TNA ADM 199 792

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TNA ADM 199 792

Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, covering 1940–1941.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 792

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/792. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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752	Log in to enlarge	Page 29. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. Page 28. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. S. SHIKARI. - Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, SHIKARI 29th made May and 7 trips to Dunkirk and the R.V. 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. ing RATINGS: ere ors Leading Stoker Alfred Browne, D/KX.81441. Ordinary Seaman Dominie Kenny, D/SSX. 30221. Ordinary Seaman George Park, D/JX.170122. om 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. All recommended for mention.	Browne George Hicks Kenny Lyons May Nicholas Page Park Richardson Wilson

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Page 29.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Page 28.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
S. SHIKARI. - Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson,
SHIKARI 29th made May and 7 trips to Dunkirk and the
R.V.
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.
ing
RATINGS:
ere
ors
Leading Stoker Alfred Browne, D/KX.81441.
Ordinary Seaman Dominie Kenny, D/SSX. 30221.
Ordinary Seaman George Park, D/JX.170122.
om
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.
All recommended for mention.