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GUIDO GAZELLE (0.225)
Belgian
Trawler
Capt. R. Lusyne, Master
Made 403 troops. 2 trips to Dunkirk and transported to Dover
Dover Report only mentions the following:-
3rd June
Disembarked 145 troops.
Authority - C. W. 26235/40.
The following awards were made:
M.B.E.
Captain R. Lusyne, Master.
B.E.M.
Seaman H. Annys.
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MARECHAL FOCH (0.274)
Belgian
trawler
Capt. P. Lusyne, Master.
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2nd June
Dunkirk. Berthed alongside the quay.
Embarked troops. Ship grounded on
falling tide.
The Master, and his crew of one,
returned to Dover in the Belgian
trawler Guido Gazelle.
3rd June
Capt. Lusyne and his crew (F.Decoster),
returned to Dunkirk and re-embarked
in the Marechal Foch.
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Embarked 300 troops and proceeded.
4th June
0300ca
Off the Goodwin Light buoy, was run
drum by the M/S Leda, and sunk.
Authority - C.W. 26235/40.
The following awards were made:
M.B.E. Capt. P. Lusyne, Master.
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Treasury Thambers,
B.H.A.C. (B)
Whitehall, S.U.
B.H.A.M. (B)
7th April, 1942.
My dear gleadowe
The following Belgian seamen have been honoured for services
in the evacuation from Dunkirk.
M.B.E. (Civil Division) (Admy. number C.W.26235/40 of 17th Sept. 1940).
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master, " Trawler S.S. "Julia". "Guido Gazelle", 0.225.
Captain Rene Lusyne,
If
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"Maréchal Foch", 0.274.
Captain Pierre Lusyne,
B.E.M. (Civil Division)
Engineer Albert Rooman, Trawler " "Cor Jesu", 0.87. 0.227.
Seaman Prosper Luca,
If
S.S. "Julia".
Seaman Victor Goes,
"
"Guido Gazelle", 0.225.
Seaman Hector Annys,
11 Boats based on Dartmouth Dunkirk. and manned The with "Julia" volunteers,
braved every These danger Belgian in transferring Gazelle" 403, troops the from "Cor Jesu" 274. The last named
the
"Guido
boąt embarked made 1007, one trip, the others two.
The "Marechal Foch" of the went soldiers alongside to jumping Dover the in on quay another board at grounded Dunkirk trawler Foch" and but her. and set on went a The
Master falling and tide his the one weight assistant day, embarked returned 300 men the in vessel the "Marechal was run of down the by troops. a Warship,
which back out for again took England. the next Off these the Goodwin two brave Light Belgians and some 150 these
on board 1,800 the and men pertinacity of sea."
volunteer Troops and are
D.S.C.
George François Rayaert, Master of a Belgian (Admy. fishing boat.
Letter 13 Nov. 1941).
"For services at Dunkirk.
The
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgi:
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and an
embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to
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wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first
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trip. This officer's beading was exemplary and he did
everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had
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previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO 0.225. GAZELLE
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round
ned
trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally
returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly
had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Pierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
Decoster, alongside the to ground. weight This officer the to of Dover He quay the returned soldiers took at in Dunkirk, the his with trawler trawler, jumping his but 0.225, one onboard the the assistant, men tide "MARECHAL and caused then was returned embarked falling Ferdinand FOCH" his ship to and
Dunkirk H.M.S. 300 off probably troops the "LEDA". Goodwin the in following the Light He "MARECHAL and were day. Buoy, his picked second FOCH" their These up hand, but ship and two unfortunately was landed together run unceasingly at down Dover. with by when
150 troops was working to
is
get volunteers When at Dartmouth, for the operation Lusyne and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered Dunkirk and to succesded take the in Belgian embarking voluntary trawler 274
"COR JESU" 0.227 to at Dover. His ready the operation
service troops and was landing of considerable them value in bringing
to a successful conclusion.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendatione of Personnel - List "A".
RATINGS
Victor Goes, Seaman, Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
Prosper Luca, Seaman, Belgian Trawler 0.87.
These men volunteered immediately to take the Belgian
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. They made two
trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops, and had to wait
in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
They did everything possible to help in getting their ship
away and had previously volunteered their services if
required.
Recommended for decoration.
Hector Annys, Seaman, Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE" 0.225.
did the Together round to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and returned only
with his Captain, Rene Lusyne, this seaman
finally to Dartmouth. trip He and his Skipper were the His
crew onboard and brought back 403 troops to Dover.
courage and determination were of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
Mr. P. Gooding, in charge of Motor Mr. C. Boat W. Mott "LADY of CABLE". Torquay)
Dunkirk Mr. and F. Gooding did 7 carrying (owned trips and by between two about Naval 560 the CABLE" ratings men, beach after herself. proceeded at Dunkirk which and The 40 to and men
were seamanship two transports, carried displayed to Ramsgate by direct Gooding by "LADY bearing was of on a high the success order of his
voluntary
service
had
a
the operation.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Wecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgia:
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and
embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to
wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first
trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did
everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had
previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round
trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally
returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly
had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and
the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship
to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when
off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA". : He and his second hand, together with
3
probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to
get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary
service was of considerable value in bringing the operatio
to a successful conclusion.
