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EVACUATION OF FRENCH AND BRITISH TROCPS FROM DUNKIRK.
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The following report of proceedings 1s forwarded
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"WIVERE" was undergoing refit and Lanage repairs
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consequent upon enemy action, and had been taken over by &
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Care and Maintenance Party supplied by 1,Barracks while the to
Ship's Company werevon leave.
On Thursday 30th May with the Executive Officer, Lieutenant
J.V. Harbottle I had been attending to variousmatters connected had with the refit prior to proceeding on leave whom instructions ple were received from the Commander-in-Chier, Fortsmouth, addressed the to Lieutenant Harbottle and syself by name, to report to the
Vice Admiral Dover immediately. It was discovered that the next
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train left in half AZE hour and with some difficulty 11 was anught by & narrow margin, and Dover reached in the early hours for of the next norning, Friday 31st May.
I was detailed to relieve the Commanding Officer,
H.N.S. "VANQUISHER" and Lieutenant Harbottle vas instructed to accompany no in case & relief Executive Officer should also
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be required.
Cn joining "VANQUISHER" at 1100 this USE not found to be the
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case but Licutenant Harbettle was most anxious to adas and 11
seemed desirable to retain him as the exhaustion to which the
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Commanding Officer of "VANQUISHER" had succusbed night wall overtake his Executive Officer If operations became further
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Re took over the areament completely, and shared other tuties protracted. His assistance was of the createst value throughout.
with the Executive Officer, providing the latter-with opportunities for rest which could not otherwise have occurred.
Admiral I Dover that there was & possibility of "VANQUISHER*=*
had been instructed by the Chief Staff Officer to the Tice scrows and rudder having been damaged, and that having regard to this I was to sail for Duskirk as soon as possible.
Red underwater examination, Sereve and rudder were undamaged
Soon after I arrived on board, divers - off and carried but out
Andio dome had been removed and ossillator tube bent straight art, being sracked at the band and leaking alightly. The compartment no was and the araak become enlarged. Meanwhile the Engineer Officer therefore kept battened down in case the tube should ssap:
had as the though professionally competent to stom off also gone sick and had to be landed. A relief vas requested the
Да for Dunkirk, 1.0. at 1700 Triday, 31st May.
ship goon as the relief Engineer Officer joined, the No ship was wasnphysically exhausted.
interfarence sailed from anomy action was experienced on passage about though a ship
1s between ahoad, apparantly insffective. R.A.B. fighters observed.
P.O.Buoy and 1,Buoys some bombing vas observed soon
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mile and no further enemy air nation was the piar and of the pier was being shalled. Troops were
On about two ships lengths ahoad of the wreaked embarked The appeared arrival at Dunkirk "VANQUISHER" was burthed at drifter. eastern to Dover and disembarked at Admiralty Her, After and again sailed for Dunkirk about 0230. first fighters ware observed and at thought and were later seen to be Menserschnitt's about been established they ansunition. attacked & ship
3 soon cables on the port quarter with trader
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Fire was opened and was effective in preventing further
On arrival at Dunkirk It was low water and only the outer
Other fighters approached later and were identified as Spi at at the east pior could be used. That nearest the shore was alroady occupied by "ICARUS", and "VANQUISHER" was berthed ue alongaide her. Shortly afterwards "WINDSOR" berthed outside
"VANQUISHER". Mess tables were rigged across "B" Gundecks 0
inside ships and troops were hurried across to outside ship all despatch. "VANQUISHER*s" electrical hailing equipment great value here, as all the troops were French and variou exhortations in that language backed by ample powerz produc a marked effect. The pier was crowded and every effort was 18
to embark the greatest possible number which is believed to been not less than 1200,
During the proceedings onemy aircraft were such in evidence
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Bombs were dropped to the eastward of the pier, apparently
"ane simed at one of the numerous wrecks. Both barrage and close five were frequently opened, and one bomber, despite heavy 12
pressed home his attack and dropped a salvo of 4 bombs which fell near "VIVACIOUS" port how.
The sky was cloudy and bombers were several times seen dimly through the oloud directly overhead at 1500 to 2000 feet.
Fortunately they dropped no bombs. "VANQUISHER"S" aerials wer
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shot away by "ICARDS" 0.5" machine gan.
Troops were disembarked on return to Dover and samunition to
Date complete was requested.
de
Meanwhile it was clear that "VANQUISHER*s" Ship's Company had reached a state of exhaustion which made it most undesirable take them to sea again without rest. This was reported to the
Vice Admiral's Office and the ship accordingly reverted to 2
hours notice.
The following day Sunday and June, orders were received at 043
to raise steam for full speed with all despatch, but later reverted to * hours notice.
I had now decided that there was no longer any reason to
Lieutenant Harbottle in "VANQUISHER". Be vas anxious not 1
leave while operations were still not complete, but he wast need of leave and 1 also falt 1t desirable that he should 3
available to handle "WITERN's" refit in case By absence been protracted. I therefore discharged him Selle Sunday 2nd June requested the Vice Admiral's Staff that 1f not urgently regil elsewhere he might be sent on leave. & for hours later the
Commanding Officer of "VANQUISHER" rejoined and took over
I reported to Vice Admiral Dover and vas instructed to proceed
Folkstone with 1 Leading hand and 8 1,3's and 80 on Soard the transport "TYNTALD". It was emphasised that 1 was not to sons myself in command or the ship but to employ all possible mean get her to sail for Dunkirk as a number of the officers and 0
were apparantly unwilling to do 30. Owing to the efforts of 18
company which owne the ship, and their agent in Folkestone, 1
presented no difficulty whatsoever.
The Chief Officer - Ne Thiteaway - had been recalled from les and relieved the Master: the Second Officer because the Chief
Officer with & now Second, the Chief Engineer and several
Ingineers were relieved, and all sen unwilling to sail had bear replaced by others sent down from London by bus. These were no only willing but sager to sail.
Naval and Wilitary Lewis and Bren and grown were barried, were in charge of the Military Liason Officer, Captain
Hicholson, who was of the greatest assistance throughout.
The ship left Folkestone at 2115/2nd June and borthed at he outer and of Dunkirk east pier at about 0100/3rd June, This presented some difficulty as the Master was clearly new to ship handling and there WILD no one on the pier to take lines. This WV
done by Captain Nicholson and a rating who jumped for it.
Another transport was struck once and the pior twice before borthing was completed.

По troops could be seen on the pier and Captain Nicholso proceeded along it towards the inshore end to pass the that the ship WELS waiting and capable of taking thousan 18
opened on airoraft who could be heard overheard.
this time the pier was being shelled and fire was freque
French troops began to arrive in small numbers about 021
was ordered to leave about 0245 but as troops were then better, and endeavour was made to embark more. Definate to leave were however repeated and the ship esst off at and proceeded to Folkestone. Troops were disembarked on and I was instructed to return to Dover with my party.
I reached Dover about 1045 and was there instructed to TO
until 1300 and then return to the "TINWALD" at Folkestone the same party and sail so as to reach Dunkirk at 0045/44
This WILLS done and this time after waiting off the entranc about is hour "TYNWALD" was borthed at & shorter jetty to west of the east pier. This jetty was crowded with French
Every possible means of embarkation was used, the Naval rum took up previously arranged stations in gangways and at ladders to ensure that the ship was filled from the bottom wards, and in about is hour all space was occupied. From observation and from conversation with French Officers who know what units were enboard the number is estimated to have been about 4000, No enemy interforence was experienced. The return trip wes eventless except that is very heavy explosis was folt shortly after leaving Dunkirk harbour. This was thought to be sine that exploded about 2 cables astern.
Troops wore: -disembarked at Dover which was reached about 0°
on 4th June.
I was instructed to report at Admirality whenge I returne
H.M.S. "WIVERN"
to
I feel it right to remark that most of the officers and ratings of "TINWALD" who declined to sail for Dunkirk olderly non who had already been there and were poss)
shaken by the sight of their sister ship "FANELIA", the and of the east pier. It vas also known that two while transports had been sunk and hospital ships attacked.
At the same time I feel that very high praise is due to thos who did sail, and who all remained completely calm and efficient throughout this trying experience.
In this respect I would particularly mention the acting
Haster, Nr Thiteaway, and the noting Chief Officer, Its Wati
CAPTAIN
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FLATILA
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.
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No.371/191
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
H.M.S. "Malcolm",
STOE
ADMINAL
sga. aws agar
JUL 1940
26th Juno, 1940.
Captain (D)
16th Destroyer Flot.
DOVER
08.20 anchored close inshore off Bray.
P.T.O.

