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388
390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
-
392
CONFIDENTIAL
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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388
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
-
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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391
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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327
30592
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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397
H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
- 400
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.
396
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

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452
Page Two.
425
(The Commanding Officer, H.M.M.T.B. No. 16's report dated 30th
May, 1940)
M.T.B. to Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in tow at 1640.
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla, c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
LAG OFFICER - 5 JUN 1940 IN CHARGE
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
2199
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an transom. For purposes of ferrying men over a short distance the the presence of torpedo discharge doors low down in the boat's
M.T.B. sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, but for an open sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of about twenty could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose sight of the heavy price

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454
.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
SPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET", at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345, following morning to Felixstowe, ate 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
O
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
The enclosed reports of proceedings e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great redit is due to this officer for the uccessful work that the boat did, observing hat she has no astern gear and very poor anoeuvrability. This boat was only
1. 67 at 0600 for Dover, eceived from the builders by road on the
3rd May, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
USED
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with M.T.B. 67
John Camerm
B. 67. During this period
:0 be under fairly constant ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover, reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief" Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover event of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
10mb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships
.......

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's there 68, and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover
M.T.B. 67, 107 proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company riving maining 1200. overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, 1345, esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between arted position of Handelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 39th May. Patrol uneventful.
dnesday, 29th May.
I
455
H.M.M.T.B. No 107. 427
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover, ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
Sir, oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
I have the honour to submit the
Considerably shell fire at La med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under ratings were said to be safely my command between 27th May 1940
After rejoining recovered 3
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with H.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
D be under fairly constant sing in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover,
Copies Doaver. to:- The reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover went of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
lomb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships
*******

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 102.
431
at Portsmouth.
458
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No. 102 &
430
and 5th June, 1940
at Portsmouth
7th June, 1940.
vor. Having received orders
300 for Dunkirk in accordance r, buoy in the Dunkirk approach n me and the land, and, therefor
I have the honour to submit a letter de outside the channel.
e my proceedings between the dates 30th ast quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
ay, 1940 and 5th June, 1940.
man J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took rted to Captain Dennant R.N.
I have the honour to be derson and Commander Blwood e dituation.
Sir, attacked by 3 M.E.110's in used - own speed 2 knots.
Your obedient Servant, our of the beaches we returned d Commander Elwood and embarked
Licutenant ChSDreyer in Command.
Dover I was stopped by and took him back towards ir way to Dunkirk.
he Vice Admiral,
Dover.
J, 31st May.
those orders, arriving off La pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth,
" and reported to Rear
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
k him along the beaches, being
"KEITH".
of crashed Hurricane. Pilot to subsequent identification
ITH" and reported short of fuel.
diers to various transports.
ing 1800.
signalled instructions from xi H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being lecessfully bombed. 0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under mtrol, she had just vent been alongside bombed. and took off Rear emiral lake-walker id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to order them assist H. M. S.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller to water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage pparent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour ad western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and tarr on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready

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port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 102
160
Page 21
ported ready for service at 1530 and received sailing orders.
432
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
2255. Secured alongside Eastern Jetty in Dunkirk harbour.
shelling of all quays and to the Restward, some iping
2310. Took on board a Brigadier. Captain Tennant R.N. Commander wood R.N., Commander Banks, R.N. his demolition party and one Flying ficer, R.A.F. dressed as a Belgian peasant.
2315. Sailed for Dover. on this night shelling was more intense id though this seems doubtful, if M.T.B. 102 was the target, more accurate.
0120. Secured in submarine basin in Dover.
Monday, 3rd June.
At 2015 proceeded with Admiral Wake-Walker and staff on board.
2200. Arrived in Dunkirk harbour. Proceeded on suxiliary engines nder orders of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker who was directing disembarkation
French soldiers. Freckage considerable and slight wind caused swell in caljunction with strong ebb tide.
0135. Large explosion just eastward of Eastern breakwater. Shelling ontinuous, heavy and not particularly accurate. Assuming piers to be arget, mostly falling to the Eastward, some close.
0315. Operation completed. Past blockshøps and sailed for Dover.
light shelling from beaches, inaccurate.
0505. Secured in submarine basin, Dover.
Wednesday, 5th Tune.
Chuderson
1000. Sailed for Portsmouth.
1545. Secured alongside H.M.S. "HORNET".
ieutenant Throughout Midshipman J.F. Wilford R.N.V.R. who navigated for me with skill these operations I received every assistance from BY First nd coolness under trying conditions.
aintained Engine Room and Artificer, ran his engines continuously under difficult His
Third Class George #illiam Hymas, 0.N.M.X.49826 conditions.
ervices were invaluable.
Stephens O.N. P/JX.131369 displayed such the trip greatest and
Able Seaman Albert R.C. He manned his guns permanently during in maintaining oolness is throughout. of the greatest help aircraft orale, coolness whilst and his cheerfulness skill with were his gun discouraged the hostile that ere encountered.
0000000

