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to S.N.O., Dunkirk by signal - timed 1555/28 - and provided for the use of 3 Hospital Carriers, 7 personnel steamers and
2 destroyers at the East Pier, Dunkirk, while some 20
destroyers, 19 paddle and fleet sweepers, 17 drifters, 20 to
40 skoots, 5 coasters, 12 motor boats, 2 tugs, 28 pulling cutters and life-boats were to be distributed between La
Panne and point 1½ miles East of Dunkirk, on the beaches; the destroyers running continuous round trips.
It was estimated that the personnel vessels and hospital:o carriers would be clear of the danger area by 0630. As regards the beaching and other small craft which had not yet reached the Dover Straits, arrangements were made with other authorities to route all small craft, which had not already been despatched, direct to the beaches East of Dunkirk, provided they had charts, food, fuel, etc.
At this time some difficulty was experienced in having at hand the large number of charts required for these additional vessels.
17,
Owing to the suspension of daylight work by personne vessels it was necessary to increase the number handled in
Dunkirk during the dark hours as the attempt to use the surplus personnel vessels off the beaches by night seemed unlikely to bear fruit. Accordingly, Dunkirk, was asked whether personnel vessels could be berthed inside
Dunkirk harbour, the only information in Vice Admiral's k.
possession having indicated that the East Pier of the harbour entrance was the only suitable berth for such ships to which
British troops could have access. To increase the off-shore forces, Commander-in-Chief, Nore, was asked to sail CALCUTTA
to be opposite La Panne at 2200 to embark troops using own boats.
Orders were issued that all ships proceeding to Dunkirk from Dover were to use the southern route Z provided that the passage from No. 6 Calais Buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
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At 1830 GRAFTON reported that several thousand troops remained on beaches at Bray and that more were arriving. At that time there were off Bray, one tow of pulling boats, number uncertain, 2 power boats, at least
2 skoots, CALCUTTA, GALLANT, WAKEFUL, VERITY and GRAFTON, using what survived of their own whalers and motor boats.
This force was reinforced by 2 minesweepers at 2115. Later reports of concentrations of troops on the beaches were received, particularly at La Panne and Bray. Craft approaching the coast were directed accordingly. Naval Officer-in-
Charge, Ramsgate, was requested to maintain a continuous evacuation service by skoots between Margate and Ramsgate and the beach, and take over responsibility for servicing those vessels. Meantime CALCUTTA, who was off La Panne, reported that conditions for embarkation there were very bad owing to heavy surf, but that they might improve with the rising tide.
Shortly after midnight CALCUTTA was informed that the third corps of the B.E.F. and the Commander-in-Chief were all now at La Panne. She was directed to make every endeavour to concentrate all destroyers and light craft at that end of the beach/

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midship end on the bottom. All the troops on board went down with the ship; certain of the crew floated clear. After about 1/2 hour motor drifters NAUTILLUS and COMFORT arrived and started to pick up survivors, later joined by GOSSAMER.
Captain of the WAKEFUL was in the COMFORT. GRAFTON and LYDD
were close and Captain of WAKEFUL warned GRAFTON she was in danger of being torpedoed, At that moment, 0250, GRAFTON was torpedoed, COMFORT was lifted in the air, and Captain of
WAKEFUL washed overboard. COMFORT was going full speed and as she came round in a circle LYDD and GRAFTON opened fire on her, evidently thinking she was an enemy ship. It is believed that COMFORT crew, except cne, and WAKEFUL survivors, except 4, were killed. LYDD then bore down on COMFORT, rammed and sank her.
Previously GRAFTON, who was proceeding to Dover with troops, had observed a ship tropedoed, and Icwered her boats to pick up survivors, subsequently ascertained by signal to
LYDD to be WAKEFUL. A small darkened vessel, thoughtto be a drifter, was signalled and told to pick up survivors.
Within a few seconds of this, GRAFTON was torpedoed, The bridge was also hit, either by a shell or grenade, and the
Captain killed instantly. LYDD then tried to come alongside but after hitting starboard side sheered off, and appeared to ram a vessel on port quarter. This was COMFORT. GRAFTON
opened fire under the impression LYDD had rammed the M.T.B.
Target was then shifted to another vessel further away on port quarter, and vessel was observed to blow up with a bright flash. This may well have been the enemy M.T.B.
29, During the forenoon JAGUAR, GALLANT and GRENADE
were dispatched via the new Middle Route X to test the opposition by shore batteries prior to introducing this route as an alternative to the long Northern route. GRENADE arrived
Dunkirk, reported no fire from shore batteries, but that she had experienced heavy bombing. These three destroyers were attacked by dive bombers when approaching Dunkirk at about noon, and GALLANT was damaged. At least six attacks were carried out, one enemy aircraft was brought down by gunfire and others by fighters. An hour later MALCOLM reported
Dunkirk heavily bombed with a large number of aircraft and during the afternoon this bombing extended up the coast to ships off Bray. During the afternoon the Middle Route x was brought into use for destroyers, but small ships were still routed round the Northern route to Zuydecoote Pass. LOCUST
and MOSQUITO joined Dover Command and were despatched to work on the beaches during the afternoon. Shortly after noon enemy shore batteries near Nieuport began to bring Zuydecoote
Pass under spasmodic gunfire and the state was being reached whereby the new Middle Route would become the only practicable daylight approach to Dunkirk and the beaches. At noon,
CALCUTTA, who was able to get across to La Panne beach to receive troops by small boats, embarked 1200 troops from the minesweepers and then sailed for Sheerness the minesweepers remaining to load up again. At 1606 the New Route X having been fully swept, all ships were ordered by the Vice Admiral to use Route X, exercising navigational caution, and those from Dover were instructed to proceed by Route 2, the South route

