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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558	Log in to enlarge	389 363 2. 6. At about 0840, Saturday, as the last men were being embarked, a very severe air-raid developed, and all vessels moved off. "BOUNTY", having her port propeller foul, was taken in tow by motor-yacht "SERIOLA VI" and proceeded to Ramsgate. Both vessels were machine-gunned on the way back. 7. The conduct and behavious of all Officers and men, who came under my observation, was in accordance with Service tradition. At times they were subject to heavy air-raids. The highest standard was set by the Commanding Officers, Officers and men of the destroyers, sloops and minesweepers working off La Fanne. 8. I desire to call your attention to the following Officer and ratings:- Lieut. R.H.IRVING, R.N.R., Motor Boat "TRIRON". I I boarded her. Lieutenant Irving set a most excellent observed the efficient work of this boat before example or devotion to duty, although he his was obviously so tired he could hardly keep be eyes facilitated open. the embarkation of hundreds of soldiers. By his able handling of his boat A. VERRIS, B.R.A. (1.124). H.M.S."BOURT". This although on duty day and night and difficulty I/C rating was alone in & twin diesl engineroom, sick with and, it was with the greatest take a rest, be the rumes, him to leave his post and to help persuaded air, when 1 Sorrowed & Stoker demeanour, him. and fresh strong sense of duty and cheerful around him. By he his set an excellent example to those Lent to no as W.A.DENNY. Ord.Sig,, TP/X.1790 H.G.HAYES. Sig., C/JX.140933. Signature: H.M.S.BOURTY". S.FENTON, A.3., P/JX.145044 La Pande D. Friday, 31 shelled, May, when I called the On return to were being heavily bring off beach and piers to take in the whaler forward to and for volunteers These three young men came They all soldiers. the beach again and again. work was on. were returned invariably to to be found where I have the honour to be, Sie, Your obedient servent COMMODORE.	Boat Bounty Commodore Seriola Day Denny Fenton Irving Last May Young

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389
363
2.
6. At about 0840, Saturday, as the last men were being
embarked, a very severe air-raid developed, and all
vessels moved off. "BOUNTY", having her port propeller
foul, was taken in tow by motor-yacht "SERIOLA VI" and
proceeded to Ramsgate. Both vessels were machine-gunned
on the way back.
7. The conduct and behavious of all Officers and men,
who came under my observation, was in accordance with
Service tradition. At times they were subject to heavy
air-raids. The highest standard was set by the
Commanding Officers, Officers and men of the destroyers,
sloops and minesweepers working off La Fanne.
8. I desire to call your attention to the following
Officer and ratings:-
Lieut. R.H.IRVING, R.N.R., Motor Boat "TRIRON".
I I boarded her. Lieutenant Irving set a most excellent
observed the efficient work of this boat before
example or devotion to duty, although he his was
obviously so tired he could hardly keep be eyes
facilitated open. the embarkation of hundreds of soldiers.
By his able handling of his boat
A. VERRIS, B.R.A. (1.124). H.M.S."BOURT".
This although on duty day and night and difficulty I/C
rating was alone in & twin diesl engineroom, sick with
and, it was with the greatest take a rest,
be the rumes, him to leave his post and to help
persuaded air, when 1 Sorrowed & Stoker demeanour, him.
and fresh strong sense of duty and cheerful around him.
By he his set an excellent example to those
Lent to no as
W.A.DENNY. Ord.Sig,, TP/X.1790
H.G.HAYES. Sig., C/JX.140933.
Signature:
H.M.S.BOURTY".
S.FENTON, A.3., P/JX.145044 La Pande D. Friday, 31 shelled, May, when I called the
On return to were being heavily bring off
beach and piers to take in the whaler forward to and
for volunteers These three young men came They all
soldiers. the beach again and again. work was on.
were returned invariably to to be found where
I have the honour to be,
Sie,
Your obedient servent
COMMODORE.