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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725	Log in to enlarge	ENCLOSURE NO.2. to LETTER DATED 27th JUNE, 1940 FROM 560 THE PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER SOUTHAMPTON 536 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RALPH WILLIAM SOPER,R.N.R On 29th May, 1940 the Chief Officer of H.T. "CANTERBURY" had to be removed owing to nervous exhaustion due to enemy action. As it was important to get the ship to sea and there was no relief available, I called for volunteers from my own staff. Lieut-Commander Soper offered to go, and took over the duties of Chief Officer for the trip. He carried out these duties satisfactorily, and was instrumental in assisting in the rescue of a number of troops under fire. Southampton 27th June,1940 PRINCIPAL COMMODORE, SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER.	Canterbury Commodore May Soper

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ENCLOSURE NO.2. to LETTER DATED 27th JUNE, 1940 FROM
560
THE PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER SOUTHAMPTON
536
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RALPH WILLIAM SOPER ,R.N.R
On 29th May, 1940 the Chief Officer of H.T.
"CANTERBURY" had to be removed owing to nervous
exhaustion due to enemy action.
As it was important to get the ship to sea
and there was no relief available, I called for
volunteers from my own staff.
Lieut-Commander Soper offered to go, and took
over the duties of Chief Officer for the trip.
He carried out these duties satisfactorily,
and was instrumental in assisting in the rescue
of a number of troops under fire.
Southampton
27th June,1940
PRINCIPAL COMMODORE, SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER.