TNA ADM 199 795

CONFIDENTIAL.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
PERSONNEL VESSELS.
Twenty-nine personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"; a list is given in the enclosure.
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Of these, seven were sunk, five so damaged by bombing a:
or gunfire as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were damaged in collision.
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Of these ships the following, namely MONA'S QUEEN, nd
BIARRITZ, CANTERBURY, QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL, MAID OF ORLEANS, le
AUTO CARRIER and ARCHANGEL; ST. HELIER and KING GEORGE V, had been engaged prior to Dynamo, in operations at Dunkirk,
Boulogne and Calais, and had completed the following trips:
MONA'S QUEEN 3 QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL 1 ARCHANGEL
1
BIARRITZ
2
MAID OF ORLEANS
3 ST.HELIER
2
CANTERBURY
3 AUTO CARRIER
2 KING GEORGE V.1
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2. There was no doubt that the Captains and crews of these ships were feeling the strain when operation Dynamo started. After completing two round trips to Dunkirk harbour in operation Dynamo the Master of the CANTERBURY stated on the
28th that he would not take his ship to sea for a third trip.
The P.S.T.O. went on board and explained the gravity of the situation and ordered him to sail at 2230, out discovered some of the crew had been given leave. The P.S.T.O. therefore put os, an officer and some set nen and stokers on board to augment and stiffen the crew. The ship sailed at 0930/29, but was bombed and damaged on her return voyage from Dunkirk, and after landing troops did not take any further part in the operation.
3. After completing one round trip the Captain of the
St. SEIRIOL refused to sail, and accordingly one officer, an armed guard and 7 stokers were put on board at 1000 on the 29th.
The Captain was placed under open arrest and the ship sailed at
1100. On her return voyage the ship was bombed and damaged and did not sail again.
should 4. have completed 6 voyages. When due to commence her
The TYNWALD transported 7534 troops in 5 voyages; she fourth voyage at 1945/1, she refused to sail and did not sail again until 1945/2.
On a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, on the 2nd June, whether or not the ship would sail for Dunkirk if required, the Master, W. Qualbrough, replied by letter as follows:
"Dear Sir,
Your letter received. I had a signal from the master of the MALINES last night to say him and the master of the BEN MY CHREE had considered it hopeless to proceed to Dunkirk. Our crews have been continually on their feet all the week and especially the deck officers who have had to be on their feet for so long. I myself have had 4 hours rest for the week and am at present physically unfit for another necessary to jo I will abide with the masters of the trip like what we have had. If it is absolutely other ships decision.
P.S. absolutely There nervous wrecks and certiffed by the naval is two more of the crew going ashore now doctor.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
In the meantime, relief crews had been sent for for the TYNWALD and an armed naval guard was placed alongside at Folkestone where the ship lay. The crew did not attempt to leave the ship but contented themselves with shouting abuses at the sentries. Relief crews arrived and the old crew were then allowed to leave. Complete listsof their names and
On addresses were taken and given to the S.T.O., Folkestone, Those ginal who stayed of the old crew were the Chief Officer as Master,
;ain
Second Officer, Purser, W/T Operator and Carpenter.
A naval officer and 10 naval ratings were put on er board as moral stiffeners and the ship sailed at 1945/2. She nd completed a round trip which was repeated next day without le incident.
5. MANX MAID. Never completed a trip; she should have r
sailed on 3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at
1745/2, she produced an engine breakdown as excuse; was given up as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.
On the afternoon of 3rd June, when it was realised that MANX MAID was not going to be used, the majority of the to crew, in response to an appeal by the S.T.O., Dover, volunteered to replace men in other personnel vessels who had left their duty. 18 seamen and firemen were accepted and sailed to
Dunkirk in LADY OF MANN, and others were drafted to MANX MAN
who, however, did not sail.
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6. BEN MY CHREE. Transported 408 troops in 2 trips; she should have completed 4. The master was evidently in league ps, with the masters of the TYNWALD and the MALINES. On failing to to sail during the night 1/2nd June, in reply to a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, whether or not he would sail, George Woods, Master, replied in writing - "I beg to state that after our experience at Dunkirk yesterday, my answer is
'No'.
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At 1850/2 BEN MY CHREE came alongside Folkestone.
Naval guards were placed on the gangways and abreast the ship.
As the ship was berthed the crew were demonstrating and shouting that they were going to leave the ship and on the brow being run out, they attempted to do so with their kits. Leading
Stoker Booth ordered his men to come on guard and advanced up the brow with fixed bayonets. The crew returned on board at once, where they remained until the relief crew arrived. The
Captain and crew left the ship, the Chief Officer stayed as
Captain, together with 3 greasers and the W/T Operator. Otherwise the ship was manned with the new crew. Unfortunately, on sailing, at 1905/2, BEN MY CHREE was in collision and did not complete the trip.
7. LADY OF MANN Carried out 4 trips and transported
2902 troops. One tri_ was abortive through no fault of the
Master, as the ship was ordered back from Dunkirk before entering that harbour, The last 2 trips were carried out with a Naval officer and 10 naval ratings on board as an insurance, but there is no suggestion that the LADY OF MANN did not attempt to play her part.
8. MANX MAN. Transported 233 troops in 3 voyages.
Should have completed 5.
On her fourth trip, due 2115/2, MANX MAN refused to sail from Folkestone. A new crew was put on board, the engineers remaining/
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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"
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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
IDAH
371/191
FLATILA
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.
11.
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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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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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+
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Boddy.
.eregol.4
SBA. Brindle*
isso
"Manxman".
Surgeon Lieutenat StutterRiVR.
SBATRead+
Besford.
.doad.bash.a
Chapman+
AND. повтедной.0
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"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
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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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3
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.

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EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK.
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Joined TYNWALD at 1900 hours, on the 29th. May 1940, at
Testsl JUD Islimite
Folkestone. A Stock Bay was established in the After Saloon. A Table
Ileng" aqjida,D.M.A.R.M.H orig JBIJ emts ent ts was constituted by the Ship's carpenter, and covered with sheeting and blankets. First Aid bags were laid out ready for use. Attention
NI blen JETTS
was paid to perfecting black-out, and extra lighting obtained over the Operating Table, emergency oil lamps were provided and fixed theyp TENDJOTTE say 8'shoM" at qirt up.
.NIDINIT eats! MI
,nottsta
Dunkirk, arriving outside the harbour about 4 hours later. After
At about 17 hours on the 30th. May 1940, the ship proceeded
Luow abnuow,Lotted TO edixoted He3oTaH
VITA IOI Nottol S MIOI of waiting opposite a hospital ship. British troopship TYNWALD, of th evacuated e to about 11 hours came alongside the outer berth of the north about jetty 1500 ( including about two German priscners). Most were extremely tired and fell asleep almost as soon as they were troops found deck space to sit or lie down. The following casualties located form
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.