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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
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s/s Whitstable
Dover
Sea Transport officer.
5th June
Dover.
Sir
I herewith forward you a marre of events relating to the above ship during period 26th may to 4 4 June 1940. us requested
9 have no meritorious action to report.
26th May
Ship berthed in Wellington dock Doner.
27th may
16.05 Left Wellington dock bound for Folkestone
Compasses adjusted off Folkestone with, and without degarsing switched (
18.35 Berthed at Folkestine hier.
28th may
04.17 Left Follesstine pin bound for Southamp
14.50 anchored at Mettey.
19.08 Home uh ander
19.35 Berthick at N°1 berth South compton.
29th may
16.15 Received orders from San Transport Office to proced to Down at the earliest possible moment,
19.00 to 20.50 Coaling.
20.55 Left Southampton for Done
30th May
06.52 Anchoud off Dover.
31.00 May
02.15 Received instructions to proceed to position
5 miles East of Dunkergue, to pick oh troops.
03.50 Left anchorage and proceeded to rendergvors by Route X.
08.20 anchored close inshore off Bray.
P.T.O

Left anchorage bound for Doner.
my reason for leaving, was because
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Dynams 71.
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water was running very low,
2nd June 1940.
vicinity was subjected to a
Officer in Charge,
Dover.
anchored in Dover Harbour.
no slows
Das
(HOSPITAL SHIP "WORTHING")
Sir,
Transfered the troops to W.D. tender have to that according to orders from N.O.i/c Ramagate,
I prodection TASTAS MARK day at 12.55 hours for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
them at adminalty pier. I did
At 14. 32 hours 12 aircraft were sighted dend shend and were berth my ship at admiralty peer immediately recognised as enemy aircraft. One of them detached, dived at no and commenced machine-gunning my ship. I increased to 24 imots few troops, I thought it best to and put my helm hard a starboard. The enery aircraft then attacked with nine bombs of heavy calibre. in the ship was then swinging very fast on her helm the bombe full on starboard quarter and part box and detached male, and get then to one anidehips off the starboard side. two of the bonba fell within three or four feet.
for the troops.
Concussion was very violent and some pipe castings were broken in the engine room, permitting water to enter, but this was quickly remedied. Some superficial damage is sustained and as - are making thed alongside N°3 admirally pin as a slight smount of water in the fore hold and chain locker I survise the plates are started on part bown There were, at the time, no other water was now acute.
ships in aight with the exception of two sailing barges.
thed outside of Steamers Hythi + Glene
Wind usa N.B. 2.3. Visibility very good and at the time I was carrying all the marks and signs of a hospital ship according to Genera laying at N°5 berth, (for I was per
Convention and this was without a shadow of doubt, a deliberate and sustained attempt to destroy a hospital ship.
of N°3 beath,) and y watered shif
For possible future guidance for fast ships I would suggest that from this experience, to keep circling at high apend is one means of across these two ships, baulking the dive bomber.
I would bring to your notice the exemplary conduct and loyalty
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of all personnel on board.
hours in beath the harbon close to Pow
I - Sir,
Your obedient servict,
Copies will be sent
(Sgd)
to S.T.O. Base Port anchor awaiting orders.
and to owners.
Master.
He worthing
W. Baater
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Summary of Reports concerning the Evacuation of 4th, Troops 1940.
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from the Dunkirk Area - May 27th - June
8. INDIVIDUAL REPORTS.
Officer in Charge, No.3 Party, Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham. 24
The Medical Officers on Evacuation of B.E.F. from Dunkirk. 245
and Margate - Commanding Officers. 261
Ramsgate Information obtained from A. B. Randall - ex ST. ABBS. Boro
Charles Greenwood. 301
Shipwright Sub.-Lieutenant T. K. Edge - Partington, R.N. 302.
Stoker D. T. Banks. 304
Sub.-Lieutenant R.A.W. Pool, R.N. 305
Sub.-Lieutenant R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R. 307
Sub,Lieutenant A. Carew-Hunt, R.N. 308 +329
stered papers incorporated herein:-
Commander E. R. Lewis, Sea Transport Officer. 310 309
Sub.-Lieutenant M. H. B. Soloman, R.N.V.R. 318
Sub.-Lieutenant D. L. Satterford, R.N. 320
Sub.-Lieutenant W. Barham, R.N.
322
Lieutenant H. L. Holman, R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant-Commander W. R. T. Clements, R.N.R. 326 323
Sub.-Lieutenant J. C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
328
Able Seaman S. Palmer, D/JX.148052.
331
RETURN TO
Recommends 3. F. Wharton: Ramsgate Small Vessels. 334
from N.O.I.C., Ramagate.
Captain P.O. B.C. LIGHT-E.V.ADVENTURESS. REMARKS ON ENEMY DIVE BOMBING
Garride
ECORD OFFICE
has not been recorded in R.O. books.
papers should be added to this file.
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INDIVIDUAL REPORTS.
The Officer in Charge, No.3 Party, Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
Medical Officers on Evacuation of B.B.7. from Dunkirk.
Ramsgate and Margate - Commanding Officers.
Information obtained from A.B.Randall - ex ST.ABBS.
Shipwright Charles Greenwood.
Sub.-Lieutenant T. x. Edge - Partington, R.N.
Stoker D.T. Banks.
Sub.-Lieutenant R.A.N. Pool, R.N.
Sub.-Licutenant R.H.C.Amos, R.N.V.R.
use
Sub.Lieutenant A. Carew-Hunt, R.N.
Commander 1.1. Lewis, Sea Transport officer.
Sub.-Lieutenant M.H.B.Soloman, R.N.Y.R.
Sub.Lieutement D. L. Satterford, R.N.
Sub.-Lieutenant 1. Barham, R.N.
Licutenant 1. be Holman, R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant-Commander W.R.T.Clements, R.N.R.
Sub.-Licutenant J. C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
Able Seaman 8. Palmer, D/JX.148052.
Recommends from N.O.I.O., Ramagate.
CARTAIN RAMSGATE SMALL VEHICLE
P.O. &CLIGHT- EV.ADVENTURESS. REMARKS all ENEMY DIVE

