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SECRET.
Appendix II. to report of sinking of H.M.S. GRENADE.
After the explosion aft I observed a large number of ratings blown into the oily water, several of whom were badly injured. With the aid of the Gunner T. I cut away the lashing of the after Carley float and launched it. I
swam after the drifting float and with the mutual help of one or two ratings we hauled each other on board. I then collected the seriously injured and one or two uninjured men.
The First Lieutenant was heard to order men to to remain in the ship and I took the float back to the ship collecting a steward en route. The ship lurched heavily to port as I reached the side and since the forecastle was blazing I ordered the raft to stand off. At this juncture another rating was observed in a patch of oil fuel about 40
yards from the ship. I rescued this man with the float and took in tow a T.S.D.S. float which was supporting two P.Os who had since abandoned ship. Two destroyers and two trawler passed without stopping and a French tug landed our party on the west side of the docks amid the blazing ruins. An ambulance picked up our party and proceeded towards the heart of the town. When the ambulance stopped for more casmalties the party disembarked, and were forced to leave one seriously injured seaman (Coates) who WELE then taken to the base military hospital. At this point a lost Bren gun crew joined forces and the idea of escaping to England in a small boat was formulated.
I took the whole party, eight sailors and eight soldiers, and proceeded on the carrier to the docks.
A
gendarme prevented our embarkation in a drifter, the captain of which had signified his willingness to take us. We then proceeded on the carrier towards the eastern jetty, but our progress was halted by a blazing ammunition lorry. The commencement of intense aerial bombardment forced us to seek shelter in the vaults where Army officers and men provided us with dry clothing etc.
I then reported the Naval party to the S.N.O.
Dunkirque and after suggesting we remained in the town he gave the party full permission to seek a boat and sail to
England. We made our way towards the pier and P.O. Emery and myself became detached from the main party. In the course of a talk with a French soldier I discovered he possessed a motor boat with which he was desirous of escaping to England.
P.O. Emery sought out and brought along the remainder of the party, including the Bren gun crew and with P.O. Bennion managed to embark the whole party, with equipment, and against the wishes of the Frenchman. Then after considerable tactful persuasion and adjustment of top weight, plus the encouragement of casting off the painter, the engine was started and the bows pointed towards England at 21.00/29.
P.O. Bennion took the wheel and I shaped a course for the harbour mouth and channel buoys. After darkness fell
I checked my compass on the stars and found it had a variation of about 10° W. I.was then able to set a course for the S.E.
coast of England. All lights were extinguished outside the small cabin and most of the party fell asleep after having eaten a little food. The boat was well equipped with fuel and stores and the small engine gave us an estimated speed of five knots.

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(13).
Most of the survivors in the water were picked up by the skoot "Hilda". It is thought, however, that some were picked up by the tug St.Fagan.
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(14).
It is considered that there can have been very few survivors from below decks. Nearly all the troops were below decks.
(15).
The following officer and ratings were away from the ship in boats, and it is not known what happened to them:-
Sub. Lieut. E.V. Ruck, R.N.V.R.
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Ldg. Seaman M.A. Smithson.
A.B. J. Cotterill.
Signalman H. Noyes.
Stoker J. Tanner.
(16).
"Hilda" landed her survivors at Ramsgate at 1730.
(17).
I handed over the keys of the C.B. safe to Lieutenant
Commander Nixon, the First Lieutenant of Chatham Barracks.
(18).
I would like to draw your attention to the following:-
Ldg. Seaman Murdo MacLeod, R.N.V.R. 5849 D. This rating was stationed at the Lewis gun on the rangefinder platform.
He must have been considerably shaken after the first attack, but during the second attack, although he could see the bombs falling, he made no effort to take cover but continued firing his gun actually hitting the attacking plane after she had released her bombs, and causing her to crash into the sea. One bomb passed within six feet of Ldg.
Seaman MacLeod and he was severely burnt.
Canteen Manager F. Murrell. This N.A.A.F.I. employee was in the after first aid party and he succeeded in getting seven wounded soldiers who were in the Ward Room over the side and most of them were picked up. They owe their lives
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to his initiative and courage.
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I would further like to draw your attention to Sub-Lieutenant
P.T.O.

