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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806	Log in to enlarge	Page B1 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. FLARE-BURNING DRITERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND. Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N. ty and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement continuous service in connection with the Calais operation These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days' DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked of zeal particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour, and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety some 10,000 Allied troops. The following officers and men have been selected for special recognition of their gallant services. OFFICERS: Recommendations. H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319. PSC Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with the remark that he would do anything for his country. He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS embarking soldiers under fire. His endurance and determination when injured, clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's behaviour was exceptional. Recommended for decoration. H.M.Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432. Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in IDsc action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's conduct and leadership were of the highest order. Recommended for decoration. if RATINGS: E.F. H.M.Drifter BOY ROY: - Skipper operation Dettman, in R.N.R. London (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this June.40 Chief Engineman Harry B. Sharman, LT/KX. 105182. e.40) DSM, When he remained in the engine room regardless beached, BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking condition, of danger to himself, until his ship to was the ft of the water He sent the rest of his his engine post. room any having risen in the meanwhile crew furnace up to door. safety and remained alone at S, cuate Recommended for decoration. H.M.D. THE BOYS/	Boy Roy Drifter Eric Gallant London Midas Success The Boys Yorkshire Lass Buchan Bush Dettman Dover Holden Lake Page Prior Sharman

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Page B1
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
FLARE-BURNING DRITERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
ty
and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement
continuous service in connection with the Calais operation
These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days'
DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked of zeal
particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour,
and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and
where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a
varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety
some 10,000 Allied troops.
The following officers and men have been selected
for special recognition of their gallant services.
OFFICERS:
Recommendations.
H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319.
PSC
Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under
repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with
the remark that he would do anything for his country.
He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He
subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
embarking soldiers under fire.
His endurance and determination when injured,
clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the
highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick
list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's
behaviour was exceptional.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432.
Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in
IDsc
action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's
conduct and leadership were of the highest order.
Recommended for decoration.
if
RATINGS:
E.F.
H.M.Drifter BOY ROY: - Skipper operation Dettman, in R.N.R. London (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this June.40
Chief Engineman Harry B. Sharman, LT/KX. 105182.
e.40)
DSM,
When he remained in the engine room regardless beached,
BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking
condition, of danger to himself, until his ship to was the ft of
the water He sent the rest of his his engine post. room
any having risen in the meanwhile
crew furnace up to door. safety and remained alone at
S,
cuate
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.D. THE BOYS/