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Commanding Officer H.M.S.Shikari
June 8th 1940.
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Sir,
I have the honour, with reference to Flag Officer
Commanding Dover's Memo: B 14/0/1101/40, to forward the following report on recommendation of personnel under my
Command.
While it is very difficult to single out Officers or Ratings who were all performing the same duties to the best of their abilities; the names are forwarded of the boats crews who did excellent work during the final day evacuation at Bray a.m. Saturday June 1st under continual
Shell fire and bombing until ordered to withdraw to
Dunkirk.
A). Recommended for decorations.
1. Lieutenant John Rees Wilson R.N. In charge of all shore operations, throughout operation Dynamo. His leadership and the manner he stuck to his job was inspiring.
2. Leading Stoker Alfred Browne. D/KX 81441.
3. Ordinary Seaman Dominie Kenny D/SSX 30221.
4. Ordinary Seaman George Park. D/JX 170122.
5. Ordinary Seaman William Lyons D/SSX 30211.
6. Signalman William Hicks D/JX 144358.
(1-6 formed the motor boats crew )
The motor boat was sent in to help other small craft during the final hour, after the cutter had been turned over to "Sabre".
B). Recommended for mention in despatches.
1. Signalman John Scott Mac Kibbin JX D/139851, relief to signalman in motor boat. Was in the motor boat for last and most unpleasant trip.
2. Acting Leading Seaman George Edward Cross D/JX 125679.
3. Able Seaman Arthur Bower D/SSX 21463
(2-5 Batkeepers
4. Able Seaman Jeremiah Forde D/SSX 19539.
in Culter on
5. Able Seaman William Murphy D/SSX 22784.
C). Recommended for mention in despatches.
Lieutenant Leonard Douglas May.R.N. For devotion landing craft and carrying for setting an example of resuorcefulness to duty, (E) out rapid repairs to beach and initiative throughout the operation.
I have the honour to be
OMIRAL
Your Sir, obedient servant
JN 1940
Plag Officer Commanding Dover.
V H R
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From:
Unit Officer, H.M.Y. "ALOUNTEN"
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
Captain N/S, Shoorness.
Subject:
Report of evacuation or troops by Helloh ALOUNT'S II,
Shoemans.
31st Maz. 1940.
Receive route orders from H.O.C.I., Ramagn to and Isave for Dunich
Copy for prillem 377
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REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" R.E.2/014
OPERATION
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
2 Halle Tacht
Dunharque has
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore)
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The enclosed report and recommendation is forwarded with or his cootness reference to Nore General Order a an may
448 and supplementary to my No.
M.I.1/14/015 of 8th June, 1940.
RD
S
RIESS.
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
SHEERNESS
9th June, 1940
VICE
11 JUN ADMIRAL 1940
DOVER
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From:
Unit Officer, H.N.Y. "ALOURTIN"
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
Captain N/S, Sheerness.
Subject:
Report or evacuation 02 troops by H.H.S. ALOUNT'S II,
Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
Receive route orders from H.O.C.I., Ramsgate and leave for Durikirk.
Copy for 37ml
,
377 I
From:
Captain H/S, Sheerness.
Date:
9th June, 1940
Reft 80/157/37
To:
Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
Subject:
Narrative account re operation dynamo by Unit
Officer H.H. Yocht
Submitted.
"ALOURTTE" on evacuation of the B.B.F. from Dunkerone has
A full report from the Unit Officer Hello Yacht now been received on her return from Remagate.
Herbort Wyatt R.N.V.R., A.B. No. B. 9/1806 for his energy already submitted, In the following is recommended:- Prederick collness addition to the names of Officers and Non under fire and for his skill in bringing down on bomber by Levis gun fire.
S
G. B. HARTFORD
CAPTAIN II/S
SHEERNESS

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Unit Officer, H.M.Y. "ALOUSTIN"
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8th June, 1940.
Captain N/S, Shoorness.
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Report or evacuation 02 troops by H.H.S. ALOUNT'S II,
Shoerness.
31st Moy. 1940.
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nd French troops on beach. Small arest running in are overoaded and capsize in-surf. Leunch motor bonts and fix twitting ifelines - the idea being to run in and drug troops out, keeping lear of surf. Commain Jall. Fenwick runs if, and after aking several trips rescues 3 Naval Officers 4 Retungs and 30
rench soldiers. The Germans are shelling the town and several in raids take place. Four bombs drop alongside at a distance
$ 20 feet, but cause no damage to us. 3mall craft alongaids it and disappears completely.
have for Ramsgate under shell-fire and air raids.
bearve small craft making signs of distress. Run alongoide and mbark occupants: 1 B.E.F. Staff Officer, 4 B.S.F. soldiers and aval Grew, leaving Relmeman aboard as we are taking him in tow.
rrive Ramsgate, disembark resourd, and receive Orders to tie
9 for night. Make request for fuel and water.
1st June, 1940.
lave taken in fuel and water and leave for Dunadrite rifter ahead strikes nine and is observed being taken in town
Observe transport and paddle steemer. sunk on the Port hand.
lter course for greckage; all survivors have already been picked up.
outside out of shelling. We get through and run alongside
Observe of range. Alter course for No. 5 is Duoy DD as the
Germans are chelling Dunkirk Channel. Many boats waiting to
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to starboard with the recult that only two bullets come shourd on our stern, causing no casualties. No hold our fire until he is a certain target and then let him have everythings all rifles and Lowis. Fabric is ripping off his Port wing, and when he is 100 feet off our deck, smoke starts issuing from his Port engine. He sheers off to Port and crashes on
Gravelines Point. Wounds of B.B.F. are dressed - brandy, run and hard tack issued. These men, some or whom have not enten for three days and have been fighting all the way, are unbreakable in spirit.
Arrive Ramsgate and disemberk troops. Receive orders to tie up for night. Engineer reports serious engine trouble - Port engine completely out of action.
During the whole of the operation, the ship's crew worked unflinchingly at their post and I should 11km to mention Coxswain John Halcolm Fenwick R.N.V.R. for his fine work on the Dunkirk beach and A.B. Frederick Herbert
Wyatt R.N.V.R. No. D 9/1806 for his fine work at the Lowis gun.
(Signed) REGINALO 3. LEE
7th June 1940.
Still Lieutenmt S.N.V.R.