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Personnel Vessel FENELLA attacked by enemy aircraft and sunk alongside EASTERN ARM at Dunkirk.
Personnel Vessel MONA'S QUEEN sunk by mine whilst off
Dunkirk.
Paddle Minesweeper WAVERLEY sunk by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk. Bombed for 1½ hours.
Trawler POLLY JOHNSON damaged by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk and finally sunk by ARLEY.
Paddle Minesweeper GRACIE FIELDS sunk by enemy aircraft in position 51° 14' N, 2° 40' E. Troops were transferred to other ships.
Danlayer COMFORT sunk in collision by LYDD.
Drifter GIRL PAMELA sunk in collision.
Danlayer NAUTILUS damaged by bombs when off La Panne.
Transferred troops to GREYHOUND, then set on fire and abandoned, finally sinking.
The following ships were all damaged by enemy aircraft, either by direct hits or near misses -
INTREPID
SALADIN
ST. SEIRIOL (Personnel Vessel)
BIDEFORD
KELLETT
CANTERBURY
(Personnel Vessel)
M/S
PANGBOURNE
GALLANT
WOLFHOUND.
GREYHOUND
JAGUAR
Particulars of bombing attacks taken from reports are as follows:-
SALADIN approached Dunkirk at 1845 and was attacked 10 times by bombers. Steam pipes were fractured and fire started in
"ready" cordite aft. This was thrown overboard. Ship returned to Dover owing to damage, the Commanding Officer deciding that the ship would be a hindrance to further operations.
GREYHOUND. Damaged by near miss. Steam pipes cut. Returned eventually under own steam.
INTREPID. Continuously bombed during approach to La Panne.
One boiler room was put out of action. Ship returned to Dover.
BIDEFORD, attacked by enemy aircraft, bomb hit stern and put her out of action. Ship was towed back to Dover. Troops were transferred to KELLETT.
PANGBOURNE was damaged below water line by several near misses necessitating dockyard repairs.
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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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BASILISK
Sir,
I regret to have to report the loss ofcH.M.S.
"BASILISK" by enemy action at 1213 1st June 1940 off the Belgian coast. The circumstances are as follows.
2.
At about 0815 while embarking British troops off
A/C
LAPANNE I was attacked by a squadron of nine German JUNKERS
dive bombers. They=approached from astern and on sighting I went full speed ahead (3 boilers connected) and as the bombs were released turned hard to port. As far as I could judge each aircraft released a pattern of five bombs one being a large "B" type and four smaller bombs with slight delay action. One of the latter exploded at the after end of No.3 boiler room on the port side and piereed blew away the bulkhead, piercing both main and auxiliary steam lines and main oil fuel supply. All engine room and boiler room personnel were killed. About six of the "B" type bombs then exploded underneath the ship flooding the after magazine and shell room and probably the gland compartments and store rooms just forward of this position. The upper deck and sides of the ship cracked right across in the vicinity of the mainmast. This is a general line. of weakness in destroyers.
JUNEI
3.
In order to preserve stability the torpedoes and depth charges were jettisoned and the ship floated comfortably with little increase in draught. I inspected engine room and No.3
boiler room and found that a small amount of water was making its way through shrapnel holes. These were plugged and collision mat placed over the worst leaks. It was found impossible to get steam to the engines and the ship thereafter remained immobile.
4.
Efforts were now made to send out messages for assistance. A tug who had been attending on H.M.S. "KEITH" passed me a signal telling me to sink KEITH to which I replied that I
was out of action and required immediate assistance. I also requested him to inform The Flag Officer Commanding, Dover to this effect. Tug then disappeared. Signals for assistance were also made by W/T using type 4 H with battery power. It is doubtful whether any of these messages were received owing to very heavy traffic at the time and comparative weakness of my signals.
5.
A Belgian fishing smack under French colours was seen in the distance and the motor boat was despatched to summon her to our assistance. She was LE JOLIE MASCOTTE of CAEN and after some efforts a tow was passed and corse set to open from the coast
This had hardly been accomplished before a second attack devellopp at about 0945. This consisted of level bombing from about 000ft each bomber acting independently. About half a squadron of 18
carried out the attack. Considering the ship was & stationary target and there was little wind these attacks were poorly carri out and no bombs hit. This may have been due to pom pom fire of which Mr FRANCIS Gunner (T) was in charge. Unfortunately this gallant officer was killed at his post by machine gun bullets whic were fired continuously as the bombers passed overhead.

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Sir,
May 29/1800 Sank
I have the honour to submit the following report in accordance with your verbal instructions. The delay has been occasioned by the difficulty in collecting the necessary information from the Officers, some of whom landed at Dover, some at Margate and some at Ramsgate.
During and just after the final attack so much was happening at the same time that I have described firstly what happened in the vicinity of the Bridge and what action I
took, and, secondly, what happened aft. As appendices
I have attached the report of the adventures of Mr. Crews,
Warrant Schoolmaster, after he had left the GRENADE and a statement of the known damage done by the bombs.
2.
During the evening o? the 28th May I left
28/5 Dunkirque with over 900 troops for Dover; these troops were disembarked without incident, and on the Forenoon of
29/5 the 29th of May I received orders from V.A. Dover to proceed with all dispatch to Dunkirque, taking JAGUAR and GALLANT
with me. I was ordered to take route X to report if I
was subjected to shelling off!ravellines. No shelling was experienced but all destrovers were subjected to a dive bombing attack when close to the coast. GALLANT suffered damage astern but as she did not appear to require assistance
I proceeded alongside the western side of the pier, berthing
JAGUAR outside me. A certain number of attacks were experienced but no bombs came ery close to either ship.
GRENADE could not fire her guns owing to JAGUAR being on her starboard side and the pier on her port side.
3.
JAGUAR was filled wi h troops and then proceeded, being subsequently bombed and it whilst on passage. About this time some bombs from a hi h level attack fell fairly
GRENADE
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Sir,
May 29/1800 Sank
I have the honour to submit the following report in accordance with your verbal instructions. The delay has been occasioned by the difficulty in collecting the necessary information from the Officers, some of whom landed at Dover, some at Margate and some at Ramsgate.
During and just after the final attack so much was happening at the same time that I have described firstly what happened in the vicinity of the Bridge and what action I
took, and, secondly, what happened aft. As appendices
I have attached the report of the adventures of Mr. Crews,
Warrant Schoolmaster, after he had left the GRENADE and a statement of the known damage done by the bombs.
2.
During the evening o? the 28th May I left
28/5 Dunkirque with over 900 troops for Dover; these troops were disembarked without incident, and on the Forenoon of
29/5 the 29th of May I received orders from V.A. Dover to proceed with all dispatch to Dunkirque, taking JAGUAR and GALLANT
with me. I was ordered to take route X to report if I
was subjected to shelling off!ravellines. No shelling was experienced but all destrovers were subjected to a dive bombing attack when close to the coast. GALLANT suffered damage astern but as she did not appear to require assistance
I proceeded alongside the western side of the pier, berthing
JAGUAR outside me. A certain number of attacks were experienced but no bombs came ery close to either ship.
GRENADE could not fire her guns owing to JAGUAR being on her starboard side and the pier on her port side.
3.
JAGUAR was filled wi in troops and then proceeded, being subsequently bombed and it whilst on passage. About this time some bombs from a hi gh level attack fell fairly close to GRENADE but did no damage. No troops were put into GRENADE as the S.N.O. stated that he wished a destroyer to remain alongside. A transport ahead of
GRENADE left and this position was taken by 6 trawlers.
Acting on the instructions of the S.N.O. I order a V class destroyer whose name I have fo 'gotten to proceed alongside ahead of these trawlers.
29/5
4.
At about 15.00 the f rst deliberate attack on
GRENADE commenced; two bombs Cell about 20 - 25 yards from the Starboard Bow, killing one and wouding one rating on the Forecastle, damaging A-gun and woundingone rating on the
Searchlight Platform. Some ratings in the trawlers ahead of GRENADE and one in the CRES ED EAGLE on the other side le of the pier were killed. I atched these bombs fall until they were about 50 feet from the water and there is no doubt that they were released simultaneously, as was, I think, the case 0. the bombs which hit GR SNADE at 1800.
h
5.
At about 17.50 12 enemy aircraft circled over the end of the pier and the second deliberate attack on
GRENADE commenced. Two planes commenced a dive bombing attack and a number of bombs dropped. I have found it bomb difficult to discover exactly where GRENADE was hit, but I
am of the opinion that two bombs were dropped simultaneously as in the earlier raid, No. 1 Talling close to the Starboard
Side between A & B guns, making ahole in the side, causing a fire at the after end of the Fore Mess Deck and sinking a trawler just ahead of GRENADE; No. 2 hitting the ship near the Sick Bay, penetrating nearly to the bottom of the ship before exploding.