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LETTER
PARTY
FROM
THE OFFICER IN CHARGE, NO. 3. PARTY.
R.N. BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
DATE
6th June, 1940.
TO
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
ship
A pa at 0415, 29th May 1940 for Dover, where it arrived at 0630.
I have the honour to report that this party left R.N. Barracks, for wor shi
2. The party consisted of "C" Company of Nore First Battalion and 120
alo
Stoker ratings from the M.T.E.
dur wat
3.
On arrival at Dover I reported to the Commodore, who was the print
Sub
S.T.O. of the Division, and was informed that the party would be required
Last small groups to augment the arews of the merchant ships being used in the of troops from Dunkirk, or as armed guards in the event of any disturbances place in these ships.
S.S
4.
I then contacted Licutenant Commander Zykin, R.N. First Lieuten arm
H.M.S. "Lynx" who afforded me great assistance by arranging accomodati on party during our stay in Dover. The first night the party was accomod the the Citadel, but was subsequently transforred to the Transit Camp near the as this was more convenient for getting emergency parties away quickly.
who party was kept on duty outside the P.S.T.Os Offices for emergencies.
A.B
5. The parties sent to merchant ships, both Seamen and Stokers vere the to have had a very heartening effect on the crews of these vessels. They ber work the ship and formed the nucleus of boat crews worlding from Dunkirk bes the
Les
6.
SPECIAL REPORTS.
The
Dutch boat "Ngaroma" The Captain of this vessel reported that dis rell engineers were unwilling to sail in the ship, and I 183 saked to provide X
ratings who could work & Diesel-engine. Stoker Petty Officer Jenner and 2
to
Stoker Linden volunteered for this Duty. I also sent an armed party of d
Rell hands and Petty Officer Burge to sugment the arew. Cm their arrival on be all the Captain obeyed orders to sail immediately and the crew, heartened by ou give all did their jobs. Owing to the delay in sailing, the ship did not arrie
Dunkirk until daylight and vas consequently subjected to constant fire from
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batteries during the time she vas there. Lateness of arrival was also our two engine failures on the way over. The ship was carrying provisions and but the shelling prevented her getting alongaide. Two attempts were made rent proved impracticable. It is regretted that casualties incurred were, four our and three injured. A. list of Naval casualties is attached.
but
Patty Officer Burge. This rating rendered valuable assistance to
Camp the wounded.
7. S.S. "Seiriol". It YOUR reported that the Captain of this ship had refused duty. As there were no spare Crews for Merchant ships in the part,
Lieutenant Mo.Swen, R.N.R. was ordered to take command of the ship. Petty
Officer Harding and aix armed ratings, with one Stober Patty Officer and all
Stokers Joined the ship at 1000 on 29th May, 1940. The Captain was put ask open arrest and the ship proceeded. The Naval ratings named the Lewis Dut and Bren Guns in the ship and on arrival at Dunkirk were standing by to take nahore had it been possible to get alongaide. This was not possible so the manned the only two boats left in the ship. The only ships ratings who and were one Officer and a Steward. They embarked survivors from S.S. "Crestad"
which WELLS on fire, and H.M.S. "Grenade" which had been mank alongaide. The embarked soldiers from the beach. About two hundred non were brought on born half of whom were badly wounded. As there was no medical party on board the laft before being fully loaded on account of the latter.
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LETTER OF 6TH JUNE 1940 FROM THE OFFICER IN CHARGE NO.3.
PARTY R.N. BARRACKS, CHATHAM, to VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
II.
8. Hospital Ship "St. Julien". It was reported that the crew of this ship were very tired and shaken and required assistance in working the ship.
A party of twenty-two hands under ub.Lieutenant Radoliffe, R.N.V.R. was sent for this purpose, half of whom were to assist in the engine-room. The crew were very willing and the Naval party lent practical and moral support. The ship proceeded to Dunkirk on May 31st, where she arrived at 0850 and went alongside the pier. She remained there until 1015 and was under heavy fire during the whole of this time. All the Naval ratings except the Stokers on watch were ashore bringing off stretcher cases. No casualties were sustained.
Licutenant Radeliffe was himself ashore carrying stretchers and was the last man on board having Seen all his men had returned.
9.
FOLKESTONE. At 0500 on Sunday 2nd June, 1940, it was reported that three ships -
"Malines" S.S. "Ben-my-Chree" S.S. "Tynewald" - were giving trouble. An armed S.S. party under Petty Officer Hollingsworth was sent over to take guard leave duties these ships. The Patty Officer had instructions that no-one was to the ships were sent out to anchorage. Nothing untoward occurred before on these ships under any circumstances. Shortly after the arrival of this party 1400
when a relief party under Leading Stoker Booth took over duties.
At 1850 8.5. "Ben-my-Chree" came alongaide the jetty. Three sentries-
A.B. the remainder being posted at intervals along the ship. As the ship was leave
Clithero, 0.Smn. Tomlinson, As Cook Blackman - were placed on the ganguay, being berthed the crew were demonstrating and shouting that they were going to their the and on the brow. being run out they attempted to do so with the brow. Rits.
Leading The crew thereupon returned on board at once, where they remained ship, Stoker Booth ordered his nen to come on guard and advance up until the relief crew arrived.
to leave the 3.8. ship, but contented themselves with shouting abuse at the sentries. then
"Tynewald" came alongside at 1910. The orew did not attempt
Relief crews leave. Complete lists of their names and addresses were ordered.
for these two ships arrived at 1950, and the old crews were taken and given allowed to to the S.T.O. Folkestone. These ships subsequently sailed as at about
9.9. "Malines", had left the harbour with no instructions
1600, and was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southempton.
rendered and sending out guards and Stoker parties with the utmost despatch, the
10. the The most invaluable service in the Transit Camp, not only by regulating
Chief Gunner's Mate of the Company - Chief Patty Officer Ward but our own also party by keeping a complete record of all Naval ratings Parties passing etc. through
Camp. These included survivors, Lewis Gun parties, U.P.
The following ratings were also outstanding - Petty officer The Harding, whole
Petty party remained in good spirits throughout and were always cheerful cager for
11. Officer Burge, Petty Officer Willook, Leading Stoker Booth - and any duties, that were to be performed.
12. Two of these were retained in Dover and I would like hour strongly of the
The party had proceeded to Dover in buses from Maidstone and District to commend night to transport our various parties, so saving valuable time, also
'Bus Company. the Drivers, who were only too willing to turn out at any and day turned or to themselves in shifting gear and stowing in the buses for transport when necessary. A report to this effect has been sent to the Proprietors.
(Sgi)
COPIES TO
Lieutenant Commander R.N.
OFFICER IN CHARGE NO.3.
Commodore. P.S.T.O.
Commodore. R.N. Barracks, Chatham.
PARTY.
Captain (G) R.N. Barracks, Chatham.
Battalion Commander.
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REPORTS OF MEDICAL OFFICERS ON EVACUATION OF
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SOLV of MORRISO M.E TYESAS C.OK
B.E.F. FROM DUNKIRK.
From
THE COMMODORE, ROYAL NAVAL BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
Date
14th June 1940.
No. 0017
the acida untrallog odd no Doosin od 03 bad abzend borns solteneco used
To
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
"motholl.12" +8,8
The attached reports of medical officers who were drafted from
"петхлай" +8.8
H.M.S. "Pembroke" to assist in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary
Force from Dunkirk are forwarded. The following are the full names
"Iozleg".8.8
of officers and men mentioned therein:-
.8.8
Surgeon Commander William Gordon Fitzpatrick, R.N., L.R.C.P. & S.
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant Richard Benjamin Douglas Wright,R.N.V.R.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Henry Armstrong, R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
"blewany".8.8
M.B.,B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
"sortLaM" 18.8
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant Merryn Mandlestam, R.N.V.R., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S.,
Probationary Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant Berris Douglas Stutter,
R.N.V.R., M.B.,B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
believe этів frid "entoque" Shod doctor orth of these am braug A
Probationary Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant John Bell Longmore,R.N.V.R.
B.M., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
S.B.P.O. Harry Munro Hawkins,
C.M.37726
odd ext treve cafe trusty BW910 of 2
S.B.P.O. (R) Victor Boddy,
1245
1446
.evode security ashlaed equip
S.B.P.O. (R) Walter Tong,
S.B.P.O. (R) George Thomas Kendrick,
1371
L.S.B.A. Rupert Arthur Lockwood,
L.S.B.A. Percival William Andrew Rogers,C.M.X48758 C.M.X49872
.8.8
L.S.B.A. Arthur Noel Cadman,
C.M.X49849
L.S.B.A. (R) George Robert Wright,
X6227
"mok To yhal".8.8
L.S.B.A. (R) Ernest Guy Wilson,
X6547
L.S.B.A. (R) Edwin Read,
X6566
"Dink assonity".0.8
L.S.B.A. (R) Owen McPherson,
5144
L.S.B.A. (R) Ralph Walmsley,
X6409
"notter +8" said
S.B.A. Eric Arthur Tew,
C.M.X56019
S.B.A. David Richard James,
C.M.X52668
S.B.A. (R) Alfred Bassford,
X8080
Date amount avoilev Date
X7033
S.B.A.(R) Harry Chapman,
S.B.A. (R) Walter Brindle,
X7243
X7305
S.B.A.(R) Hugh Fenwick,
S.B.A. (R) Norman Westwood,
X7704
S.B.A.(R) William Douglas Howe,
5076
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REPORTS OF MEDICAL OFFICERS ON EVACUATION OF
3
B.E.F. FROM DUNKIRK.
3HT
From
THE COMMODORE, ROYAL NAVAL BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
14th June 1940.
0017
No.
Date
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
To
The attached reports of medical officers who were drafted from
To
H.M.S."Pembroke" to assist in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary
Force from Dunkirk are forwarded. The following are the full names of officers and men mentioned therein:-
Commander William Gordon Fitzpatrick, R.N., L.R.C.P. & 3.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Henry Armstrong, R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Temporary Surgeon Surgeon Licutenant Richard Benjamin Douglas Wright,R.NeV.R.
M.B.,B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant Merryn Mandlestam, R.N.V.R., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S.,
Probationary Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant Berrie Douglas Stutter,
R.N.V.R., N.B.,B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Probationary Temporary Surgeon Lisutenant John Bell Longmore,R.N.V.R.
B.M., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
S.B.P.O. Harry Munro Hawkins,
C.M.37726
1245
S.B.P.O.(R) Victor Boddy,
1446
S.B.P.O.(R) Walter Tong,
S.B.P.O. (R) George Thomas Kendrick,
1371
L.S.B.A. Percival William Andrew Rogers, C.M.X48758 C.M.X49872
L.S.B.A. Rupert Arthur Lockwood,
L.S.B.A. Arthur Noel Cadman,
C.M.X49849
L.S.B.A.(R) George Robert Wright,
X6227
L.S.B.A.(R) Ernest Guy Wilson,
X6547
X6566
L.S.B.A.(R) Edwin Read,
5144
L.S.B.A.(R) Owen McPherson,
X6409
L.S.B.A.(R) Ralph Walmsley,
S.B.A. Eric Arthur Tow,
C.M.X56019
S.B.A. David Richard James,
C.M.X52668
X8080
S.B.A.(R) Alfred Bassford,
X7033
S.B.A.(R) Harry Chapman,
X7243
S.B.A.(R) Walter Brindle,
X7305
S.B.A.(R) Hugh Fenwick,
X7704
S.B.A.(R) Norman Westwood,
S.B.A.(R) William Douglas Howe,
5076
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From
The Principal Medical Officer, R.N. Barracks, Chatham.
.MAHTAHO JAVAN JAYOR,3ROGOMMOO 3HT
Date
11th. June 1940.
To
The Commodore, R.N.Barracks, Chatham.
Y.00
.0482 earn 4841
Submitted,
MARIMIA SOLD SHT
Herewith forwarded a report by Surgeon Commander W.G.
detailed 4th. June 1940, during the evacuation of the Lieutenant
FITZPATRICK. for service with the V.A. Dover, from the 29th. B.E.F. from 1940
R.N. Senior Medical Officer of the Medical Party May movi bediemb ever orw eveditio Leadlem to bedoadas
Helding add to moldauesye esta HI Jelson 03
Dunkirk, to the Armstrong, together R.N. with Temp. subsidiary Surgeon reports Lieutenant from R.N.V.R. 11. Surgeon Mandelstam, R.N.V.R.
sected void ets pulwolloi edl one
J.H. and Temp. Surgeon Lieutenant B.T. Stutter.
honoliness non
MARRIEW
The ratings, as shown in surgeon Commander's party, W.G. Fitzpatrick's were
Medical party consisted of 6 Medical afficers, and 20
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Sick report, Berth Instructions telephone to collect from Medical and dispatch Department, this Admiralty, approximately to доезчий received both Medical by Officer, and from Commodore, at R.N.
The Principal 29th. May 1940, and the whole party (all stretchers, from поезтий
Barracks) splints, and together supplies of Morphia and syringes, for Officers,
11.30 on the with 2 Valises, First Aid outfit, Medical
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left the Barracks by motor coach by 1310
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From
Surgeon Commander W.G..Fitzpatrick RN.
Date
8th June 1940.
To
The Principal Medical Officer, R.N.Barracks, Chatham.
Subject
Report upon activities of Medical Contingent from
Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham.- Dunkirk Evacuation Party.
The attached reports are forwarded in accordance with instructions received.
Surgeon Commander RN.
: and sceeded it
1
40 1730 instructions were received to form sections 4d follows:-
2 Medical Madical Officer and 3 Ratings for *9s Hilier*. (30th parties to Join at Dover).
Officers and 3 Ratings for duty with SWunkirk.
1 1 Medical Officer and 3 Ratings 100 Join "dynwald" at iblkastons. travel by bus.
1 1 in Undical Officer and 3 ratings to join *Lady of Han upon arrival at Dover.
Medical Officer and 3 Ratings bog. join at ablkastone+
Parties for "Tynwald" and "Minxman" proceeded to iblications by bus.
Barty for *Lady of Han* gemained as Lord larden until arrival of ship+
Life balts were collected and issued for all ratings before parties separated. Medical Stores ato divided.