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CONFIDENTIAL
H.M.S. SUTSHALL
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
In accordance with your memorandum 3.14/0/1101/40
paragraph 2, I have the honour to subnit the names of the following Officers and Ratings of H.M.S. WHITSHALL under my command as being recomended for decoration or mention in dispatches.
(1) Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Corrie BROKN. R.N.V.R.
This officer ma conspicuous throughout these operations for his coolness and for his skill in attending the sounded. He was lent to H.M.Drifter JACKETS on passage from Dunicorque to Ranagate, and assisted by George Frederick SINS, BD/J111898 also of HelleS.
WHITEHALL, attended severely wounded survivors of Halles. HOSQUITO, performing two amputations under very difficult conditions. Later on the size day he again did good work amongst the wounded onboard
H.M.S. WORCESTER.
(2) Lieutenant Allan Donald Peter CAMPBELL, R.H.
Cerried out his duties as Executive Officer with marked ability. His organisation for embarking the military and caring for them on passage was most satisfactory. In addition he controlled the after group of 4.7" guns very skilfully and was responsible for bringing down at least one enemy bomber.
(3) Mr. Samuel George Seagrove sourell, Commissioned ingineer,R.N
The result of the efficient manner in which this officer has always run the Engine Room Department of Halles. WHITSHALL ma
Mr. Morrell was also of great assistance to both the wounded and apparent in the smooth working of the Department during this period.
unwounded Naval and Military personel who were evacuated in the ship.
(4) Cecil Kenneth SOUSTER, Petty Officer,
Carried out the duties of Gunners liate with great ability.
His supervising the fighting of the sain gun areasment was admirable.
work in keeping the 2-pdr pom pome in action as well as in
(5) Harold Nethven SEABROCK, Chief Petty Officer, O.N.D/JA3574.
during these assistance to the Commending Officer. and 3500 troops he
As operations, and by his coolness and skilful In addition steering
Torpedo Comswain he was continuously at the whool was of great "anack" meals for each of between 3000 in HeMalls WITHHALL.
provided and survivors of H.M.Ships who took passage
(6) Milliam Smith, Officers Stoward 1st Class, Online D/1824.
which for military he set to his quarters - namely - the after tas officers conspicuous during passage and for supply the party to for his devotion to duty fine In providing example guns.
Eas awarded Croix do Quarro in 1914-18 Har.
(7) Villian Alfred Proderick LIKE, Chief Engine Room Artificer,
D.N. D/13/04.
The Cool conduct

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(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. SHITHHALL's letter dated 7th June, 1940).
The 0001 conduct, seal, power of command and professional skill of this rating was very noticable and contributed greatly to the efficient running of the ship.
(8) Wallace Eugene BRETON, Leading Telegrachist, O.N.
D/JX 135520.
Was in charge of the W/2 Department which functioned perfectly during this period.
(9) Francis Buckler NICHOLSON, Acting Petty Officer,
O.N. D/JX 135893.
John Henry 0'NEILL, Able Serman, O.N. D/J 89930.
Herbert JONES, Able Serman, 0.N. D/J 110186.
George Frederick SINS, Able Serman, O.N. D/J 111898.
These four torpedomen worked continuously from 2100/31st
May until 0700/1st June and successfully carried out temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits which had been out when W.M.S.
WHITEHALL was in collision with H.M.Tacht GRIVE. Able SIZES
is also mentioned in paragraph (1).
(10) Wlod STRZELEZCKI, Signalman, Polish Havy.
Lent from MARYNARKA NOJENHA. Showed great coolness in the bridge and rendered useful service in spotting the approach of enemy aircraft.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obsdient servant, as. (unsch
LIXUTENANT COMMANDER.
IN CUMMAND.
Vice Admiral Dover.
(Copy to:-
Captain (D), Plymouth).
VIDE A TRAD
11 JUN 1940
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CONFIDENTIAL
H.M.S. WHITSHALL
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
In accordance with your memorandum 3.14/0/1101/40
paragraph 2, I have the honour to submit the names of the following Officers and Ratings of H.M.S. SHITSHALL under ay command as being recommended for decoration or mention in dispatches.
(1) Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Corrie BROWN. R.N.V.R.
This officer was conspicuous throughout these operations for his coolness and for his skill in attending the wounded. He was lent to Drifter JACKEVE on passage from Dunkerque to Ramagate, and assisted by George Frederick SINS, BD/J111898 also of H.M.S.
WHITEHALL, attended severely wounded survivors of H.M.S. MOSQUITO, performing two amputations under very difficult conditions. Later on the same day he again did good work amongst the wounded onboard
H.M.S. WORCESTER.
(2) Lieutenant Allan Donald Peter CAMPBELL, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Executive Officer with marked ability. His organisation for embarking the military and caring for them on passage was most satisfactory. In addition he controlled the after group of 4.7" guns very aldifilly and was responsible for bringing down at least one enemy bomber.
(3) Mr. Samuel George Seagrove CHRELL, Commissioned
The result of the efficient manner in which this officer has always run the Engine Room Department of H.H.S. WHITEHALL was
Mr. Morrell was also of great assistance to both the wounded and apparent in the smooth working of the Department during this period.
unwounded Naval and Military personal who were evacuated in the ship.
(4) Cecil Kenneth SOUSTER, Petty Officer, O.N.D/J102937.
Carried out the duties of Cunners liate with great ability.
work in keeping the 2-pdr pom pome in action as well as in
His supervising the fighting of the main gun armament was admirable.
(5) Harold Methven SEABROCK, Chief Petty Officer, O.N.D/JA3574.
during assistance to the Commanding Officer. and 3500 troops he these As operations, and by his coolness and skilful In addition steering
Torpedo Coxswain he was continuously at the wheel was of great "snack" meals for each of between 3000 in H.M.S. SHITEHALL.
provided and survivors of H.M.Ships who took passage
(6) William Smith, Officers Steward 1st Class. O.N. D/L824
which for military he set to his quarters - namely - the supply after
Was officers conspiquous during passage and for the fine party to for his devotion to duty. in providing example guns.
Was awarded Croix de Guerre in 1914-18 Tar.
(7) William Alfred Frederick LUKE, Chief Engine Room Artificer,
O.N. D/M3704.
The Cool conduct.......

