a falling tide the weight of the soldiers jumping on board grounded her. The Master and his one assistant returned to Dover in another trawler and went back again the next day, embarked 300 men in the
"MARECHAL FOCH" and set out for England. Off the Goodwin
Light the vessel was run down by a Warship, which took on board these two brave Belgians and some 150 of the troops.
Mr. Gooding of the Torquay Motor Boat "LADY CABLE" -
with two Naval Ratings,- carried some 560 men in seven trips between Dunkirk beach and two transports. His seamanship was of a high order and his voluntary service of great value.
The bravery, seamanship, high enthusiasm and pertinacity of these volunteer Rescuers effected the saving of some 2,500 men of the Allied Troops and are worth of the highest traditions of the sea.
;inued)

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PS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
SWEEPING CRAFT.
ARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REED
TY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
NIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
CK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
I
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
THNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
FORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
IDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
TENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
SIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
GET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
HER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
DEA
MARE
STRIVE
NIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
A
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
ZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
VERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
CKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
CKEVE
F
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
S TRAWLERS.
GYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
ACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
PE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
YTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
IMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
INGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
HAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
RESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
.C. MOTOR-BOAT
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
A/S. B. 6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
OVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
PAXTON
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
SHIPMATES
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
THE BOYS
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
TORBAY II
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
UT PROSIM
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
YORKSHIRE LASS
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YOUNG MUN
(Continued)
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
(Continued)
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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
#
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
AID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
re
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
(Continued)
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ICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO". - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
TTISH SHIPS (continued)
GER BANK
HANDY BILLY
TA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
ADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
ADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
HESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
RF
HYTHE (Coaster)
1 )
IOLANTHE
4
IOTE
7 (Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
9
Launches)
JABA
6
JACINTA (Trawler)
C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
G. 694
JANIS
G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
STBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
WARD NISSEN
JORDAN
WINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
IZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
PRESS
KITCAT (M.B.)
PRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
DEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
TERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ICA
LADY SHEILA
SKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
AIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
AWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
ERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
L/NSDOWNE
ERVENT
LAROC
ISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
OREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
OREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
ORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
ORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
OSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
RIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
ALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
ALZAR
MARASOLE
AY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
LENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
LITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
OLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HAIG HALFWAY (W.D. Craft)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
(Continued)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. EXPRESS (Continued).
Acting Leading Seaman John Mountain, P/JX.142948.
X
DSM
exposed position to keep his guns firing.
initiative quarters and worked hard in the
In charge at of his the 0.5 armament. Has shown great
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Maurice William Crisp, P/J. 100655.
As Chief Boatswain's Mate was most active in organising work in embarking troops and a most was engaged.
inspiring influence between decks while the ship
Recommended for decoration.
Ordinary Seaman Gerald Arthur Douglas Rooke, R.N.V.R. SD/X.1581.
D.S.M
As one of the boat's crew stuck to his job without
DSM
relief and displayed fortitude and lack of thought for himself in embarking troops from the beach.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Edwin Cecil Holloway, P/J.98570.
As gunlayer of "B" gun exercised initiative and
M.
worked hard to produce a high state of efficiency at his gun of which he was in charge.
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward (Pens.) Arthur Victor Read, P/L.1816.
Sick Berth Attendant John Yeoman, R.N.A.S.B.R. X.7093.
Francis Montague Davis, Canteen Manager, NAAFI.
Were most active in assisting the Medical Officer with casualties, and untiring in their efforts in rendering first aid in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
X
Engineroom Artificer 1st Class, James Barton, R.N.R. Portsmouth
32 E E.
D.S.M
D.S.M.
A most excellent example to all in the engineroom preserving a cheerful and imperturbable influence in his department.
Recommended for decoration.

Page 9
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. GRENADE of Commander Richard C. Boyle, R.N.
Lost heavy as a air result of damage from four during attack on her second trip large to Dunkirk. bombs
Recommendations,
OFFICERS
Mr. Reginald William Clare, Gunner (T) R.N.
C D,S.C.
and complete control of after end of ship when taking
Acted with great coolness and courage, moment sinking. Closed and flooded magazine at burning correct gallantry under fire.
thereby minimising disaster. Example of
Recommended for decoration.
Mr. Reginald James Crew B.Sc., Schoolmaster, R.N.
