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Wednesday, 29th May(continued).
36. Rear Admiral Wake-Walker proceeded from Dover in ESK
at about 1900 for passage to HEBE off the coast where he was to carry out the duties of S.N.O., Dunkirk in charge of all embarkation arrangements, taking over from Captain Bush who had been working in HEBE under the orders of S.N.O., Dunkirk.
He expected to arrive at Dunkirk at 2330.
37. As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force, particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice Admiral which led to a decision to withdraw destroyers of the 'H', 'I' and 'J' classes from DYNAMO. All destroyers of the 'G' class were already out of action.
There remained available for DYNAMO 15 destroyers:-
ESK
MALCOLM
VERITY
EXPRESS
WHITEHALL
VANQUISHER
ANTHONY
WINCHELSEA
SABRE
KEITH
WORCESTER
SCIMITAR
CODRINGTON
WINDSOR
SHIKARI
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000 troops in 24 hours.
38. The day closed with a formidable list of ships lost or damaged, a marked reduction in the number of destroyers available and with failure to achieve the high rate of evacuation hoped for. Some 38,000 were landed in England during the 24 hours, but the effect of the day's occurrences was to be more marked next day when instead of some 50,000 to
60,000 which had been calculated as the probable achievement only 48,000 odd were in fact transported.
39.
Casualties to H.M. Ships - 29th May.
Destroyer WAKEFUL torpedoed and sunk by M.T.B. off
Kwinte Whistle buoy.
Destroyer GRAFTON torpedoed and sunk by M.T.B. off
Kwinte Whistle buoy.
Special Service Vessel CRESTED EAGLE, whilst off the beaches at Dunkirk, was bombed and set on fire. Ship was beached and gutted.
Personnel Vessel NORMANIA attacked by enemy aircraft and sunk.
Personnel Vessel LORINIA attacked off Dunkirk by enemy aircraft and sunk.
Personnel

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Thursday, 30th May (continued).
50. Casualties to H.M. Ships - 30th May.
Destroyer SABRE damaged by enemy aircraft.
Destroyer ANTHONY. Badly damaged by enemy aircraft
Had to be sent under tow to dockyard for repair.
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Hospital Carrier ST. JULIAN attacked by enemy aircraft and damaged by near misses.
Personnel Vessel PRINCESS MAUD, damaged by enemy gunfire from shore batteries off Gravelines whilst proceeding to Dunkirk.
Armed Boarding Vessel KING ORRY severely damaged by near miss bombs inside Dunkirk Harbour, and finally foundered when taken out of harbour.

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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
A.A. CRUISER: CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS:
ANTHONY HARVESTER MALCOLM VIVACIOUS
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Inshore Flotillas and Naval Shore Parties (continued).
June 1st, noon. Dunkirk East Beach.
"Conditions other than state of the sea, which was good, were shocking. The German planes were flying low and using machine guns. Operation delayed as great difficulty was experienced persuading some of the French to embark.
So far as I could understand their units were incomplete, and they were unwilling that part of a unit should embark without the rest. At one point on the beach there were at least 2,000 men, none of whom would embark."
Monday, 3rd June. Dunkirk East Pier. 0045.
"There were no troops on the jetty so I went to the inner end. There I found a French Colonel with about 3,000
men waiting to be told where to go. I had to stand at the end telling them that their Colonel was in my ship before they would follow."
ARTLETT
LA DORADO
RINGIA
STELLA
OLVES
OLVINA
ffice of
Flag Officer Commanding,
MIN
SILVER DAWN
Dover.
DRI
June, 1940.

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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
A.A. CRUISER:
CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VIMY
(40)
SLOOPS:
BIDEFORD
GUNBOATS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
UNESWEEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
EL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGO
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WESTWARD HO
A/S VESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SANGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
re
SPECIAL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
ESSELS:
"LL" TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
it
A/S TRAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
ore
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WESTELLA
an
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
ue
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
all
INE RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
SILVER DAWN
RIFTERS:
FISHER BOY
LORD CAVAN

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Wednesday, 29th May(continued).
36. Rear Admiral Wake-Walker proceeded from Dover in ESK
at about 1900 for passage to HEBE off the coast where he was to carry out the duties of S.N.O., Dunkirk in charge of all embarkation arrangements, taking over from Captain Bush who had been working in HEBE under the orders of S.N.O., Dunkirk.