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Page 2.
(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. SHITEHALL's letter dated 7th June, 1940).
The cool conduct, seal, power of command and professional skill of this rating was very noticable and contributed greatly to the efficient running of the ship.
(8) Wallace Eugene BRETON, Leading Telegraphist, O.N.
D/JI 135520.
Vas in charge of the V/T Department which functioned perfectly during this period.
(9) Francis Buckler FICHOLSON, Acting Petty Officer,
O.N. D/JX 135893.
John Henry Q'NEILL, Able Seaman, O.N. D/J 89930.
Herbert JONES, Able Seaman, O.N. D/J 110186.
George Frederick SINS, Able Serman, O.N. D/J 111898.
These four terpedomen worked continuously from 2100/31at
May until 0700/1st June and successfully carried out temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits which had been out when U.M.S.
WHITEHALL was in collision with H.M.Yacht GRIVE. Able Seamer sizes is also mentioned in paragraph (1).
(10) Wlod STREELEZCKI, Signalman, Folish Navy.
Lent from MARYNARKA WOJENHA. Showed great coolness in the bridge and rendered useful service in spotting the approach of enemy aircraft.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant, adminism
LIBUTENANT COMANDER.
IN COMMAND.
Vice Admiral Dover.
(Copy to:-
Captain (D), Plymouth).
VICE
11 JUN ADMIRAL 1940
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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
Monday, 27th May.
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieuport taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating use of main engine to refloat. This caused considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
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Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68.
27.5.40.
0740
Arrived Dover in company with 10th M.T.B.
0900
Flotilla.
28.5.40.
0830
Proceeded to Dunkerque.
0825
Secured E. Jetty Dunkerque, reported to S.N.O.
3,430
Ferried soldiers from W. to E. Jetty.
1130
Proceeded to Dover with hand message for V.A.D.
1310
Secured Dover.
Fuelled, stored to repaired defects.
2140
Proceeded to Dunkerque taking Captain Bush,
Commander Dove and Lt. Commander Dennis.
2350
Secured Dunkerque.
29.5.40
0400
Proceeded along beach to La Panne to examine troop concentrations.
0555
Returned to Dunkerque.
0911
Returned to Dover.
0942
Attacked by Hostile Aircraft. O.T. wounded.
1035
Secured Dover. Fuelled, stored and repaired defects.
1540
Slipped Dover taking W/T set for Lord Gort.
and Demolition party.
1610
Secured Dunkerque.
Patrolled beaches, earrying instructions for small craft, collected fuel for motor boats, transferred wounded and took off crew of sunk merchantship.
30.5.40
0530
Returned to Dover.
0710
Secured Dover.
Repaired defects and fuelled.
31.5.40
1110
Returned to Dunkerque.
1227
Dunkerque.
Carried staff officer in char e of small craft to organise beaching of drifters etc.
2032
Returned to Dover.
2205
Dover.

Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68 (continued).
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Fuelled and repaired defects.
1,6.40
0740
Len
Took Officer to ship in Downs.
0900 0830 Secured Dover.
Procended with
1607, for Discharged Chief Motor Mechanic to hospital
On with C.O. poisoning. Irevellnes
1430
Returned to Portsmouth for repairs to engines with and hull. board, about Reserved order to proceed to La Panns to secre extiriation of namel
Satings from shore. At La Issue recovered 3 estings from 800, Considerable shellfire at La Pages, -
being unserfortably closs. Centinuens boohing of beaches. Seturned to Dover arriving about 8333
again abatted by GraveLines littery - Instructions in dualt.
I/VI,
Labarkad Adatral Hallet prodeeded 1200 to a transport Its on Route from 2. General L.V. 10
Dunkins, Believed 1300 (appent.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking excedition 10
as exprox. 1000. In too of WASELL uso when too alipped and reibilized Caps.
Processed to Dunkirs - experied hea/bour use professive to Imar Hurbour, Landed Caps secured alongaida S. 7102, Sinb statist and
Re-emberhed caps, and Last thereafter for and fund Name giving than instructions, Followed 1a star all transports bad un, 30% 1027. DNA
are as 1st dockship and to
Lying seal of hurbour. Services Se Carlican picked up reastative of cree of the insurance transfered to -
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Note of proceedings of M.T.B. 107 (continued).
3/VI.
Left Dover 1815 after ferrying blockship Captains to and from "SHIKARI"taken in tow by "SHIKARI" and proceeded at 2030 to Dunkirk. Slipped tow off
Dunkirk. Waited for transport to clear - blockships proceeding inside - attending on leading block-ship when she blew up - probably by mine -
near wreck of "KING ORRY". Secured alongside to render assistance at about 0250. M.A.S.B. also came and took off part of crew. Ship sank rapidly breaking heaving line by which 107 was secured.
Thereffter remained in vicinity to rescue persons in water - picked up 8 including Captain (3 seriously
4 less seriously injured). "SHIKARI" and M.A.S.B.
not being visible and as no other survivors could be seen and it was now (0345 - 0400) daylight decided to proceed to Dover. On returning ran into thick fog and grounded on Goodwins - anchored and when weather cleared proceeded to Dover arriving 0700
(approx.) Sailed for Portsmouth 1000 5th June.
Comment. Great difficulty was experienced in handling
107 in confined waters and Dunkirk harbour owing to absence of any reverse gear, and very poor turning circle. Navigational facilities are almost entirely absent, and crew get very wet under almost all conditions at sea. These boats do not seem useful for anything beyond purely local defence purposes.
During the time alongside Dunkirk Pier boat was severely crushed by French fishing boats and ther was also great difficulty experienced in picking up survivors of block-ships owing to boats' unhandiness and presence of large amount of wreckage.
(Signed) J. Comeron
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.