M
Displayed conspicuous coolness and devotion to duty during and after the disaster.
Saved a number of lives by rescuing ratings in distress in the oil covered water, landing with a party of survivors in Dunkirk. Took charge and eventually navigated an old motor boat back to
England.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Patty Officer Harold Richard Emery C/JE 144399.
k
Petty Officer Samuel Bennion. C/JX.102723.
M.
These two Petty Officers ably backed up Mr.Crew,
M
displaying marked initiative and coolness.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Stoker Frederick Staples, C/KX.84191.
D.S.M.
Acted as right hand man to Mr. Clare, taking charge of younger stokers, by calm bearing dispelling any tendancy to panic.
Assiduous in his attention to wounded, both in
GRENADE and later in the trawler which rescued survivors.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. HARVESTER - Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
After was only sent 21/2 days to
HARVESTER the coast. On the last 3 commissioning, full June. Her A.A. intensive air attack early on to weight of the of these she experienced the
1st in the destruction gunnery was most effective, and the
The ship handled throughout. Her inshore boat shared was well of at least 3 enemy aircraft. she work was excellent.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
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Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and sound judgment. Handled his ship with great coolness under fire.
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Recommended for mention.
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Mr. William George Alfred Robinson, Gunner (T).
In charge of HARVEST R'S boats working inshore.
Was especially noted by the senior officers of the beach parties for cool and gallant work. Set an admirable example.
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Recommended for mention.
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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.
ing ered
Recommended for decoration.
ors
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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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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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.
10m
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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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.
ing
Leading Seaman John Leonard Brown, JK. 138757.
ered
Leading Stoker Charles W. Norris, P/KX.81034.
ors
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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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.
BSCC
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.
DSM D.S.M
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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D.S.M.
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
further transport of troops.
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S.
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
D.S.M
ring circumstances, and further showing gallantry in tered taking his boat into the shore whilst under fire.
vors
Recommended for decoration.
as nom
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.
D.S.M
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
tered
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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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.
/DSM
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
DSO, the beaches.
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
DS.M
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.
DSM
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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Recommended for mention.
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PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R. Senior Officer beaches 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although from the unit of nine yachts only worked off the particularly time valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
British embarking or withdrawing westward.
critical troops when either La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated, bombardment, on the beaches. interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire arge
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Particularly notable was the work of these boats inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
FFICERS;
KY. LAHLOO:
gine-
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
C with suaded esh
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
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500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work erful rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
id him
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
V.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
May
D.S
C,
This Officer displayed remarkable determination, ily endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
S.
te the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to o the vor command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination to and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for vas nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for whon
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for a further day's service at Dunkirk.
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
Recommended for decoration.
sank, nto
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat crew from another unit left their boat.
Recommended for mention.
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H.M.Y. ANLAH:
DSM
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124.
DSM.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for numbers of troops.
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large a
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
D.S.M
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engineroom and although on du ty day and night and sick with the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful demeanour set an excellent example to those around him
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
DSM
Signalman H. G. Hayes, 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
DSM
Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the beach again and again. They all were invariably to be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
DSM
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX.125648.
DSM
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire, continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank, when these ratings swam for a prolonged period supporting troops in the water, assisting them into boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J.14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in boat work in the dinghy.
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M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
was and in sending and receiving signals duty, invaluable Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to fire, in assisting his Commanding Officer generally. under
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
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Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J. 28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
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Commodore Alfred riugh Taylor. O.B.E. (Rear-Admiral Retired)
Commodore Taylor was appointed to Sheerness for duty as Dynamo Maintenance Officer from the Economic Warfare
Division, Admiralty. He built up an organisation from
Tuesday 28th May, and prepared a multitude of small craft for service on the coast, with special items of equipment demanded from time to time such as rafts, ladders, lifebuoys, water, and organised the manning, either from volunteers or by men from the Chatham Depot. This Sheerness organisation acted as a clearing house and despatching point for these vessels, the total number sent out from Sheerness being about
125 by Sunday, June 2nd. Commodore Taylor then proceeded to Ramsgate to help the Naval Officer in Charge, and to assist in the co-operation of the motor boats etc., with the larger vessels. On the last 2 nights of the evacuation, at my request, he personally organised and conducted the operation of the motor boat flotilla from Ramsgate to evacuate French from the St. Malo beach and from the inner e
Harbour Dunkirk, both of which localities were regarded as positions of honour, being at that time under continuous
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shell fire. These ventures were eminently successful, and a large number of French troops were dealt with by Commodore
Taylor's craft. To these craft fell the honour of being the last units to leave Dunkirk in the early hours of June n
4th.