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operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RATINGS
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Victor Goes, Seaman, Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
Prosper Luca, Seaman, Belgian Trawler 0.87.
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trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. They made two
These men volunteered immediately to take the Belgian
trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops, and had to wait
in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
They did everything possible to help in getting their ship
away required. and had previously volunteered their services if
Recommended for decoration.
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Hector Annys, Seaman, Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE" 0.225.
Together with his Captain, Rene Lusyne, this seaman
did the round trip to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and returned
finally to Dartmouth. He and his Skipper were the only
crew onboard and brought back 403 troops to Dover. His
courage and determination were of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
Mr. F. Gooding, in charge of Motor Boat "LADY CABLE".
(owned by Mr. C. W. Mott of Torquay)
Mr. F. Gooding and two Naval ratings proceeded to
Dunkirk and did 7 trips between the beach at Dunkirk and
two transports, carrying about 560 men, after which 40 men
were carried to Ramsgate by "LADY CABLE" herself. The
seamanship displayed by Gooding was of a high order and his
voluntary service had a direct bearing on the success of
the operation.
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operation "DYNAMO" - Mecommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.B. "JULIA".
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgian
volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and
embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to
wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first
trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did
everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had
previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round
trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally
returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly
had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and
the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship
to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when
off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA". He and his second hand, together with
probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to
get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary
service was of considerable value in bringing the operation
to a successful conclusion.
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operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "A".
RATINGS
Victor Goes, Seaman, Belgian 8.8. "JULIA".
Prosper Luca, Seaman, Belgian Trawler 0.87.
trawler EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. They made two
These "GEORGES men volunteered immediately to take the Belgian
trips to Dunkirk and embarked 1007 troops, and had to wait
in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
They did everything possible to help in getting their ship
away required. and had previously volunteered their services if
Recommended for decoration.
Hector Annys, Seaman, Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE" 0.225.
Together with his Captain, Rene Lusyne, this seaman
did the round trip to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and returned
finally to Dartmouth. He and his Skipper were the only
crew onboard and brought back 403 troops to Dover. His
courage and determination were of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
Mr. F. Gooding, in charge of Motor Boat "LADY CABLE".
(owned by Mr. C. W. Mott of Torquay)
Mr. F. Gooding and two Naval ratings proceeded to
Dunkirk and did 7 trips between the beach at Dunkirk and
two transports, carrying about 560 men, after which 40 men
were carried to Ramsgate by "LADY CABLE" herself. The
seamanship displayed by Gooding was of a high order and his
voluntary service had a direct bearing on the success of
the operation.
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base 6801Val,
considered The the Honours reports and of Awards the services Committee of certainrefully
Belgian Vessels in the Dunkirk and evacuation Awards
the following Appointments as appropriate:-
To be Hon: Members of the Civil Division of the
Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master S.S. JULIA
Captain Rene Lusyne, Master Trawler
Captain Pierre Lusyne, Master
0.274
British Empire Medal:
Engineer Albert Rooman, Trawler COR JESU, 0.227
Seaman Prosper Luca, Trawler 0.87
Seaman Victor Goes, S.S. JULIA
Seaman Hector Annys, Trawler GUIDO GAZELLE, 0.225
Commendation:
x Mr. F. Gooding, Motor Boat LADY CABLE.
R.Gleadowe
R. GLEADOWE
for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH
21.8.40
Propre L appron
Joseh 24/8
affroved
AVA
128/8/8
approved by Foreign Office 21.2.41.
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ADMIRALTY,
WHITEHALL, S.W.1.
17th September, 1940.
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My dear Knox,
Belgian Assistance at Dunkirk etc.
The Masters and Crews of certain Belgian Trawlers did
excellent work in conveying troops from Dunkirk and a
Boat "LADY CABLE" was also of great service.
For good services in this operation the First Lord has
approved the submission of the names of
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master # S.S. JULIA,
Captain Réné Lusyne,
Trawler GUIDO GAZELLE, 0.225,
"
and Captain Pierre Lusyne,
"
MARECHAL FOCH, 0.274
to be Honourable Members of the Civil Division of the British
Empire Order;
of the names of
Engineer Albert Rooman, Trawler # Cor Jésu, 0.227,
Seaman Prosper Luca,
0.87,
Seaman Victor Goes,
"
S.S. JULIA,
and Seaman Hector Annys,
GUIDO GAZELLE, 0.225
for the award of the Medal of the same Order;
and of the name of Mr. F. Gooding (an Englishman) of the
Motor Boat LADY CABLE, for Commendation.
It had been hoped to obtain inclusion of these names in
the Comprehensive List gazetted for services at the Dunkirk
Beaches but the necessary details were not received in time.
A short account of the valuable and hazardous work
performed by these Officers and Men is attached.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Robert Knox, K.C.V.O., D.S.O.
Treasury, S.W.1.
pertinacity of these volunteer Rescuers effected and the
The bravery, seamanship, high enthusiasm and
saving of some 2,500 men of the Allied Troops are
worth of the highest traditions of the sea.
