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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856	Log in to enlarge	Page 133 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. ST. HELIER (Continued). heavy air raid. The Master had trouble with the engine room staff, but these were replaced and the ship continued on her work. On each trip made the ship was bombed and one plane was shot down by the ship's gunners. On the first trip, while in Dunkirk, the ship was hit by two shells. Recommendations. OFFICERS. Master, Reginald Richard Pittman. DSC Through his initiative and seamanship brought the ship into Dunkirk under many difficulties, not only from gunfire and bombing, but also due to the lack of people mooring the ship. Recommended for decoration. First Officer Hubert Donald Freeman. Displayed courage after ship had been hit by shell and assisted in getting the ship properly moored M alongside, in addition was able to keep up the spirits of the crew, this though they had been through a very strenuous time. Recommended for mention. Second Officer Frank Edward Martin. Showed courage and gallantry without any regard to his own safety, having been wounded, thus enabling the ship to get alongside without further damage. This officer refused to give up after he had been wounded and carried on, although obviously in pain. DSC Recommended for decoration. TYNWALD - W. Qualtrough, Master. May 27th - June 1st. J. H. Whiteway, Master. June 2nd - June 4th. Ship did five trips. After the third trip, crew were demoralised, but fifteen hands remained. A new Captain was provided and naval officer and ratings put on as stiffeners. Whilst in Dunkirk the ship was continuously under fire, both from guns and from planes. Recommendations. The new Captain thoroughly recommends the crew who remained, and in particular the Chief Officer. OFFICER	St. Helier Tynwald Freeman Martin May Page Qualtrough Whiteway

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Page 133
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
ST. HELIER (Continued).
heavy air raid. The Master had trouble with the engine
room staff, but these were replaced and the ship continued
on her work. On each trip made the ship was bombed and
one plane was shot down by the ship's gunners. On the
first trip, while in Dunkirk, the ship was hit by two
shells.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Master, Reginald Richard Pittman.
DSC
Through his initiative and seamanship brought the
ship into Dunkirk under many difficulties, not only
from gunfire and bombing, but also due to the lack of
people mooring the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
First Officer Hubert Donald Freeman.
Displayed courage after ship had been hit by shell
and assisted in getting the ship properly moored
M
alongside, in addition was able to keep up the spirits
of the crew, this though they had been through a very
strenuous time.
Recommended for mention.
Second Officer Frank Edward Martin.
Showed courage and gallantry without any regard to
his own safety, having been wounded, thus enabling the
ship to get alongside without further damage. This
officer refused to give up after he had been wounded
and carried on, although obviously in pain.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
TYNWALD - W. Qualtrough, Master. May 27th - June 1st.
J. H. Whiteway, Master. June 2nd - June 4th.
Ship did five trips. After the third trip, crew were
demoralised, but fifteen hands remained. A new Captain
was provided and naval officer and ratings put on as
stiffeners. Whilst in Dunkirk the ship was continuously
under fire, both from guns and from planes.
Recommendations.
The new Captain thoroughly recommends the crew
who remained, and in particular the Chief Officer.
OFFICER