Recommended for mention.
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H.M.Yacht H. BYSTANDER (Echo Sounding Yacht). - Lieutenant Henry
John Beresford Barge, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
RATING:
Able Seaman (Cook) J. H. Elton, LT/JX,180250 180250 (R.N. Patrol Service)
off Dunkirk, this ship proceeded to remove the
Employed as Cook in this yacht. At 0200/30/5 when dinghy, with Elton and one other as crew, launched to the KING ORRY, then sinking in the fairway. The crew 8 of ft.
effect a rescue. Most of the KING ORRY's personnel attempted to swim to the yacht, but they were in such a weak state owing to the arduous service they had done that it was obvious many would drown. Elton thereupon dived into the water and assisted and supported as many of the swimmers as he could find for more than half an hour whilst the dinghy, rowed by the other rating, with loads of men, returned to the BYSTANDER. Whilst in the water Elton put many men on to life-rafts and towed them by swimming. The last men he brought back to the yacht on a life-raft, were towed by Elton in the water acting as a tow-rope with one hand on the raft and one hand on the dinghy - a remarkable feat of endurance. He was responsible for rescuing about 25 Officers and men. In addition to the above, Elton, in his capacity as Cook, supplied hot tea and food to all the 97 men on board within half an hour of leaving the scene of the wreck, the cooking utensils, etc. normally sufficing for 7.
He provided dry clothes and blankets and generally tended the rescued, many 01° whom were suffering from shock. This rating was unsparing in his efforts and
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acted with great gallantry without regard to his own safety.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Motor Boat CONSTANT NYMPH: - Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club,
(Owner of Motor Boat).
Recommendation.
Chargehand B. A. Smith, Little Ship Club.
D.S.M.
Chargehand Smith proceeded with a crew of 2 Naval
Stokers who had never been to sea, in tow p.m. 30th May for the beaches. Took in a whaler and cutter, and during the night ferried off about 800 men to 2 skoots the JUTLAND and LAUDANIA, who were thus filled up.
CONSTANT NYMPH then collected a number of odd boats trying to row off to ships filled with soldiers, and collected them and towed them to offshore vessels.
During thiss time fairly continuous bombing and shelling were encountered. Chargehand Smith remarks that being deaf and with a lot to do prevented him noticing these annoyances. Continued work until all fuel was exhausted, and the boat was sent to a supply drifter ordered back to Margate This civilian showed great for repair and refuelling, Chargehand Smith being

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M.B. CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed gallant and meritorious service.
courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant a. A. Cadell. R.N.
Recommendations.
(Retired).
OFFICERS:
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Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
D.S
on the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs and
WISHART. Finally, when all ships were leaving, embarked
24 French soldiers, having searched the Quay to see if any British remained. Then encountered a series of mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and himself at one time or another falling overboard.
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into enemy hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart, underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage, coolness and effic) ency.
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Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price.
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell, whom he ably assisted. He had previously been in command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
turing stered ivors
Recommended for early promotion, was whom
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
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D.S.M.
With a civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman,
R. N. sailed from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy. On arriving off the beaches spent more than 48 hours on ferrying work, and in salving craft; and in towing off ships aground. Underwent the common experience of being stormed by French troops and having to repel these boarders in order to save his ship. When isolated, attacked by 4 Messerschmitts with machine-guns for about half an hour, and at other times was under sporadic gunfire. Ferried off a total of about 400 French troops.
This civilian displayed a complete disregard of danger and showed a high order of seamanship.
Recommended for decoration.

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RATING:
Engineer C. Coggins.
This civilian kept the engines of this motor yacht running the whole time, in spite of propeller required. He also put the engines of several other being fouled frequently and the continuous running boats to rights when they broke down. He ably assisted the Skipper throughout the operations.
Recommended for mention.
30 ft. Motor Yacht MAID ERRANT. - Able Seaman S. Palmer, D/JX.
148052.
Recommendations.
Able Seaman S. Palmer. D/JX. 148052.