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N. 05 wasthe M/S Kellett
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600 troops and I considered she would stand little chance
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of hauling off Oriole at high water. I accordingly signalled destroyer N.05 asking her to detail a ship for the purpose and she signalled a tug in the vicinity to stand by.
Almost simultaneously a bombing raid took place
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also a number of incendiary bombs were dropped near Oriole, then high and dry. The position was becoming dangerous having regard to the large number of troops on board
Waverley and I weighed at 1540 and proceeded via Zuedcoote
Pass towards Kwinte Buoy. At 1630 bombing attacks were continued the principal targets being large transports and a hospital
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ship using the channel. At 1700, 12 Heinkel bombers concentrated their attacks on Waverly by now alone in the channel, and I
from a height of approx. 8000 feet, adopted evading tactics successfully until about 1725 when one four each saluo of the salvoes off bombs entered the ship on the port quarter in my cabin and after wrecking the ward room flat passed right like through the bottom of the ship leaving a hole about 6 feet in diameter.
Four soldiers were killed and a number wounded who were immediately attended by our Medical Officer and his firstaid party. For a quarter of an hour the attack continued with the addition of machine gunning of the upper deck but a rapid rate of fire was kept up by our 12 pounder and Lewis guns, supplemented by rifle fire of the troops. No further bombs hit the ship and I intended to keep going with the possibility y
of falling in with other ships and transferring the troops.
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ahandoned in a smking condition (the sponson being under water), the position new
T busy.
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So for as was possible I kept ships off all beaches, but in doing DO I
was badly hampered by the lack of means of gotting about quickly. Often when I was off La Penne ships would arrive and stop off the other two beaches, send in their boats and start loading, by then perhaps some off
La Panno would leave and a redistribution might be desivable, but it WAS
impracticable once ships had their boats may.
At 1900 small numbers of aircraft made attacks on I.O. Panne and ships off the beaches and about this time a puffer, the "Tiny," loaded with
/Shoot.
ammunition arrived. She was told to beach herself at In Fanno, the tide being then high; this she did and was cleared as the tide vont out, though I believe 8. good deal of her cargo Was finally dumped in the 502.
At 2000 I started inshore again in "WORCESTER'S" whaler on my third attempt to see Lord Gort, There was a slight swell and I got wet to the waist landing. I took in with me my Flag Licutenant and a small party of signalmen to open visual communications with G.H.Q.
I was met on the beach by Tennant and General Lees and werrt with them to G.H.Q. which was established in the last villa but one on the south edge of La Panne. This was a pretentions house with a largish dining-room with French windows opening direct on to S road ruming along the top of the sandy slope from the beach,
I found Lord Gort and his staff about to have dinner and he insisted on my joining thom. No was charming and seemed very checrful and 1111-
perturbed and glad to see me. He had been told that a Rear Admirel was being sent to take charge of the embarkation and made TO feel that that simple fact should have E. great effect. I must confess I did not feel so confident of what 10 was possible for me to do. However, we aid not really disouss matters till after dinner.
I shall not easily forget that meal. For one thing my brousors and seat were very wet and it seemed so strange to be sitting there sharing the Commander-in-Ohief's last bottle of champagne and looking out BOROSS
the beach to the sea, There were eight 02 nine of us including Tonnant and myself. I forget what we ate except that the final dish WOB fruit salad from a tin and I felt that my extra mouth was robbing the others of

