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14th JUNE, 1940.
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NAVAL OFFICER IN CHARGE, LOWESTOFT.
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It is understood that Skipper A. W. West of H.M.T. "GULA" may be able to throw some light m the loss Submitted of H.M.S. "GRIVE" on 1st June, 1940.
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It is requested that he may be called pon to furnish a report giving all details he aay have in his possession of survivors and nication of
Jasualties, giving the disposal of the former if snown.
A.W. West of
H.M.T. "Gula" on the loss of B.M.S. "Grive" is forwarded herewith
F.J. Walker
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N.C.G.O.'s were also destroyed. the next signal received was a eypher which came first as Mosquito was waiting on her way backagth loading up. It was improsible to decypler this an a second report stating that all cyphes were destroyed was me in anxiliary lode.
2. Mosquito arrived Bray Dunes about 1830 and immediate commenced taking hoops oH the beach. I found the bestmethon was to anchor with my how afloat and my stein just on The bottom and with a hass time form the ship to the shore
This enabled the army portoons and my whaters to have out
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner Group Officer troops continually being Harbour and off the beaches. They taking were
Thirteen from Dunkirk Drifters were used in the operation, batteries. bombed and also shelled by action by Three ships of the flotilla were shore of superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
near misses. The remainder all received put out in k
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
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Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
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Showed great determination and devotion to duty in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
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Recommended for mention.
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Skipper George Hattan, W.S. 3022, R.N.R. -REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches, enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
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Recommended for decoration.
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RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty and determination in trying to maintain steam in face of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
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Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid example under trying circumstances when under constant bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly recommended for mention:
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Stoker R. Whiteley, KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
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Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX. 173174 "Swift Wing".
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Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
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Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".
Accomended for decoration.
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Page 87
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner.R.N.V.R. Group Officer
Thirteen Drifters were used in the operation, taking troops from Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They were 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.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
Skipper George Hattan, W.S. 3022. R.N.R.-REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches, enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A.Storr, X.6082. E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty and determination in trying to maintain steam in face of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly example under trying circumstances when under constant recommended for mention:
Stoker KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
Second R. Whiteley, William Crawford, 173174 "Swift Wing".
Able Seaman Hand John Alan Morrison, X. 7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".