Sailed from Sheerness on Friday, 31st May, in convoy for Dunkirk. En route rescued survivors of a French destroyer, then proceeded to the beaches.
There he was swamped by French soldiers swarming over his boat, which drifted ashore. Later the boat refloated and he took one V.C.O. and 8 British soldiers; he had no crew except one Stoker, who had great difficulty with the engine. Off Dunkirk, on the way home, the engine broke down, so he broke up the yacht's wood fittings and made the 8 soldiers paddle the boat. Later, the engine restarted after furing an 18 hour voyage. Next day, without orders, he ister sailed with a crew of one other Able Seaman, but was vivor turned back as his craft was too slow to take part in the night evacuation ordered for that evening.
was
Able Seaman Palmer states that he passed for whom
Leading Seaman in May, 1927. He states he
D.S.M.
possesses the L. S. & G. C. Medal.
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Recommended for immediate advancement.
Drifter OCEAN BREEZE, War Department Launch HAIG and Skoot PASCHOLL.
(Lieutenant Victor Alexander Christian Henry George de Mauny,
R.N.Retired.
Recommendations,
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Lieutenant Victor Alexander C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N.
Between noon on the 30th May and 0815 4th June continuously engaged under way on evacuation was duties without any intermission. Commanded in of a group of skoots in PASCHOLL. Brought back more succession OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG and then as Navigator conditions on two separate occasions. Was notably than 300 troops from Dunkirk beach in surf

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OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG
& PASCHOLL (cont).
more same successful than other small craft working in the the areas, On the 31st May, when he was 8 hours off coast, subjected to continuous air
Displayed great devotion to duty under attack. fire, and marked
Senior Officers on more than one occasion.
initiative; and was favourably reported upon by the
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Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A.Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley. R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats, escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats had no compass. Half way across the trawler left them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with
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his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing, machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of two civilians and one Naval rating aged 191. Displayed determination and leadership of a high order.
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Recommended for mention.
istered vivors was whom dotor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
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Recommendation.
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Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Took over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness to Ramsgate to Bray beach in the darkness with no navigating instruments. From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked without help
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ferrying off troops and co-ordinating the activities of other power boats in the vicinity. His boat acted as in flagship of Commodore Stephenson in control of embarkation, r
per who, together with other senior officers, comments most an favourably on this officer's conduct. Under almost
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continuous air bombardment and artillery fire in capsized
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and swamped boats he was inderatigable in his efforts.
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Directly responsible for the successful embarkation of hundreds of troops. Set an excellent example of devotion to duty and gallant conduct, and performed a remarkable feat of endurance.
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Recommended for decoration.

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Motor-Boat AURA and H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS. - Sub,Lieutenant
Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
Recommendation,
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Sub.-Lieutenant Chodzko performed valuable work off the beaches for 12 hours on June lst. Handicapped by the extremely unreliable engine of his boat, he showed great determination in making the best use of his craft and ferrying a large number of troops. After the final breakdown of his motor-boat, he was appointed
Skipper of H. M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS and under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Prior, R.N., did excellent work in the Inner Harbour, Dunkirk, on the night of June
2nd.
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Recommended for mention.
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Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May in tow for Dunkirk. Tow failed and Sub.-Lieutenant
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in overhauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proceeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and rescued survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one d
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage during under own power. Displayed considerable determination istered and initiative.
vivors
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Recommended for mention.
was whom
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
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Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
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Recommendations.
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Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
With a crew of one stoker and one ordinary seaman,
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carried out two independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk harbour. Encountered great difficulty off the beaches due in to deep draught of lifeboat, and during the night rescued a or number of troops from motor-launch and drifting boats off ar shore. Was dissatisfied with his efforts and proceeded
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back to Dunkirk harbour, where during the night 2/6 - 3/6
d under artillery fire ferried off about 700 troops to various et vessel ROUEN aground in the harbour. Finally returned to ships, and assisted in removing troops from the personnel
Dover with a full load. This was Morris's first experience as Coxswain of any boat. He showed great determination and gallantry under fire in his independent command.
D.S.M.
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Ordinary Seaman T. E. White, CDX.133.
Stoker 1st Class W. Spray, P/KX.87052.
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Their conduct was exemplary.
Crew of this Lifeboat under Able Seaman Morris.
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Recommended for mention.