He expected to arrive at Dunkirk at 2330.
37. As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force, particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice Admiral which led to a decision to withdraw destroyers of the 'H', 'I' and 'J' classes from DYNAMO. All destroyers of the 'G' class were already out of action.
There remained available for DYNAMO 15 destroyers:-
ESK
MALCOLM
VERITY
EXPRESS
WHITEHALL
VANQUISHER
ANTHONY
WINCHELSEA
SABRE
KEITH
WORCESTER
SCIMITAR
CODRINGTON
WINDSOR
SHIKARI
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000 troops in 24 hours.
38. The day closed with a formidable list of ships lost or damaged, a marked reduction in the number of destroyers available and with failure to achieve the high rate of evacuation hoped for. Some 38,000 were landed in England during the 24 hours, but the effect of the day's occurrences was to be more marked next day when instead of some 50,000 to
60,000 which had been calculated as the probable achievement only 48,000 odd were in fact transported.
39.
Casualties to H.M. Ships - 29th May.
Destroyer WAKEFUL torpedoed and sunk by M.T.B. off
Kwinte Whistle buoy.
Destroyer GRAFTON torpedoed and sunk by M.T.B. off
Kwinte Whistle buoy.
Special Service Vessel CRESTED EAGLE, whilst off the beaches at Dunkirk, was bombed and set on fire. Ship was beached and gutted.
Personnel Vessel NORMANIA attacked by enemy aircraft and sunk.
Personnel Vessel LORINIA attacked off Dunkirk by enemy aircraft and sunk.
Personnel

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Wednesday, 29th May(continued).
36. Rear Admiral Wake-Walker proceeded from Dover in ESK
at about 1900 for passage to HEBE off the coast where he was to carry out the duties of S.N.O., Dunkirk in charge of all embarkation arrangements, taking over from Captain Bush who had been working in HEBE under the orders of S.N.O., Dunkirk.
He expected to arrive at Dunkirk at 2330.
37. As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force, particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice Admiral which led to a decision to withdraw destroyers of the 'H', 'I' and 'J' classes from DYNAMO. All destroyers of the 'G' class were already out of action.
There remained available for DYNAMO 15 destroyers:-
ESK
MALCOLM
VERITY
EXPRESS
WHITEHALL
VANQUISHER
ANTHONY
WINCHELSEA
SABRE
KEITH
WORCESTER
SCIMITAR
CODRINGTON
WINDSOR
SHIKARI
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000 troops in 24 hours.
38. The day closed with a formidable list of ships lost or damaged, a marked reduction in the number of destroyers available and with failure to achieve the high rate of evacuation hoped for. Some 38,000 were landed in England during the 24 hours, but the effect of the day's occurrences was to be more marked next day when instead of some 50,000 to
60,000 which had been calculated as the probable achievement only 48,000 odd were in fact transported.
39.
Casualties to H.M. Ships - 29th May.
Destroyer WAKEFUL torpedoed and sunk by M.T.B. off
Kwinte Whistle buoy.
Destroyer GRAFTON torpedoed and sunk by M.T.B. off
Kwinte Whistle buoy.
Special Service Vessel CRESTED EAGLE, whilst off the beaches at Dunkirk, was bombed and set on fire. Ship was beached and gutted.
Personnel Vessel NORMANIA attacked by enemy aircraft and sunk.
Personnel Vessel LORINIA attacked off Dunkirk by enemy aircraft and sunk.
Personnel

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Thursday, 30th May (continued).
50. Casualties to H.M. Ships - 30th May.
Destroyer SABRE damaged by enemy aircraft.
Destroyer ANTHONY. Badly damaged by enemy aircraft
Had to be sent under tow to dockyard for repair.
Hospital Carrier ST. JULIAN attacked by enemy aircraft and damaged by near misses.
Personnel Vessel PRINCESS MAUD, damaged by enemy gunfire from shore batteries off Gravelines whilst proceeding to Dunkirk.
Armed Boarding Vessel KING ORRY severely damaged by near miss bombs inside Dunkirk Harbour, and finally foundered when taken out of harbour.