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to be there rysolf also.
About 10 p.m. I started back to the ship. It was getting dark and as I left the house with Lord Gort on enemy plano came over and a Bofors gun opened fire on 1t. I said goodbye to Lord Gort and went down the boach with Termant, General Lees and my Flag Lieutenant. Tennant asked if I had got 2 boat and I Laughod and vold him that I. hot got to make my otm way off -
boats were too precious to be kept hanging about. The tide was further out and there were a number of boats and portoon craft stranded. A number of mon of the 12th Lancers were trying to get pontoons afloat, and 10 YES
good to see them taking action to help themselves. Lying unused was a pontoon boat about 8 foot by 4. - flat-bottomed with sides about 18 inches high. I called over some soldiers and we got round it and carried it to the waters cdge. I then placed four 02 them each side and told than to wade out with 1t and get in when I told them. As we waded out thesea was calm, but a small swell was coming in and as the water got deoper I got them into the boat two by two until only Flags and I were still wading at the stern with the water well over our knees. Finally we got in togother and t started the soldiers paddling by numbers, rather like E racing boat's CLOW. They soon picked it up but I noticed there was already a good doal of water in the boat 4. the freeboard W&G about 3 inches and the wavelets were washing up to my stern as I sat on the gunwhale. I decided we should not get for before we swamped, and finding by means of my paddle that we were still in fairly shallow water I told my crow to jump'out. Out we all got and returned with our boat to the beach and emptied it. Tennant and Ceneral Leos had been
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standing all this time watching and as we came ashore I could not asist the temptation of saying to the latter "Another example 0:3 Novel ineptitude."
Reluctantly I had to reduce my crew by two and off we set again. This time things went All right and the soldiers settling down to paddling in fine style with the aid of occasional "one-two-threes" soon brought us off to the
"WORCESTER" ogain.
Having already lent all my spare olothing to Commodore Dovemson I had to fall back on Commender Allison for a change and I emerged From his cabin wearing an anotent pair of (Tey flamnol trousers, dirty white Gym shoos and

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managed to get a room and make up somo of thoir lost aloop.
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We clambered down an iron ladder at the Submerine base and ACTOSO
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several boats to get on board M.A.S.B.10. Herc I found that a flag had been ca mado for me out of a pieco of cloaning cloth - the red strips orde one h: If of the cross and the other half and the ballshed been added in rod point. With this flag flying we loft the harbour on a lovely afternoon to the colution of the ships WC passed. The harbour was full of destroyers, sloops and minesweepers, many with the signs of their strenuous time upon them bont bown, holes and the evidence of bunns and collisions. Some were out of action oltogother and all were enjoying the first few hours at rest in harbour that many of them had had for many days.
I think I put in an hour's sleop on the way over and I funcy that my till then I had had about 7 hours altogother in short snatches, but I felt quite fresh and fit all the same.
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When we were some milos from Dunkirk we nightod two M.T.B.'s coming towards us on the Port bow. They were not British and it seemed quito likely they were Germans, We had turned towards them but as I felt it wes my business to get to Dunkirk and not get involved in a scrap with M.T.B.'s I gave orders to go back to our course and 80 full speed. As we aid go the others turned towards us and for a time it looked as if we could not avoid them, but NO gradually drow away and they turned back to their former course. I think they rust have been
French as I don't fancy Germans would have loft us alone.
The test of the passage ivas without incident and we got into Dunkin's about
1900 and made fast alongsido the shore end 01" the pior. From there I ont to the "Bastion" which was the hoadquarters of the Away and the local Freech
Naval and Military Command. From the root of the pier was a ton ndmition walk along a road which ran behind the old remporte of the bown from: novered on the left hand. On the right were buildings and shods, montly 10012008 02'
damaged, that hid shipbuilding slips or shipyerds. Mounted in one of the embrasures was a Fronch field gun which Was firing back over the town. The road WEB fairly clear but littered with lorries and 0023 the whole way, leaving little room to dodge others which osreered along the road at intervals. Non straggled along the road and one Frenchman asked for divections, but there vore

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C.W.22953
THE SECRETARY,
ADMIRALTY,
1940
LONDON, S.W.l.
Reference attached copy of a letter received from the General Officer Commanding,
1st Division.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B.,
C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O., M.C., wishes me to convey his thanks and appreciation for the gallant aid given by all ranks of H.M.S.WORCESTER.
C.A. Jondane to
58 Cadogan Square,
Brigadier,
London, S.W.1.
Military Secretary,
British Expeditionary Force.
17th July 1940.
YTT anougha crm9 TTAUS non TOO OTTM SMOTO arm? am TO
spite of suffering continual casualties among the crews was the admiration of all. The Army owes a debt to this gallant ship's company for the large number of lives saved and brought safely into the home port.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) J.C. Currio, Lt.Col. R.A.

