TNA ADM 199 795

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TNA ADM 199 795

Admiralty reports on naval operations off the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts during 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 795

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/795. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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259	Log in to enlarge	5 H.M.S. * MONA'S ISLE." 51 6th June. 1940. To the VICE ADMIRAL, Dover. Sir, I have the honour to submit copies of the original * narrative of events asked for, and handed to, today to the Principal Sea Transport Officer. I beg to report that the behaviour of the entire ships company was exemplary, under very trying conditions, and to bring to your notice the conduct of Petty Officer 3. POPE. R.N.R. O.N. D. 5672. His coolness at the 12 pdr gan under heavy machine gun and cannon fire deserves special mention. After the crew had sustained casualties and were forced to take shelter, this man exposed himself to fire to close the cordite box. In doing this he was wounded, but refused to cease carrying out his duties until the ship was safely barthed about six hours afterwards. I have the honour, Sir, to be your obedient servant, JUN ADMIRAL 1940 Tendorig Commander: R.N.R. Commanding officer. *	Mona's Isle Dover

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5
H.M.S. * MONA'S ISLE."
51
6th June. 1940.
To the VICE ADMIRAL,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit copies of the original
* narrative of events asked for, and handed to, today to the
Principal Sea Transport Officer.
I beg to report that the behaviour of the entire ships
company was exemplary, under very trying conditions, and to bring
to your notice the conduct of Petty Officer 3. POPE. R.N.R.
O.N. D. 5672.
His coolness at the 12 pdr gan under heavy machine gun
and cannon fire deserves special mention.
After the crew had sustained casualties and were forced
to take shelter, this man exposed himself to fire to close the
cordite box. In doing this he was wounded, but refused to cease
carrying out his duties until the ship was safely barthed about
six hours afterwards.
I have the honour,
Sir, to be
your obedient servant,
JUN ADMIRAL 1940
Tendorig
Commander: R.N.R.
Commanding officer.
*