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OFERATIONS OFF DISCOUNTE - RECOMMENDATION.
110.22 of 9th June, 1940.)
RATINGS.
Beach Testy,
William (rederick Lional party, Leading Searan, D/X.13647.
Loonard William Creases, this Season,
Harry Bernard Robert Items Butcher, able Services, D/ZX.145695.
Themas Coorge stanyar, (ble Seeman,
Richard Philip Smith, this Searan, REV.E.S., M/X.1950.
William Bear, Seamon, R.H.R., 1,20873.
Ronald Lealie Book, ordinary Searan, R.S.V.R.,
Lealis David Dall, SignaTuren, R.N.V.R., 115/x.3548,
These entings performed arthors service on the beaches at Braye and La Parmo under trying physical conditions.
Hotor Deat's area.
Archibald sandleen, Leading Doman, D/JX.139163.
Douglas llicholas, Leading seaman, D/JX.137869.
Albert Locces, Loading Stober, D/EX.81236.
John Tyreman, seeem, BALL, 3.197971.
dilfred Hourd Green, Able someon, D/SSX.19925.
1st shaler.
Ethalbert Jack Jarvis, Able Searen, D/J.44078. British Har A Medals. Victory
Harry survell, Able seaman, D/J.109760.
2nd shaler.
villion Rogan, able season, D/S.18788.
Arthor savage, Able scanan, L.S.M.C. modal.
Sexual John villians, able Seaman, D/J.100798. medal.
Planing Dinghy.
Frank Willows, shle seeman, D/SSX.162M.
A.L.C.
Quantities Ingine Kally Herriless, Able Boanan, D/J.43113.
1,8,10.0. Modal, British Har and Victory Redals.
Thone retings performed arthors service in boats on several commins withle enharking troops from beaches under trying conditions.
Lowin Customs.
Hanry Claud Curtis, able Seanan, D/J.90128.
John Hollonald, able scanan, IVJ.78860. British far and Victory Medals.
Pen-Pan.
Reginald Charles vilson, Loading loansary D/Jx.136600.
John Riggons, Able seaman, D/BSK.20141.
These ratings showed especial skill and unflagging vigilance in sighting, reporting and exemping aircraft.
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to four mote. Sighted may small creft and some destroye lying offs beach stanted with soldiers 80 thought this was correct place and went as need inshare as X could. Some
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soldiers unded out and 8 few come in rowing boats. Was hailed to go alemguide mail constel steams WINEST WEST
applicantly aground. Vent to her and took off 8 boatlond of soldiers to be tematerred to destroyers. About to go alongside when booking raid started, destroyer got way on and lay off while due spened fire. In about half an hour 99 wast alenguide and disemberked soldiers. Returning dritt in 02000 to the shore before letting go shohor.
to Healt port them startourd enginee broke down 80 let her Was closs anough in to be reselted easily by pulling boate:
while there filled = with military, B.R.A. reported enginee to 8 bad condition 90 1 salid any soldièrs who could accist in the engine room Sa volunteir. Six
Royal Artillergum and Royal Ingineers - formet to help
B.B.A. unite. Sand 988 found in the carburations and the distributors required resetting. One engine was realy in just 0987 - and a half hours, 00 get under way proceeded to a destruges to discharge SM aboord.
Baxt attengted to get slangaide for sinda of the lossies by drogging naturn B enshops side of the ytar van approachables visa setting on difficult BOG
running, parted all 17 reges to effects to: get alongside then found give number share 17 best sould approache
Required and Masharged mre soldiers, also required signal that refusiting deliters VI79 = their tay to emist. light ceart.
adduted use true of petrol to DAILY on for 4a 6 Intro Wells remains, the wat alougside matroyer most 2
S.R.d. reported mly enough first remaining for ten
Required pessived signal for all ships be be may 03
name notice, tropped: about thesty planes involved. opened mohor in shallow entor. Largi Very air bettle shortix
Both engines railed again 60 DIE du provouning in firsher progress 1780 (same rather monthsts) shall the mean Landlod in the Her sea artive ashore. After first the engineer with a - 10 upon to m below between alongaide 10 skip
Beautill off and buret. this seamen Chief Potty
$ ordered shall Landed is the water 9000, see Able about
Spends pessived Hallowsy oute - the THE and make hip unit three yards uses instantly Hillow B.B.A. White Officer
Duran was use to the 108% 215 vas ass is the meet, root,
Blinded " blood I WE unable to 800 the to extent be of the - for a region's DD the also VAA stating Slowly
Ordered sharts and ship's assees condition VIDATE and the burned and unked insurence Yes sold to nain address they and
10 committee tue really A.B's deed and to Told reported consumin there usa be doubt, they had 1920 been milled outsigns.
