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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. JAGUAR - Lieutenant Commander John Franklin William Hine.R.N.
JAGUAR made one trip to Dunkirk beach on the 28th May,
and 700 troops were brought home. On the 29th May, JAGUAR
was attacked by dive bombers while on passage to Dunkirk,
but the attackers were driven off by A/A fire. Having embark 1
800 troops, JAGUAR left Dunkirk by order of the Senior
Naval Officer, to provide cover for transport LOCH GARRY.
Whilst taking station ahead of this 12 knot transport, and
in waters allowing little freedom of manoeuvre, 14 dive
bombing attacks developed. A near miss caused considerable
damage to ship and personnel, the engines and steering gear
were put out of action and Nos.1 and 2 boiler rooms and
low-power rooms were flooding. Troops were transferred to
EXPRESS and RIKA, but eventually steam was raised and
JAGUAR was able to reach Dover.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Francis Bruen, R.N.
Gunnery Control Officer in the director where he
was wounded in the hand during the bombing attack.
Assisted the First Lieutenant on the forecastle when
being taken in tow, returning to the director when
guns were again in action.
On return to Dover,a Sub. Lieutenant or other officer
was required by Vice Admiral, Dover, for service in a
Dutch skoot. Lieutenant Bruen insisted on volunteering,
despite his wound, and while in the skoot evacuated
troops from a beach under fire, afterwards being
discharged to hospital owing to his wound.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant (E) Cyril Rothwell, R.N.
Was continuously employed for 334 hours locating and
correcting damage to hull and steam and fuel pipes until
he finally succeeded in raising steam. He continued to
supervise temporary repairs until return to harbour.
His efficiency in achieving this feat reflects great
credit on himself and his department.
Recommended for promotion,
or advancement in seniority.
RATINGS.
George Albert Furzer, Boy 1st Class, D/JX.158564.
Although wounded in the back, continued to pass
orders as sight-setter of X gun until he fainted from
loss of blood.
Recommended for decoration.