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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
RUISER:
CALCUTTA
YERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VILY
BIDEFORD
TS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
EEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
EL
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGOWER
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WESTWARD HO
ESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SARGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
AL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
LS:
ROYAL EAGLE
TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
RAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WISTELLA
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
ERS:
SILVER DAWN
FISHER BOY
LORD CAVAN

Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List E
DESTROYERS
H.M.S. GRAFTON.
Officers:
Lieutenant Hugh Charles James McRea, R.N.
Lieutenant Leslie Edney Blackmore, R.N.
H.M.S. GRENADE.
Commanding Officer.
DSC
Commander Richard Courtney Boyle, R.N.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant John Bremer Richards Horne, R.N.
H.M.S. IMPULSIVE.
Officer.
Lieutenant Commander John David Lewis Williams, R.N.
H.M.S. JAGUAR.
Commanding Officer.
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Lieutenant Commander John Franklin William Hine, R.N.
H.M.S. JAVELIN.
Commanding Officer.
Commander Anthony Follett Pugsley, R.N.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant James Isaac Arthur Mitchell, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Stoker Leslie A. F. Gollop, P/JX.136910
Acting Leading Stoker F. C. Smith, P/JX.138236.
Leading Stoker Robert Keith, P/K.57158.
Stoker Lawrence Robinson, (2nd Class) P/JX.27218.
H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Commending Officer.
Commander Emile Frank Narlaine Deschaineux, R.A.N.
Officers.
Lieutenant Commander Frank Reginald Woodbine Parish, R.N.
Sub.Lieutenant Thomas Keath Metcalfe, R.N.R.
Midshipman Rupert Blackwood Hallowes, R.N.R.
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MINESWEEPERS (continued).
H.M.S. ORIOLE.
Ratings.
Petty Officer George Page, B/21629, R.F.R.
Leading Seaman Jack Giles, B/23499, R.F.R.
Telegraphist William Scothorn, B/Z/7560.
Seaman James Grace, R.N.R.
H.M.S. SALTASH.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Thomas Randall Fowke, R.N.
Officers.
Lieutenant Harry Sobey, R.N.R.
Mr. John Tranack Mathews (E).
Ratings.
Sick Berth Attendant Frederick Hutter, X.7183.
Able Seaman Thomas Cranstone, B,22751 (R.F.R.).
H.M.S. SKIPJACK.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Francis Babington Proudfoot, R.N.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Anthony Gresham McCrum, R.N.
Ratings.
Mr. F. Murrell, Canteen Manager, N.A.A.F.I.
H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM.
Officer.
Lieutenant Eric Reed, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Petty Officer J. J. Clough, P/JX.129586.
Acting Leading Seaman H. S. Giles, 125481.
Leading Stoker A. F. Knowles, P/KX.80212.

whith
Admiralty, on.
whitehall.
August, 1940.
Order for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders
Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk:-
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Express.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., Royal Navy.
hanspos
Commander captain Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.,
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Royal Navy (Retired) H.M.S. Royal Eags.
Shapling
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Eric Perceval Hinton, M.V.O., Royal Naty.
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Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, Royal Navy.
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R., H.M.S. Mona's
(RD)
Isle.
Commander Jeffery Elliott R.N.R., H.M.S. King Orry.
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, Royal Navy, H.M.S.
Sutton.
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Salamander.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.,
H.M.Skoot Twente.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, Royal Navy, H.M.Skoot Hilda.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., Royal Bideford. Navy, H.M.S.
His Majesty has also been graciously pleased to approve the following Awards for like good services:-
The Distinghished Service Cross.
Acting
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, Royal Glengower. Navy, H.M.S.
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Lieutenant -Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Albury.
Lieutenant-Commander Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, Royal
Navy, H.M.S. Locust.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John Hullis Couch, Royal Esk. Navy, H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant-Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Winchelsea.
Lieutenant-Commander John Hugh Lewes, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bideford.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Shikari.
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Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (First Lieutenant),
H.M.S. MALCOLN.
Commi sei oned Engineer Reginald Thomas Jones, R.B., H.M.S.
Midshipman Balcolm John Ball, R.M.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.B.,
H.M.S. SHIKART.
Lioutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.M.,
H.M.S. WIRCHALSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.H.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITEROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Crame Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, B.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
tooda Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUENN.
Sub-Li sutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N. Valing
H.H.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.H., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., M.M.S.
LOCUST.