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Sir,
May 29/1800 Sank
I have the honour to submit the following report in accordance with your verbal instructions. The delay has been occasioned by the difficulty in collecting the necessary information from the Officers, some of whom landed at Dover, some at Margate and some at Ramsgate.
During and just after the final attack so much was happening at the same time that I have described firstly what happened in the vicinity of the Bridge and what action I
took, and, secondly, what happened aft. As appendices
I have attached the report of the adventures of Mr. Crews,
Warrant Schoolmaster, after he had left the GRENADE and a statement of the known damage done by the bombs.
2.
During the evening of the 28th May I left
28/5 Dunkirque with over 900 troops for Dover; these troops were disembarked without incident, and on the Forenoon of
29/5 the 29th of May I received orders from V.A. Dover to proceed with all dispatch to Dunkirque, taking JAGUAR and GALLANT
with me. I was ordered to take route X to report 1f I
was subjected to shelling off!ravellines. No shelling was experienced but all destro ers were subjected to a dive bombing attack when close to the coast. GALLANT suffered damage astern but as she did not appear to require assistance
I proceeded alongside the western side of the pier, berthing
JAGUAR outside me. A certain number of attacks were experienced but no bombs came ery close to either ship.
GRENADE could not fire her guns owing to JAGUAR being on her starboard side and the pier on her port side.
3.
JAGUAR was filled wi in troops and then proceeded, being subsequently bombed and it whilst on passage. About this time some bombs from a high level attack fell fairly close to GRENADE but did no damage. No troops were put into GRENADE as the S.N.O. stated that he wished a destroyer to remain alongside. A transport ahead of
GRENADE left and this position was taken by 6 trawlers.
Acting on the instructions of the S.N.O. I order a V - class destroyer whose name I have fo gotten to proceed alongside ahead of these trawlers.
29/5
4.
At about 15.00 the first deliberate attack on
GRENADE commenced; two bombs 'ell about 20 - 25 yards from the Starboard Bow, killing one and wouding one rating on the Forecastle, damaging A-gun and woundingone rating on the
Searchlight Platform. Some ratings in the trawlers ahead of GRENADE and one in the CRES EAGLE on the other side e
of the pier were killed. I atched these bombs fall until they were about 50 feet from the water and there is no doubt that they were released simultaneously, as was, I think, the case of the bombs which hit GR SNADE at 1800.
5.
At about 17.50 12 enomy aircraft circled over the end of the pier and the second deliberate attack on
GRENADE commenced. Two planes commenced a dive bombing attack and a number of bombs were dropped. I have found it bomb difficult to discover exactly here GRENADE was hit, but I
am of the opinion that two bombs were dropped simultaneously as in the earlier raid, No. 1 falling close to the Starboard
Side between A & B guns, making ahole in the side, causing a fire at the after end of the Fore Mess Deck and sinking a trawler just ahead of GRENADH; No. 2 hitting the ship near the Sick Bay, penetrating nearly to the bottom of the ship before exploding.

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to S.N.O., Dunkirk by signal - timed 1555/28 - and provided for the use of 3 Hospital Carriers, 7 personnel steamers and
2 destroyers at the East Pier, Dunkirk, while some 20
destroyers, 19 paddle and fleet sweepers, 17 drifters, 20 to
40 skoots, 5 coasters, 12 motor boats, 2 tugs, 28 pulling cutters and life-boats were to be distributed between La
Panne and point 1½ miles East of Dunkirk, on the beaches; the destroyers running continuous round trips.
It was estimated that the personnel vessels and hospital carriers would be clear of the danger area by 0630. As regards the beaching and other small craft which had not yet reached the Dover Straits, arrangements were made with other authorities to route all small craft, which had not already been despatched, direct to the beaches East of Dunkirk, provided they had charts, food, fuel, etc.
At this time some difficulty was experienced in having at hand the large number of charts required for these additional vessels.
17, Owing to the suspension of daylight work by personnel vessels it was necessary to increase the number handled in
Dunkirk during the dark hours as the attempt to use the surplus personnel vessels off the beaches by night seemed unlikely to bear fruit. Accordingly, S.N.O., Dunkirk, was asked whether personnel vessels could be berthed inside
Dunkirk harbour, the only information in Vice Admiral's possession having indicated that the East Pier of the harbour entrance was the only suitable berth for such ships to which
British troops could have access. To increase the off-shore forces, Commander-in-Chief, Nore, was asked to sail CALCUTTA
to be opposite La Panne at 2200 to embark troops using own boats.
Orders were issued that all ships proceeding to Dunkirk from Dover were to use the southern route Z provided that the passage from No. 6 Calais Buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
18. At 1830 GRAFTON reported that several thousand troops remained on beaches at Bray and that more were arriving. At that time there were off Bray, one tow of pulling boats, number uncertain, 2 power boats, at least
2 skoots, CALCUTTA, GALLANT, WAKEFUL, VERITY and GRAFTON, using what survived of their own whalers and motor boats.
This force was reinforced by 2 minesweepers at 2115. Later reports of concentrations of troops on the beaches were received, particularly at La Panne and Bray. Craft approaching the coast were directed accordingly. Naval Officer-in-
Charge, Ramsgate, was requested to maintain a continuous evacuation service by skoots between Margate and Ramsgate and the beach, and take over responsibility for servicing those vessels. Meantime CALCUTTA, who was off La Panne, reported that conditions for embarkation there were very bad owing to heavy surf, but that they might improve with the rising tide.
Shortly after midnight CALCUTTA was informed that the third corps of the B.E.F. and the Commander-in-Chief were all now at La Panne. She was directed to make every endeavour to concentrate all destroyers and light craft at that end of the beach/