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REBORT UPON ACTIVITIES OF MEDICAL CONTINGENT FROM R.N.BARRACKS,
CHATHAM. EVACUATION OF B.E.F. FROM DUNK IRK 29th April - 4th June 1940.
MAY
PARTY*
Surgeon Commander W.G.Pitspatrick RN. 1/00
Surgeon Lieutenant J=H=Armstrong HN.
Surgeon Lieutenant B.D.Stutter RNVR.
Surgeon Lientenant M.Mandlestam HNVR.
Surgeom Lieutemant R.B.D. Wright RNVR.
Surgeon Lieutenant J.R. Longmore HNVR.
SBPO. H.M.Hawkins. 0/14.37726*
SEBOA G.P. Kandrick. 1371.
T.Boddy. 1245.
W.D.Hows. 5076.
W.Tong* 1446.
ISBA. P.Rogers. c/Mx.48758.
R.A.Lockwoods
G.R.Wright. X 6227*
E.Read. X 6566.
0+Marherson+ 5144+
R.Wamsley+ X 6409.
SBAE A.Daw. c/ux.56019.
D.R.James. c/1x.52668.
R.Giapman. X 7033.
W.drindle.X.7243+
N.Mestwood. **7704*
SQUIFMENT.
IQ Stretchars.
24 Haversacks (containing dressings.
2 Mald Valises.
I2 littles Morphine Sulphate Solution.
8 Wilday's ayringes.
I Book Naval Casualty labels.
Bush member of the party vas supplied with & shrapmal halmet and iron rations.
The party left R.N.Aarracks, Chatham, by bus at 1300 29.5=40 and proceeded to Dover. Reported at Lord Warden Hotal (S.T.O.) and to Captain Dawson of H.M.S.
"Lynx". Received instructions to have tea and await further orders at Lord Barden
Hotel.
DISPOSAL OF PARTIES.
At 1730 instructions were received to form sections as follows:-
2 Medical Officers and 8 Ratings for duty with 31Wunkirk.
1 Medical Officer and 3 Ratings for *St Hilier". (30th parties to Join at Dover).
1 Medical Officer and 3 Ratings 100 join "Tynwald" at Solkestone. Travel by bus.
I Madical Officer and 3 Ratings bog. join "Manxman" at Ablkestone.
I Medical Officer and 3 ratings to Join "Lady of Han" upon arrival at Dover.
Parties for "Tynwald" and "Manxman" proceeded to ablkestons by bus.
Party for "Lady of Man gemained at Lord Marden until arrival of ship.
Life balts were collected and issued for all ratings before parties separated. Medical Stores ata divided.

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EXPARES street H&H - MORE JAC NIM %0 ИОФО
250
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PARTIES.
(29.5*40).
313/11
SNO.DUNKIRK.
Surgeon Comdr.Fl tapatrick RN.
Surgeon Lieut. Wright RNVR.
VIII R.D.W
LSHA.Rogers.
ISBA.Lo ckwood.
Cadman.
Warmsley.
VS Insurance Al maybe
.RVM
Wright.
SBA+ Dow.
AVHE
SBA.Westwood.
Fenwick.
THE digit.0.8.F
enoughed.H.T
"St Hilier".
Surgeon Lieut. Longmore HVR.
-
SBFO. Kendrick.
Howe*
THE T.D *0828
LSBA. Mortherson.
asoc swoH.Q.W
antwaR.M.H.H JULY
"Tynwald".
Surgeon Lieutenat Mandlestam RNVR.
SEPO-Hawkins+
.gnot.W
Boddy.
.eregol.4
SBA. Brindle*
isso
"Manxman".
Surgeon Lieutenat StutterRiVR.
SBATRead+
Besford.
.doad.bash.a
Chapman+
AND. повтедной.0
X
"Lady of Man"- Surgeon Lieutenat Armstrog RND.
LSBA. Wilson.
well's
SBA. James.
SHPO. Tong+
EBOY is nanqaco.B
feasible to retain parties as above throughout the evacuation orders from of
EASY
B.E.F. owing It was to not casualties amongst shipping and cancellation of sailing time to time.
дорт.х
SNO.lbnkirk together with "St Hilier* party joined *St drrived Hiller"
at Dover at I800 29.5.40* 2000 and was attacked by aircraft. with
The Parties for Ship fueled and sailed for Dinkirk Proceeded at 1405 30+5+40+ towards harbour or regulations guidiation) AS
Dinkirk at approximately outside again until it was dark. Remained off of the nole nole during in company this period.
but ordered for I house Some shelling wall well up sectioN bieff S
?"Tynwald" and action hospital throughout. ship Eventually proceeded alongside occured * amongst Frehh the nottoloc studyInG entigral sefficE SI
8
harbour. Jetty embarkation there+ With Surgeon Mentenat after Weight about half an hour had and
Lawis guna in under heavy shall fire and sundry casualties RNVR I landed misdal Levell Хобі I
are temled Isuipate IS drive belingne SW grow and To Tedelem dask attempted to make my owing way to around impossibility of getting around 3N0 (Shell by mans fire of Aldis collection lamp.
troops awaiting towards the mole, but and assist not1
of troops). the jetty. About 15 decided that to return onboard Endeavoured to get into communication with stretcher cases were put anboard behomourg San CA.C.ES ODEI Us and yd Experial H.Я fiel add
Decided to collect any wounded 2000 on French Proops. Commanding Officer in leaving then harbour owing
B.H.B 10 notwall nistgao 00 bros (10.1.€) fed of natizell bral is together with approximately remain alongside this jetty. Some delay entrance at 2200. to mehnoW broi 38 exable delivrant J Lawa bite sed evad or additional beviness he another could ship not blocking safely the channel ahead H.W.S"Sharpshootar" of "St Hilier". Passed (raming her starboard overhead. bow).
Remained At in about contact 2215 with collided her for with 1/1" hours (before ships got after clear). the Planes collision and
All the stretcher cases passed. were About 15 nimutes after they but casualties replaced brough to upper deck had been retained below there there was until a further danger collision was with a, mall trawler or tanker - no
84 emolioes not of Devider onew DETE 4a took place as & result of this.
placed in the Smoking Room and Lounges (lower comfortable dack for'ard) bade.
the 702 Drin
(revod as didt 00 dad) "wellin DIE
The quahions from Morphine and warm higankate and bottles applied. completed and dressed tied
The wounded setteen were etc were placed upon the decks and made Wounds reud got lever( de "DInways 307
de and Each A.T.S. patient and was inti given gas Sarum given. Naval Casualty labels were
TOVOU de Devices roge 90 are to alothing
Arrived of patients. Folkestone at 0730 31.5.40* Patients evacuated by RAMC.
and ed 03 Pubsecory bas 707 autority
The wounds were cheifly due to shrapnel.
yide 20 Itano national brail an bentines your was obtained from the staff of the ship and they mited ware only for setting ordered I/a not benefit bra areas added 0.00
too keen Efficient to help in help any way possible. The ship was very alean and wall the work allotted to it.

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The captain of "St Hilier" stated that ship would not sail again owing to damage.
In view of inability of getting intm communication with SNO.Dunicirk upon our first trip this was reported at Folkestone to the Naval Laison Officer. He communicated with V.A. Dover and we received instructions to return there. Motor vehicle was sent for use Reported at Dover Castle - instructed to report to SMO+ at 28 East Cliffe.
Surgeon Captain Fisher there gave me orders to send all members of the party who were without a ship to R.N.Barracks, Chathem. One rating LSBA.McPherson had seported sick before proceeding to Dunkile and another was of little use owing to anxiety (SBA.Brindle) and they were therefore transferred to Chatham.
PARTY which RETURNED TO CHATHAM BARRACKS (3I.5.40-)
Surgeon Lieutenat Wright RNVR.
Longmoor RNVT.
SEPO. Kendrick.
Howe+
LSBA. Rogers.
Cadman.
Warmsley.
McPherson.
SBA. Brindle.
Fenwick
31.5.40 Parties were reallocated:-
"Maid of Orleans". Surgeon Commander Maspatrick RN.
LSBA. Lockwood.
Wright.
SHA.Tew.
"Tynwald".
Surgeon Lieutenat Mandlestam RNVR.
SHPO. Hawkins.
Boddy.
SBA.Westwood.
HMS. "Mona's Isla". Surgeon Mentenat Armstring RN.
SHPO.Tong*
LSBA. Wilson.
SBA. James.
"Manxman".
Surgeon Meutenat Stutter.
ISBA. Read.
984.Basford.
Chapman.
2000 ton cross channel steamer+ Good deok (used space, for keeping large
"MATD OF ORLEANS". Large large electric hot dish heater data leather
Dining blankets saloon and lotions and smaoking atc. room. Wounded stowed in these spaces Dinkirk upon at 2400+ or Arrived warm 2100 at Dover and sailed for about 2000 troops cushions. Boarded Proceeded her at alongaide east mole and took off awaiting and there 2a at got dawn cases, 1.6.40. the majority of these having been wounded whilst embarkation wounds dressed anti tetanic and antigas as a serum routine. injected. the naval No had
Morphine given, some M de B. 693 and gave all gases 4 tabless A large mumber of medical procured completed as far as possible. assistance, but casualty officers labels from RAMO ware came onboard with these cases fluids. and rendered they themselves were exhausted and required by enemay rest aircraft and on leaving the harbour. 4 bombs astern of Attacked the ship. No casualties occurred as hours & result after of leaving this bombing*
All the ships Dover ogoo. Cases avacuated by hospital mases being dropped defensive armament was in action for about 1) train. Two dangerous
Dunkirk. Arrived (Shrapnel Wd. It. thigh and Abdomen) McDonald arrival. R.W. (Comp.
were Rev.MoCleman discharged to Shornoliffe Hopsital immediately upon
"MAID OF ORLEANS". Due to sail at 1400 with supplies for Dinkirk. I.6.40