Lieutenant JAYOR Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, bittle
MOSQUITO.
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, N.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.M.V.R., SERIOLA. H.M.Y.
skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS
Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3452, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer to Drifters.
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Captain
H.M.S.
in 7/6/40). for
Durino the period 28th Most 2nd Tuma CODERNATION made
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M.S. ANTHONY - Lieutenant Commander Norman Vivian Thew, R.N.
This ship completed 5 trips, doing very quick turn rounds and bringing back just on 3,000 troops from the h
beaches and Dunkirk. Large number of attacks from the air, but avoiding action was taken and no bombs hit the ship, although there were several near misses putting ing all compass, wireless and steering gear out of action and causing abnormal vibrations in the turbines.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
th
X Lieutenant Commander Norman Vivian Thew, R.N.
Had been on the sick list and came back to the ship before being passed fit, and during the operation had to have 24 hours stand off. Whilst in the ship,
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showed great initiative and determination in face of a number of bombing attacks, and by his able seamanship prevented ship from being severely damaged.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant Ronald de Leighton Brook, R.N.
Was First Lieutenant of the ship, and during trips to Dunkirk was in command. During that period, took off 1,160 troops from the beaches. Throughout this
1
time he showed great initiative and determination. He also showed great seamanlike qualities in getting ied troops off the beaches and proceeding into Dunkirk
111
during a very difficult period, due to wrecks and bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention and appointment in command.
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sical ented cks.
is
WILH which troops, decepted with consequent litter, his heat. at all say the filling of all the not living to spaces dirt, was with remarkable. Everyone

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H.M.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent
D.S.C., R.N
first trip, while alongside home 1,500 troops in all. On the the
HAVANT 2 trips made she 3 brought trips including 2 to the beaches.
3rd embark during an intense Dunkirk pier waiting for On assistance. off offall the troops (about to
IVANHOE Having amidships taken and on fire so steamed out she saw her to struck aerial bombardment, troops including subjected many wounded) to HAVAN proceeded for Dover, 500
bombing bombs in the from hore batteries. She level soon and bombardment intense di bombing, high and low but wa by 2 which fell engineroom, and then a large delay was action hit bomb, about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her.
Further bombing caused more underwater damage and
HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGIR
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N.
Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success.
D.S.C,
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Stoker M. Gallon, P/K. 59221.
ing ered
The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killci and all the other E.R.A.S having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department.
He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite
Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs
DSM D.S.M.
below. He was the last rating to leave the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785.
When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm,
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deliberation and efficiency.
P.S.M.M
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght, D/L.13388.
IDSM
This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example.
Recommended for decoration.

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S.
GLENGOWER - Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Liddulph, R.N.
This the ship beach, did thus two trips, and on one the ship put
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on to On these two facilitating the embarkation was troops. troops. The ship trips, the ship brought back of
1,000 occasion shell burst ineide the being over and on five one soldiers and a wounding seven. ship bombed, killing
Recommendations.
FICER
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N.
Showed great initiative and seamanship, not only in entering Dunkirk under difficult conditions, but also in putting his ship ashore on the beach so as to facilitate the embarkation of troops, without damage to the ship.
On the second time over, the ship was continually under fire and by his devotion to duty, large numbers of troops were brought back.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Able Seaman J. Fleming, D/JX. 140199.
Was Coxswain of one of the lifeboats, and made repeated and successful trips to and from the beaches whilst under fire, maintaining order and showing himself fully competent under very difficult
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ring circumstances, and further showing gallantry in tered taking his boat into the shore whilst under fire.
vors
Recommended for decoration.
as nom
Leading Seaman J. Derby, JX. 193835.
Was Coxswain of one of the boats, and gave a very fine example of leadership and determination in making repeated trips to the beach.
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Recommended for mention.
Leading Seaman T. Nieve, T.124.
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to carrying out his ordinary duties boats
Mad at In addition took his turn as a member of scarcely a the boilers, finished with that, although job
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able crew, to and stand when with fatigue, volunteered for any in which he could be of any use.
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Recommended for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. KINGFISHER - Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew
Vaughan Harrison, R.N.
beaches, the Home Ports, for the quick turn rounds and at the
In 4 days notable completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk spent on thus enabling the maximum time effected to be evacuation duties.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew Vaughan Harrison, R.N.