30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
Tune
Copies sent to the five names mentiohedoin the ext.
the Secretary,
Admiralty, London, S.W.1.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.,M.V.O.
M.C., wishes to bring to the notice of the Lords of the Admiralty, the following officers of the Royal Navy, and to convey his thanks for their services:-
COMMODORE W.P.GANDELL. R.N., who was P.S.T.O. with the B.E.F. from its inception. The greatest assistance was given by this officer throughout, and it is due to his loyal co-operation that arrangements in regard to naval transport worked with such efficiency.
CAPTAIN H.A.B. DIGBY-BESTE. C.I.E., O.B.E. R.I.N. who was msistant to the P.S.T.O., and to whom the B.E.F. are greatly indebted for his unfailing co-operation and help, especially in respect of the embarkation of the B.E.F. from France.
CALTAIN TENNENT. R.N. and the Naval Officers and ratings under his
Command. The Royal Navy assisting the Army in the evacuation of the troops from Dunkirke displayed throughout this very difficult operation, skill, determination, and devotion to duty worthy of the highest tradition of the Royal Navy.
COMMANDER LEWIS. R.N. who, in conjunction with other officers, organised the docks and the shipping and unloading most of ships and was always to be found in the docks area - the unpleasant and dangerous area in Dunkirke.
C.J.X. 154411, ABLE SEAMAN BURROWS, R.N., H.M.S. letter PEMBROKE (ex ESQUIMO)
whose name was forwarded under cover of my dated 1st July,
1940.
(signed) C.A. Jardine,
Brigadier,
Military Secretary,
58 Cadogan Square,
British Expeditionary Force.
London, S.W.1.
17th July, 1940.
51-6446

30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
June lst.
Commander-in-Chier,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and men of H.M. WORCESTER for the gallant assistance rendered by them on June 1st, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque and brought to England. to the at
Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the guns' crews who served their guns throughout in spite of casualties.
Their Lordships cordialls endorse Lord Gort's appreciation and 1 am to request you to cause it to be conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
by lat, BY COMMAND OF THRIR LORDSHIPS, the erque to
Angland, of hir he has the ith the he has to What sweet crows who casualties.
Their Lordships cordially endorse Lord Gort's appreciation and I am to request you to cause it to be conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDGHIPS,
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request that you will bring it to the notice
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C. Gesowell. R.N.
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30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
to
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
June lst.
Commander-in-Chief,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation
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may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and men of H.M.S. WORCESTER for the gollant assistance rendered by them on June lst, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque and brought to England.
Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the guns' crews who served their guns throu hout in spite of casualties.
Their Lordships cordially endorse Lord Gort's appreciation and I am to request you to cause it to be conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDGHIPS,
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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
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QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
AID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
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AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
(Continued)
Sunk

