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Operation "DYNAMO" - Wecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgia:
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA".: He and his second hand, together with
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probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary service was of considerable value in bringing the operatio to a successful conclusion.
Recommended for mention.

operation "DYNAMO" - Mecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.B. "JULIA".
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgian volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA". He and his second hand, together with probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary service was of considerable value in bringing the operation to a successful conclusion.
Recommended for mention.

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H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub. Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Unit Officer.
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HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. Bar) (Retired)
Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st June, as
Senior Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked 220 troops from Dunkirk pier during a heavy bombing attack.
Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each Skipper on his return gave the whole credit for the enterprise to their leader, Commander Powell."
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Recommended for mention.
d.MDrifter. STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
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Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night, when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
287 troops.
Recommendation.
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Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
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Recommended for mention.
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.M.Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
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Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
1st June, although short of his Second Hand and two men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
Recommended for mention.

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Recommendations of Personnel.
RAMSGATE AND MA RGATE.
BASE ORGANISATION.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain William Raigersfeld Phillimore, R.N. (Retd.).
Throughout the operation this officer was in sole
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charge of the Base Organisation at Ramsgate and
Margate which quickly assumed very large proportions.
He worked ceaselessly day and night and his foresight, coupled with excellent powers of judgment, enabled small craft to be brought rapidly into service and mtaintained throughout, thus enabling a large number of troops to be successfully evacuated from the beaches in small craft which had a direct bearing on the enterprise as a whole. His leadership and example were an inspiration to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Eric Fitzgerald Wharton, R.N. (Retd. (Lent from
Admiralty S.V.P.)
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while in charge of all small craft taking part in the operation from Ramsgate. This officer, lent from
Admiralty Small Vessels Pool, took charge of and directed all small craft - rowing boats, cutters, whalers, barges and motor-boats. He spent consistently long hours at the East Pier throughout, coping successfully with as mixed a collection of craft as were ever gathered together.
Recommended for decoration.
Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander John Wissett Edelsten. R.N.
Secretary to N.O. inc.).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in carrying out the functions of my office during a trying week, remaining on duty consistently long hours throughout. Dealt with all Naval casualties and burials, with large numbers of delivery crews, volunteers, merchant seamen, civilian yacht and boatowners and with all Officers who took part.
He produced personally all operational orders and sailing orders for a vast number of craft, and improvised maps of Dunkirk Harbour Quays, which he reproduced on the duplicator and issued to the vessels taking part.
Recommended for decoration.
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VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF. DOVER.
Recommendations.
'ICERS:
Captain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
Appointed to LYNX for Dynamo. Performed invaluable work in assisting the direction of the operation throughout the whole period.
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Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
Throughout the operation Commander F. J. Walker, as my Staff Officer (Operations) acted with outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty. This officer's foresight, good judgment, well-balanced mind and powers of organisation were invaluable in controlling the movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner, R.N. (Retired).
As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His clear sighted organisation contributed materially to the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
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Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce, Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired).
As Officer in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, this officer worked with tireless energy both by day and night, and by his example and hard work his station dealt with a large amount of signal traffic efficiently and expeditiously, which contributed to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Yeoman of Signals George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283.
As Chief Yeoman in Charge of Central Communications
Office throughout the operation, worked with energy and zeal in dealing rapidly with the large amount of

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Vice Admiral's Staff,
(continued).
signal traffic. A direct factor towards the success
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of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward. C/J.31094.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
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throughout the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker, P.29166.
As senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties
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in an efficient manner and when off duty was always ready to assist in rush periods.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee, C/J.96389
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As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained
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the equipment in an efficient state. He erected new sets as necessary and worked throughout with outstanding zeal and initiative, this having a direct bearing on the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty throughout the operation:-
Engineer Captain Percy Douglas Fulford, R.N. (Retd
Commander Archibald Day, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Hale, R.N.
Temporary Lieutenant Julian Rogers Coltman, R.N.V.
Jill Dixon, Women's Royal Naval Service, 2723.