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Report of proceedings of M.A.S.B. 10.
Saturday, 1st June, Arrived Dover 0900 and disembarked depth charges.
1715 embarked R.A. Dover and proceeded to Dunkirk.
1900 secured at inner end of Eastern arm Dunkirk.
2115 slipped and remained under way throughout night directing evacuation.
Sunday, 2nd June.
0300 set course for Dover arriving 0430.
1815 embarked R.A. Dover and V.A.
Somerville with their Staffs and proceeded to Dunkirk.
1945 arrived at Dunkirk.
2100 slipped and remained under way throughout the night directing evacuation as before.
Monday, 3rd June.
Embarked naval party from Eastern arm and proceeded to Dover.
0827 arrived Dover.
1500 embarked Captain Garnons-Williams and proceeded to Downs to issue orders to block-ships and take off superfluous hands and returned to Dover 1630.
1800 al. ipped and roceeded to join H.M.S.
"Shikari" with block-ships. Carried out screening duties ahead of block-ships on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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Resume of 0215 Block-ship "Glourko" blew up.
all
Picked up/survivors and transferred them to "Shikari".
Commission
Demois and
0345 Embarked last of block-ships crews and proceeded to Dover.
by birthting
0600 arrived Dover.
picked
Struck aubmerged dirthled
(Signed) RICHARD EYRS.
9a best. is by E.M.S.
"Vigilam" aud after Lieutenant. sporary repairs returned to Cover st Note,
Interaday,
Farried 63 Officer So Dovos vita seiling inders for Codego,
Friday, Blat Kay,
Returned to Dover as 5400,
D/C W.S. being completely out of subtled commidered Lifebons and 10 C. betur bost,
Saturday, Int
Took Admiral thatlet La Doing to to 15, netor boat giving orders to Coursy,
Supday, and June,
Liftbest trued back to human NETS
body of Lieutement would do vsa killed by shruped. while washing troops from bascare.
Proceeded In 40 11. sotur has nacurating idaired Superville to SALE to but loss contact,
Picked 0 survivors of
"Parta".
0600 arrived Lover.
Voldays
0000 belated E/O one of retur.
streeting Augustry repairs as are
1000 sailed for in expiry with M.T.F.

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Resume of work done at Dover - D/C M.B.
Wednesday, 29th May, Arrived Dover and proceeded to Dunkirk with Lieutenant Commander Dennis and
Commander Casalet.
S.S. "King Orry" was sunk by bombing attack, 14 survivors being picked up.
Struck submerged wreckage which disabled the boat. Taken in tow by H.M.S.
"Vigilant" and after effecting temporary repairs returned to Dover at 8 knots.
Thursday, 30th May.
Ferried an Officer to Downs with sailing orders for Convoy.
Friday, 31st May.
Returned to Dover at 0400.
D/C M.B. being completely out of action commandeered Lifeboat and 40 ft. motor boat.
12"
Saturday, 1st June.
Took Admiral Hallet to Downs in 40 ft.
motor boat giving orders to Convoy.
Sunday, 2nd June.
Lifeboat towed back to Dunkirk with body of Lieutenant Mead R.N.V.R. who was killed by shrapnel while evacuating troops from beaches.
Proceeded in 40 ft. motor boat escorting
Admiral Somerville in M.A.S.B. 10 but
)
lost contact.
Picked up survivors of Hospital Ship
"Paris".
1
Monday, 3rd June.
0500 arrived Dover.
Tuesday, 4th June.
0900 hoisted D/C M.B. out of water.
2
Effecting temporary repairs on D/C M.B.
Wednesday, 5th June, 1000 sailed for Portsmouth in company with M.T.B.'s 102 and 107.

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Lazy at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great t is due to this officer for the ssful work that the boat did, observing she has no astern gear and very poor towe.
uvrability. This boat was only ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant, ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice t this point a small yacht, the ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral, as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who, head and on the point of ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down by parachute. Proceeded to jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
2315. Arrived Dover.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
3391
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir, to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under est of Dunkirk. Took necessary my command, between 26th May, 1940, and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be, two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant, ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice to this point a small yacht, the ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral, in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who, head and on the point of ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down by parachute. Proceeded to jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who, ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
at Portsmouth.
,
324
10th June, 1940.
eport of Proceedings of H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No. 68 between 27th May, and 1st June, 1940
port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67
Page 3
1/Eba turday, 1st June
1430. Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped. M.T.B. 68 in company.
2200. Arrived Portsmouth.
0o0o0o0
393
officers to inspect beaches
H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
ast Piers.
at Portsmouth.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
10th June, 1940.
)fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood trcraft made off as soon as we
I have the honour to submit the
; Kirkwood to H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
lowing letter of proceedings of H.M.
or Torpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
)res.
ansmitting set and two tele-
:ween 27th May and 1st June, 1940.
lo demolition party.
caused by W/T set, reached
I have the honour to be, hore batteries. Took necessary
Sir, lition party. Intense dive tivities in the neighbourhood your obedient servant.
dr raid instructed crew to
3E" and act under orders of
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
(ht reporting on activities of in Command.
or motor boats; transferred
"BE" to attendant destroyer;
Vice Admiral, Dover.
3. "HEBE" to H.M.S. "LOTUS" and pies to;- "HORNET". Portsmouth,
L instructions to hand personally
Commander-in-chief, The organise beaching parties.
ver.
engine.
n H.M.S. "KEITH". Took officer on board