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CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM. SECRETARY TO FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
Gar
DATE. 13th July, 1940.
NO. B14/0/1295/40. ).S.O., ation
TO
C.W. BRANCH, ADMIRALTY (Mr. Gleadowe)
ade
DYNAMO - RECOMMENDATIONS.
With reference to Dover Despatch No.A.14/0/1015/40
of 5/7/40, page 77, the Commanding Officer of H.M.S.
"Mosquito" has reported that a mistake was made in the name of the Stoker Petty Officer mentioned.
Delete James Salter C/K 65722 ( who was killed)
and substitute Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White
C/K 64353.
h ing
(Signed) MALCOLM CULL
SECRETARY TO
VICE ADMIRAL.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. EXPRESS (Continued).
Acting Leading Seaman John Mountain, P/JX.142948.
X
DSM
exposed position to keep his guns firing.
initiative quarters and worked hard in the
In charge at of his the 0.5 armament. Has shown great
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Maurice William Crisp, P/J. 100655.
As Chief Boatswain's Mate was most active in organising work in embarking troops and a most was engaged.
inspiring influence between decks while the ship
Recommended for decoration.
Ordinary Seaman Gerald Arthur Douglas Rooke, R.N.V.R. SD/X.1581.
D.S.M
As one of the boat's crew stuck to his job without
DSM
relief and displayed fortitude and lack of thought for himself in embarking troops from the beach.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Edwin Cecil Holloway, P/J.98570.
As gunlayer of "B" gun exercised initiative and
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worked hard to produce a high state of efficiency at his gun of which he was in charge.
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward (Pens.) Arthur Victor Read, P/L.1816.
Sick Berth Attendant John Yeoman, R.N.A.S.B.R. X.7093.
Francis Montague Davis, Canteen Manager, NAAFI.
Were most active in assisting the Medical Officer with casualties, and untiring in their efforts in rendering first aid in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
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Engineroom Artificer 1st Class, James Barton, R.N.R. Portsmouth
32 E E.
D.S.M
D.S.M.
A most excellent example to all in the engineroom preserving a cheerful and imperturbable influence in his department.
Recommended for decoration.

Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
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S. SABRE (Continued).
NGS.
C.E.R.A. Andrew Millar McCowan, C/M.18445.
D.S.M.
DSM
responsible in most difficult of mainly the engines
Who, under for the the was
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty 1st Class, Officer Reginald George Albert Aitchinson, C/K.61056 and
Stoker, Arthur Powling, C/K.52210.
planks, and scaling-ladders, assisting the gang
Who, and when off watch, ably assisted rigging seamen ratings being closed up at guns.
controlling the traffic of troops under wounded fire, all
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Coxswain) Ernest G. Dewey,
C/J.104364.
rendered first aid to the wounded, provided naked
Who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel, survivors with clothing and did all he could for them
Attendant. in the absence of a Medical Officer or Sick Berth
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Steward Norman L. Gilchrist, C/LX.21538.
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Was indefatigable in his care and attention to the wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
ing ere
Stoker Petty Officer Benjamin Fletcher. C/K.65982.
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Acting Leading Seaman Frederick A. May, C/JX. 141390.
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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.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. SALADIN. - Lieutenant-Commander Lawrence J. Dover, R.N.
when This off ship Dunkirk proceeded to La Panne beach but result of damage was attacked by aircraft on 29th May, unable to take a received further part she returned in the evacuation. to Dover, and and as was a
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant John Henry Edwards, R.N. (Retired).
During one attack by aircraft a fire was with it. He found the ready use cordite in the reported aft and Lieutenant Edwards was sent to deal after gun position burning and with the aid of two able seamen threw the burning charges overboard, as also the charges in another box which was burning.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
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Able Seaman Graham Briden, P/J.94686.
Able Seaman James Garfoot. P/SSX.19346.
Assisted Lieutenant Edwards in throwing overboard burning cordite charges during an attack by aircraft off Dunkirk.
Recommended for mention.
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ALBURY a Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet
Singleton, R.N.
off troops ships that had been and Dunkirk harbour. Brought
This ship from completed the beaches five trips to Dunkirk.
various floats whilst damaged. Used her Assisted
Continuously bombing attacks and machine gun fire.
and carley under loading troops from the own beaches, boats
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Recommendations.
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Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet -Singleton, R.N.
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Showed great skill and seamanship in all trips,
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D.S.C
especially initiative in using his boats and carley floats. Displayed great devotion to duty whilst ship was repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS
Acting Leading Stoker F. Putt, D/KX.84370. 84370.
In addition to carrying out his normal engine room duties over a period of six days, was untiring in his efforts in the ship's cutter gig. Showed great gallantry in saving lives of soldiers by jumping into the sea and cutting their equipment off.
Recommended for decoration.
Canteen Manager A. Harris.
Had only been at sea for one month. Did magnificent work throughout the six days, continually supplying comforts and food for the troops embarked and in addition was invaluable in the First Aid
Station in assisting the wounded.
D.S.M.
Recommended for decoration.
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H.M.S.
DUNDALK
- Lieutenant Commander Frederick Arthur Ivone
Kirkpatrick, R.N. (Ret.).
This ship was employed in embarking troops from the beaches and Dunkirk.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Able Seaman W. T. Elmslie, D/RHRY 19014
employed in boats embarking troops whilst from the in
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beaches. Was By his initiative and judgment lives.
charge of whaler was able to save many
Recommended for advancement.