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But owing to swere loss of shipping at Dankirk during daylight hours I.6.40
sailing was postponed until 2030. Slipped from jetty at 2025 and made for W.
entrance. Rammed amidships by "Worcester" which was proceeding towards her berth with evacuated troops. Boats turned out by guards, seaman and first aid party upon orders of the Captain. Ship proceeded upon her way. After a time the dining saloon was found to be flooding and ship returned to anchorage.
The medical stores were immediately landed and an attempt made to join another ship leaving the port but this was not possible.
The M.O. and party spent the night at Lord Warden+
2.6.40. Only two large ships were detailed to leave for Dunkirk. "Tynwald - and
"Manxman" in time for medical parties to got onboard. The staff of "Tynwald" remained as before.
"MANXMAN".
Surgeon Commander itzpatrick RN.
LSBA. Wright.
Lockwood.
SBA+ James.
Joined Manxman at Igoo. This ship was extremely dirty and there vas & most disagesable air of aprehension amongst the ships company. Since the commencement of the evacuation It appears that the officers and ships company had been reluctant to sail to Dunkirk and were continually walking off. (Vide report of Surgeon Lieut.
Stutter RNVR.). The Medical party carried on with their preparations and did their utmost to instill better feeling amonst the officers and men of the Manamen.
Part of the officers and ships company had to be releived for 24 hours but before they left the ship they had succeeded in infections their successors with their aprehension etc. The cabins were left looked up, with senttles open and lights switched on throughout the ship+ the keys could not be found and it was necessary for the first aid party to break into "heads" and several cabins in order to closs the deadlights and scuttles etc.
& fresh crew - eventailly procured and the ship sailed at 2300.
The saloons were prepared for reception of patients and steps taken to ensure that dressings were readily available throughout the ship.
Lewis guns in action IO minutes after leaving Dover's
Ship arrived at Number 6 beacon (or bucy) at 02400 3.6.40 but was turned back by a destroyer as there were no more evacuees available for embarkation.
Ship returned to Dover AM.3.6.40.
3.6.40. Parties allocated to following ships:-
PRINCESS MADDE. Hespatrick+ wright ISBA. Lookwood ISBA. Saw SBA.
MANXMAN. Stutter. Read.ISBA. Basford SEA. Chapmen SBA+
& of Man. Armstrong. Tong SEFO. Wilson LSBA. James SEA.
CANTERHURY. Mandlestam. Hawking SBPO. Boddy SEPO. Westeod SBA
PRINCESS MAUDE. Sailed 2015. Large ship, plenty of available space in cabins and lounges. These spaces were prepared. Ships staff were very obliging and there was no shortage of hot water, blankets ato ato. (Stramraer vessel). Arrived Dunkirk
2345- Could not get alonside owing to shipping which was delayed. Numerous collisions, got alongside at 0140 and embarked 1470 French troops, using openings into sides.
Only 4 wounded patients, so medical staff employed in packing soldiers and Issuing life belts. The embarkation was slow owing to presence of destroyers and other ships at shore end of mole (also embarking man). Heavy shelling and parachute flares throughout the exercise+ Laft the mole at 0240. Proceeded to Dover. inchored near
Downs owing to severe fog. Arrived libridate approximately 0800, at Ablkestone.
Casualties treated and evacuated to RAMO. ambulances 0830.
Received instructions to proceed to Dover by road.
Upon arrival at Lord Warden Hotal informed that evacuation was complete, and that party should return by bus to R.N. Barracks, Chatham the same day.
Arrived R.N.Barracks at 1800 4.6.40.

LIST OF MORE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED CASES TREATED.
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"St Hilier".
Fracture base of skull. Wound right elbow. Dressed. Morphine.
A.G.Serum I0000 units, Name unknown. French Poilu.20.5.40,
Compound fracture L.Humerus. Bullet wd R.Thigh. Wd right 5th digit.
Morphine. Wds dressed. A.G.Serum. Name unknown.
Pesan. Louis. Wd right thigh & leg. Morphine. A.G.Serum Dressed,
Wallet. Alle. Infection right arm and fingers. Dressed.
Berthon. Jean. Shrapnel wds L.Hand, R.Thigh. Morphine. A.G.Serum.
dressings.
Andust. Charles. Shrapnel wd. left buttock. Morphine. Dressing.
A.G.Serum.
Peilleux. Louis. Shrapnel wd. It. shin, Dressed, Morphine.
Relley. - Shrapnel wd. R.Elbow. Dressed. Morphine.
Florentin. R. Shrapnel wd right buttock, Morphine. Dressed,
Lagoutte. Morice. Wd. right knee. Morphine. Dressed.
Nury. Adrien. Shrapnel wd right thorax. Dressed. Morphine.
"Vimy".
Dunlop. John. Shrapnel wd right chest 23.5.40. Svacuated from
Dunkirk 31.5.40. Discharged to R.N.S.Q. DOVER.
MOTOR BOATS.
Bruen. Lt. Francis. RN. Bomb splinter L.Hand. Previously treated by own M.O. A.T.S. M.&.B. 693 4 tablets. To attending list.
"Maid of Orleans". 1.6.40.
Revd. A. McLeman. C.F. (Cameronians). Shrapnel wd. L.Thigh, Perfor-
Wd. of abdomen. A.G.Serum. Morphine M & B. 4 tablets statim.
Immediate discharge to hospital upon arrival. (Urgent case).
MacDonald. R.W. Comp. fracture left humerus. Dressed, A.G.S. M & B.
Immediate transfer to hospital upon arrival in England,
Leadbetter. Wallace. Sergt. Shrapnel wd. left buttock and leg.
Dreased, A.G.S. M & B.
Newberry. Shrapnel wd. R.Buttock. Dressed, A.D.S. M&B.
Lean. E.R. 2nd Lieut. Lancashire Regt. Shrapnel wd. L. Thigh. Morph
A.G.S. M.&.B.
Taylor. F.R. 5111033. Shell blast abdomen. Injury L. knee. Rest.
Pimm. M.&B. F. RASC. 134203. Large shrapnel wd. L.Thigh, Injury L.Knee,
Morphine. A.E.S. M & B. Dressed,
Fraser. Revd. Exhaustion. Rest.
Morley. T. Shrapnel wd of foot..
Whyte. W. Shrapnel wd. 1. elbow. Morphine. Dressed.
Hsoskin. W. Injury right ankle. Bandaged.
The remaining cases were not recorded owing to non severity and lack of paper for doing SO. Labels giving names, treatement carried out and diagnosis, were however attached to each patient prior to to discharge to hospital.

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GENERAL REMARKS.
3
No words of mine can have the power to describe how efficiently the personnel carried out their jobs under very trying and arduous conditions. Each one went about his task quietly and efficiently, and the manner in which they made the necessary arrangements did much to counter the apprehension which was marked in the ships companies towards the end of the period. Their bearing must of necessity had a most benificial result upon the morale of the various ships in which they were working. There was very little to choose between the ratings of the contingent - but L.S.B.A. WRIGHT AND
LOCKWOOD are worthy of special note, Whenever volunteers were called for these ratings were always the first to orier themselves.
Everyone was tireless and cheerful. During the continued aircraft attacks and shelling the treatment of patients was as if there was nothing of interest happening outside the Sick Bay
Quarters. Immediately after the collision between "St Hilier" and
"Sharpshooter" (30.5.40) the stretcher cases were brought on deck and kept in sheletered positions. This was not an easy manoeuvre with a blacked out ship, overcrowded with tired French troops, who lay in all gangways and who did not understand English, and with the ship listing heavily, and with planes overhead during the whole proceeding.
Upon the separation of the ships these cases had to be replaced below.
Upon arrival in a ship due to sail for Dunkirk arrangements had to be made for reception of casualties, dressings and lotions to be prepared, blankets, hot water bottles mustered and available members of ships staff instructed in first aid. A cheerful atmosphere had "maintained. Very little sleep was possible throughout the the week. After evacuation of patients at Dover and Folkestone, stores had to be remustered and sick quarters cleared in case of a further trip.
The bearing of the troops - British and French -
will be forgotten by anyone who was prèvalidged to behold it.
The down soldiers whenever possible and fell fast asleep. In many cases prolonged Folkeston never marched onboard quietly and without fuss or haste. They lay efforts necessary to awake them upon arrivals at Dover or of
The their Frenchmen water bottles, were but gave absolutely no trouble. All ranks appeared were slightly excited - possibly due to contents grateful for their evacuation.
cases discharged to hospital were accompanied by notes (written upon All labels attached to their uniform). value. One book of
Naval Casualty labels was available and was of great value. and that each It haversach should contain a book of naval casualty RN. and is suggested that M & B. might be included in each valise labels.
The Wildey's syringes supplied were of inestimally
The reports of Surgeon Lieutenat Armstrong
Surgeon Lieutenant Stutter RNVR. are forwarded.
Surgeon Commander RN.
8.6.40.

