TNA / MT 40 66

TNA MT 40 66

Collection details

TNA MT 40 66

Ministry of Transport records containing a Dynamo vessel list and reports from masters and crews engaged in the evacuation, covering 1940–1947.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: MT 40 66

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40/66. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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114	Log in to enlarge	the w barter 2 Regd.pps. Sec. 736 MINISTRY OF SHIPPING TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE, 1940 45. Mr. Ellis Smith asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider awarding a special British medal to all men and women who went to the assistance of Belgium by land, air and sea and who also took part in the Dunkirk evacuation; and, if so, whether the medal will be presented to British, French and Belgian allied men? THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (MR. ATTLEE): The question of instituting a British medal for war service will be considered in due course. Awards of decorations and medals for gallantry and for good service are already made from time to time and special services rendered since the invasion of Belgium will be dealt with in accordance with the usual practice. Mr. Glenvil Hall: Will the Government see that this time the decorations always go to the men who have done the fighting, and not to those behind the lines? MR. ATTLEE: I will bear my hon. Friend's point in mind. Mr. Loftus: Would my right hon. Friend consider allowing the small ships concerned to fly a special flag in commemoration of their action? MR. ATLEE: I will consider that suggestion. 8. No. 156.	Barter Ellis right Seal Smith

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the w barter
2
Regd.pps.
Sec. 736
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING
TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE, 1940
45. Mr. Ellis Smith asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider
awarding a special British medal to all men and women who
went to the assistance of Belgium by land, air and sea and who
also took part in the Dunkirk evacuation; and, if so, whether
the medal will be presented to British, French and Belgian
allied men?
THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (MR. ATTLEE):
The question of instituting a British medal for war
service will be considered in due course. Awards of decorations
and medals for gallantry and for good service are already made from
time to time and special services rendered since the invasion of
Belgium will be dealt with in accordance with the usual practice.
Mr. Glenvil Hall: Will the Government see that this time the decorations
always go to the men who have done the fighting, and not to those
behind the lines?
MR. ATTLEE: I will bear my hon. Friend's point in mind.
Mr. Loftus: Would my right hon. Friend consider allowing the small
ships concerned to fly a special flag in commemoration of their
action?
MR. ATLEE: I will consider that suggestion.
8. No. 156.