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ration "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
WHITEHALL - Lieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
troops out of action and sighted
Between in four 30th trips. May and On 1st the the embarked 3,400
BASILISK subjected to dive her guns and torpedo fire, being misses. bombing, which caused some damage by near
Recommendations.
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ieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
His judgment was excellent, especially in Dunkirk
Showed great initiative and seamanship throughout.
harbour, and in successful avoiding action in the narrow channels whilst being subjected to dive bombing.
Recommended for mention.
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Gorrie Brown, R.N.V.R.
Conspicuous throughout this operation for his skill and coolness. After work in H.M.S. WORCESTER
he was lent to H.M.S. JACKEVE on passage from Dunkirk to Ramsgate attending severely wounded survivors of
H.M.S. MOSQUITO, performing 2 amputations under very difficult conditions. Later the same day he did good work amongst the wounded on board H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Recommended for mention.
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Petty Officer. Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102937.
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Carried 8ut the duties of Gunners Mate with great ability. His work in keeping the 2 pdr. pom poms in action as well as in supervising the fighting of the main gun armament was admirable.
Chief Petty Officer Harold Methven. Seabrook, D/J.43574.
As Torpedo Coxswain he was continuously at the wheel during these operations, and by his coolness
Commanding Officer. steering In addition he provided "snack" and and skilful was of great assistance to the meals for each of between 3,000 and 3,500 troops survivors of H.M. Ships who took passage in
H.M.S. WHITEHALL.
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Officers Steward, 1st Class William Smith, D/L.824.
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providing for the fine for example military which he set to his -
Was conspicuous officers during passage quarters and for his devotion to duty in nu namely - the supply party to after guns.
Was awarded Croix de Guerre in 1914-18 War.
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H.M.S. WHITEHALL (Continued).
Chief Engine Room Artificer William Alfred Frederick Luke, D/M. 3704
professional and contributed of this rating was command, very
The cool conduct, skill zeal, power of the ship. greatly to the efficient running noticable of
Leading Telegraphist Wallace Eugene Breton, D/JX.135520.
Was in charge of the W/T Department, which functioned perfectly during this period.
Able Seaman George Frederick Sims, D/J. 111898.
This rating ably assisted Surgeon Lieutenant
Brown in H.M. Ships WORCESTER and JACKEVE whilst in his own ship. He also worked continuously from 2100/31
May until 0700/1 June assisting to carry out successful temporary cut. repairs to the D.G. circuits, which had been
All the above 6 ratings are recomménded for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. WHITEHALL (Continued).
Chief Engine Room Artificer William Alfred Frederick Luke D/M. 3704
The cool conduct, zeal, power of command, professional skill of this rating was very noticable and contributed greatly to the efficient running of the ship.
Leading Telegraphist Wallace Eugene Breton, D/JX.135520.
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Was in charge of the W/T Department, which functioned perfectly during this period.
Able Seaman George Frederick Sims, D/J. 111898.
This rating ably assisted Surgeon Lieutenant
Brown in H.M. Ships WORCESTER and JACKEVE whilst in his own ship. He also worked continuously from 2100/31
May until 0700/1 June assisting to carry out successful temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits, which had been cut.
All the above 6 ratings are recommended for mention.