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REGARDING ACTIVITY OF SECTION OF MEDICAL DETACHMENT FROM PEMBROKE
FOR OPERATIONS 29.5.40 -4.6.40.
Surgeon Lieutenant J.H. ARMSTRONG. R.N.
S.B.P.O.
Tong.
L.S.B.A. Wilson.
S.B.A.
James.
EQUIPMENT. Two stretchers (Army pattern.
4 First Aid bags (dressings.)
Morphia and 1 syringe.
FIRST TRIP in H.M.S. Mona's Isle, a commandeered Isle DI Man Packet
1,400 Tons. Recently undergone repairs, not very clean, First class state room 100 It. X 20 It. used as Sick Bay, access to running water, about 12 bunks with spring mattresses, large number of blankets available. Extra dressings and two catheters in ship's chest.
Very efficient and helpful supply Chief P.O.
Left Dover about noon, 31st. May 1940.
playme
Near Dunkirk picked up some survivors from the "Scotia"
out of the water.
Following were treated -
Maurice MICHE, French soldier, bullet wounds and compound fracture to lower 3rd. left tibia and fibula. Shock marked. Given dressing and two lateral stràight splints. Morphia * grs.) and 3,000
units anti-Gas gangrene serur: Good recovery.
Jean SIMON, French soldier. Partial drowning, froth at mouth, good recovery after 4 hours, no artificial respiration necessary. Later given Morphia grs.)
Jean PONGUILLY, and Pierre HAMON, maitre mechanicians of French Destroyer "Foudruyout". Second degree burns face, arms and trunk. Little shock. One of them later received Morphia, both treated with Picric Lint.
Justin ESCOFFIER, French Officer. Wound to Scalp with
Haematoma. Bullet wound left elbow, no TOSS bony injury, track passed from above, external tuberosity of humerus to pronator Teres, splint, dressing and sling applied. Morphia, Anti-Gas serum.
Improved markedly.
Most of these had been shocked, and were suffering from immersion, wet clothes were removed and blankets applied.
2100, over 1,200nBrittish soldiers were embarked including 60 stretcher
During the six hours at the jetty at Dunkirk, 15000 to
Tetanis Serum. Names and individual cases cannot be recorded. Morphia cases, Casualty Clearing Station, and were recent, many had received Antinearly all shrapnel wounds. Most had been dressed at the
Grs.1, and Anti-Gas serum were administered freely.
There were in addition three men who died before reaching
Dover.
SECOND TRIP in S.S. "Lady of Mann", night of the 3rd. - 4th June 1940.
Very Steward, who had acquired 2 Valises, containing catgut, and needle good ship, Barber's shop used as Stck Bay. Very helpful Chief and Spencer Wells, and 2 Thomas's splints. Very few blankets were not available (serious mistake by Medical Officer which luckily did matter.)
Over 1,200 French soldiers embarked without incident, two tetanus, slight and Anti-Gas, 3,000 units of each given. (2) Superficial wounds. (1) Cut skin, dorsum of left wrist sutured. Antishrapnel wound to sternum, treated by French Medical officer.

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Before the first trip, the stores were supplemented by Anti-Gas angrene, serum,from R.N. Sick Quarters, Dover.
313/11
*УПОТ 10.9.82
.20mg,A&2
Before the second, the R.A.M.C. replenished the Morphia and invested VIIA)
ressings, and supplied some Anti-Tetanus Serum.
23.60 DIA JATAT
The Army"shell dressings" were much better than the First Field
.eantive I brts studiol ressings, being similar but larger.
assic JONORY new 10 sizl S elal a'smoll
It seemed at the time that the R.A.M.C. "Shell Dressings might
Jalit VISV JOH епозтерци.2.M.B
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A.
Five injured by shraphel and flash alongside the and ship.
minor walking cases.
B.
The of artificial respiration. He failed to respond board.
One shock sapper was profound. Anti-shock treatment applied to 3/4
hour and died about 1 hour after arrival on treatment including the one D.D. were transferred to Army
Medical All cases Clearing Station on arrival at Admiralty Pier, Dover, with hours a the P.M.O. ordered the party to leave the ship.
report and diagnosis of each case.
31/5/40.A At 20 11 hours the party rejoined the ship. In the meantine the ship, an
2ndTrip R.A.M.C. Medical Officer, and 3 orderlies joined Saloon. All and had transferred the Sick Bay to the Ladies
Medical supplies were pooled.
At 22 the south jetty near a burnt out destroyer.
hours the ship sailed and proceeded to berth on the inner side of French troops were evacuated, alongst which were were 20
About 2500 20 non-cot cases, all walling non-cot cases troops as discharged from condition allowed. All cases were given rapid cot and about the Stck Bay to join the rest of the A.T.S.
and orderly. shocked cases The French troops appeared to ne trip. to be soon as their Morphia Grs.1/3. The embarkation was far less tired and than the British troops andthe previous
The ship then discontent in the ship's company, sail returned to Folkestone. After this trip and there SO the was considerable ordered to anchor. The ship was ordered to were again ship, was but the Captain declared that his nen their at exhausted. 22.30 hours, I was not asked to express any opinion on medical condition.
That night the ship's gunners and 1 shore battery went action against mine-laying aeroplanes.
harbour At 1700 pier at Folhestone. Most of the ship's company was paid hours on the 2nd. June 1940, we came alongside the off and replaced by naval ratings.
Third Inside the harbour on or about midnight.
Trip. At about 20 hours the ship proceeded to Much Dunkirk arriving was experienced in bringing the ship alongside, into during twice with other ships. She lay alongside a difficulty which the bow rammed, the jetty and she came for collision time, and no troops came aboard. At last the to Army considerable Captain in charge of the guns and a corporal went ashore inform the embarkation officer of their this fact.

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harbour. The jetty was not reached until about 6 a.m. The ship anti- was
Reached an anchorage at about midnight, and at dawn entered
Thursday 30th. May 1940. Sailed about 8.30 p.m. from Dunkirk. the
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bethed attack on enemy bombers. For three hours British troops wounded were alongside two of Destroyers engaged in intensive
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the by stretchers returned to the end of the pier for the
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also at this time proceeded to shell the region wounded where the ships sick berth ratings gave every assistance in the
The were enemy berthed. Throughout the embarkation of these speedy reception unperturbed by the harrowing shell fire and confusion ship all the of wounded and all assisted with stretcher bearing, of outnoise from for slight damage to the purser's cabin of the wardly the defending destroyers against aircraft. The caused was by undamaged the concussion except of a destroyer's gun lying alongside. TWO
crew sustained minor injuries.
about 100 and their dressings and comfort attended to. TWO The
At about wounded 9 a.m. on stretchers. About 30 wounded able to of the were the ship, sailed with 950 troops aboard, walk and also seen with multiple injuries died on the voyage. of wounded cases of incipient gas gangrene in large flesh stretcher included cases two cases of spinal injury with retention wounds urine and numerous These were treated with 10,000 units of/gas anti The gangrene R.A.M.C
of the limbs. intravenously, the others intramuscularly. from officer exhaustion also he was compelled to rest. All the sdok and staff serum, one travelling gave magnificient assistance until borth ratings sheer worked continuously during this voyage in a quiet confidential manner.
especially impressed with the willingness and task efficiency with which unpleasant. He was not idle for one wounded. and in a
I was S.B.A. A. BASSFORD, X. 8080, carried out every moment however quiet and mean confident or manner attended to the comfort of the
1.30 These p.n. on Friday May 31st 1940. The Stok Berth staff troops and the wounded were disembarked at Folkestone again at assisting with the removal of the wounded.
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Sunday June 2nd 1940 a magnetic mine was exploded by a sweeper in
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Certain members of the crew were treated and others advised, and
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From:- Commander A.J. Hayward, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Left Chatham 0800, May 28th, in tug St. Clear with 11 service outters in tow and proceeded to position three miles East of Dunkirk.
Ferried some hundreds of troops from shore to different ships and returned to Sheerness palle May
30th with French and Belgian troops on board.
Four cutters were lost owing to enery fire but no liveswere lost during the operation.

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From:- Lieut. J. Bald, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
31st May.
I was detailed to join H.M.S. "Jutland" (commanded by Lt. Commdr. Clements) as first officer. The ship proceeded on orders to Dunkirk and returned on the following morning (1st June) to Ramsgate with 180
French troops on board. A detailed report of this passage has already been made by Lt. Commdr. Clements,
R.N.R.
2nd June.
Spent day fitting out and provisioning M.V. "Paulette"
but as ship was not ready to proceed to sea by the ordered time I was not able to leave for Dunkirk.
3rd June.
Took command of M/V "Sea Roamer", 20 ton private
0930 yacht, and proceeded with provisioning, arming and getting ship ready for sea. Stood by ship until -
1830
Orders received to proceed to Dunkirk.
1840
Under way with 1st officer of H.M.S. Tilly aboard.
1850
Officer placed aboard H.M.S. Tilly; first course for Dunkirk set.
2330
Fixed Green Light in position 57° 09 42N, 2ª 09 425
extinguished, also Dunkirk Channel Buoys obscured by smoke from burning town. Decided to proceed at "dead slow" on a direct course to Dunkirk.
4th June.
0040
Off Eastern beaches of Dunkirk. No signs of B.S.F.
0050
Took off two French soldiers from derelict Dutch schoot "Horst". Proceeded to patrol beach, at distance of about 100 yds out, for about 2½ miles N. of Dunkirk.
Megaphone was used for hailing shore, but no sign of
B.E.F.
0230
Still no signs of any troops, SO proceeded on return
0300
voyage. Bad engine trouble off No. 6 W Buoy Dunkirk channel.
0315
Taken in tow by H.M.S. Winesweeper NF 15.
0650
Arrived back at base.
Rest of day spent standing by.
5th June.
Operations complete order.