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With
the
Compliments
of the
29685/40.
Under Secretary Affairs of State admiralty Esq.,
12.
for Foreign FOREIGN OFFICE,
DATE
19
Dec. 23 1940. 21st S.W.1. December,
1940.
- July 1940
7106/6374/372)
(Ref: EO. letter eldey ho: T7106/6374/372
Sir,
of Dec. m
19
The King has informally approved
award of decorations and medals
the of to the the Order officers of and the British men of the Empire
Belgian Merchant Navy, whose names,
HONOURS AND
together with details of their
valuable services in connexion with
the evacuation of Allied troops from
Dunkirk, are given in the annexed
that, without revealing
has been approached
these proposals,
and inform so as
shother the awards
be agreeable to
These Belgian Boats based on Dartmouth and manned
with volunteers, braved every danger in transferring
troops from Dunkirk. The "JULIA" embarked 1007, the
"GUIDO GAZELLE" 403. the "COR JESU" 274. The last named
boat made one trip, the others two.
The "MARECHAL FOCH" went alongside the quay at
Dunkirk but on a falling tide the weight of the soldiers
jumping on board grounded her. The Master and his one
assistant returned to Dover in another trawler and went
back again the next day, embarked 300 men in the
"MARECHAL FOCH" and set out for England. Off the Goodwin
Light the vessel was run down by a Warship, which took on
board these two brave Belgians and some 150 of the troops.
Mr. Gooding of the Torquay Motor Boat "LADY CABLE" -
with two Naval Ratings,- carried some 560 men in seven
trips between Dunkirk beach and two transports. His
seamanship was of a high order and his voluntary service
of great value.
The bravery, seamanship, high enthusiasm and
pertinacity of these volunteer Rescuers effected the
saving of some 2,500 men of the Allied Troops and are
worth of the highest traditions of the sea.
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PARTICULARS OF MEN AND CRAFT FROM THE DARTMOUTH AREA
WHO ACTUALLY ASSISITED IN THE DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
tain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA", volunteered
diately to take Belgian trawler "Georges Edouard" 0.86. Made two
J8 to Dunkirk and took off 1007 evacuess. Had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour
a 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
2's company. Captain Mate Maurice Coppin
S.S. "Julia"
Nils Nilsen
do
1st Eng'r. Louis Van Ael
2nd. do Maurice Mares
0.86
3rd. do Jozef Van Driessche
S.S.
polia"
Victor Goes
3422
Jose Fernandez
Prosper Luca
0.87
1940
George Vincke
0.87
Geraru Deswaef
0.88
Pieter Antonis
S.S. "Julia"
Captain and crew did everything possible to help and had previously
inteered their services if required. Highly recommended.
it Jad D'Hauwer of the Belgian Navy in command of Belgian Trawlers
(Belgian Patrol Craft) 2.25. H.75 and 0.92. arrived at Dunkirk 02000
June, embarked 234 officers and men in A.5 and 90 men in 2.25 under
ry fire. One P.O. in A.5 was wounded. There is no news of the results
the H.75. and the 0.92. Recommended.
mh Delbal and crew volunteered to take Belgian Trawler "Cor Jesu" 0.227
took off 274 evacuees and returned to Dover. Recommended.
y's company. Captain Joseph Delbal
Engineer Albert Rooman
Albert Meajoor
Arthur Leenaers
101 Nys commanding Belgian Trawler Jonge Jan 0.200 with volunteer crew
C off 215 evacuees to Folkestone. Recommended.
I's company.
Captain Marcel Nys.
Engineer Engel Demeester.
Liebei Bogaert.
Lusyne commanding Belgian Trawler "Guido Gazelle" 0,225 made two trips
)unkirk and took off 403 evacuees to Dover. On the first trip this
iel also brought away the Skipper and Engineer of the 0.274 which went
und alongside the quay. The 0.274 was refloated the following day.
18 company.
Captain Rene Lusyne
Hector Annys.
le two men unaided made the round trip, to Dover, twice to Dunkirsk and
urned to Dartmouth and are highly recommended.
re Lusyne commanding Belgian Trawler "Marechal Foch" 0.274 went
igside the quay at Dunkirk but the tide was falling and the weight of
Here jumping on-board caused her to ground, The Skipper and hand
trned to Dover in the 0.225 and returned to Dunkirk the following day.
it Buoy the 0.274 away was run down by H.M.S. "LEDA". The crew of the trawler
then brought 300 evacuees but unfortunately off the Goodwin
ther with probably 150 evacuees were picked up by various craft which
ered assistance. At Dartmouth as Lusyne was working unceasingly to to get
inteers for the operation and to get the ships away. It was unfortunate
this keenness should have had such bad luck., Recommended
B company.
Captain Pierre Lusyne
FerdinandDecoster
'ann what to Dover by from where Brann was sant back to Torquay.
Cable owned Mr. C.W.Mott of Torquay and manned by F.Gooding and
th at Dunkirk .Gooding and two transports carrying about 560 men men were/ after 40
and two naval ratings did seven trips from which the

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