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TNA Unclassified 1

TNA Unclassified 1
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TNA Unclassified 1

A working collection of Operation Dynamo source material whose definitive National Archives catalogue reference is still being identified.

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Unclassified 1

Source: The National Archives, Kew, Unclassified 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 326–474 of this collection
Page ImageOCR textOCR tags
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OCR table 1 from document page 326
GUNBOATS 257 H.M. DRIFTERS.
LOCUST 258 DORIENTA 339
MOSQUITOV BEN & LUCY 2339
263 KINDRED STAR 344
CORVETTES. THRIFTY 344
SHELDRAKE 263 FLARE BURNING DRIFTERS. 319
KINGFISHER 265
GUILLEMOT 270 [X] EILEEN EMMA
FORECAST
THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE 273 GERVAIS RENTOUL
FLOTILLA. [X] GIRL GLADYS
[X] GIRL PAMELA
ROYAL EAGLE 282 [X] GOLDEN GIFT
GOLDEN EAGLE /291 GOLDEN SUNBEAM 351
CRESTED EAGLE 293 LORD HOWARD
LORD HOUSE
PORTSMOUTH INNER 299 PATROL. MIDAS NETSUKIS PAXTON
[X] ANKH ,305 BOY ROY
315 SHIPMATES
BOUNTY UT PROSIM
CARYANDA 303 THE BOYS
LAHLOO 311 TORBAY II.
THELE 301 YORKSHIRE LASS
SERIOLA 1308, 306 YOUNG NUN
[X] EILA II. [X] MUN
[ ] [X] AHOLA 1304 SHEERNESS REPORTS.
[X] [ ] NONETA 1321
323 HARWICH FORCE. RENASCENT MONARDA
PADDLE M/S. ARONIA STRATHELLIOT
[X] WAVERLEY ALOUETTE 2. & men.
ORIOLE Recommendations for officers special
[X] DUCHESS OF FIFE List of officers deserving
MARMION mention.
M/S TRAWLERS. Movements of officers.
LORD MELCHETT 1329 330 "A/S" & "LL" TRAWLERS.
STELLA RIGEL LORD INCHCAPE
DRIFTERS. OUR BAIRNS OLVINA
MARE / 331 CAPE ARGONA
SARAH HIDE TWEENWAYS 335 TUGS.
UNICITY SUN IV. J
JACKEVE 106 [ ] C.11
THREE KINGS 0.9
RIG J FORMIDABLE
[X] STRIVE
ST CLEARS/
Ahola Ankh Aronia Bounty Boy Roy Caryanda Crested Eagle Dorienta Duchess Duchess of Fife Eila II Eileen Eileen Emma Forecast Formidable Gervais Rentoul Girl Gladys Girl Pamela Golden Eagle Golden Gift Golden Sunbeam Guillemot Jackeve Kindred Star Lahloo Lord Howard Lord Inchcape Lord Melchett Mare Midas Monarda Netsukis Noneta Olvina Our Bairns Paxton Renascent Rig Royal Eagle Sarah Hide Seriola Sheldrake Shipmates Stella Rigel Strathelliot Strive Sun Sun IV Sunbeam Thames The Boys Thele Three Kings Thrifty Torbay II Tweenways Yorkshire Lass Kings May Young
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339
SHEERNESS
REPORTS
RENASCENT
MONARDA.
ARONIA,
STRATHELLIOT
ALOUETTE 2
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICERS SMEN
LIST or OFFICERS DESIERVING SPIECIAL MENTION
MOVEMENTS OF OFFICERS.
Aronia Monarda Renascent Strathelliot
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Dynom. INJ.
375
H.M.Y. "ARONIA".
352
6th June, 1940.
sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At 1910
30th May received orders to proceed to Ramsgate for routeing to
Dunkirk. Got under weigh and cleared harbour at 1919. 2210
anchored off the Foreland due to darkness and poor visibility.
0400 31st May commenced to weigh, windlass broken down.
0500 windlass repaired, weighed and proceeded to Ramsgate. 0800
received route orders from N.C.S.O. and proceeded to Dunkirk.
Dynama
-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
350
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At
2000 on Thursday 30th May, "Monarda", in company with H.N.D.
"Renascent", sailed for Ramsgate in accordance with Sailing
Orders received. On arrival there at 0500 on 31st May we were given orders to proceed to Dunkerque to take off members of the B.E.F.
Dunkerque was reached at 1330 and we were attacked by enemy bombing aircraft; to which attack we replied vigourously. One of our Hurricane fighters was shot down and fell into the sea. Her pilot, Squadron Leader McGregor, was picked up.
Later, a Service cutter with forty soldiers aboard was picked up and we then entered the harbour, took off twenty-five men and returned to Ramsgate.
The following day, Saturday 1st June, we again left Ramsgate at 0630 and arrived at Dunkerque about noon. We entered the harbour and took on board one hundred and twenty
British soldiers. During this time there was a heavy bombing attack - aerial torpedoes were dropped and "Monarda" was shaken by explosions.
We sailed at 1400 and a little while later picked up five French sailors from the water. A French trawler came alongside and took on board fifteen of the wounded.
Later we met another French trawler which had been damaged, took aboard her crew and towed her back to
Sheerness, where we arrived at 1430, Sunday June 2nd.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) Pearce T. Lovelock
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
Aronia Leader Monarda Renascent Day Little Lovelock May McGregor
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From
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!
Dynamo 216. Amlopers
SECRET
362
commanding officer off
No.
-
rage in face of attack and vation of his ship.
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" RE.2/014
1st Lieutenant of
OPERATION
ire and devotion to duty in ringing off members of the
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
.N.V.R. LD9/X.4930 of
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore)
signalling during the whole
The enclosed report and renompson R.N.P.S. LT. N.K. of commendation is forwarded with es crew and for his fine reference to Nore General Order
448 and supplementary to my No.
M.I.1/14/015 of 8th June, 1940.
I.K. for well controlled and
, of ammunition.
See III, p551
984, Skipper of H.M.D.
ing of his ship under enemy
: attacks, and for his set a fine example to the
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
* R.N.V.R. Unit officer in
SHEERNESS
taking axammher off members the fine spirit he showed
9th June, 1940
L52 O.N./N.K. of H.M.D.
VICE ADMIRAL
erfulness at all times under
1 everything possible for
11 JUN 1940
1 fax his coolness, even
*
piration to the men.
DOVER
{.5111 of H.M.D. Monardd, his efforts, steam was
3 to be found looking to the
10. Seaman John Henry Williams LT/JX 173534. 14112 of H.M.D. be
Monarda devotion to duty. As Gunner he was always to found for his post whenever danger threatened the ship. replied He showed remarkable whenever opportunity presented itself. He be took at coolness under enemy bombing attacks and also great vigourously care to see that all arms were ready, and is to especially praised for his pride in his work.
11. Skipper courageous manner in which he and for
RichardHannaford W.S. 2940f H.M.D. directed Renascent his for ship the seamanlike and off members of the B.E.F. from Dunkerque Grieve which his and prompt brought action in receiving the crew of steam yacht was mined.
Commodore Monarda Renascent Dover Williams
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From
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.
Aronia Boat Commodore Monarda Renascent Francis Lewis Lovelock Matthews Roe Thompson Williams