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462
I
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portamouth.
433
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940, and lot June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company and their gear.
I have the honour to be, ivoused with N.T.B.22.
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Chunderson towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Malker
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief, to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
8. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
Ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice av other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded was then directed on board, it was considered desirable to get e fire at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of der way and as exhausted soon as possible, soldiera accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach contimue embarkation. rediation of an unknown soldier who, thought urse, thought severely remained is we desired looked wounded quietly to full express up about in and the the might water face not watching and want head him. M.T.B. and on This 67 the draw man point away was, of or llapse, because
2000. taken Proceeded on board. to close H.M.S. "KEITH". parachute. German aircraft Proceeded shot down to out ok on them a mile up but to starboard. found nothing Pilots but descended empty life by jackets. These had apparently taken 2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st....*

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436
H.M.M.T.B. No. 681
465
at Portemouth.
H.M.M.T.D. No. 68
. 437
10th June, 1940.
at Portemouth.
10th June, 1940.
) Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
I have the honour to submit the ring letter of proceedings of H.M.
Terpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
3. Flotilla.
n 27th May and 1st Juno, 1940.
Fuelled.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
1th M.T.B. 16.
, Gravelines. Took necessary your obedient servent.
S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Richard iers from West to Sest piers.
or Vice Admiral Dover.
red.
Licutonant R.N.V.R.
in Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
in Command.
C Vice Admiral, Dover.
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portenouth,
The Captain, H.H.S. "HORNET".
officers to inspect beaches pies to ast Piers.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
Ofdinary Telegraphist Kiritwood ircruft made off as soon an 10
$ Kirkwood to H.N.S. "SANDSURST".
)res. ansmitting set and two teleto demolition party.
caused by W/T net, reached
BEEN led burversines and YEARS riruu on by shore batteries. Took necessary
"ted on.
demolition party.
Intense dive is at. igout andstill. Patrocruaft, Dunkirk afternomy address on mor Bleacured loat. and BOX ang Patrolled Ordered merchant in collected a the dugout standstill. Dunkirk afternoon to beaches proceed seamen on and East and supplied brought After throughout from to landed Pier. H.M.S. from H.M.S. second fuel all H.M.S. "HEBE" night "HERE" activities for air "HERE" motor raid and reporting to act attendant instructed boats; to in under H.M.S. the on neighbourhood activities transferred orders destroyer; hand "LOTUS" crew personally of to and of ad to
4
Decounded Fund Courged Gort; W/T airmen set took and Admiral and ratings soldiers Wake-Walker to same with to organise instructions beaching parties.
Priraday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1110. Sailed for Dunkir Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". Took
1230. Reported to Vice Admiral officer on board.....

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487
SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
/
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L. "GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, c.
68
1486
457
Cl.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
H.M.S. HORNET,
Allen, 8.
Farmer, 7.
GOSPORT
Engr.
Walter, R.
HANTS.
Engr.
Crabb, S.
6.
40
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Spain, J.H.
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Stone, A.L.
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Stewart, R.
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Rowe, S.B.
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Cherry, F.
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Thompson, A.
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Hodgkinson, D.
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Parry, A.J.
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