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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957	Log in to enlarge	Page 60 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R. Did four trips, being continuously on the go without stopping for four days, bringing back over 1,600 troops. Ship was attacked by aircraft on many occasions and also the boats when working from the beach. Recommendations. OFFICERS: Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R. By his skill, seamanship and great devotion to duty throughout the operation a large body of troops were brought back to England without any serious damage to his ship. Page 59 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R. This ship spent the night of lst/2nd June evacuating troops from Dunkirk beaches under heavy gun fire. On return to Ramsgate on the 2nd, she was not allowed to take part in any further operations at Dunkirk as she had not been degaussed. Recommendations. OFFICER. Sub. Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R. Displayed great initiative, determination and good seamanship. Recommended for mention. 3 RATINGS. Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent. P/JX.137932. Showed consistent attention to duty under heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities. Recommended for mention. E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366. Carried out engine room duties with exceptional ability without a complete equipment of tools. Recommended for mention. Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878. Performed valuable service on the uppenti sonennes in addition to his engine room duties. Recommended for mention.	England Portsdown Princess Princess Elizabeth PS Portsdown Church Kent Page Ramel White

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Page 60
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
Did four trips, being continuously on the go without
stopping for four days, bringing back over 1,600 troops.
Ship was attacked by aircraft on many occasions and also
the boats when working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion to
duty throughout the operation a large body of troops
were brought back to England without any serious
damage to his ship.
Page 59
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
This ship spent the night of lst/2nd June evacuating
troops from Dunkirk beaches under heavy gun fire. On
return to Ramsgate on the 2nd, she was not allowed to
take part in any further operations at Dunkirk as she
had not been degaussed.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative, determination and
good seamanship.
Recommended for mention.
3
RATINGS.
Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent. P/JX.137932.
Showed consistent attention to duty under
heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366.
Carried out engine room duties with exceptional
ability without a complete equipment of tools.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878.
Performed valuable service on the uppenti sonennes
in addition to his engine room duties.
Recommended for mention.