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During the forenoon of 29th I received a message from S.T.O's
that the building next door had been hit. by an incendary
ffice omb and that it was considered desirable to evacuate it and would
find alternative accommodation. I spent some time arranging for
his and finally settled to share the abri office of the Police de
lavigation close to the Tristram lock. The staff was preparing to
nove into this office when H.M.S.Wolfhound arrived with the naval
party under Captain Tennant/for the final evacuation. After consult-
ation with Captain Tennant, and as the port was entirely out of action
for Sea Transport work except personnel and this was being taken ove
by the Navy I decided to send my staff home to the United Kingdom.
the orders to the military were to "travel light" and that no kit of
any sort should be taken I gave the same orders to the staff and thi
order accounts for the fact that on arrival noone had any gear with
him. On arrival in England they were instructed to report to the
nearest D.S.T.O. for further orders.
In view of the fact that I was au fait with the port generally
and knew personnallyall the local French and military authorities
Captain Tennant accepted my offer to remain and assist him to the
best of my ability. The naval party finally embarked on the night of
June 1st/2nd and I arrived in Dover during the forenoon of Sunday 2nd
June reporting my arrival to the D.S.T.O of that port.
I have the honour to be,
SIR,
Your obedient servant
COMMANDER.
R.N.