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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. SABRE (Continusd).
RATINGS.
C.E.R.A. Andrew Millar McCowan, C/M.18445.
Who, under the Engineer Officer, was mainly
responsible for the efficient working of the engines
in most difficult conditions.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchinson, C/K.61056 and
Stoker, 1st Class, Reginald Arthur Powling, C/K. 52210.
Who, when off watch, ably assisted rigging gang
planks, and scaling-ladders, assisting the wounded
and controlling the traffic of troops under fire, all
seamen ratings being closed up at guns.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Coxswain) Ernest G. Dewey,
C/J.104364.
Who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel,
rendered first aid to the wounded, provided naked
survivors with clothing and did all he could for them
in the absence of a Medical Officer or Sick Berth
Attendant.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Steward Norman L. Gilchrist, C/LX.21538.
Was indefatigable in his care and attention to
the wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Benjamin Fletcher. C/K.65982.
Acting Leading Seaman Frederick A. May, C/JX. 141390.
Showed great resource in keeping steam in the
boilers under most difficult conditions. On one
occasionthe main feed tank was left completely empty
for a moment, Fletcher at once switched over to the
reserve feed tank, thus averting a serious breakdown.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker, 1st Class, Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537.
Showed great initiative as an Engine Room
Watchkeeper, continually nursing the auxiliary
machinery without having to be told what to do,
showing exceptional initiative at all times.
Recommended for decoration.