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From:- Sub/Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R.
Date:-
5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
27th May. Assisted in collection and commissioning of
29th May.
pulling boats and motor boats for beach work;
later assisted Act. C.B.O. (Lt. de Mauny, R.N.).
30th May.
0700
Detailed to act as Lieut. to Lieut. McMullan, R.N.R.
in Dutch schoot "Twente". (Lieut. NcMullan has reported separately on commissioning and voyage to Dunkirk and back).
1st June.
1100
Arrived back Ramsgate; stood by awaiting orders.
3rd June.
1100
Found 45 ft. river motor launch "Madame Sans
Gene" arrived in harbour with crew from River
Emergency Patrol - already detailed to proceed
Dunkilek p.m. same day. Requested permission assist equipping and victualling and command in operation. Permission granted by Cdr.
Duffett, R.N.
1700
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk being towed in company with lifeboat and 3 other boats on tug "Tanga".
"Madame Sans Gene" was disabled en route through -
(a) a rope being streamed from tug without warning, fouling our port propeller, and. on being hauled in by tug, either bending or stripping blades or bending shaft.
(b) starboard engine becoming waterlogged apparently by suction through exhaust owing to
Port engine could be used for a short while but speed of tow (8 kts).
On arrival Dunkirk suggested boat could still subsequently its transmission gave out entirely.
be of use in transport of troops if towed by lifeboat. Officer in charge of tug approved not understand gave and was not seen again. Remained and order to lifeboat, which evidently did in tow of tug after evacuating "Madame Sans Gene"
to tug on orders of officer in charge of tug.

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eport from Sub. Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R. (contd).
"Madame Sans Gene" eventually abandoned in
Dunkirk Channel near No. 14 buoy when winch to which towing hausers were secured pulled out of decking, and owing to length of tow being augmented by her anchor cable and amounting to about also cables length, she became a danger to other craft. Tow could not be shortened in time and she was cut loose at 0245/4/6.
4th June.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate in tug "Tanga".
Submit that in view of experience with "Madame
Sans Gene" (which could carry fuel for 20 hours and had speed of 12 knots) such craft can more safely cross North Sea under OWD power than in tow.

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From:- Lt. Commdr. C.M. Ramus, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May. Received orders to proceed aboard H.M. Schoot Tilly to relieve the Commanding Officer, Lt. Cdr. Clements,
R.N.R. We proceeded to sea on 15 X route to Dunkirk with two cutters in tow.
30th May. Arriving off Bray Dunes during the early hours of the morning, sent ashore cuttersfor troops; carried out embarkation of troops with cutters and small rowing boats manned by Royal Engineers. After filling up instructed cutters to carry on helping other vessels to embark troops. Returned to Ramsgate. On this voyage we were subjected to heavy bombing at the entrance to Dunkirk channel.
31st
May. Proceeded once again to sea in H.M.S. Tilly during afternoon and went to Dunkirk on the same route, 15 X, arriving off the East Beach Dunkirk at dark; I again had two cutters. On arrival contacted six Southend trawlers of who towed the cutters ashore and kept embarking troops until we lost contact in the dark, SO proceeded to the harbour; at entrance saw an H.M. Sloop coming out who informed me he could find no troops inside - so On we returned to Ramsgate arriving daylight 1st June.
this voyage we only encountered occasional shelling on
1st June. After discharging troops, received order to return AS
the Bast Beach.
approached there were no troops on the beaches and wait for to the channel entrance several vessels that the
Dunkirk at once 45. again sailing on 15X route. informed we darkness out again. We and other vessels in twenty the vicinity harbour as French trawlers told several vessels us that was full of vessels, SO we decided to to minutes, fighters. We found R.F.A. Motor lighter back X to 95
were these making off on the approach of stand then bombed by dive bombers for about three
British 80 took her in tow and proceeded on us broken down, having several bombing attacks made arrived and
Ramagate, vessels near us on the return journey. We back at Ramagate midnight 1st/2nd June.

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ort by Lt. Cmdr. C.M. Ramus, R.N.R. (contd).
2nd June. At 6.30 p.m. received orders to return to
Dunkirk with H.M. Schoot Tilly and be off the beach
East of harbour at midnight, so proceeded at once on 15X route. On arrival scanned the beach but could see no sign of troops or boats and as we had lost contact with M/Y See Roamer, who was our tender, we proceeded into the harbour which was full of war vessels and troopships. The were then told to get out of the harbour by an N.T.B. as no troops were coming down the piers, so lay just outside West
Pier until ordered to proceed back to Ramsgate by
Hallo Destroyer laying off entrance.
3rd June. Arrived back Ramsgate 8 Selle On this voyage we were subjected to shelling off the East beach and in the channel on leaving.
I cannot speak too highly of the excellent behaviour of the ship's company on all occasions, in their untiring efforts to make the troops comfortable the prompt way they darried out their duties and with hot tea and food under most cramped and difficult conditions.

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From:- Lt. G.H. Williams, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May.
1800
Proceeded to Margate and took over command of
H.M. Schoot Caribia.
1900
Left for La Panne and had uneventiul passage.
30th May.
0500
Arrived La Panne; beach was covered with troops but transport was slow SO proceeded along beach to Brayepicking up troops in small parties and finished filling up at La Panne.
1000
Proceeded towards Transgeer bucy and soon after leaving 8 battery at Nieuport opened fire, salvos wide until we left Nieuport Bank Bucy for
Middlekerie Buoy, then accuracy increased so quickly that I assumed the enemy were using the course between buoys as & range so I turned at right angles to course and zig-sagged towards Cost
Dycke Buoy. After 15/20 salvos, of which several were straddles, we were out of range and apart from fog had & quiet trip back to Ramsgate.
31st May.
0700
Arrived Ramsgate.
1600
Left Ramsgate to make West entrance to Dunkirk
Roadsat dusk. In vicinity of W. buoy 15 hombers
One bomber crashed, apparently shot down by damage, & destroyer nearby kept them flying high. a attacked, bombs fell close ahead but did not
2300
Arrived fighter. Dunkirk Harbour; went alongside but advised could not beach towards Braye, which advice we contact troops; & destroyer outside took.
the in the channel made navigation difficult
Wrecks bombers attacked continually if we did over and four knots, apparently spotting the phosphoresence.
1st June.
0200
Left about 0200 and back to Ramsgate via the
Braye Roads; during bombing attacks on way
Dunkirk naval craft in the Roads put up intense A.A. fire.
0800
Arrived Ramagate.

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From:- Lt. D. Van Gessel, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Was told to go to assistance of "Ivanhoe" and
"Queen of Thanet". We contacted with tug
"Java" who had survivors on board from the
"Queen of Thanet". We set out and found
"Ivanhoe" seriously bombed. The captain asked us to get medical help, etc. etc., which we
We did. helped with more serious wounded, but they were in such & condition that removal seemed unwise. In consultation with Captain of
"Ivanhoe" we decided to take off the survivors
(mostly soldiers) and took them ashore.
On next journey we took into Margate an N.T.B.
with one survivor out of 8. The boat was badly damaged, but was docked alongside Pier.
On these journeys was accompanied by Lt. Dancy.
31st May.
Was out in tug "Doria" trying to find lifeboats
Deal an M.T.B. bound for Convoy duties caught reported floating near the Goodwins, when off fire. After helping crew we took S.O.7 into
Dover submarine basin. Commander of S.O.7
is reporting matter.
N.B. Survivors of "Ivanhoe" were landed at more could be done and she proceeded in tow
Margate. We only left "Ivanhoe" when nothing to Chatham.
Queen Rand

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From:- Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain "Fervent".
Date:- 7th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Requested by Lt. Commdr. Clements to make ready for passage to Dunkirk; took in stores and arms and left Ramsgate. (One deckhand did not come with
Lt. us). Commdr. Clements found our Lewis gun defective and unable to fire more than one round at a time.
He gave constant attention for over 4 hrs to this young engineer and deckhand in the use of the gun and at the same time gave instructions to our
On approaching French coast and at a distance of made about service rifles, of which they knew nothing.
4 miles saw a large vessel bombed and sunk; we about towards it. Saw a number of planes flying above the vessel; they altered course towards us and Lt. Commdr. Clements identified them as enemy and got the Lewis gun ready and handed dropping planes rifles to salvos my two all crew. around. Planes heavily kept bombed up us a
Lt. Commdr. Clements with great coolness did constant fire at the attackers so that they I
not judge distance and manoeuvre "Fervent"
dive too closely. By very good fortune was ceased able through to through the bomb showers. I feel Commir attacks speed only accurate aim of Lt. Clements. had
Vessel and fallen all was to to joints now abt return 80 8 leaking knots severely and and altered oil. shaken the We engines course that therefore our for were Ramsgate. felt choking it
On prudent journey we were again bombed by 3 large
Lt fire and I feel sure hit one plane its at
Junker Commdr. Clements keeping up 8 constant return planes and again we were lucky to steer and clear, formation. least This attack was witnessed by Lt.
accurate as it temporarily lost position in
I Commdr. that Ramus. I must pay tribute to Lt. Coundr. defective Clements gun and having and for his coolness in fighting for his it ready for use when it was off so the feel enthusiasm in repairing the vitally needed constant attacks. I also feel sure that from the

port by Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain. "Fervent" (contd)
2437°
persistent manner in which the attacks were made on us that our launch must have been suspected, owing to its smartness, of giving passage to some important personage, and that is why such a deliberate attack was made on us.
flee - scored 12 hits but mine