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port on Proceedings of M.T.B. 68
Page 2
ficer on board and patrolled beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne ganising the beaching of drifters, trawlers etc., at Braye and the stribution of small craft as they arrived.
Considerable shelling from direction of La Panne at times.
Searched for pilot of "Hurricane" brought down about 2 miles if beach, but unable to find any remains.
Continuous air raids on town and beaches but not so intense
3
previous day. Little dive bombing.
2035.. Fuel running low. Returned to Dover.
2050. Overtook M.T.B's 67 and 107 and proceeded in company.
2205. Secured Dover. Two feet of water in after compartment and in engines causing considerable trouble.
aturday, 1st June.
0740.
Took officers into Downs to board merchant ship.
0900.
Secured Dover.
1430.
Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped with M.T.B. 67.
2040.
Secured Portsmouth.
o0o0o0o
3 to subsequent identification
I have the honour to be,
EITH" and reported short of fuel.
ldiers to various transports.
Sir, ring 1800.
Your obedient Servant,
Clasbreyer signalled instructions from
Licutenant in Command.
ed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being who appeared to be not under e Vice Admiral, off Rear Admiral Make-Walker
Dover.
roached two tuga to order them dies to:- Portsmouth,
"HORNET".
attacking, many bombs falling ay action of smaller bombs in bed - considerable damage ermittent shelling in harbour ear Admiral Wake-Walker and
"SANDBURST".
Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345, ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
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H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover, at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir, ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under ered inadvisable to run her on my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be, side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir, ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover, een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover vent of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships

rt of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107
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401
kships and transferred to H:M. S"VIVACIOUS". 2020 proceeded in two tow
M.S. "VIVACIOUS". 2230 Slipped tow and embarked Captain Dangerfield R.N.
H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" and proceeded to Dunkirk imdependently. Navigation rendered difficult by spray obscuring vision and by unknown doviation on compass which had never been swung. 2330 (approx:) Arrived off Dunkirk entered harbour and cruised there. Considerable shelling in progress, icularly in vicinity of East Pier, alongside which M.T.B. 107 secured and Captain Dangerfield. On his return left harbour and searched for kships, two only being found, the third having been sunk in collision on way. During this period M.T.B. 107 was alongside, she was crushed by e French fishing craft which were engaged in evacuating troops and were er unable or unwilling to keep clear. After closing the block ships owed first into harbour and received crew from her boat and transferred to H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" lying outside, thereafter going in again and ing up the remainder of the crew of the second blockship. Thereafter
Dunkirk at 0345 with H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" and 1.A/S.B 07 arriving Dover
3rd June. Considerable difficulty was experienced in manoeuvring
B. 107 in Dunkirkk harbour, of much heavy wreckage, her inability to go rnand her large turning circle.
ay, 2nd June
Left Dover 1735 and proceeded to embark Captains of blockships, sfering them to H.M. S"SHIKARI". 2030 Proceeded in the two tow of H.M.S.
KARI" to Dunkirk inz company of blockships. On arrival off Dunkirk ped tos and empboyed taking messages to blockships. On blockships hing at about 0245 attended leading blockshep S.S. Gourko to follow her nd take off crew. During watting period H.M.S. "SHIKARI" bombed without ct. Heavy shelling rifle and machine gun fire observed. As Hall.S.
rko" was proceeding to enter heavy explosion was observed on board from mine, torpedo or bomb. At once closed her to render assistance secured alongside. At about same time M.A/S.B. 10 did the same and rked part of her ship's company. XXXXXX S.S. "GOURKO" sank rapidly king one of M.T.B's 107's lines in so doing. As N.A/S.B. 10 had eeded into harbour to follow the remaining blockship N.T.B. 107
ined to rescue more of S.S. "GOURKO"S crew who had not succeeded in ing away. 8 were rescued, including the commanding officer, 3 being busly and 4 less seritously injured. Very considerable difficulty was rienced in doing this owing to much heavy wreckage, the presence of wreck of S.S. "KING ORRY" and the lack of manoeuvring power of M.T.B.
When satisfied that no-one remained in the water proceeded to search
H.M.S. "SHIKARI" to transfer survivors, as the small size of the boat and of any accommodation made this highly desirable. Aa no sign of H.M.S.
KARI" or M.A/S.B. 10 could be found, and the blowing up of the remaining ship had already been observed, and it was now practically broad dayt, the time being between 0350 and 0400, I decided to make for Dover pendently at utmost speed. On passage thick fog was encountered and, bn to regretted error in navigation, M.T.B. 107 became involved in the vins. I thereupon anchored until the weather cleared, having no faith
/ compass. The fog rapidly cleared, and I proceeded across the sands he North Goodwin buoy, thence to Dover, arriving 0730, 4th June.
lay, 4th June.
At Dover.
esday, 5th June.
Proceeded from Dover to Portsmouth in company with D/C Boat and
B. 102.
Po
DO
servacus rk closing from her boat aufter going coecond blocksu,
Sand A/S.age the sexperienn, M.T.B.
rkea Util the weat]
in king ceared, and I
eeded to Dover, arriv

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FROM:
LIBUTENANT C.V. BRANMALL R J.R.
DATE:
30TH JUSTS, 1940.
TO:
CAPTAIN M/O, DOVER.
Ref. C. Ginson, A.B. (T.121).
Reference my report on operations carried out by
"Gulsar" during the period Slat/Wish May, 1040, on the
French Coest. I beg to submit the name of A.B. dipson (1124)
for special mention who volunteered, and lended at calate at the Gare Maritime with Captain Robinson R.A. to assist locating wounded, and afterwards 170.0 forced to return by enery fire.
I on enclosing a note from Commoddee T.P. Condoll R.H
referring to the above,
Me: tenant R.N.R.
the Donal Instruction party, UNITED
Admini C.D, nd
7. as 8100, trith this come university and no followed to Dushirt by - United fLLOD pay 1112 R
ocurse, assisted in Incling the party 11th Mais Ps call b by by
2 Instiners the DOING

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CANADA
FROM:
LIEUTENANT C.V. BRANMALL R.N.R.
DATE:
30TH JUNE, 1940.
TO:
CAPTAIN M/S, DOVER.
1st 2000,
101
Ref. 0. Gipson, A.B. (I.ISA).
Reference my report on operations carried out by
"Gulzar" during the period 21st/97th May, 1940, on the
French Coast. I beg to submit the name of A.B.,Gipson (1.134)
for special mention who volunteered, and landed at Calais at the Gare Maritime with Captain Robinson R.A. to assist locating wounded, and afterwards was forced to return by onemy fire.
I an enclosing 4.0 a note from Commodore 7.P. Gendell R.N
referring to the above.
Gaptain us.
Lieutenant R.N.R.
the Donob Distriction party, unter the of Done
Admiral C.S, and procod to Dushire.
7. as 8100, with this party on board I allgred, and as followed to Dushist by the to due course, assisted in londing the party with his booto.