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BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
FICERS:
Captain Lionel George Dawson. R.N. (Reta.).
As Captain of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was entirely responsible for the organisation of the Base throughout the operation. The handling of the vastly increased number of officers and men, their accommodation, victualling, and distribution to the many and various units without any barrack facilities, reflects the greatest credit upon him, and his tireless efforts, determination and power of improvisation had a direct bearing on the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was responsible for the supervising of the vastly increased personnel passing through the Base during the
1345n operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men for personnel ships, small craft, etc., all had to be handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned directly with the operational process of getting a number of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his programme, his sense of humour and determination played an active part towards the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
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For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in meeting the almost continuous demands made on him at all
No hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying success.
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Recommended for mention.
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Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.).
In the absence of Captain Auxiliary Patrol at sea,
Commander Stride organised the entire A/8 Patrols and
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sailing of drifters and motor boats, working under
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Captain A/P, for Dunkirk.
This officer worked continuously night and day
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throughout the operation almost without rest, and his cheerful determination was an inspiration to officers and men, contributing largely to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
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E STAFF (continued).
ICERS:
Captain William Vesey Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N. (Retd.)
This officer was solely responsible for the organisation of the minesweeping vessels which took part in the operation. These ships not only evacuated troops from Dunkirk but also maintained routine sweeps under most difficult circumstances. By his cheerful leadership and tireless efforts, this officer was able to maintain his entire force at my disposal, and thereby contributed largely to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment in dealing with the largely increased demand for repair and
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maintenance arrangements of the Port during the operation 545n
With limited facilities, the organisation built up by
Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
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ments for which this officer was responsible contributed in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and small vessels, and direct their movements for the
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purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do
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this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring efforts contributed materially to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith, R.N.
This officer worked throughout the operation with exceptional and tireless energy and enthusiasm when in
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charge of repairs and making good damage caused to ships and boats. His skill as an Engineer Officer and
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intelligent improvisation and adaptability in all
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respects proved of inestimable value. His cheerful bearing and leadership during the long hours by day and night were an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact, and contributed largely to the success of the
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operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recomm indations of Personnel.
STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Master-at-Arms S. Welfare, O/M.36212.
Regulating Petty Officer F. J. Phillips, C/M.39981.
Regulating Petty Officer G. Stapley, C/M.39658.
He
These men worked ceaselessly and untiringly throughout the operation, In dealing with the vast increase in numbers passing through the Base, with no barrack facilities behind them, they never failed to get the right men to the right places in the shortest possible time. They kept records of all the men who poured into the Base from depots and elsewhere with accuracy. Their services were quite invaluable and a direct factor towards the success of the operation.
Master-at-Arms Welfare is recommended for decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
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Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
P.N.10826,P/M.5545n
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
26959. 1
G/ For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty with base repair staff. These men never once spared themselves by day or night throughout the whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and unbounded energy contr buted in no small way to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
MBE
MBE
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey ( ex Chatham Dockyard).
BEM Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chatham Dockyard 3828)
PSEM C. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting repairs to ships and boats. These men worked ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their unbounded energy and determination contributed in no small way to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh Duffie, X.
Chief Electrical Artificer Edgar James Lovell (Pensioner),
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,C/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Store Officer.
Mr. R.W.W.Corbitt, Assistant Naval Store Officer.
Mr: D. A:A.Bakewell, Victualling Store Officer.
J. Woods, Armament Supply Officer
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty, both by day and night throughout the operation.
Recommended for mention.
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HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired)
senior from Dunkirk Officer pier Drifters. a MARE embarked June, troops as
Embarked of 4 in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st his return Captain gave M/S during the Harwich, heavy remarks: bombing "Each attack. 220
on to their leader, whole credit for the enterprise Skipper
Commander Powell."
Recommended for mention.
MDrifter STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
287 troops.
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
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Recommended for mention.
Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and let June, although short of his Second Hand and two men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
Recommended for mention.
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RAMSGATE AND MARGATE.
BASE ORGANISATION.
Recommendations.
FICERS.
Captain William Raigersfeld Phillimore, R.N. (Retd.).
charge Organisation at Ramsgate was in
Throughout of the Base the operation this officer sole
Margate He worked which quickly assumed very large and coupled with ceaselessly day and night and his proportions. foresight, small craft to be brought rapidly into service excellent powers of judgment, enabled mtaintained throughout, thus enabling a large number and of troops to be successfully evacuated from the beaches in small craft which had a direct bearing on the enterprise as a whole. His leadership and example were an inspiration to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Eric Fitzgerald Wharton, R.N. (Retd.) (Lent from
Admiralty S.V.P.).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while in charge of all small craft taking part in the operation from Ramsgate. This officer, lent from
Admiralty Small Vessels Pool, took charge of and directed all small craft - rowing boats, cutters, whalers, barges and motor-boats. He spent consistently long hours at the East Pier throughout, coping successfully with as mixed a collection of craft as were ever gathered together.
Recommended for decoration.
Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander John Wissett Edelsten, R.N.
