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Operation "DYNAMO" - scommendations of Personnel.
M.S. MALCOLM. - Captain Thomas Edgar Halsey, R.N. (Decorated for
this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940)
MALCOLM made 8 trips during the period 28th May - 4th
June, one being to the beaches, the remainder to Dunkirk
pier, and brought home a total of about 6,400 troops.
MALCOLM was considerably shaken by near misses of bombs and
to have kept going to and from Dunkirk daily, except for one
night and a day when ordered by Vice Admiral Dover to take a
much needed rest, reflects the greatest credit on all
officers and men.
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (1st Lieutenant).
Displayed great efficiency in organising the ship
for the embarkation and stowage of troops. Although
he had so recently joined the ship he obtained the
confidence and co-operation of the ship's company.
Boarded S.S. CLAN MACALISTER and displayed
gallantry in extinguishing the fire on board which, at
the time, it seemed must explode her ammunition storage.
He also rallied CLAN MACALISTER's crew.
Recommended for decoration,
Lieutenant David Barclay Nairne Mellis, R.N.
Showed great ability in navigating between Dunkirk
and Dover; on two occasions took the ship alongside
at Dunkirk when Captain (D) mistrusted his own
judgment and eyesight in the dark owing to fatigue.
Also boarded S.S. CLAN MACALISTER and assisted to
extinguish the fire.
Appeared oblivious of any personal danger and
positively seemed to enjoy estimating where bombs
would hit, wholeheartedly watching them fall.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Ronald John Robertson, R.A.N.
Admirable organisation and control of signal
department. Rendered great assistance to his
Commanding Officer, conducting himself with great
coolness on the bridge when under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Arthur George Scoggins, Warrant Engineer.
Ran his department with great ability in
conditions of great difficulty and some peril. The
ship had been much shaken by previous bombing as well
as that at Dunkirk, causing leaky steam joints,
failure of evaporating plant, etc. so that the average
temperature of the Engine Room was between 140 and
150. In spite of this, no mistakes were made when
manoeuvring, though this temperature enormously
increased the fatigue of the Engine Room personnel.
After previously warning one of the shortage of
distilled water, kept the ship running till last
possible moment (rescue feed-tank and 2 boilers run
down).
Recommended for decoration.