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M.S. CALCUTTA on Captain Dennis Marescaux Leas. R.N.
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BIDEFORD (Continued).
Displayed great personal courage in his decision to remain on board.
Recommended for decoration,
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly. D/K.5995.
n
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Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, 58549.
When the ship was bombed everyone aft was killed or badly wounded except these two men. Stoker Petty
Officer Donnelly's duty was "in charge of the after fire and repair party". Hocking formed one of the
First Aid Party. The fire main aft was blown away and fire broke out in the cabin flat immediately above the after magazine. These two men, working entirely on their own initiative, ran hoses aft from the first connection and succeeded in getting the fire under control and hoses down the after magazine hatch to flood the magazine (the magazine flooding arrangements were destroyed) and partly flooded it before assistance came. Their prompt and efficient action probably saved the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman Charles Raymond Craig, D/JX. 141848.
Landed with an officer to organise embarkation on the beach, then joined one of the embarkation posts, took charge of the signalling apparatus and tring tered got into communication with several ships. When vors the station was destroyed by bombing, Craig improvised a signal lamp out of the headlight of a lorry and vas used this until the battery ran down. He remained hom ashore all night and was eventually sent back by the
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embarkation officer. On arrival at Dover he volunteered to go over to Dunkirk pier, where signalmen were required, and spent another night there.
Recommended for mention.
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Ramsgate and Margate Base Organisation (Continued).
Since the outbreak of hostilities he has borne the brunt of all the difficult problems of organising Contraband Control and Naval Officer's in Charge Offices, during which time he never spared himself working long hours and proving an invaluable adviser on all Merchant Shipping and Mercantile problems as well as an able Secretary.
Lieutenant Commander St. John George Hanson Pitt.R.N. (Retd.),
(Maintenance Lieut. Cdr. MERRIE ENGLAND).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Maintenance Officer in MERRIE ENGLAND Barracks.
Throughout the operation he met successfully all the many demands made upon his department. He accommodated and detailed all ratings lent, turned part of the building into a casualty clearing station, ran snack bars and clothing depots with the aid of local residents, returned Naval casualties and survivors in large numbers without hitch to their depots and successfully competed with each new aspect of the situation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Paymaster Sub. Lieutenant Maxwell Kerr Hamilton, R.N.V.E
Assistant Secry)
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty. This young officer, normally Assistant Secretary in my office, was sent to Margate to prepare and take charge of a temporary office instituted for the officer sent to take charge there. Throughout the whole time he remained on duty with only odd hours snatched for sleep and meals, maintaining his office with a complete record of Naval personnel landed there, arranging burials, accommodation, transport, casualties, stores and provisions, all of which he successfully coped with despite his limited experience.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Temporary Lieutenant George Christopher Newman, R.N.V.R.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while acting as Pier Officer at Margate throughout the operation. He received and despatched all vessels sent there, arranged re-servicing for coal, fuel and provisions, and acted as liaison with the
Military.
Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Lieutenant Normal William Collop, R.N.V.R. (Assistant to Base Accountant Officer).
This officer was sent to Margate to represent theons
Base Accountant Officer there. He took charge of al]nd accountant duties, provisions, stores and cash and most/