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CONFIDENTIAL.
Ref No. 0D.445/58
FROM:
CAPTAIN M/S, DOVER.
DATE:
1ST JULY, 1940.
TO:
COMMANDER MARTINEAU R.N.
The attached in connection with "Dynamo"
Operation is forwarded for your perusal.
The himt Rn for
Captain M/S.
the Donol) Distriction party, under the common of Done
Admiral I.F.Inke-thiber, C.3, and proceed to Dunkirs.
7. At 8100, with this party CD board I attired.
and no followed to Dustite by THE the in due course, assisted in londing the party with his boaton

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FROM:
GAPTAIN M/9, DOVER.
DATE:
207 JUIZ, 1940.
TO:
ORGANIZE MARTHEAU B.N.
The attached in connection with "Dynano"
Operation is forwarded for your perminl.
Captain W/S.
the Donol Externation party, under the common of Done
Admiral T.F.Into-thiber, C.D, and procod to
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our June,1940.
Sir,
1 boto the honsur to minit the following regort in ISS your - P.
dated (t) Juno, 1040.
2. is 1400, 3002 Du, MAIN
alipped 104 autot top Done to expiry this 3,30
0202 - a transport the orders of Chotain 3.10. - at
"SCRUTTAR" also 10 conjury. telers 1020 Prontved to aloss the banabas and obus the 3.3.7, to bond.
Se as 0010, an, the form unital, having used the Borth Sustary total IND loverol, and the enburation conserent. this - a alow at
Laborious 1200000 oring to broken var ID: the distance cus that the destriport vus brood to Lice
4. During the formation about 400 - 7020
enbirted from a shoot, at orders 1020 the monival from
Cutain D.10. to return to are und
& Bron this the compto 2 IDS out 12 trush
13th Chotato D.10. and Children MA and lotal under the orders of the Two Maint, Dream
0. as about 1700, thile type the calles Jossy 15 the Status - 1 was ordered to asbuts the Donel) dountion party, use the initial of he
Address C.3, and to
7. a 2100, with this casta DD board 1
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8. Education of troops continued through the night not the following forencon, uning ship's bonts and a Varioty of other mill CBOO₂
0. At 1130, utth about 000 a bourd,
I weighed and proceeded to Dovor. Ziero and boon occasional sholling of the bonch and son, but DD shots fail unocufort big closs.
10. to 1030 I and returned to Duntish and then entered the harbour and ordertion about 1200
There the cholling of the hortour as I ma antering, and noro after I left, tot * suffered no dango.
11. This party the subsequently discobratied at Dover at 0430, Priday 31st ling.
12. I then returned to try and entiation sen from the booth. One shaler #8 lost
During the afternoon sholling of the bonehes and channel examenced, and I us forced to DOVO to the that by the producty of the bursts. 000 soldier the killed, aix cortously wanded by splinters. the ship 703 holed in several places and 000 oil fact tall inc piercod.
15.Dray,Ms, it this tixe, untereble, and
Dunkirs hartour fill of ships with any - uniting cutaido, 30 I decided to return to Dovor and the wounded and such DOD as I had 00 board - about 100.
During passage booking attached - curried cut by the enory. I ato-maged up the chargel is as lecto, and
*asn' avaided any damage.
14. After discobarking troups, * fustied and than that alongaide the distilled mer and tenporary repairs to the ship's alde and oil fail tanh, returning to District w about 0000, Intury Lot June

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15. On arrival off Distin, a booking ruid CD the hertour and shipping cutalido RIS in program.
I circled at 20 knoto off the Instem jetty and VSS
again fortunato in avoiding any dango, then the mid consed I entered the horbour and after coberting a for troops the ordered to proceed to the assistance:1
S.S.PRACUS. This chip crild not be found, int shile sourching, the S.S.SCOTTA the aighted ID fire and in a ninling condition. I cloud it fall mood, and enterned about 1000 French troops including a largo embor of badly wunded.
10. While lying alongoide the TOTA, enong bookers attached no, but did DO dango. 270 other bonking attache ware delven off by 3 not: give to placed bursts along the line of night to stremit.
17. then the veod but boto elenred of bon, I tools CO board the Cytain of the SOUTH, at 209
turned to Dover, loowing the survivors in boats to to collected by trunters, to bad by this the arrived in adopante force.
10. as 2030, State the June, RUS
proceeded to Dunkirs, and about DCO French troops from the jotty. Shore the motting of the hurbour at jetty but not sufficiently to inberess 10a to noro troops boing available, 1 left the harbour and returned to Dover, without birther institute, and to not again required for daty in the ommation.

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10. A total of about GSCO British and
French troops 1000 envoyed to Dovor.
80. The spirit and behaviour of if officers and non throughout the tholo operation was beyond all pratoo. I connot sport too highly of their courngo, devotion to city, and complete willingness to dont with any and every situation. The continual strain and India of aloop appoared to lanto than entirely unioved.
21. I constder this state of affairs to Do largoly did to By First Ligutenant, Moutement C.U.Chrter,
R.D., the Ins outstanding ability as an executive officer.
In dution his personal courage CD soveral commins the a fine emaple.
83. I with to recommend the following officers and non for recognition of their cervices.
Licut. C.I.Carter. For outstanding ability, devotion to duty and trivery in anving life.
Sub-Lient. U.F.C.Blotch. Rr anotion to city, and grait officiency as Officer in boot trying eircumstances.
for trenting a large under of munded with ability and extress in nost difficult circinstross.
L/393.H.R4Powell.
Rr intellitive 300 ability 13
L/Son.A.Solen.
gualagors of 3 and X gine In driving off boabing attache.

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si
B.O. B.Adm.
For initincivo, recource and siving life.
L/Son.J.Cry.
C.P.O.
P.O. G.Stodm.
P.O. J.Shinsr.
C.S.B.A. A.Sidey.
for ecolares and officiency in
S.R.A. G.Chnnell.
their particular departments.
L/Sto. T.N.Picherugill.
Sto. U.S.B.Brown.
S.B.A. Welch.
25. In addition I visable to again of the involueble web done by the Outain of with complete disregard for Ma CITD autoty, his ship on fire and sinhing, to the directly regensible the aving the lives of any sounded Branch troops.:
regret I him DO record of Ma ano-
20, amount B a Direct H
Sir,
Your Obstiont Direct,
(Sd). R.J. H. COUCH,
Vico Address,
Mostement Champion,
Dover.
VICE ADMIRA AL
12 JUN 1940 ADMIRAL
Conscribing Officer.

