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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958	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. Recommended for decoration. Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R. Was in charge of boats during the operation off the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats loaded created a great impression. Recommended for decoration. RATINGS: Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX. 127274. Showed great initiative and leadership during the operation. His general bearing, conduct and ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach was an example to all. Recommended for decoration. Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124. Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge of the loaned motor-boat. Recommended for mention. Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R. Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness and total disregard for his own comfort. Recommended for mention.	Boat Comfort England Princess Princess Elizabeth Baker Coalbran George Page Savidge Tomkin

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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.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX. 127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
was an example to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124.
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
Recommended for mention.