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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. MOSQUITO - Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
Until sunk by enemy air attack did good work off the
beaches. Evacuated over 1,200 troops, including a large
number of wounded, and the General Officer Command
1st Corps; also took the Personnel Vessel NORMANIA in
tow until she sank, then rescued the crew.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
MOSQUITO was subjected to an unusually severe
series of air attacks, during which Lieutenant Gardiner
handled his ship with coolness and courage. He
showed good judgment and seamanship in his work off
the beaches, not only in evacuation with his own
vessel, but in directing the activities of other power
boats in the vicinity.
By remaining off the beaches during his second
visit when subjected to a very severe air attack which
caused minor damage to the ship, and casualties on
board, he succeeded in rescuing a further large number
of troops. MOSQUITO was finally attacked by 20
Junkers and was literally enveloped by salvos and
bombs for a considerable period, and was frequently
hit, the ship commencing to sink. There is no doubt
that Lieutenant Gardiner displayed admirable coolness
and courage throughout these exacting events, and as
Commanding Officer of his ship gave an excellent lead
to his officers and men, who themselves emulated his
gallantry. Before finally leaving his ship, Lieutenant
Gardiner carried out all the duties required by the
regulations and Service custom. He was finally
wounded when on passage in WORCESTER.
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Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Anthony Hugh Manwaring, R.N.
Was mortally wounded. This officer throughout
Porm
operations displayed the greatest qualities and
gallantry.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
Prob, Sub. Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.
Displayed conspicuous gallantry although wounded
in the back, leg and arm. Took charge of abandon
ship and was largely responsible for a number of
survivors saved. This Officer is a Reserve Officer
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of the very best type and displayed initiative,
resource and devotion to duty while in MOSQUITO.
Recommended for decoration.
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