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Displayed determination and good judgment in taking an important part in this operation, with conspicuous success. Handled his ship under air bombardment and when cut down in Dunkirk Harbour by a French trawler.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
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Leading Seaman P. J. Ball, SSX. 15444.
Signalman S. Thompson. C/JX.133505.
Stoker, 1st. F. F. Beer, C/KX.86684.
Able Seaman A. B. Harkin. D/JX. 128450.
Able Seaman E. G. Webster. 127168.
Able Seaman T. O. Pigg, C/JX.142167.
Able Seaman S. Collie, C/SSX. 21361.
These ratings are selected from the motor boats and whalers, and the crews on two occasions were employed for some 4 hours on end ferrying off troops from Malo beach under surf conditions, transporting some 280 Allied troops under bombardment from the air and sporadic artillery fire.
ter
Stoker Beer was also a Lewis gunner of the ship vor and damaged one enemy aircraft. These ratings displayed the greatest keenness, cheerfulness and vas devotion to duty.
whom
Recommend Stoker Beer to be decorated and the remainder mentioned.
Able Seaman R. G. H. Shipp, C/JX. 126720.
This rating displayed outstanding courage, cheerfulness and devotion to duty during the operation and has been especially selected from those who remained on board.
haved ly
Recommended for immediate advancementing to Leading Seaman.
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Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel.
S. MOSQUITO - Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
Until Evacuated sunk by enemy air attack did good work beaches. of wounded, and over 1,200 troops, including off large the number also the General Officer Command a
1st Corps; she took the Personnel Vessel NORMANIA in tow until sank, then rescued the crew.
Recommendations.
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FFICERS.
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N.
D.S.C.
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 th vessel, but in directing the activities of other power led boats in the vicinity.
By remaining off the beaches during his second visit when subjected to a very severe air attack which ful caused minor damage to the ship, and casualties on him 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 lay gallantry. Before finally leaving his ship, Lieutenant y
Gardiner carried out all the duties required by the ter regulations and Service custom. He was finally vor the wounded when on passage in WORCESTER.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Lieutenant Anthony Hugh Manwaring, R.N.
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Was mortally wounded. This officer throughout operations displayed the greatest qualities and eld gallantry.
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Recommended for posthumous decoration.
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Prob. Sub. Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.
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Displayed conspicuous gallantry although wounded he in the back, leg and arm. Took charge of abandon m
ship and was largely responsible for a number of survivors saved. This Officer is a Reserve Officer resource very and devotion to duty while in MOSQUITO.
of the best type and displayed initiative,
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Recommended for decoration.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel,
Motor-Boat AURA and H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS. - Sub,Lieutenant
Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
Recommendation,
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Sub.-Lieutenant Chodzko performed valuable work off the beaches for 12 hours on June lst. Handicapped by the extremely unreliable engine of his boat, he showed great determination in making the best use of his craft and ferrying a large number of troops. After the final breakdown of his motor-boat, he was appointed
Skipper of H. M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS and under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Prior, R.N., did excellent work in the Inner Harbour, Dunkirk, on the night of June
2nd.
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Recommended for mention.
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Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May in tow for Dunkirk. Tow failed and Sub.-Lieutenant
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in overhauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proceeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and rescued survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one d
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage during under own power. Displayed considerable determination istered and initiative.
vivors
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Recommended for mention.
was whom
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
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Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
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Recommendations.
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RATINGS:
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Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
With a crew of one stoker and one ordinary seaman,
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carried out two independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk harbour. Encountered great difficulty off the beaches due in to deep draught of lifeboat, and during the night rescued a or number of troops from motor-launch and drifting boats off ar shore. Was dissatisfied with his efforts and proceeded
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back to Dunkirk harbour, where during the night 2/6 - 3/6
d under artillery fire ferried off about 700 troops to various et vessel ROUEN aground in the harbour. Finally returned to ships, and assisted in removing troops from the personnel
Dover with a full load. This was Morris's first experience as Coxswain of any boat. He showed great determination and gallantry under fire in his independent command.
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Recommended for decoration.

Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'.
DESTROYERS.
H.M.S. GRAFTON.
Officers:
Lieutenant Hugh Charles James McRea, R.N.
Lieutenant Leslie Edney Blackmore, R.N.
H.M.S. GRENADE.
Commanding Officer.