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midship end on the bottom. All the troops on board went down with the ship; certain of the crew floated clear. After about 1/2 hour motor drifters NAUTILLUS and COMFORT arrived and started to pick up survivors, later joined by GOSSAMER.
Captain of the WAKEFUL was in the COMFORT. GRAFTON and LYDD
were close and Captain of WAKEFUL warned GRAFTON she was in danger of being torpedoed. At that moment, 0250, GRAFTON was torpedoed, COMFORT was lifted in the air, and Captain of
WAKEFUL washed overboard. COMFORT was going full speed and as she came round in a circle LYDD and GRAFTON opened fire on her, evidently thinking she was an enemy ship. It is believed that COMFORT crew, except one, and WAKEFUL survivors, except 4, were killed. LYDD then bore down on COMFORT, rammed and sank her.
Previously GRAFTON, who was proceeding to Dover with troops, had observed a ship tropedoed, and Iovered her boats to pick up survivors, subsequently ascertained by signal to
LYDD to be WAKEFUL. A small darkened vessel, thought be a drifter, was signalled and told to pick up survivors.
Within a few seconds of this, GRAFTON was torpedoed, The bridge was also hit, either by a shell or grenade, and the
Captain killed instantly. LYDD then tried to come alongside but after hitting starboard side sheered off, and appeared to ram a vessel on port quarter. This was COMFORT. GRAFTON
opened fire under the impression LYDD had rammed the M.T.B.
Target was then shifted to another vessel further away on port quarter, and vessel was observed to blow up with a bright flash. This may well have been the enemy M.T.B.
29. During the forenoon JAGUAR, GALLANT and GRENADE
were dispatched via the new Middle Route X to test the opposition by shore batteries prior to introducing this route as an alternative to the long Northern route. GRENADE arrived
Dunkirk, reported no fire from shore batteries, but that she had experienced heavy bombing. These three destroyers were attacked by dive bombers when approaching Dunkirk at about noon, and GALLANT was damaged. At least six attacks were carried out, one enemy aircraft was brought down by gunfire and others by fighters. An hour later MALCOLM reported
Dunkirk heavily bombed with a large number of aircraft and during the afternoon this bombing extended up the coast to ships off Bray. During the afternoon the Middle Route X was brought into use for destroyers, but small ships were still routed round the Northern route to Zuydecoote Pass. LOCUST
and MOSQUITO joined Dover Command and were despatched to work on the beaches during the afternoon. Shortly after noon enemy shore batteries near Nieuport began to bring Zuydecoote
Pass under spasmodic gunfire and the state was being reached whereby the new Middle Route would become the only practicable daylight approach to Dunkirk and the beaches. At noon,
CALCUTTA, who was able to get across to La Panne beach to receive troops by small boats, embarked 1200 troops from the minesweepers and then sailed for Sheerness, the minesweepers remaining to load up again. At 1606 the New Route X having been fully swept, all ships were ordered by the Vice Admiral to use Route X, exercising navigational caution, and those from Dover were instructed to proceed by Route Z, the South route/

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Personnel Vessel FENELLA attacked by enemy aircraft and sunk alongside EASTERN ARM at Dunkirk.
Personnel Vessel MONA'S QUEEN sunk by mine whilst off
Dunkirk.
Paddle Minesweeper WAVERLEY sunk by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk. Bombed for 1½ hours.
Trawler POLLY JOHNSON damaged by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk and finally sunk by ARLEY.
Paddle Minesweeper GRACIE FIELDS sunk by enemy aircraft in position 51° 14' N, 2° 40' E. Troops were transferred to other ships.
Danlayer COMFORT sunk in collision by LYDD.
Drifter GIRL PAMELA sunk in collision.
Danlayer NAUTILUS damaged by bombs when off La Panne.
Transferred troops to GREYHOUND, then set on fire and abandoned, finally sinking.
The following ships were all damaged by enemy aircraft, either by direct hits or near misses -
INTREPID
SALADIN
ST. SEIRIOL (Personnel Vessel)
BIDEFORD
KELLETT
CANTERBURY (Personnel Vessel)
PANGBOURNE
GALLANT
WOLFHOUND.
GREYHOUND
JAGUAR
Particulars of bombing attacks taken from reports are as follows:-
SALADIN approached Dunkirk at 1845 and was attacked 10 times by bombers. Steam pipes were fractured and fire started in
"ready" cordite aft. This was thrown overboard. Ship returned to Dover owing to damage, the Commanding Officer deciding that the ship would be a hindrance to further operations.
GREYHOUND. Damaged by near miss. Steam pipes cut. Returned eventually under own steam,
INTREPID. Continuously bombed during approach to La Panne.
One boiler room was put out of action. Ship returned to Dover.
BIDEFORD, attacked by enemy aircraft, bomb hit stern and put her out of action. Ship was towed back to Dover. Troops were transferred to KELLETT.
PANGBOURNE was damaged below water line by several near misses necessitating dockyard repairs.
Thursday 30th May
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APPENDIX I.
to
Operation "DYNAMO"
-
Narrative of Events.
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

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(11) a number of ratings who are outstanding above their fellows, but whose service in this Operation, though meritorious or gallant, 18 not up to that exceptional standard displayed by the other ratings who remain in
List "A".
Were it not for the general practice of strictly limiting decorations and "mentions" in Naval operations, this artificial division of the roll into Lists 'A' and 'B' would not have been undertaken, and it is hoped that Their Lordships will see fit to adopt the recommendations for List 'B' as if it were part of List 'A'.
4.
It is true to say that every officer and man mentioned in List 'A' compiled from a close study of more than
350 separate written reports, earned recognition for gallant service time and time again during the Operation. In compiling the list, normal standards for judging conduct in face of the enemy have had to be set aside and to gain a place in List 'A', instances of gallantry had to be accompanied by other meritorious service, BL in as conspicuous endurance and unremitting devotion to duty over a prolonged period, and/or exceptional display of initiative and judgment.
Similarly, the majority of those individuals recommended for "mention" would, in any normal operation or engagement have been justifiebly recommended for, and awarded, a decoration.
5.
The number of officers and men (including military and civilian Junteers) directly employed afloat, ashore on the Flanders coast, or controlling, directing or serving in the base organisations supporting the Operation, is estimated at 19,000; of these more than 1,700 were officers.
List "A" contains the names of -
224 officers,
446 men.
Of these, recommendations are made for:-
315 for decoration,
345 for mention,
10 for advancement.
List 'B' contains the namesof -
100 officers,
103 men, all of whom are recommended for mention.
Having regard to the unique conditions of service attached to this Operation, the proportion of officers and men recommended for recognition out of the total number involved is considered to be fair, and in fact, to be low.
Admiralty Letter C.W. (undated, but about 15th June)
was received too late for its contents to be brought to the notice of Commanding Officers concerned, but I suggest, in any case, that its terms are hardly applicable to an Operation of this nature in which there were so many deeds of daring, whose representation/

