A working collection of Admiralty Operation Dynamo material whose full ADM 199 catalogue reference is still being identified.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/xxx. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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1068 Page 2. Mention in Dispatches, (cont.) 3. Ch.Stoker Ernest James Day, C/K.61574. Was of great assistance in helping the Soldiers on board and enerally guiding them to suitable parts of the Ship and seeing to heir comfort. He showed a fine spirit. 4. Ldg.Sea. Clive Frederick Mane Cooper, C/JX.137062. Coxwain of the Niger's motor boat who showed excellent leader- ship and seamanship in towing the Doats to and from the beaches. He an every trip that the motor boat made on Higer's three evacuations rom the beaches, and was quite tireless. He also resoued many sold- Lers in danger of drowning. If Niger had been more often under fire should have no hesitation in recommending this Rating for a decor- tion. 5. Luz.Sea. George Frederick Crick, C/J.45439. Coxwain of the whaler ,performed excellent work in assisting the the troops from the shore and showed considerable leadership. 6. L.S.B.A. Arthur Vernon Lional MaIllroy, C/MX.50059. Was most able in the work which he had to do helping the wounded. showed untiring willingness in aiding the exhausted soldiers and as of great assistance to the Medical Officer. Decoration. Lieut-Comdr. Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N. "S"N"H Finally Ede, Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Salamanderwhose Salamander report was I wish to submit to your notice for a decoration ou will is one of my Flotilla and I feel that Coxwain of H.M.S. is eu t-Comdr. already have had. I was not in company when his conduct maged but she I must also add that the Torpedo Company with rthy of mention. requested to see no on behalf of the Ship's in their lamander forward Lieut-Commander Rie's name as inion view to he bringing gave them a great lead and was a source of inspiration when ings were unpleasant. (Signed) St. J. CRONYN VIDE AD MIRAL Commander in Command. OA E