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30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
June lst.
Commander-in-Chier,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has
requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation
may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and
men of H.M. WORCESTER for the gallant assistance rendered
by them on June 1st, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque
and brought to England. to the
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Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool
and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air
attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with
which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he
has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the
guns' crews who served their guns throughout in spite of
casualties.
Their Lordships cordialls endorse Lord Gort's
appreciation and 1 am to request you to cause it to be
conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
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Their Lordships cordially endorse Lord Gort's
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conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDGHIPS,
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