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DETAILS OF OFFICERS AND MED RECOMMENDED.
ioutenant Clifford Woodruff Carter, R.D.
ub-Lieutenant Wilfrith Francis Chanberlain Elstob.
urgeon-Licutenent Janes Frederick Deman, II.B., B.Ch.
.L/Sea. Mansel Richard Powell. P/SSX.15101.
..L./Sea. Alfred Solon. P/JX.141609.
Petty Officer Hyacinth Alec Coorge Man. P/JX.131408.
Royal Victoria Hodal.
1.L/Sea Gordon Sinons Modully. P/3102728.
L.S. & C.C. Medal.
A.L/Sea Arthur Standers. P/J.105542.
A.L/Sea John Thomas Cody. P/JX.134308.
Chief Petty Officer Featherstone, Bortie. P/J.55642.
B.V. 4.7. Hodals.
L.S. & C.C. liodal.
Petty Officer Goorge Boward Stednan. P/JX.123056.
Petty Officer J. Sidnner, John Edward Alfred. P/JX.135042.
Chief E.R.A.I. Alfred Thomas Stday. P/IN.31204.
British the & Victory Modal.
L.S. & C.C. Modal.
E.R.A.4. George Bertrand Cannell. P/UX.54792.
A./Yoo. William Frederick Sear. P/JX.120492.
L./Sto. Thomas Villian Pickerscill. P/EX.70037.
Sto.l. Villian Sidney Breest Brown. P/EX.98422.
S.B.A. Bhard Welch. R.B.A. S.B.R. X.7511.

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Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report in accordance 10th your mono. [P. 514/0/1101/40, dated 4th June,1940.
2. At 1400, Tiesday 23th My, slipped and sailed for Dover in company with Chartain 0.00
subsequently proceeding to Dustrict under the orders of Cutain D.10. B.H.S. "SABRE" and
"SCIMITAR" also in company. Orders were received to closs the benches and orders the D.B.F, by boot.
S. At 0015, Todnesday 20th, the force arrived, having used the North Easterly approach, bonts vara lowerod, and the embartation connonced. This was a slow and laborious procoss owing to brotten inter inshore and the distance cut that the dectroyers were forced to 11c.
4. During the forencom about 400 non were embarked from a shoot, and orders were then received from
Captain D.10. to return to Dovor and discribute.
5. From this the currents I the cut of touch with Crytain D.16. and Cutain D.80. and noted Independently under the orders of the Vice Admiral, Dover.
C. at about 1700, shile lying alongable the ciling jetty at the Bastern are, I the ordered to cobins the Donch Subartation party, under the counted of Bone
Adniral C.D, and proceed to Dunkish.
7. At 2100, with this party on board I allowed, and the followed to Dunkiri by who, in due course, assisted in landing the party with his bonts.

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8. Bubartation of troops continued through the night and the following forencon, uning ship's tosts and a variety of other mall cnon.
0. At 1130, with about DOD DD board,
I weighed and proceeded to Dovor. There had been occasional cholling of the bonch and son, but no shoto fall unocafort bly close.
10, By 1030 I had returned to Dontist and then entered the harbour and enterlied about 1200 non.
There ms shelling of the hurtour as I us entering, and noro after I left, but "SE" suffered DO daugo.
11. This party mo subsequently disenterated at Dovor at 0430, Friday 31st May.
12. I then returned to Bry and entration non from the bench. One shaler #8 lost instire.
During the afternoon cholling of the benches and changel.
commonced, and I us forced to DOVO to the Instruct by the producty of the burets. One coldier the killed, six serioualy scunded by splinters. The ship the holed in several places and one oil full tabli the pierced.
15.Dray,Mus, at this time, untemble, and
Dunhirt hartcur full of ships with may more mitting outside, DO I decided to return to Dover and disemborh the wounded and such non as I had on board - about 100.
During passago boobing attachs vore curried cut by the enery. I sig-meged up the channel at 05 Inots, and
"ESE" avoided any damg.
14. After discoberting troops, " motted and then went alongaide for distilled under and tomporary repairs to the chip's alde and oil fuel tank, returning to Dephirt by about 0000, Shturdry 1st June.