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Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. KEITH - Captain Edward Lyon Berthon, D.S.C., R.N.
After completing a short refit at Chatham the KEITH
sailed for Dunkirk at 1732/30/5 when she took off about
1400 troops, these being disembarked at Dover. At
0305/31/5 she again sailed for Dunkirk where she acted as
-
flagship of the Rear-Admiral, Dover, in charge of all sea forces on the coast.
From the time of her arrival until she finally sank at about 0940/1/6 she was patrolling along the French and
Belgian coasts during which time she was almost continually opening fire on enemy aircraft, two of which were shot down..J
It is to be noted that the 3" H.A. gun was found to be most effective in warding off the attackers and that all 3"
ammunition was expended before the arrival of the final attacks which sank the ship.
It is evident that few if any ships had to face more severe bombing attacks and that during the whole time the conduct of the ships company was exemplary.
On the afternoon of 31st May, the ship survived both dive and high level bombing attacks and early the next day was subjected to machine gun attack followed by an intensive dive bombing attack. A second powerful dive bombing attack followed as a result of which the ship was lost.
Further bombing and machine gun attacks took place while the ship was being abandoned. Many survivors went to the
Tug St. Abbs, which after escaping one dive bombing attack, was sunk in a further attack; many of "Keith's" survivors being lost in her.
Apart from the names given below, there were many incidents of gallant conduct by men who were lost either in
"Keith" or after they had left the ship. 3 officers and
33 men in all were lost.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Edward Lyon Berthon, D.S.C., R.N.
The Rear-Admiral reports: "Under shell fire and bomb attacks Captain Berthon handled his ship with great coolness and judgment, and met all the calls put upon him and his ship".
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Charles Paynder Adams, R.N.
By his personal example in action maintained a hig state of discipline and fighting spirit in the ship when subjected to heavy bombing attacks. Later organised the return passage of survivors to England in Yard Craft 63.
Recommended for decoration

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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.

The Secretary,
Admiralty,
London, S.W.1.
COPY.
TO:- Commander, Royal Artillery,
1st Division.
FROM:- Commanding Officer
2nd Field Regt., R.A.
Sir,
I have the honour to request that the gallant action of the Captain and crew of H.M.S. Worcester on Saturday
June 1st, may be recorded and reported to the Lords of the
Admiralty. A considerable number of officers and men of this Regiment embarked in H.M.S. Worcester at approximately
1600 hours at Dunkirke on 1st June.
Bombs were being dropped in the harbour at the time though no attack was actually made on the ship at this period. No attempt was made to leave until the ship had as full a load as possible, and during the period of loading the officers and crow were a. splendid example of coolness, and continued to assist the troops in embarking as though nothing was happening. Shortly after leaving the harbour H.M.S. Worcester was twice attacked by numbers of dive bombers, at least 8 aeroplanes taking part in the second attack.
A very large number of bombs were dropped. Considerable damage was done to the ship and a large number of casualties were caused, and it was a general opinion among all ranks on board that it was only the cool and brilliant handling of the ship, already only able to proceed at half speed, that saved the lives of all on board.
Added to this, the magnificent performance of the guns' crews who served their guns throughout in 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,
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,
51-6446

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. HARVESTER - Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
After was only sent 21/2 days to
HARVESTER the coast. On the last 3 commissioning, full June. Her A.A. intensive air attack early on to weight of the of these she experienced the
1st in the destruction gunnery was most effective, and the
The ship handled throughout. Her inshore boat shared was well of at least 3 enemy aircraft. she work was excellent.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
x
Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and sound judgment. Handled his ship with great coolness under fire.
R
Recommended for mention.
X
Mr. William George Alfred Robinson, Gunner (T).
In charge of HARVEST R'S boats working inshore.
Was especially noted by the senior officers of the beach parties for cool and gallant work. Set an admirable example.
M
M
Recommended for mention.
r
Ratnigs.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. KEITH - Captain Edward Lyon Berthon, D.S.C., R.N.
sailed for Dunkirk at 1732/30/5 when she took off about
After completing a short refit at Chatham the KEITH
1400 troops, these being disembarked at Dover.
0305/31/5 she again sailed for Dunkirk where she At acted flagship of the Rear-Admiral, Dover, in charge of all sea as forces on the coast.
at about 0940/1/6 she was patrolling along the French and
From the time of her arrival until she finally sank
Belgian coasts during which time she was almost continually opening fire on enemy aircraft, two of which were shot down.
It is to be noted that the 3" H.A. gun was found to be most effective in warding off the attackers and that all 3"
ammunition was expended before the arrival of the final attacks which sank the ship.
It is evident that few if any ships had to face more severe bombing attacks and that during the whole time the conduct of the ships company was exemplary.
On the afternoon of 31st May, the ship survived both dive and high level bombing attacks and early the next day was subjected to machine gun attack followed by an intensive
Sive bombing attack. A second powerful dive bombing attack followed as a result of which the ship was lost.
Further bombing and machine gun attacks took place while the ship was being abandoned. Many survivors went to the
Tug St. Abbs, which after escaping one dive bombing attack, was sunk in a further attack; many of "Keith's" survivors being lost in her.
Apart from the names given below, there were many incidents of gallant conduct by men who were lost either in
"Keith" or after they had left the ship. 3 officers and
33 men in all were lost.
RECOMMENDATIONS, or
OFFICERS:
Captain Edward Lyon Berthon, D.S.C., R.N.
The Rear-Admiral reports: "Under shell fire and bomb attacks Captain Berthon handled his ship with great coolness and judgment, and met all the calls put upon him and his ship".
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Charles Paynder Adams, R.N.
By his personal example in action maintained a when hig subjected to heavy bombing attacks. Later organised 65. the state of discipline and fighting spirit in the ship return passage of survivors to England in Yard Craft
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Recommended for decoration