(Secretary to N.O. inc.).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to during duty in a carrying out duty consistently hours the functions of my office long burials, trying volunteers, throughout. week, with merchant remaining Dealt large with numbers on all Naval of civilian delivery casualties took yacht crews, and and boatowners He and he produced reproduced maps on the of duplicator and issued to the vessels taking part.
Recommended for decoration.
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VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF, DOVER.
Recommendations.
RS:
aptain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
to invaluable operation throughout of the
Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
as zeal, my energy and with J. Walker,
Throughout Staff Officer the operation Commacted F.
y sight, devotion to duty. This outstanding movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
organisation were invaluable in controlling the good judgment, well-balanced mind and officer's powers of for
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner, R.N. (Retired).
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As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His clear sighted organisation contributed materially to the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce. Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired)
As Officer this officer worked with tireless and hard energy work in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, night, and by his example signal traffic both by day and with a large amount contributed of to the his efficiently station dealt and expeditiously, which td success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
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RATINGS: Chief Yeoman of George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283
Signals of
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Admiral's Staff,
(continued).
signal of the traffic. operation. A direct factor towards the succes
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward, C/J.31094.
throughout the operation.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
Recommended for mention.
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Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker. P.29166.
AB senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties in on efficient manner and when off duty was always ready to assist in rush periods.
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Recommended for mention.
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Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee. C/J.96386
As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained new the equipment in an efficient state. He erected necessary and worked throughout with outstandin th zeal sets as and initiative, this having a direct bearing on success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration. BEM
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES
For outstanding 20n:- and devotion to duty throughout
Captain Percy Douglas R.N. Fulford, R.N. (Retd
Engineer Archibald Day, Edward Hale, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Temporary Jill Dixon, Lieutenant Commander Women's Royal Julian Naval Rogers Service, Coltman, 2723. R.N.V.
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BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
RS:
tain Lionel George Dawson, R.N. (Reta.).
As
Captain of the responsible operation. for the The H.M.S. organisation LYNX, this of the officer Base was entirely number throughout units without greatest credit any barrack determination upon him, and his tireless reflects the bearing on the and power of improvisation had efforts, a direct success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was responsible for the supervising of the vastly increased personnel passing through the Base during the operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier a
parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men.
for personnel ships, small craft, etc., all had to be
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handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned a directly with the operational process of getting a number of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his programme, his sense of humour and determination played an active part towards the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in meeting hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying ig)
the almost continuous demands made on him at all success.
Recommended for mention.
Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.)
of Captain Auxiliary Patrol Patrols at and sea,
In the Stride absence organised the entire working A/8 under
Commander Captain sailing of drifters for ___???___ Dunkirk. and motor boats, of and day the his and men, operation.
Recommended for mention.
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STAFF (continued).
ERS:
Japtain William This Vesey officer Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N.
organisation the operation. of the was for the took (Retd part in troops from Dunkirk which under most routine evacuated sweeps leadership to maintain officer his cheerful contributed largely to force the success at my disposal, of the enterprise. was and able thereby
Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
dealing with the largely increased demand for in
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment
With maintenance arrangements of the Port during the repair operation and limited facilities, the organisation built up by
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Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
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ments for which this officer was responsible contributed in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and small vessels, and direct their movements for the purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty 8)
day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring efforts contributed materially to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith, R.N.
worked throughout the operation when with in exceptional and and making good damage Officer
This officer tireless energy and enthusiasm caused to i.A
charge of repairs His skill as an Engineer in all and adaptability cheerful bearing and to all the with long whom hours he by came day of in the and night contact, were and an contributed inspiration largely to the success operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd). difficult problem of dealing This with of all the proportion to those

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STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Regulating Master-at-Arms Petty S. Welfare,
Regulating Petty Officer Officer G. F. J. Stapley, Phillips, O/M.36212.
throughout no increase to barrack get These the in men the C/M.39658. C/M.39981. with vast shortest right men to the right they never failed the men who possible time. They kept places in the all elsewhere with poured into the Base from records of invaluable accuracy. Their depots and quite of the operation. and a direct factor towards services the were success
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Master-at-Arms Welfare is recommended decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers for
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
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Chief Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
P.N.10826,P/M.5545
26959.
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to duty with base repair staff. These men never once spared themselves by day or night throughout the whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and unbounded energy contributed in no small way to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
MBE
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard).
BEM
Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chstham Dockyard 3828)
c. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting repairs to ships and boats. These men worked ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their unbounded energy and determination contributed in no small way to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Acting Chief Electrical Engine Artificer Edgar James Lovell
Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh (Pensioner), 2957,
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,0/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Store Officer.
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Naval store Officer.
Mr: Mr.
devotion to duty, For both by by day and night throughout the operation sick/
Recommended for mention.