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15. On arrival off Distdict, a boobing raid on the hortour and shipping cutaide ma in programs.
I circled at ao Incto off the Bustom Jotty and ma again fortunate in avoiding any damgo. thon the mid consed I entered the harbour and after onberting a for troops was entered to proceed to the annistance of
S.S.PRAGUE. This ship could not bo found, but thild soarching, the S.S.SCOSTA the sighted DD fire and in a sinking condition. I closed it full aroad, and entination about 1000 French troops including a large metor of badly sounded.
10. While lying alonguide the SCOTTA, enomy bonbors attached BO, but did DO dango. Dro other bonbing attache ware driven off by B and X guns the placed bursto along the 1100 of sight to aircraft.
17. then the wrock had boon cleared of non, I took OD board the Outain of the SCOTTA, and 209
turned to Dovor, leaving the survivors in bonts to to collected by traders, to and by this the arrived in adepante forco.
18. At 2030, Sunday 2nd Juno, *SS*
proceeded to Dusbirt, and enborsod about BCO Brench troops from the jutty. There the sholling of the harbour and
Jotty but not sufficiently closs to enbiress US. to noro troops being svailable, I loft the institur and returned to Dover, without further incldent, and the BUT
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19. A total of about 4500 British and
French troops vore conveyed to Dover.
20. The spirit and behaviour of by officers and non throughout the mole operation ma beyond all praise. I cannot speak too highly of their courago, devotion to daty, and complete willingness to doal with any and every situation. The continual strain and Inch of sleep appeared to leave than entirely unioved.
21. I consider this state of affairs to Do largely due to my First Lieutenant, Licutennnt C.U.Cirter,
R.D., who Ins outstanding ability as an executive officer.
In indition his personal courage on soveral commins was a fine example.
22. I with to recomend the following officers and non for recognition of their services.
Licut. C.W.Cartor.
For outstanding ability, devotion to duty and bravery in suring life.
Sub-Lient. W.F.C.Blatch. For devotion to dity, and great efficiency as invigating Officer in most trying
For trenting a largo number of wounded with ability and 000knoss in most difficult circumstances.
For initiative and ability as
L/Sea.A.Solen.
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D.O. B.Adon.
For initiative, resource and
L/Sen.A.Shunders.
saving life.
L/Sen.J.Cody.
C.P.O. B.Fentherstone.
P.O. C.Stodian.
P.O. J.Skinner.
C.S.R.A. A.SIdey.
For coolsons and officiency in
B.R.A. G.Chnnell.
their particular departments.
A/Yeo.W.Soar.
L/Sto. T.W.Picherugill.
Sto. U.S.B.Brown.
S.B.A. Welch.
23. In addition I wish to spent of the involuable work done by the Outain of S.S.SEEA.
With complete disregard for Ms own infoty, his ship on fire and sinting, to ma directly regensible for saving the Lives of many vounded Brench troops. I
regret I have DO receired of his mmo.
I bave the honour to Do,
Sir,
Your Obstions Servant,
(Sd). R.J.H. COUCH,
Vice Addital,
Stautment Charrador,
Dover.
VIOE AUMTRAL
Committing Officer.
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DETAILS OF OFFICERS AND NEW RECOMMENDED.
Lieutenant Clifford Woodruff Carter, R.N.
Sub-Lieutenant Wilfrith Francis Chamberlain Elstob.
Surgeon-Lieutenant James Frederick Newman, U.B., B.Ch.
A.L/Sea. Mansel Richard Powell. P/SSX.15191.
A.L./Sea. Alfred Solen. P/JX.141699.
Petty Officer Hyacinth Alec George Adam. P/JX.131408.
Royal Victoria Medal.
A.L/Sea Gordon Sinons McAully. P/J102728.
L.S. & G.C. Medal.
A.L/Sea Arthur Saunders. P/J.105542.
A.L/Sea John Thomas Cody. P/JX.134308.
Chief Petty Officer Featherstone, Bertie. P/J.55642.
B.V. & T. liedals.
L.S. & G.C. Medal.
Petty Officer George Edward Stedman. P/JX.123936.
Petty Officer J. Skinner, John Edward Alfred. P/JX.135042.
Chief E.R.A.1. Alfred Thomas Sidey. P/11.31204.
British hr & Victory Medal.
L.S. & C.C. Medal.
E.R.A.4. George Bertrand Cannell. P/NX.54792.
A./Yeo. William Frederick Sear. P/JX.129492.
L./Sto. Thomas William Pickerscill. P/KX.76937.
Sto.l. William Sidney Ernest Brown. P/TX.92422.
S.B.A. Edward Welch. R.N.A. S.B.R. X.7341.

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H.M.S.Noroster, at Tilbury.
8.6.40.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the recommendation for decoration and special mention the attached list of Officers and llen of the Ship under my command.
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Commander-
The Vice Admiral,
DOVER.
VICE ADMIRAL *
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Recommended for Decoration.
1) Lieutenent Frederick Groville MOODS Royal Havy.
For his unceasing devotion to duty and the remarkable state of discipline he had achieved with the gun araanent in the very short time from commissioning.
Also his coolness under fire, and rapid engagement of targets wan in If opinion, largely responsible for saving the ship and her cargo.
2) Leading Seaman John William FLATTERY 2/3% 131896,
For his example and resource in keeping "A"
gun firing on all occasions, even when part of the expow were wounded. Also for his tiroloss assistance to troops enbarking and the wounded.
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Recommended for Special Hention.
2)
Sub/Lieut. Neville Lyon Humphwaya Royal Havy.
For his bravery in constantly firing 8 BREN gun kills from the compase platform. While doing this on
June 1st he received fatal injuries.
2)
Surgeon Lieut. Frank Whitwell Royal Naval Volunteer
Reserve. For his constant attention to Army wounded and his Macreasing labours on behalf of
Naval and Military dying and wounded on June 1st and the morning of June 2nd.
3)
Chief Engine Room Artificar Sydney Arthur Milling
P/M 18465. For his skill and initiative in maintaining efficiency of the engine zoons and boiler rooms despite the death of the Engineer
Officer and damage sustained in action on June Int.
4)
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class Ronald T. Brenton
P/MX 46507. For maintaining a watch in the engine room without fail during the action on
June 1st.
5)
Chief Petty Officer Frank Withington J 8739.
Chief Bos'ung Mate. For his great efforts throughout the operation in enbarking treeps both by Pier and boat.
6)
Petty Officer Ronald Lawrence Notteran P/JX 129:70
Junners nate. For his dncyeasing labours to improve the gunnery ermanent and his outstanding example to
Ship's Company.
7)
Petty Officer Benjamin Matthews J 3593 Coxemain.
For performing his duties, in particular that of steering the ship, with coolness and skill throughout the operation.
8)
Petty Officer Horace William Smith P/J 108414.
Torpedo Cunnere Mate. For his outstanding example to the Ship's Company and for his valuable work with
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9) Leading Seaman John Loonard Brown JX 138757.
For his courage and skill with the motor boat while taking off parties from the beach.
20). Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Coddon JX 129206.
the fire of "I" gun. The 02 017 of which ware
For his courage, example and mkill in maintaining ultimately all killed or wounded.
11) Leading Stoker Charles 11. Norris P/KX 81034-
For his coolness and courage in the engine room on June 1st.
12) Able Seaman Edward Gair SSX 15905. For his example and skill at "B" gun throughout the operation.
13)
Able Seaman John E.Reynolds P/JX 147968. For his
Killed courage and skill at the pompone, where he was ultimately killed.
14)
Stoker T.Noscrop P/KX 83677. For his courage and
Killer real in assisting the amunition supply at "A" gun to relieve the wounded. He was killed performing this duty.
15) Stoker Ralph Kearvell P/KX 99946. For his courage and skill in the boiler room.
16) Ordinary Seaman Bert Maraton Number N.K. for his example and skill at "X" gun throughout the operation.

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