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Belgian Motor-Boat YSER and Hastings Lifeboat. - Acting Petty Officer
Achin, JX. 149919.
Recommendation.
Acting Petty Officer Achin, J.X. 149919.
Petty Officer Achin was in command of these two boats and completed 4 round trips to beaches and
Dunkirk. On two occasions the towing craft made a bad landfall and attempted to enter Calais, where they received a rousing reception from German artillery.
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Motor Boat FERVENT (H.M.S. FERVENT. Ramegate). - Lieutenant-
Commander William Ronald Thomas Clements, R.N.R. (Retd)
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The performance of this boat was especially noticed
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attacks. The civilian coxswain, faithfully obeyed all for cool and gallant work on 31st May during intense air instructions given him by officers.
Recommendation.
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Coxswain Douglas Kirkaldie. (of 4, Kent Place,
Ramsgate).
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Recommended for mention.
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Motor Vessel LAROC - Mr. George B. Butler, Master.
This civilian manned motor boat, normally is employed as a Boarding Vessel, Western Examination Service,
Portsmouth. Master and crew volunteered for service to
Dunkirk and for three days did excellent work off the coast, not only with the yacht itself but by directing the activities of many open boats and giving assistance red to vessels in distress. Was present during the worst two days of air raids.
Recommendations.
during
Master, Mr. George B. Butler.
;istered vivors
Handled his vessel with conspicuous judgment.
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Recommended for mention.
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85 foot Motor Boats PAULETEER and MARASOLE. - Stoker D. T. Banks,
KX/86174.
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Recommendations.
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RATINGS:
Stoker D. T. Banks, KX/86174.
With crew of two Ordinary Seamen, a Bren gun, a
Lewis gun and a compase he did not know how to use, completed seven or eight trips in one or other of these boats. Brought back more than 400 troops to England.
Was sunk with his crew in MARASOLE, undeterred resumed duty with PAULETEER. Endured frequent machine gunning from the air. During six days' work off the coast his idea of relaxation was to take "a run ashore" in Dunkirk ar, with his crew, this town burning furiously and under bombardment at the time. Displayed remarkable leadership, initiative and courage under fire.
D.S.M.
Recommended for decoration and early advancement.
Shipwright 2nd Class (Pensioner) Charles Greenwood P/M.8899.
Indefatigable in preparing Portsmouth small craft for the operation. As a volunteer proceeded to
Dunkirk beaches to effect repairs to boats there.
Served in Yacht ERICA and H. M. Drifter ROBERT CLIFF, off the beaches assisting in evacuation work. Displayed
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exceptional devotion to auty.
Recommended for mention.
during
;istered vivors
Ships Boats, Fast Motor Boat VERNON I, W.D. Fast Launch PIGEON.
was
Sub.Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-Mulhallen, R.N.)
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Recommendations.
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OFFICER:
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Sub. Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-Mulhallen, R.N.
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This enterprising and determined officer commanded
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in succession a number of small craft working from
Ramsgate and ferried off a large number of troope from in the beaches, in surf, and from Dunkirk harbour, on four
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successive days and nights. Brought off almost the ar last part from Dunkirk in the PIGEON. Frequently under
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fire, displayed courage and leadership of high order.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Person:
Motor Launch MERMAIDEN: - Petty Officer F.J. Norton. May 31st
Sub, ieutenant Charles Edward Stew
R.N. June 3rd - June
MOT
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32 ft. Motor Boat BONNIE HEATHER (Chris Kraft Boat 18 knots).
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(Lieutenant Charles Waterland Read, R.N.R.)
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Recommendations.
the rsear,
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Charles Waterland Read, P.N.R.
Between 29/5 and a.m. 4/6 made seven complete round trips to Dunkirk beaches, carrying to England about
420 troops. On the last night ferried off about 600
troops from Dunkirk Mole to transports lying off. When personnel vessel SCOTIA sank rescued 40 personnel from the water. Was periodically bombed and machine gunned and was under gunfire in Dunkirk harbour. Played a great part in the evacuation and showed great determination and endurance under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
$ during egistered urvivors
VARIOUS SMALL CRAFT:
he was of whom
Recommendation.
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Sub. Lieutenant William Ronald Williams, R.N.
