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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799	Log in to enlarge	Page 76 or Page 75 Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel. 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. ge 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. :o vas DSC Recommended for decoration. hom nd Lieutenant Anthony Hugh Manwaring, R.N. a Was mortally wounded. This officer throughout operations displayed the greatest qualities and eld gallantry. M (Part) Recommended for posthumous decoration. nk, Prob. Sub. Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R. to 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, DSC DSC Recommended for decoration. te a in Surgeon/	Anthony Eric Mosquito Normania Flint Gardiner Manwaring Page Palmer

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Page 76
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Page 75
Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel.
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.
ge
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.
:o
vas
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
hom
nd
Lieutenant Anthony Hugh Manwaring, R.N.
a
Was mortally wounded. This officer throughout
operations displayed the greatest qualities and
eld
gallantry.
M
(Part)
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
nk,
Prob. Sub. Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.
to
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,
DSC
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
te
a in
Surgeon/