Commander Richard Courtney Boyle, R.N.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant John Bremer Richards Horne, R.N.
H.M.S. IMPULSIVE.
Officer.
Lieutenant Commander John David Lewis Williams, R.N.
H.M.S. JAGUAR.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander John Franklin William Hine, R.N.
H.M.S. JAVELIN.
Commanding Officer.
Commander Anthony Follett Pugsley, R.N.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant James Isaac Arthur Mitchell, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Stoker Leslie A. F. Gollop, P/JX.136910
Acting Leading Stoker F. C. Smith, 138236.
Leading Stoker Robert Keith, P/K.57158.
Stoker Lawrence Robinson, (2nd Class) P/JX.27218.
H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Commending Officer.
Commander Emile Frank Narlaine Deschaineux, R.A.N.
Officers.
Lieutenant Commander Frank Reginald Woodbine Parish, R.N.
Sub. Lieutenant Thomas Keath Metcalfe, R.N.R.
Midshipman Rupert Blackwood Hallowes, R.N.R.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'.
MINESWEEPERS (continued).
H.M.S.ORIOLE.
Ratings.
Petty Officer George Page, B/21629, R.F.R.
Leading Seaman Jack Giles, B/23499, R.F.R.
Telegraphist William Scothorn, B/Z/7560.
Seaman James Grace, R.N.R.
H.M.S. SALTASH.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Thomas Randall Fowke, R.N.
Officers.
Lieutenant Harry Sobey, R.N.R.
Mr. John Tranack Mathews (E).
Ratings.
Sick Berth Attendant Frederick Hutter, X.7183.
Able Seaman Thomas Cranstone, B,22751 (R.F.R.).
H.M.S. SKIPJACK.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Francis Babington Proudfoot, R.N.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Anthony Gresham McCrum, R.N.
Ratings.
Mr. F. Murrell, Canteen Manager, N.A.A.F.I.
H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM.
Officer.
Lieutenant Eric Reed, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Petty Officer J. J. Clough, P/JX. 129586.
Acting Leading Seaman H. S. Giles, P/JX.125481.
Leading Stoker A. F. Knowles, P/KX.80212.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
.S. ANTHONY - Lieutenant Commander Norman Vivian Thew, R.N.
This ship completed 5 trips, doing very quick turn rounds and bringing back just on 3,000 troops from the beaches and Dunkirk. Large number of attacks from the air, but avoiding action was taken and no bombs hit the ship, although there were several near misses putting all compass, wireless and steering gear out of action and causing abnormal vibrations in the turbines.
Recommendations.
ICERS.
Lieutenant Commander Norman Vivian Thew, R.N.
Had been on the sick list and came back to the ship before being passed fit, and during the operation had to have 24 hours stand off. Whilst in the ship, showed great initiative and determination in face of a number of bombing attacks, and by his able seamanship prevented ship from being severely damaged.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant Ronald de Leighton Brook, R.N.
Was First Lieutenant of the ship, and during trips to Dunkirk was in command. During that period, took off 1,160 troops from the beaches. Throughout this time he showed great initiative and determination. He also showed great seamanlike qualities in getting troops off the beaches and proceeding into Dunkirk during a very difficult period, due to wrecks and bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention and appointment in command.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent
D.S.C., R.N.
HAVANT made 3 trips including 2 to the beaches. On the first 2 trips she brought home 1,500 troops in all. On the
3rd trip, while alongside Dunkirk pier waiting for troops to embark during an intense aerial bombardment, she saw
IVANHOE struck amidships and on fire so steamed out to her assistance. Having taken off all the troops (about 500
including many wounded) HAVANT proceeded for Dover, but wa soon subjected to intense di- bombing, high and low level bombing and bombardment from lore atteries. She was hit by 2 bombs in the engin room and then a large delay action bomb, which fell about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her.
Further bombing caused more und rwater damage and
HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGI
Recommendations.
FFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N.
Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success.
Recommended for mention.
ATINGS.
Chief Stoker M. Gallon. P/K.59221.
The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killi and all the other E.R.A.S having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department.
He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite
Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs below. He was the last rating to leave the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785.
When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm, deliberation and efficiency.
Recommended for mention.
Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght. D/L.13388.
This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. GLENGOWER - Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N.