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Commanded in succession a motor lighter, a tug and
:e, motor boat SWALLOW. Completed five round trips between p.m. 30/5 and a.m. 4/6. On first trip made beach between
Gravelines and Calais, landed, encountered two German soldiers, shot both, re-emberked and proceeded to Dunkirk,
On all trips did very well using pulling boats as well as his own craft. Finally left Dunkirk harbour on 4/6 when un
German troops penetrated into the harbour area.
cer an
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Recommended for decoration.
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Motor Launch MERMAIDEN: - Petty Officer F.J. Norton. May 31st
Sub,Lieutenant Charles Edward Stew
R.N. June 3rd - June
Recommendations,
Petty Officer F. J. Norton, Pensr. 4307.
Leading Stoker W. Horn, R.F.R.
These 2 ratings proceeded with the Motor
MERMAIDEN to Dunkirk. They both showed great initiative and devotion to duty under great a ties, especially when bombed and machine-gunn the second trip, Petty Officer Norton took the over himself, and proceeded into Dunkirk Harbour, which at that time was being shelled.
Petty Officer F. J. Norton, P.N. 4307.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Stoker W. A. S. Horn, R.F.R.
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Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat 275. - Chief Petty Officer Leighton.
This boat was used off the beaches at Dunkirk during severe bombing from the air. Direct hits were registered on several vessels. Boat proceeded to pick up survivors during the bombing attacks, and, having filled up, proceeded towards Ramsgate. On her way across she was fired at by 3 trawlers at 1, 100 yards range, one of whom then tried to ram her. All the crew and survivors overboard except two R.N.V.R. officers and Able Seam
Strand. The R.N.V.R. officers were wounded and Str charge of the boat, narrowly preventing the boat bei:
rammed. The boat was eventually towed to Ramsgate.
Recommendation.
Able Seaman L. F. Strand, O/J.69009.
Acted with great coolness and resource un fire in taking charge of boat when his officer been wounded, and the remainder of the crew an survivors had jumped overboard, and taking suc as was necessary to prevent boat being rammed enable identification of the boat to be effect
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Recommended for decoration.

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MOTOR BOAT RAPIDE -.Lieutenant J. C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub, Lieutenant J. 1,Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Displayed commendable initiative and seamanship during some 28 hours continuous beach work with his rk motor boat, and derelict pulling boats he had salved.
Kept his motor boat from capsizing in spite of frenzy of French soldiers on board during bombing. Handled a large number of troops during frequent bombing attacks. Assisted in rescuing survivors of MOSQUITO.
A cool and gallant officer.
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Recommended for Decoration.
S.S. DORIEN ROSE (Store Ship). - W. Thompson, Master.
This civilian manned ship, and performed useful and gallant service.
Officers and men endured very trying conditions within
Dunkirk harbour during seven hours on 30th May, disembarking o
stores and redeiving troops. She was attacked by M.T.B.'s on the way in. On 28th was twice attacked by aircraft off
Dunkirk and rescued 950 troops and the crew of QUEEN OF THE
CHANNEL, who had been disabled by bombs and was sinking.
Everyone remained calm and gave the utmost assistance to the troops. The E.R.M. staff had to effect repairs under fire. All did well.
Recommendations.
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Master W. Thompson.
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Chief Engineer B. Murphy.
Second Engineer J. Steward.
Lewis Gunner T. W. Watson.
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D.S.C. Mate, T. O. Hanlon.
Bosn., P. McFadden.
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Able Seaman J. O'Rawe,
Able Seaman J. Upperton,
Able Seaman T. Bassett,
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett,
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Ordinary Seaman C. Bassett,
Fireman A. Gilson,
Fireman S. Khan,
Fireman M. Mohand,
The above officers and men formed the crew.
Recommended that all should be mentioned, and that the Master, Mate, Chief Engineer and a proportion of the crew should be decorated.

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THAMES COCKLE BOAT FLOTILLA (40 ft, boats). - Sub. Lieutenant Michael
Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.
Recommendation.
OFFICER:
Sub.Lieutenant Michael Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.
In command of Flotilla of 6. Proceeded direct from Southend to Dunkirk without charts on 31/5. Cockle boats found unsuitable for beach work, largely owing to offshore obstructions, worked Flotilla inside Dunkirk harbour and on the outside of the harbour breakwaters from 2130/31 to 0300/1. Flotilla handled about 900
troops, finally returning to Ramsgate fully laden.