Stores burned W papers and White charte remined while the by
The helled for assistance, what WAS N.R.A. haypening, no and eszumain leagh III informed sa 18
assisted The into her, the runninder Store). Fulled 8200 step to abandoned notes shortly Lookred the the and this Nied THE
ship (Conswain, were B.H.Art taken abourd centing and the did dinghy not iss advise, during launch and this period I could not ⑉

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RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES -
H.M.S. "JAGUAR".
FROM *** The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
DATE... 13th June, 1940
No.
Deprome 38-204 201
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Commander Duffet
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
014/0/1251
Dynawa 318
II
2200
RAMSGATE & MARGATE: DYNAMO
OPERATIONS.
ildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
Alfred. 1 was appointed to
3251/212
6' twin screw motor cruiser morning and put to sea in
- Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of my amagate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
2/212 of 11/6/40, Appendix 3.
a received our instructions about 0930 Friday.
spot about 3 miles northeast the let a her drift as close to means line ashore by
Secretary to di a isgate.
NAVAL OFFICER IN
h June 1940.
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CHARGE.
rd as there was
However, we got every beach man
I then returned to the e of when the men came out of to me the dinghy davits.
a I block on to the back
VICE ADMIRAL
them aboard quite easily.
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off another ship.
I took my boat alongside were a a ashore. There off.
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RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES -
H.M.S. "JAGUAR".
FROM The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
DATE
13th June, 1940
No.
Deprome 318. 204
201
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex ommander Duffet
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
H.M.S. Merry England
Ramsgate
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred. 1 was appointed to central cockpit type) the following morning and put to 80a
"Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser in company at 1400.
were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot where we arrived we at 2200. There we received our instructions and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
immediately went to a spot about 3 miles northeast the of the harbour I anchored my boat and let her drift as close to means shore as possible.
then floated & life line ashore by of followed a life buoy. dozen Belgians. I experienced about considerable 3 ft
Immediately I an English soldier came out to me of freeboard at getting the stern of "Jong". I then However, returned we got to the beach man difficulty by in about a these men aboard as there was every aboard them to a Scoot.
and Again this time rigged the line ashore and when the men came back of to me and took falls of one of the dinghy davits. out
I I sent the life hooked the lower block on to the easily.
their went waist overboard belts and and my crew hauled them aboard quite this operation during the day and the also ran for I continued the Captain of a steam hopper who ship. wanted services messages of an experienced engineer off another
During the afternoon I took my boat There alongside were a &
number supply thers of lighter British that soldiers had been to on the drifted board opposite and ashore. these side of men the went I took lighter on off. to the and experienced were still difficulty coming in getting aboard it. I

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RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES - -
H.H.S. "JAGUAR".
FROM... The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
DATE... 13th June, 1940
No....
Diprome 3.8.204
201
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Commander Duffet
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
H.M.S. Merry England
Ramsgate
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred. I was appointed to
M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser central cockpit type) the following morning and put to sea in company at 1400.
We were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot where we arrived at 2200. There we received our instructions and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
I immediately went to a spot about 3 miles northeast of the harbour anchored my boat and let her drift as close to the shore as possible. I then floated a life line ashore by means of a life buoy. Immediately an English soldier came out to me followed by about a dozen Belgians. I experienced considerable ft of freeboard the stern of "Jong". However, we got every beach man difficulty in getting these men aboard as there was about 3
aboard and took at them to a Scoot. I then returned to the and this time the falls of one of the dinghy davits. out
Again I sent the rigged life line ashore and when the men came of to me
I went overboard and hooked the lower block on to the back their waist belts and my crew hauled them aboard quite easily.
continued this operation during the day and the also ran messages for I the Captain of a steam hopper who wanted services of an experienced engineer off another ship.
number lighter that board and these men I
supply During had been drifted ashore. There took off.
the afternoon I took my boat alongside were a a
Others of British soldiers to on the opposite side of the lighter to the and experienced were difficulty still coming in getting aboard it. I went on

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.0's 1700 & 1723 ESSELS TAKING PART III OPERATION DYNANO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. IND. STEAM
HOPPER "FORENOST 101"
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REPORT OF MASTER.