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
S. WORCESTER (continued).
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, JX. 129206.
fire all killed of or wounded. crew of which were maintaining ultimately the
Displayed 'Y' gun, courage the and skill in
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Frank Withington, J.8739.
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throughout excellent example to all hands. courage
The Chief - Boatswain's Mate displayed conspicuous and by boat. in the work of embarking troops from Was pier ic
FO
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman John E. Reynolds, P/JX.147968.
For his courage and skill at the Pom-Poms where he was ultimately killed.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
Stoker T. Moscrop, P/KX.83677.
For his courage and zeal in assisting the ammunition supply at 'A' gun and in relieving the wounded. He was killed performing this duty.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
E.R.A. 2nd Class Ronald W. Brenton, P/MX.46507.
Petty Officer Lawrence Motteram, P/JX.129270, Gunner's Mate.
Petty Officer Benjamin Matthews, J.3593, Coxswain.
Petty Officer Horace William Smith, P/J.108414, T.G.N.
ing
Leading Seaman John Leonard Brown, JK. 138757.
ered
Leading Stoker Charles W. Norris, P/KX.81034.
ors
Able Seaman Edward Gair, SSX. 15905.
Stoker Ralph Kearvell, P/KX.99946.
as
Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182.
nom
These ratings were all outstanding in devotion
IS
to duty and in gallant conduct under fire.
Recommended for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
FLARE-BURNING DRITERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
ty and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement continuous service in connection with the Calais operation
These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days'
DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked of zeal particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour, and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety some 10,000 Allied troops.
The following officers and men have been selected for special recognition of their gallant services.
OFFICERS:
Recommendations.
H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319.
PSC
Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with the remark that he would do anything for his country.
He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
embarking soldiers under fire.
His endurance and determination when injured, clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's behaviour was exceptional.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432.
Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in
IDsc action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's conduct and leadership were of the highest order.
Recommended for decoration.
if
RATINGS:
E.F.
H.M.Drifter BOY ROY: - Skipper operation Dettman, in R.N.R. London (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this June.40
Chief Engineman Harry B. Sharman, LT/KX. 105182.
e.40)
DSM,
When he remained in the engine room regardless beached,
BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking condition, of danger to himself, until his ship to was the ft of the water He sent the rest of his his engine post. room any having risen in the meanwhile crew furnace up to door. safety and remained alone at
S, cuate
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.D. THE BOYS/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner N. Group Officer troops from Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They were
Thirteen Drifters were used in the operation, taking continually being bombed and also shelled by shore batteries. Three ships of the flotilla were put out of action by near misses. The remainder all received superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
k
Recommendations.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
e
R.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE. - Lieutenant Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.
t
During the aerial bombardment of the pier, and the subsequent bombing, beaching and burning of CRESTED EAGLE
off Dunkirk on 29th May, the following officers and men displayed great gallantry, devotion to duty and were n
conspicuous amongst a gallant ship's company.
Remaining steady at their posts when overtaken by disaster, their effort resulted in the rescue of a large number of survivors.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
iring stere
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Lieutenant Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.
ivors
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124.
was whom
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
DS
M Able Seaman George Frend, C/J.95190.
M Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124.
MY Able Seaman George Tilleny, 0/88.7050, R.F.R. B.17336.
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Able Seaman Frederick James Slack, C/J 93546.R.F.R. B.21781.
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Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.B. CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed gallant and meritorious service.
courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant a. A. Cadell. R.N.
Recommendations.
(Retired).
OFFICERS:
X
Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
D.S
on the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs and
WISHART. Finally, when all ships were leaving, embarked
24 French soldiers, having searched the Quay to see if any British remained. Then encountered a series of mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and himself at one time or another falling overboard.
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into enemy hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart, underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage, coolness and effic) ency.
M.
Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price.
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell, whom he ably assisted. He had previously been in command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
turing stered ivors
Recommended for early promotion, was whom
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
3
D.S.M.
With a civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman,
R. N. sailed from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy. On arriving off the beaches spent more than 48 hours on ferrying work, and in salving craft; and in towing off ships aground. Underwent the common experience of being stormed by French troops and having to repel these boarders in order to save his ship. When isolated, attacked by 4 Messerschmitts with machine-guns for about half an hour, and at other times was under sporadic gunfire. Ferried off a total of about 400 French troops.
This civilian displayed a complete disregard of danger and showed a high order of seamanship.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG
& PASCHOLL (cont).
more same successful than other small craft working in the the areas, On the 31st May, when he was 8 hours off coast, subjected to continuous air
Displayed great devotion to duty under attack. fire, and marked
Senior Officers on more than one occasion.
initiative; and was favourably reported upon by the
M.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A.Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley. R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats, escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats had no compass. Half way across the trawler left them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with
1
his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing, machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of two civilians and one Naval rating aged 191. Displayed determination and leadership of a high order.
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during
Recommended for mention.
istered vivors was whom dotor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
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Recommendation.
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i:
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Took over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness to Ramsgate to Bray beach in the darkness with no navigating instruments. From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked without help
3
ferrying off troops and co-ordinating the activities of other power boats in the vicinity. His boat acted as in flagship of Commodore Stephenson in control of embarkation, r
per who, together with other senior officers, comments most an favourably on this officer's conduct. Under almost
10
continuous air bombardment and artillery fire in capsized
1
and swamped boats he was inderatigable in his efforts.
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Directly responsible for the successful embarkation of hundreds of troops. Set an excellent example of devotion to duty and gallant conduct, and performed a remarkable feat of endurance.
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Recommended for decoration.

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Motor Boat FERVENT (H.M.S. FERVENT. Ramegate). - Lieutenant-
Commander William Ronald Thomas Clements, R.N.R. (Retd)
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The performance of this boat was especially noticed
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attacks. The civilian coxswain, faithfully obeyed all for cool and gallant work on 31st May during intense air instructions given him by officers.
Recommendation.
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Coxswain Douglas Kirkaldie. (of 4, Kent Place,
Ramsgate).
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Recommended for mention.
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Motor Vessel LAROC - Mr. George B. Butler, Master.
This civilian manned motor boat, normally is employed as a Boarding Vessel, Western Examination Service,
Portsmouth. Master and crew volunteered for service to
Dunkirk and for three days did excellent work off the coast, not only with the yacht itself but by directing the activities of many open boats and giving assistance red to vessels in distress. Was present during the worst two days of air raids.
Recommendations.
during
Master, Mr. George B. Butler.
;istered vivors
Handled his vessel with conspicuous judgment.
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Recommended for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
MOTOR BOAT RAPIDE -.Lieutenant J. C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub, Lieutenant J. 1,Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Displayed commendable initiative and seamanship during some 28 hours continuous beach work with his rk motor boat, and derelict pulling boats he had salved.
Kept his motor boat from capsizing in spite of frenzy of French soldiers on board during bombing. Handled a large number of troops during frequent bombing attacks. Assisted in rescuing survivors of MOSQUITO.
A cool and gallant officer.
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Recommended for Decoration.
S.S. DORIEN ROSE (Store Ship). - W. Thompson, Master.
This civilian manned ship, and performed useful and gallant service.
Officers and men endured very trying conditions within
Dunkirk harbour during seven hours on 30th May, disembarking o
stores and redeiving troops. She was attacked by M.T.B.'s on the way in. On 28th was twice attacked by aircraft off
Dunkirk and rescued 950 troops and the crew of QUEEN OF THE
CHANNEL, who had been disabled by bombs and was sinking.
Everyone remained calm and gave the utmost assistance to the troops. The E.R.M. staff had to effect repairs under fire. All did well.
Recommendations.
DSC
Master W. Thompson.
DUC
Chief Engineer B. Murphy.
Second Engineer J. Steward.
Lewis Gunner T. W. Watson.
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D.S.C. Mate, T. O. Hanlon.
Bosn., P. McFadden.
DSM.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe,
Able Seaman J. Upperton,
Able Seaman T. Bassett,
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett,
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Ordinary Seaman C. Bassett,
Fireman A. Gilson,
Fireman S. Khan,
Fireman M. Mohand,
The above officers and men formed the crew.
Recommended that all should be mentioned, and that the Master, Mate, Chief Engineer and a proportion of the crew should be decorated.

