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CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS.
Deproms 142.
387
- 364
Date
7th.June 1940
To.
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
Subject
Recommendations of officers and men engaged in
operation 'Dynamo!
Submitted:
1. Lieutenant John Stanley Roe R.N.V.R. commanding officer off
H.M.Y. Aronia for devotion to duty, courage in face of attack and
for his excellent mavigation and preservation of his ship.
2. Sub. Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewelyn. 1st Lieutenant of
H.M.Y. Aronia for his coolness under fire and devotion to duty in
taking charge of the ship's boat and bringing off members of the
B.E.F.
3. Ordinary Signalman John L. Wells R.N.V.R. LD9/X.4930 of
H.M.Y. Aronia for quick and efficient signalling during the whole
operation.
4. Coxswain Francis Richard Overdon Thompson R.N.P.S. LT. N.K. of
H.M.T. Aronia for his leadership of the crew and for his fine
example.
5. Lewis Gunner Rodney Matthews O.N./N.K. for well controlled and
accurate fire, with most economical use of ammunition.
6. Robert Herbert Soanes R.N.R. W.S. 2984, Skipper of H.M.D.
Monarda, for the cool and skilful handling of his ship under enemy
artillery fire and during heavy bombing attacks, and for his
untiring work in embarking troops. He set a fine example to the
men.
7. Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock R.N.V.R. Unit officer in
H.M.D.Monarda for zeal and courage in taking axamber off members
of the B.E.F. under heavy fire and for the fine spirit he showed
throughout.
8. 2nd Hand William Joseph Kingston 1152 O.N./N.K. of H.M.D.
Monarda for his untiring energy and cheerfulness at all times under
extremely trying circumstances. He did everything possible for
the welfare of the troops on board, and fax his coolness, even
during heavy bombing attacks was an inspiration to the men.
9. Stoker P.O. Herbert Ralph Helps D.K.5111 of H.M.D. Monarda,
for devotion to duty. Mainly through his efforts, steam was
always ready, and when off watch he was to be found looking to the
welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman John Henry Williams LT/JX 173534. 14112 of H.M.D. be
Monarda devotion to duty. As Gunner he was always to He
found at for his post whenever danger threatened the ship. showed
remarkable coolness under enemy bombing attacks and replied also
vigourously great care to see that all arms were ready, and is to especially
whenever opportunity presented itself. He be took
praised for his pride in his work.
11, Skipper courageous manner in which he directed and for
RichardHannaford W.S. 2940f H.M.D. Renascent his for ship the
seamanlike and off members of the B.E.F. from Dunkerque Grieve which his
prompt and brought action in receiving the crew of steam yacht
was mined.