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.S. CODRINGTON. - Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille.D.
O.B.E.. R.N. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette 7/6/40).
During the period 28th May - 3rd June CODRINGTON made
7 trips to Dunkirk, 5 being to the beaches, and brought home a total of about 6175 troops.
Although several times attacked by aircraft and on several occasions under gun fire from shore batteries,
CODRINGTON was not hit and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
'ICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties on each occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and Bray.
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Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Eaeutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and led the ship's company throughout the period. He showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful
Conadership.
Recommended for mention.
Chitty. Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Brissand Gruded excellent seamanship and leadership in a
hoishAoss. wot ats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bor chitain derutten under fire. This was often carried
NEW nenisure weather conditions calling for skill
10001 Raded for decoration.
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and boats' crews performed
Vieranang THE altherer fire and under trying physical instragtif the A/A guns' crews prevented in the numerous air attacks.
sporvivte whole ship's company was audres termarle sibnaditistand the good spirit with which
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. CODRINGTON. - Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille, D.S.O.,
O.B.E., R.N. (Decorated for this operation in London Gazette 7/6/40).
During the period 28th May - 3rd June CODRINGTON made
7 trips to Dunkirk, 5 being to the beaches, and brought home a total of about 6175 troops.
Although several times attacked by aircraft and on several occasions under gun fire from shore batteries,
CODRINGTON was not hit and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties on each occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and Bray.
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Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and led the ship's company throughout the period. He showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful leadership.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Bernard Evelyn Chitty. Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Displayed excellent seamanship and leadership in charge of boats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bray beaches often under fire. This was often carried out under adverse weather conditions calling for skill and endurance.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
The Beach parties and boats' crews performed arduous services under fire and under trying physical conditions.
The efficiency of the A/A guns' crews prevented the ship being damaged in the numerous air attacks.
The conduct of the whole ship's company was excellent throughout, and the good spirit with which all concerned accepted the filling of all the living spaces with troops, with consequent litter, not to say dirt, was emarkable aid his best at all

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M.S. EXPRESS (Continued).
Acting Leading Seaman John Mountain, P/JX.142948. 142948.
In charge of the 0.5 armament. Has shown great initiative at his quarters and worked hard in the exposed position to keep his guns firing.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Maurice William Crisp, P/J.100655.
As Chief Boatswain's Mate was most active in organising work in embarking troops and a most inspiring influence between decks while the ship was engaged.
Recommended for decoration.
Ordinary Seaman Gerald Arthur Douglas Rooke. R.N.V.R. SD/X.1581.
As one of the boat's crew stuck to his job without relief and displayed fortitude and lack of thought for himself in embarking troops from the beach.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman Edwin Cecil Holloway. P/J.98570.
As gunlayer of "B" gun exercised initiative and worked hard to produce a high state of efficiency at his gun of which he was in charge.
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward (Pens.) Arthur Victor Read, P/L.1816.
Sick Berth Attendant John Yeoman, R.N.A.S.B.R. X.7093.
Francis Montague Davis, Canteen Manager. NAAFI.
Were most active in assisting the Medical Officer with casualties, and untiring in their efforts in rendering first aid in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
Engineroom Artificer 1st Class, James Barton, R.N.R. Portsmouth
32 E.E
A most excellent example to all in the engineroom preserving a cheerful and imperturbable influence in his department.
Recommended for decoration.

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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.

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H.M.S. SALADIN. - Lieutenant-Commander Lawrence J. Dover, R.N.
This ship proceeded to La Panne beach on 29th May, but when off Dunkirk was attacked by aircraft and as a result of damage received she returned to Dover, and was unable to take a further part in the evacuation.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant John Henry Edwards, R.N. (Retired),
During one attack by aircraft a fire was reported aft and Lieutenant Edwards was sent to deal with it. He found the ready use cordite in the after gun position burning and with the aid of two able seamen threw the burning charges overboard, as also the charges in another box which was burning.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman Graham Briden, P/J.94686.
Able Seaman James Garfoot. P/SSX. 19346.
Assisted Lieutenant Edwards in throwing overboard burning cordite charges during an attack by aircraft off Dunkirk.
Recommended for mention.