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THAMES COCKLE BOAT FLOTILLA (40 ft, boats). - Sub. Lieutenant Michael
Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.
Recommendation.
OFFICER:
Sub.Lieutenant Michael Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.
In command of Flotilla of 6. Proceeded direct from Southend to Dunkirk without charts on 31/5. Cockle boats found unsuitable for beach work, largely owing to offshore obstructions, worked Flotilla inside Dunkirk harbour and on the outside of the harbour breakwaters from 2130/31 to 0300/1. Flotilla handled about 900
troops, finally returning to Ramsgate fully laden.
Cockle boats being no longer serviceable, commandeered tug and boat taking them to Dunkirk harbour. There employed as interpreter controlling French troops on shore. Was sunk in R.A.F. motor boat by air attack, being one of only two survivors. By a remarkable feat of endurance was swimming for four hours finally climbing unaided into deserted boat. Rescued by French fishing vessel. A gallant young officer who displayed courage, initiative and determination of high order. This officer was especially noted for good work by many semior officers encountered in the operation.
D.S.C
Recommended for decoration.
went our white
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Mr. A. B. Devine.
Signed on T.124 agreement and took over motorboat LITTLE ANN to the beaches at Dunkirk. There he was dive-bombed and machine-gunned, and the boat sank.
Notwithstanding this he carried on working at the beaches for four days. DYNAMO being over, he then volunteered for Captain Selby's operation, and after that for CYCLE, when he was severely wounded.
DSM
Recommended for decoration and
Commission in the R.N.V.R.

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(11) a number of ratings who are outstanding above their fellows, but whose service in this Operation, though meritorious or gallant, is not up to that exceptional standard displayed by the other ratings who remain in
List 'A'.
Were it not for the general practice of strictly limiting decorations and "mentions" in Naval operations, this artificial division of the roll into Lists 'A' and 'B' would not have been undertaken, and it is hoped that Their Lordships will see fit to adopt the recommendations for List 'B' as if it were part of List "A".
4.
It is true to say that every officer and man mentioned in List 'A' compiled from a close study of more than
350 separate written reports, earned recognition for gallant service time and time again during the Operation. In compiling the list, normal standards for judging conduct in face of the enemy have had to be set aside and to gain a place in List 'A', instances of gallantry had to be accompanied by other meritorious service, such as conspicuous endurance and unremitting devotion to duty over a prolonged period, and/or exceptional display of initiative and judgment.
Similarly, the majority of those individuals recommended for "mention" would, in any normal operation or engagement have been justifiably recommended for, and awarded, a decoration.
5.
The number of officers and men (including military and civilian volunteers) directly employed afloat, ashore on the Flanders coast, or controlling, directing or serving in the base organisations supporting the Operation, is estimated at 19,000; of these more than 1,700 were officers.
List "A" contains the names of -
224 officers,
446 men.
Of these, recommendations are made for:-
315 for decoration,
345 for mention,
10 for advancement.
List "B" contains the namesof -
100 officers,
103 men, all of whom are recommended for mention.
Having regard to the unique conditions of service attached to this Operation, the proportion of officers and men recommended for recognition out of the total number involved is considered to be fair, and in fact, to be low.
Admiralty Letter C.W. (undated, but about 15th June)
was received too late for its contents to be brought to the notice of Commanding Officers concerned, but I suggest, in any case, that its terms are hardly applicable to an Operation of this nature in which there were so many deeds of daring, whose representation/

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(11) a number of ratings who are outstanding above their fellows, but whose service in this Operation, though meritorious or gallant, is not up to that exceptional standard displayed by the other ratings who remain in
List "A",
Were it not for the general practice of strictly limiting decorations and "mentions" in Naval operations, this artificial division of the roll into Lists 'A' and 'B' would not have been undertaken, and it is hoped that Their Lordships will see fit to adopt the recommendations for List 'B' as if it were part of List "A".
4.
It is true to say that every officer and man mentioned in List 'A' compiled from a close study of more than
350 separate written reports, earned recognition for gallant service time and time again during the Operation. In compiling the list, normal standards for judging conduct in face of the enemy have had to be set aside and to gain a place in List 'A', instances of gallantry had to be accompanied by other meritorious service, such as conspicuous endurance and unremitting devotion to duty over a prolonged period, and/or exceptional display of initiative and judgment.
Similarly, the majority of those individuals recommended for "mention" would, in any normal operation or engagement have been justifiably recommended for, and awarded, a decoration.
5.
The number of officers and men (including military and civilian volunteers) directly employed afloat, ashore on the Flanders coast, or controlling, directing or serving in the base organisations supporting the Operation, is estimated at 19,000; of these more than 1,700 were officers.
List "A" contains the names of -
224 officers,
446 men.
Of these, recommendations are made for:-
315 for decoration,
345 for mention,
10 for advancement.
List 'B' contains the namesof -
100 officers,
103 men, all of whom are recommended for mention.
Having regard to the unique conditions of service attached to this Operation, the proportion of officers and men recommended for recognition out of the total number involved is considered to be fair, and in fact, to be low.
Admiralty Letter C.W. (undated, but about 15th June)
was received too late for its contents to be brought to the notice of Commanding Officers concerned, but I suggest, in any case, that its terms are hardly applicable to an Operation of this nature in which there were so many deeds of daring, whose representation/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. HARVESTER - Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
HARVESTER was sent to Dover and completed 3 round trips
After only 21/2 days of "working-up" after commissioning, to the coast. On the last of these she experienced the full weight of the intensive air attack early on the
1st June. Her A.A. gunnery was most effective, and she shared in the destruction of at least 3 enemy aircraft.
The ship was well handled throughout. Her inshore boat work was excellent.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N.
Displayed exceptional initiative and sound judgment. Handled his ship with great coolness under fire.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. William George Alfred Robinson, Gunner (T).
In charge of HARVESTER'S boats working inshore.
Was especially noted by the senior officers of the beach parties for cool and gallant work. Set an admirable example.
Recommended for mention.

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M.S. WORCESTER (continued).
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden. JX. 129206.
Displayed courage and skill in maintaining the fire of 'Y' gun, the crew of which were ultimately all killed or wounded.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Frank Withington, J.8739.
The Chief Boatswain's Mate displayed courage throughout - excellent example to all hands. Was conspicuous in the work of embarking troops from pier and by boat.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman John E. Reynolds, P/JX. 147968.
For his courage and skill at the Pom-Poms where he was ultimately killed.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
Stoker T. Moscrop, P/KX.83677.
For his courage and zeal in assisting the ammunition supply at 'A' gun and in relieving the wounded. He was killed performing this duty.
Recommended for posthumous decoration.
M
E.R.A. 2nd Class Ronald W. Brenton, P/MX.46507.
Petty Officer Lawrence Motteram, 129270, Gunner's Mate.
Petty Officer Benjamin Matthews, J.3593, Coxswain.
Petty Officer Horace William Smith,.108414, T.G.N.
Leading Seaman John Leonard Brown, JK. 138757.
Leading Stoker Charles W. Norris, P/KX.81034.
Able Seaman Edward Gair, SSX. 15905.
Stoker Ralph Kearvell, P/KX.99946.
Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182.
These ratings were all outstanding in devotion to duty and in gallant conduct under fire.
Recommended for mention.