Cockle boats being no longer serviceable, commandeered tug and boat taking them to Dunkirk harbour. There employed as interpreter controlling French troops on shore. Was sunk in R.A.F. motor boat by air attack, being one of only two survivors. By a remarkable feat of endurance was swimming for four hours finally climbing unaided into deserted boat. Rescued by French fishing vessel. A gallant young officer who displayed courage, initiative and determination of high order. This officer was especially noted for good work by many semior officers encountered in the operation.
D.S.C
Recommended for decoration.
went our white
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Mr. A. B. Devine.
Signed on T.124 agreement and took over motorboat LITTLE ANN to the beaches at Dunkirk. There he was dive-bombed and machine-gunned, and the boat sank.
Notwithstanding this he carried on working at the beaches for four days. DYNAMO being over, he then volunteered for Captain Selby's operation, and after that for CYCLE, when he was severely wounded.
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Recommended for decoration and
Commission in the R.N.V.R.

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R.N.L.B. WALTON & FRINTON. - Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead.
Was taken over to Dunkirk, and whilst being R.N.V.R. towed over there, underwent many air attacks. Boat proceeded into Dunkirk and ferried troops to the various ships.
During the operation, Lieutenant R. H. Mead, R.N.V.R., was killed, and the boat carried on with the crew. They proceeded to the beach where they continued taking troops from the shore by night.
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Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty whilst proceeding over to Dunkirk, in view of the many air attacks, and also in Dunkirk itself.
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Recommended for mention (Posthumous).
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Tel. Cooley. P/J.93203.
Able Seaman MacManus, P/SSX. 14756.
These 2 ratings showed great devotion to duty and courage in continuing the work of the boat after the death of the officer in charge.
Recommended for mention.
War Department Fleet: Launches HAIG, KESTREL and SWALLOW.
(Colonel G. E. Badcock, Commanding Officer).
Recommendations.
Nine craft of the W.D.Fleet took part. All did well but the following civilian personnel volunteered for, and executed, additional trips displaying exceptional determination:
R. Walter, 1st Engineman in HAIG.
J. H. Spain, T/3/Engineer in KESTREL.
H. Hay, Able Seaman in SWALLOW.
F. Cherry, Able Seaman, 3rd Engineer in SWALLOW.
Recommended for mention.

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M.A./S.B.10 - Ligutenant Richard Eyre. R.N.
This loat did three trips to Dunkirk. The first time with lear Admiral Dover, and remained outside the Harbour under way directing ships to their various berths. Again proceeded to Dunkirk on the second day carrying out the same duties: third trip he assisted with the block ships, carrying out screening duties, and also did very useful work inside the Harbour with regard to ferrying of troops, and picking up survivors from the block ship GOURKA. The greater part of the work was carried out during dark hours when the handling of a boat of this type required great skill.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant. Richard Eyre, R.N.
Showed great initiative and skill throughout the operation whilst over at Dunkirk, assisting materially in directing shipping to their billets and also reseuing the crew of the GOURKA.
Recommended for mention.
M.T.B. 68 - Lieutenant Ralph Kenneth Livingstone Waller, R.N.V.R.
This M.T.B. did four trips to Dunkirk, where she ferried British and French soldiers, and ganerally acted as despatch boat. Attacked by enemy aircraft, one rating wounded by machine gun bullet.
Whilst patrolling the beaches, she collected and supplied fuel for motor boats, and transferred soldiers to destroyers and also towed motor boats. Due to damage to hull, she returned to Portsmouth on the 1st June.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Ralph Kenneth Livingstone Waller, R.N.V.R.
Showed great skill and judgment in the work which he carried out, in ferrying troops and acting with coolness during bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS/

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M.T.B. 68 (Continued).
RATINGS.
The following ratings are recommended for mention for their efficiency and devotion to duty whilst boat was under fire and in connection with the transport of troops whilst off the beaches.
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Leading Seaman Percy Ward, JX. 134801.
Able Seaman Sydney Davey, D/JX.146839.
B. 102 - Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer, R.N.
This boat completed five trips. On the first, proceeded to the beaches and assisted generally. Attacked by aircraft.
On the second day, again proceeded to the beaches with
Admiral Wake-Walker, being shelled and also attacked by aircraft.
Rescued personnel from H.M.S. KEITH and again attacked by aircraft.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer, R.N.
