SECRET 219 Page 6. 3. During all this period the whole ship's company behaved in a grand way. They were tireless in their energies in whatever direction they were requiered, either pulling the whalers to and fro from the beach, or landing on the jetty at Dunkirk and heartening the passage of the soldiers with cheerful words or help. I regard this magnificent spirit to be due to the example shown by my officers and heads of departments in spite of the fact that 10 suffered a very severe dive bombing attack on our second trip and low level bombing attacks from one plane lasting about 20 minutes this same trip, and by Saturday every man was needing rest badly. The spirit of the ship's company was shown when, having cleared lower deck on Saturday evening and explained the final stages of the operation, there was literally a "Tooth-suck" from the ship's company when the sailing cancellation was piped D. the bosun's sale later. 4. Attached is list of recomendations of officers and men for the period covered by this letter of proceedings. I have the honour to DO, Sir, Your Chediens Servant, (ed) C.D.Maud. Lieutenant Commander, Royal. Havy. The Vice-Admiral, Dover. VI 10 17JUN 1940 ADMIRAL O * * DOVE E