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H.M.S. ALBURY - Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet -
Singleton, R.N.
S, ly
This ship completed five trips to Dunkirk. Brought off troops from the beaches and Dunkirk harbour. Assisted various ships that had been damaged. Used her own boats and carley floats whilst loading troops from the beaches.
Continuously under bombing attacks and machine gun fire.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
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Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet -Singleton, R.N.
Showed great skill and seamanship in all trips, especially initiative in using his boats and carley floats. Displayed great devotion to duty whilst ship was repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
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Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS
Acting Leading Stoker F. Putt, D/KX.84370.
In addition to carrying out his normal engine room duties over a period of six days, was untiring in his efforts in the ship's cutter gig. Showed great gallantry in saving lives of soldiers by
Draw jumping into the sea and cutting their equipment off.
Recommended for decoration.
Canteen Manager A. Harris.
Had only been at sea for one month. Did magnificent work throughout the six days, continually supplying comforts and food for the troops embarked and in addition was invaluable in the First Aid
Station in assisting the wounded.
Down
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. DUNDALK - Lieutenant Commander Frederick Arthur Ivone
Kirkpatrick, R.N. (Ret.).
This ship was employed in embarking troops from the beaches and Dunkirk.
Recommendation.
seaman G. H. Hawkins, A.F.A.
Acted as Coxswain and driver of H.M.S. FITZROY'S
motor boat on four nights. His courage and

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H.M.S. BIDEFORD (Continued).
Displayed great personal courage in his decision to remain on board.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly. D/K.5995.
Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, D/MX.58549.
When the ship was bombed everyone aft was killed or badly wounded except these two men. Stoker Petty
Officer Donnelly's duty was "in charge of the after fire and repair party". Hocking formed one of the
First Aid Party. The fire main aft was blown away and fire broke out in the cabin flat immediately
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above the after magazine. These two men, working entirely on their own initiative, ran hoses aft from the first connection and succeeded in getting the fire under control and hoses down the after magazine hatch to flood the magazine (the magazine flooding arrangements were destroyed) and partly flooded it before assistance came. Their prompt and efficient action probably saved the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman Charles Raymond Craig, D/JX.141848.
Landed with an officer to organise embarkation on the beach, then joined one of the embarkation posts, took charge of the signalling apparatus and got into communication with several ships. When the station was destroyed by bombing, Craig improvised a signal lamp out of the headlight of a lorry and used this until the battery ran down. He remained ashore all night and was eventually sent back by the embarkation officer. On arrival at Dover he volunteered to go over to Dunkirk pier, where signalmen were required, and spent another night there.
Recommended for mention.

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and Margate Base the brunt Since the of he has borne organising Charge Offices, and Naval of himself in working during Officer's adviser on all problems as an as well utenant
Commander St. Maintenance John George Hanson Pitt,R.Ns
Lieut.Cdr. MERRIE ENGLAND (Retd.)
Maintenance in MERRIE ENGLAND Barracks.
For outstanding Officer zeal and devotion to duty as
Throughout demands the operation he met successfully all the many made upon his department. He accommodated and detailed all ratings lent, turned part of the building into a casualty clearing station, ran snack bars and clothing depots with the aid of local residents, returned Naval casualties and survivors in large numbers without hitch to their depots and successfully competed with each new aspect of the situation.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Paymaster Sub. Lieutenant Maxwell Kerr Hamilton, R.N.V.R
(Assistant Secry).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty. This young officer, normally Assistant Secretary in my office, was sent to Margate to prepare and take charge of a temporary office instituted for the officer sent to take charge there. Throughout the whole time he remained on duty with only odd hours snatched for sleep and meals, maintaining his office with a complete record of Naval personnel landed there, arranging burials, accommodation, of which he successfully coped with despite his transport, casualties, stores and provisions, all limited experience.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Lieutenant George Christopher Newman, R.N.V.R.
For outstanding Officer at Margate throughout all vessels zeal and devotion to duty the while acting as Pier coal, fuel operation. sent the and provisions, there, and
Military.
Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Lieutenant Normal William to Officer) (Assistant was sent to Margate took shargent and all the
Base accountant This Accountant officer duties, Officer provisions, there. stores and cash most/