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FLARE-BURNING DRINTERS OF THE DOVER COMMAND.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
These 19 drifters had been employed on 10 days'
continuous service in connection with the Calais operation and on patrol immediately prior to the commencement of
DYNAMO. Throughout DYNAMO, they worked with marked zeal and conspicuous success, rainly at Dunkirk Harbour, and particularly at the post of honour in the inner harbour, where the shelling was most severe. All did well in a varying degree and were responsible for lifting to safety some 10,000 Allied troops.
The following officers and men have been selected for special recognition of their gallant services.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
H.M.Drifter THE BOYS: - Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.8.3319.
Skipper A. Buchan, his own ship being under repair, volunteered immediately for any service, with the remark that he would do anything for his country.
He was given charge of a tow of Liege lake boats. He subsequently took command of the drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
embarking soldiers under fire.
His endurance and determination when injured, clad in rags and completely exhausted, were of the highest order. He was finally ordered to the sick list. It is considered that Skipper Buchan's behaviour was exceptional.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Drifter MIDAS. - Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., w.s.3432.
Skipper H. Holden is commended for service in action when in command of MIDAS. This Officer's conduct and leadership were of the highest order.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Drifter BOY ROY:- Skipper operation Dettman, in R.N.R. London (Decorated Gazette of for 7th this June, 40
Chief Engineman Harry S. Sharman. LT/KX.105182.
condition, of danger to himself, until his ship to was the
When he remained in the engine room regardless beached,
BOY ROY was damaged and in a sinking the water He sent the rest of his his post. room any having risen in the meanwhile engine crew furnace up door. to safety and remained alone at
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.D. THE BOYS/

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H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE. - Lieutenant Commander Bernard Ralph Booth.R.N.R.
During the aerial bombardment of the pier, and the subsequent bombing, beaching and burning of CRESTED EAGLE
off Dunkirk on 29th May, the following officers and men displayed great gallantry, devotion to duty and were conspicuous amongst a gallant ship's company.
Remaining steady at their posts when overtaken by disaster, their effort resulted in the rescue of a large number of survivors.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Commander Bernard Ralph Booth. R.N.R.
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman George Frend, C/J.95190.
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Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124.
Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R. B.17336.
Able Seaman Frederick James Slack, C/J 93546 R.F.R. B.21781.
Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302.
Recommended for mention.

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CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed gallant and meritorious service.
courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant G. A. Cadell. (Retired). R.N.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
On the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs and
WISHART. Finally, when all ships were leaving, embarked
24 French soldiers, having searched the Quay to see if any British remained. Then encountered a series of mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and himself at one time or another falling overboard.
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into enemy hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart, underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage, coolness and efficiency.
Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price,
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell, whom he ably assisted, He had previously been in command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
Recommended for early promotion.
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
R. N. sailed off the beaches spent more than and 48 in hours towing on
With a from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy.
civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman, On arriving ships ferrying boarders half stormed attacked aground. by work, by in THE and Underwent troops in salving and the of having craft; common to 400 under When experience repel French sporadic isolated, these for danger troops. of about gun- being off
This fire. Forried off a total disregard of and
Recommended for decoration.

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Displayed more same the coast, areas, successful great subjected On devotion than the 31st other to continuous May, small when craft air he attack, was working 8 hours in the off
Senior initiative; Officers and on was more favourably than to duty one reported under occasion. fire, upon and by marked the
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A.Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats, escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats had no compass. Half way across the trawler left them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing, machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of two civilians and one Naval rating aged 191. Displayed determination and leadership of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness
Took to Bray beach in the darkness with without no navigating help to Ramsgate From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked activities of instruments. ferrying off troops and co-ordinating His the boat acted as
Directly who, continuous other favourably flagship and swamped together power responsible of on air Commodore boats with in other the for Stephenson vicinity: senior conduct. excellent officers, in control in example Under embarkation fire comments his of remarkable almost efforts, in of embarkation, most capsized devotion of feat hundreds to duty and of gallant troops. conduct, Set an and performed a of endurance.
Recommended for decoration.

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Motor Boat FERVENT Commander (H.M.S. FERVENT. Ramagate). - Lieutenant-
William Ronald Thomas Clements, R.N.R. (Retd)
for gallant work on 31st May during intense noticed
The cool performance and of this boat was especially attacks. The civilian coxswain, faithfully obeyed all air instructions given him by officers.
Recommendation.
Coxswain Douglas Kirkaldie. (of 4, Kent Place,
Ramsgate).
Recommended for mention.
Motor Vessel LAROC - Mr. George B. Butler, Master.
This civilian manned motor boat, normally is employed as a Boarding Vessel, Western Examination Service,
Portsmouth. Master and crew volunteered for service to
Dunkirk and for three days did excellent work off the coast, not only with the yacht itself but by directing the activities of many open boats and giving assistance to vessels in distress. Was present during the worst two days of air raids.
Recommendations.
Master, Mr. George B. Butler.
Handled his vessel with conspicuous judgment.
Recommended for mention.

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MOTOR BOAT RAPIDE - Sub.Lieutenant J. C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
sub.Lieutenant J. C.Clarke, R.N.V.R.
motor during Displayed boat, some 28 and hours commendable continuous initiative beach and seamanship
Kept his motor boat derelict from pulling boats work he had with salved. his of a large French number soldiers on board capsizing during bombing. in spite of Handled frenzy attacks. of troops during frequent
A cool and Assisted in rescuing survivors bombing of MOSQUITO.
gallant officer.
Recommended for decoration.
S.S. DORIEN ROSE (Store Ship). - W. Thompson, Master.
This civilian manned ship, and performed useful and gallant service.
Officers and men endured very trying conditions within
Dunkirk harbour during seven hours on 30th May, disembarking stores and redeiving troops. She was attacked by M.T.B.'s on the way in. On 28th was twice attacked by aircraft off
Dunkirk and rescued 950 troops and the crew of QUEEN OF THE
CHANNEL, who had been disabled by bombs and was sinking.
Everyone remained calm and gave the utmost assistance to the troops. The E.R.M. staff had to effect repairs under fire. All did well.
Recommendations,
Master W. Thompson.
Chief Engineer B. Murphy.
Second Engineer J. Steward.
Lewis Gunner T. W. Watson.
Mate, T. O. Hanlon.
Bosn., P. McFadden.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe,
DSM
Able Seaman J. Upperton,
Able Seaman T. Bassett,
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett,
DSM
Ordinary Seaman C. Bassett,
Fireman A. Gilson, DSM
Fireman S. Khan,
Fireman M. Mohand,
Recommended The Mate, that Chief all Engineer should be and a proportion and of above officers and men formed mentioned, the crew.
that the the Master, crew should be decorated.