This ship did two trips, and on one the ship was put on to the beach, thus facilitating the embarkation of troops. On these two trips, the ship brought back over
1,000 troops. The ship was continually being bombed, and on one occasion a shell burst inside the ship killing five soldiers and wounding seven.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N.
Showed great initiative and seamanship, not only in entering Dunkirk under difficult conditions, but also in putting his ship ashore on the beach so as to facilitate the embarkation of troops, without
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damage to the ship.
On the second time over, the ship was continually under fire and by his devotion to duty, large numbers of troops were brought back.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Able Seaman J. Fleming. 140199.
Was Coxswain of one of the lifeboats, and made repeated and successful trips to and from the beaches
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whilst under fire, maintaining order and showing himself fully competent under very difficult circumstances, and further showing gallantry in taking his boat into the shore whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman J. Derby, JX.193835.
Was Coxswain of one of the boats, and gave a
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very fine example of leadership and determination in making repeated trips to the beach.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Seaman T. Nieve, T.124.
In addition to carrying out his ordinary duties
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at the boilers, took his turn as a member of a boats crew, and when finished with that, although scarcely able to stand with fatigue, volunteered for any job in which he could be of any use.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" Kes Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. LOCUST - Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie R.N.
This ship played a prominent part in Operation DYNAMO, not only evacuating troops but in bombarding shore batteries, and in taking BIDEFORD in tow to Dover, a 30
hour passage, and is probably responsible for saving that ship. Also carried out demolition work in the wreck of
MOSQUITO to ensure the destruction of all secret books and other gear, it not then being known that MOSQUITO
had already taken the correct steps to safeguard secret matter. The ship had only been in commission for a fortnight prior to joining this operation.
Recommendations.
AMPLANDA
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. KINGFISHER - Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew
Vaughan Harrison, R.N.
In 4 days completed 5 round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches, notable for the quick turn rounds effected at the Home Ports, thus enabling the maximum time to be spent on evacuation duties.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander George Anthony Mayhew Vaughan Harrison, R.N
Displayed determination and good judgment in taking an important part in this operation, with conspicuous success. Handled his ship under air bombardment and when cut down in Dunkirk Harbour by a French trawler.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman P. J. Ball, SSX. 15444.
Signalman S. Thompson, C/JX.133505.
Stoker, 1st. F. F. Beer, C/KX.86684.
Able Seaman A. B. Harkin, D/JX. 128450.
Able Seaman E. G. Webster, 127168.
Able Seaman T. O. Pigg, C/JX.142167.
Able Seaman S. Collie, C/SSX. 21361.
These ratings are selected from the motor boats and whalers, and the crews on two occasions were from Malo beach under surf conditions, transporting the employed for some 4 hours on end ferrying off troops some 280 Allied troops under bombardment from air and sporadic artillery fire.
Stoker Beer was also a Lewis gunner of the ship displayed and the greatest keenness, cheerfulness and damaged one enemy aircraft. These ratings devotion to duty.
Recommend Stoker Beer to be decorated, and the remainder mentioned.
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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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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Notor-Boat AURA and Michael H.M. Drifter Adam YORKSHIRE Anthony Chodzko, LASS. -Sub.Lieutenant
Recommendation.
off by the Sub.-Lieutenant the beaches for 12 Chodzko hours performed on valuable work showed capped lst. Handicraft and best of his boat, he final breakdown of troops. use of his the
Skipper command of and appointed of was After work in the R.N., under did the
2nd. on the night of excellent June
Recommended for mention.
Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
in tow for Dunkirk. Tow failed and Sub.-Lieutenant
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in overhauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proçeeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and rescued survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage under own power. Displayed considerable determination and initiative.
Recommended for mention.
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
Recommendations.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
carried With out two a crew independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk due of one stoker and one ordinary seaman, harbour. number to deep of draught Encountered of from lifeboat, motor-launch great difficulty and during and drifting off the and night the proceeded beaches boats rescued off a shore. troops with his efforts 2/6 3/6
Was dissatisfied where during the night -
under back to Dunkirk harbour, fire ferried off about 700 troops the personnel to various to vessel ships, ROUEN and assisted aground in the harbour. Morris's Finally first experience artillery in removing troops from returned
Dover with a full load. and gallantry as Coxswain under of any fire boat. in his
Recommended for decoration.