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From:- Lt. A.W. McMullan, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
30th May.
Left Ramsgate in schoot "Twente" with Sub.
Lt. Adderley, R.N.V.R. as 1st Lieut.
2230
Arrived 1/2 miles E. of Dunkirk roads.
Remained anchored off all night but due to shortage of boats was unable to embark any troops until 0500 on 31st May when a motor boat and two cutters were requisitioned with which 400 troops were embarked. These were disembarked at Margate.
Returned to Ramsgate and anchored off the harbour for further orders.
1st June.
Schoot "Twente" not required so joined power boat "Hague" with Cmdr. Troop R.N., Lieut. de
Mauny R.N. and Sub. Lt. Hollingswear R.N.R.
and where French soldiers were embarked and ferried proceeded to the inner harbour at Dunkirk across to & waiting transport in the roads
3rd June.
0200
Were struck whilst leaving the harbour (with 39
by a French motor cutter and then again by troops on board) on the port side successively &
French trawler.
"Westward Ho", being in the vicinity, took off
Ho" to ascertain the extent of the damage.
all abandoned as no time was allowed by the "Westward the soldiers and crew and the "Hague" was
"Westward Ho" landed our troops and survivors of the "Hague" at Margate.

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From:- Lt. Commdr. A.R.W. Sayle, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
30th May.
0930
Received instructions to take Drifter "Fair Breeze"
1130
Proceeded on board "Fair Breeze" with Sub. Lt. Washbourn to beach east of Dunkirk.
R.N. (from Portsmouth) and Mr. Golding, Trinity House
Pilot, and proceeded for Dunkirk with two whalers in
1500
After whaler struck submerged object and appeared to be tow, courses as requisite.
1600
Arrived off Bray Beach, commenced sounding, closed
Arrived off Dunkirk and proceeded to Bray Beach.
making water.
1630
After whaler found to be badly holed and filling ashore with beach and have to in two fathoms.
1645
water, and requested motor boat from "Canvey Que en" to out it adrift; sent remaining whaler tow off any other boats he could find. (This boat rendered valuable assistance).
boat with troops arrived and embarkations commenced. hailed
1700
1800
First Filled with troops and proceeded to gestward, by of from Officer "Fair up "Fair Breeze", Commanding Breeze" and to instructed "Royal "Royal Eagle", Eagle". to transfer lying Made toseaward fast troops
Finished transferring troops from "Fair Breeze" and to alongside "Royal Eagle".
1815
Royal Eagle"; proceeded back to Bray Beach have to off Sanatorium.
1830
Recommenced embarking troops.
1900
Intensive bombing attack on Sanatorium and troops on
2030
Filled Bray up Beach. with troops and proceeded for Ramagate: courses as requisite.
31st May.
0045
0050
Observed Machine-gunned by enemy aircraft; no casualties.
Parachute Flare off N. Goodwin.
0200
Anchored off Gull Buoy awaiting tide.
0400
Hove up and Ramagate proceeded. East Pier and commenced out disembarking. 293.
0500
0515
Alongside Finished disembarking. Troops tallied

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251
From:- Sub. Lt. James W. Pratt, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
M/B Singapore
2nd June.
2000
Left Ramsgate with convoy, making good only 5
knots on account of choppy sea.
3rd June.
0200
Off beaches east of Dunkirk.
0300
Swift current; went aground on sands. French naval officer from small motor launch attempted to help, but coult not re-float us. Decided to remain in cabin and wait for tide. Heavy shelling taking place all the time. Took two
French captains aboard.
0730
Threw out a small anchor aft.
0800
Re-floated on incoming tide. Rescued two English soldiers from water. Decided to head for home.
0830
Engine stopped. Taken in tow by motor boat commanded by Sub. Lt. Williams.
b.c.
1100
Saw heavy bombing "over our portbow". Still in tow; making good about 5 - 6 knots.
1200
Sighted floating mine. Attempted to explode it by Lewis gun fire from Sub. Lt. Williams' "Kit-
Cat" and our own rifles - scored 12 hits but mine would notexplode.
1300
Hailed by R.A.P. motor craft who gave us our course to Dover.
1900
Arrived Ramagate with two British soldiers, two
French captains and one French Lieutenant.

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252
From:- J. Travers-Moss, Motor Boat Kit-Cat, Ramsgate.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
when at we sighted the Singapore, who in turn had
Dunkirk we had decided to take & final look been around
Report that whilst on duty on the 3rd instant
0830. had This having reduced our speed considerably, aground burnt out her clutch, SO me took her in at all night and, in attempting to get away, tow we reported verbally to you, in the south the of did not deem it advisable to stay any longer. or
As we there lay a Belgian boat with 8,000 gals were unable to destroy same.
petrol harbour aboard, but in view or our handicap st we
? lena isso mfrastim incorrect LISP
may the Leva? Shem Actity 44/54
Thousand Belgion book
Happer Sambie etc.

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253
From:- Sub. Lieut. W.D.F. Claydon, R.N.R.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Dunkirk This on the night of 3rd June "Greater London" H.M.S.
is to report that during the visit to
Kellett, which had gone aground during operations
(Southend Lifeboat) successfully refloated at the entrance to harbour.
Whilst ferrying troops to the transport Officer outside the Kellett. Upon reaching entrance we were hailed by the Liaison her,
Whilst her to stand Commander being by H.M.S. somewhat asked at once me doubtful took to endeavour 8 line as to from to our tow her cepability him stern off.
and to do within this, less we than five minutes had her afloat.
continued our ferrying and at 0250
picked We up then our last batch and set off for Ramagate.
a previous near Folkestone. However,
As our visit compass it became most unreliable after had been hit by shrapnel and during we made encountering the coast a considerable amount of fog we managed to make Ramagate at 1200.

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251
From:- A.W. West, Skipper H.M.T. Gula.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
This is to report that at 12 o'clock (mid-night)
Saturday, June 1st, we rescued twelve survivors from H.N.Y. Greives, which was blown up by & nine whilst entering Dunkirk. There were no other men in the water when we left.

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255
H.M.Y.
From:- Sub. Lt. R.E. Lee, R.N.V.R.
Alauette
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Report that on 1st June we brought down a
Messerschmidt 109 dive bomber near Gravelines Point.
We had run in alongside D.15 at the Mole and were embarking troops when we were attacked by several squadrons of bombers; one bomb falling very close astern lifted us out of the water, causing engine trouble.
We loaded troops to our capacity and on clearing the Dunkirk Channel D. 15 passed us and ne were again attacked by dive bombers. One Messerschmidt, after dropping his bombs, circled and dived to within 100
ft of our deck and machine-gunned us. Our helm was put to starboard as soon as he was on our fore and aft line so that only two bullets came aboard causing no casualties. We held our fire until our aim was certain and then let him have everything.
Fabric was ripped off his wings, dense smoke started issuing from his engine and he crashed on the beach near Gravelines Point. The Admiral's barge from Ramagate no doubt witnessed this.
During this and other engagements the crew stood unflinchingly at their posts and I cannot speak too highly of their behaviour.

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256
From:- Act. Sub. Lieut. Jallo Chappell, R.N.
Date:- 7th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May.
2200 Left Portsmouth in H.M.S. Nelson's picket boat.
30th May.
a.m. Sighted submarine and warned & French convoy.
Port engine bearings ran out.
1730 Arrived Ramsgate on one engine.
2330 Left for Dunkirk, machine-gunned from the air two miles out of Ramsgate.
31st May.
Dawn Arrived Dunkirk Roads. Funnel carried away by shell-fire. Making water slightly; loaded with troops and left.
1400 Arrived Ramsgate.
1st June.
0830 Left for Dunkirk. Making water rapidly. fire. Beached the boat; found bottom damaged by for enemy Dunkirk.
On Took too return late command engine that journey N.Y. one only; filled can Santosy contained towed up and by with left trawler. water. petrol; Proceeded Trawler found turned on port to wreck East of N. Goodwin L/V and ran on on top of "Santosy". Cabin smashed; civilian
Arrived Ramagate on one engine. Discharged over volunteer Barrington severely injured.
Barrington to Deal Hospital; sent crew ashore for rest.
3rd
June. 1600 Engines repaired. Left for Dunkirk with civilian Towed by
J.W.S. Gilbert as engineer. proceeded volunteer tug Sun IV. Tow parted Starboard off Dunkirk: engines failed commander's again.
under own power. Hailed Sun IV and on her VI with orders Sea rising. abandoned Santosy and boarded Sun my crew.
New gas used by enemy. Shells and bomba
REPORT: near gave off white cloud which hung bursting suspended in air. From burns on bodies in water gathered it to be of acid nature.

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From:- Temp. Lieut. A.T. Cook, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
At 2.30 a.m. on the 3rd instant saw motor cruiser under sail and abandoned off Dunkirk. Took her in tow and brought her to Ramsgate. Ship flying French
Mercantile flag, valued about £1,000 and should be open to salvage for myself and crew. Launch belongs to the Skylark Shipbuilding Co., Poole, and has
3 mile limit off Britain for cruising.

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