On the night of 29th May, 1940, the above vessel was orddred to Dover for orders.
We left for Dover at 3.50 came of 30th May, arriving after an uneventful trip at 6.40 Dalla Orders were received to proceed to Ramsgate, which was reached at 9.20 p.m. All sorts and sizes of vessels were anchored there, presenting a wonderful sight.
A Naval officer came aboard with charts and confidential instructions, andorders to make for Dunkirk.
We set out in company with the "Lady Southborough" at 5.40a.m.
of the 31st May. A brilliant sun was shining as we cleared the
Goodwins, visibility being good.
At 12.55 p.m. TO dropped anchor off Dunkirk beach, and many soldiers were observed standing in and near the water. Independant action was clearly indicated 80 at 2.15 p.m. the two lifeboats were launched, the heavy swell running miding the operations difficult. During this period the enemy kept up a terrific accial bombardment. salvo of bombs was uncomfortably near, being had the matter pleasure of of a seeing several German aircraft brought down.
only & One few yards away. However, we were not hit, and
Quite a bit of shrapnel fell on the ship but did no damage.
embarking boats French then soldiers. I regret to say the unknown.
The proceeded to ply between the number ship and is shore, boats,During one of lifted right out of the went spilling on. At the these trips, when a bonb full water close to the to about Happily at N.T.B. ordered us to we leave left a small dinghy we occupants. of them was nobody was hurt and the job Dunkirk which
Towed by five to do French at soldiers with pieces of - being proceeded 8.30 palla 8.55 Dalla Just as wood there no cars - was sighted and resoued.
given not tea and breadnand defed. cheese, also they The were soldiers made warm were whilst their clothes were
P.P.O.
all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macfarlane Davidison, Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for & decoration.

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
SIGLOSURE NO. 16.
SHIP: H.M.S. PELLAG II. Armed Motor
Yacht.
6th June, 1940.
OFFICER REPORTING: 7.2. MARTINO, Lieutenant, R.F.V.R.
On the 30th May, 1940, H.H.S. PELLAO II, in company with Trawlers F.Y. and 3.K., left Dover at 1400
for Dunkirk. To took the long route and made the coast about 0800 31st May. 1 was unable to find the beach and returned to the trawlers.
8. To then proceeded to Dunkirk and arrived about
1000 on 31at May. To were bonbed going in but no damage.
3. I left the trawlers off shore and proceeded in to about 3 cables off beach. to were then attacked by two enemy planes, who bombed us for about 90 sinutes. 1 went full speed and sig-sagged about and fired CELL then with our rifles (our 3 pounder gun sould not elevate high enough to be or any use).
embarked 4. five loads of use - about 30 DMV and 3 officers.
1 again closed the beach, lowered ay only dinghy and on leaving the beach 1 round 7.Y. stuck on the and and 1
tried to sow her, in doing 80 burns out the clutches on ay engines and makeshift rudder and closed H.M.S. SUBCESTER about and broke the steering. Steered ship with engines
12 miles off shore.
asked for a SOW to Dover, but Commander Alliston of 5. WORCESTER 1 ordered 38 to abandon 0.8a. ship. Transferred all H.M.S. ay men safely aboard destroyer and
WORCESTER sook OR дога nen off under jetty weigh. and was bombed and machine 6. gunned, also after getting
7. The following sere ay crew -
Patty Officer sigar (ingineman)
I *moss 2.
2. A+ Macres, Leading Semman
Leage, Season.
J. Green, Seanan.
uas wounded in the Isso 30th sere aboard sent the to destroyer, hospital
P. ston lost his nanory. highly of these and on arrival P.O. Elgar in Dover. 1 cannot speak $00
men under fire.
8. 0.3s. and charts are in H.H.S. WORCHOTER.