In command showed great skill, determination initiative and gallantry in all the operations in which he was engaged off Dunkirk. He was continually under shell fire and attacked from aircraft.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Cl. William Hymas, MX.49826.
Maintained and ran his engines continuously under most difficult conditions, and it was entirely due to him that the boat was able to maintain its efficiency throughout the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Albert R. C. Stephens, P/JX. 131369.
Displayed great coolness throughout the operations, manned his guns permanently. His coolness and cheerfulness were of the greatest help in maintaining the morale, whilst his skill with his gun discouraged hostile aircraft when they were encountered.
Recommended for decoration.
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M.T.B.102 (Continued).
Leading Seaman Albert Dawkin, P.S./SX.17291.
Throughout the operation by his leadership set
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a very fine example to the crew.
Recommended for mention.
M.T.B. 107 - Lieutenant John Cameron, R.N.V.R.
This M.T.B. did four trips to Dunkirk. She was fired at by shore batteries and subjected to bombing from the air. Patrolled off the beaches, assisting with rescuing people in the water and also going into Dunkirk
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and assisting generally.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant John Cameron, R.N.V.R.
Who commanded this boat, acted with great skill and judgment in avoiding all air attacks, and also attacks by the shore artillery, and did invaluable work in rescuing people off the beaches from ships that had been sunk.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Petty Officer M. J. Driver, 6134D.
At all times cool and unperturbed during a difficult period and as coxswain displayed an excellent example to the remaining members of the crew.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Stoker C. W. T. Murrin, P/KX.82587.
Under great difficulties, due to recent
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commissioning of boat and conditions off the beache and in Dunkirk, kept his engines in an efficient state enabling the boat to be manoeuvred as efficiently as possible.
Recommended for mention.

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Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS &c. (Continued).
In the majority of these voyages was under constant bombing and machine gun attack, as also when in
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Dunkirk harbour and lying off the beaches. This officer worked unceasingly without rest throughout the 9 days of the operation, with conspicuous success.
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Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK - Lieutenant Donald Terry
McBarnet, R.N.
This vessel remained off the Flanders coast for a greater period than the other skoots, and whilst under incessant attack from the air succeeded in recovering from the beach and from Dunkirk harbour more than
1,500 troops.
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Recommendations.
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OFFICER.
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and pertinacity in a variety of difficult circumstances off Bray beach, in Dunkirk harbour and Dunkirk beach. When necessary grounded his ship on the beach and devised, many ingenious and seamanlike methods of taking off troops from the beach by means of life rafts, abandoned life-boats and other craft which came to
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hand, normal boat work being impossible with his small crew. At all times undeterred and undismayed by frequent air attacks to which his vessel and boats were subjected.
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Recommended for deocration.
RATING.
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class, Eric Matthew Horne. MX.62572
In charge of the engine room department of
DOGGERSBANK. Took over the engines from Dutch engineer who spoke no English, and succeeded in keeping the engines running perfectly throughout the 10 days of the operations.
In addition to engine room duties, generally assisted the Commanding Officer at all times in work outside the department, assisting in the operation. Behaviour under fire was exemplary.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Dutch Skoot H.M.S. PATRIA)
Lisutenant-Commander N.L. Pisani R.N. (Ret
W.D. Fast Launch HAIG
Decorated with the D.S.O. for this operation, London Gazette 7th June, 1940
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, R.F.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative, leadership and gallantry under fire as coxswain in working an inexperienced crew of Ordinary Seamen, thereby enabling the PATRIA to embark over 1,000 troops off
Bray beach. Subsequently in HAIG further large numbers of men from the Malo beaches, Haggar going ashore in a small boat on several occasions taking charge and marshalling the troops. He also worked the A.A. Lewis gun on board with such skill that
Messerschmitt attacks were repulsed.
Recommended that this remarkable rating should be
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decorated for gallantry and noted for early advanceme to Petty Officer, for which his qualities of leadersh fully qualify him.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. REIGER - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Operated from 26th May to the 3rd June. Steering compass was so unreliable as to be given up as hopeless,
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and in spite of considerable navigational difficulties of the locality, completed 3 trips to Dunkirk and the beaches, a performance above the average for the 40
skoots employed in the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
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Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilber
Boys-Smith. R.N.R
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high order of pertinacity under fire. During 2 days and
3 nigh