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0.210 (JOHN)
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Shapper (1)
soon day
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01:00
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evailable.
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obtocus accounted and contrased
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1530
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Contacted Countain M * 4/9
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chirted to LA porto, with 6/2%
Cornian 2816 MES K/D und exthanked
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2030
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and named his 10 report to the or
Atloytic with needed bouts,
Railed of youts x (daring an air
attack) with about 150 typespe on hoow
1st June
1600
Arrived Numbership 150
troups, (2)
159
[on 2nd June, Lieut. do Manny went over In the
8.D/M.L. Hoigle
Authority - R.O.H. 0.547-
The following awards were 1001
Kention in Despatches.
Licut. V.A. de Hanny, 11.
Rosegate reports imergate states Ocean Breaze
and Jackeve, 564". 354

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OCEAN BREEZE
Drifter
Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
Skipper Bailley (?)
30th May
1245
Sailed from Ramsgate with 2 whalers in
1920ca
tow, by X route for Dunkirk.
Arrived off Malo beach. Commenced
embarking troops. A motor boat,
manned by civilians, towed the Ocean
Breeze's boats to and from the beach
had been embarked.
until dark, by which time 170 troops
Contacted Lieut. McMullan in the Sk.
Twente.
2300
Turned over the 2 whalers to a tug.
Sailed for Ramsgate by X route.
31st May
0400
Arrived Ramagate. Disembarked 107
British and 2 French troops. (1)
0830
Sailed by route X for Dunkirk.
1340ca
Arrived off Malo beach. No boats
available.
1500
Was able to borrow a whaler. Air
attacks commenced and continued
almost without pause. Seven bombers
were brought down by gunfire.
1530
The whaler had by now made one trip.
Contacted S/Lt. Cornish in a N/B
[the Lansdowne] who was of great
assistance.
1700
Having embarked mostly French troops,
shifted to La Panne, with S/Lt.
Cornish and his M/B and embarked
British troops.
2030
Turned over the whaler to S/Lt. Cornish
and asked him to report to the sk.
Atlantic which needed boats.
Sailed by route X (during an air
attack) with about 150 troops on board
lst June
1600
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 150
troops. (2)
Total 259
[On 2nd June, Lieut. de Mauny went over in the
W.D/M.L. Haig].
Authority - R.O.II, p.547.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
(2)
(2)
(2) Estimated. Ramsgate report. Ramsgate report states "sandown, Ocean Breeze
(1)
and Jackeve, 564". 355

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. WHITEHALL - Lieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
Between 30th May and 1st June inclusive, embarked 3,400
troops in four trips. On the fifth trip, she sighted
BASILISK out of action and sank her by guns and torpedo fire,
being subjected to dive bombing, which caused some damage
by near misses.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS,
Lieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
Showed great initiative and seamanship throughout.
His judgment was excellent, especially in Dunkirk
harbour, and in successful avoiding action in the
narrow channels whilst being subjected to dive bombing.
Recommended for mention.
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Gorrie Brown, R.N.V.R.
Conspicuous throughout this operation for his
skill and coolness. After work in H.M.S. WORCESTER
he was lent to H.M.S. JACKEVE on passage from Dunkirk
to Ramsgate attending severely wounded survivors of
H.M.S. MOSQUITO, performing 2 amputations under very
difficult conditions. Later the same day he did good
work amongst the wounded on board H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer, Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102937.
Carried out the duties of Gunners Mate with great
ability. His work in keeping the 2 pdr. pom poms in
action as well as in supervising the fighting of the
main gun armament was admirable.
Chief Petty Officer Harold Methven Seabrook, D/J.43574.
As Torpedo Coxswain he was continuously at the
wheel during these operations, and by his coolness
and skilful steering was of great assistance to the
Commanding Officer. In addition he provided "snack" and
meals for each of between 3,000 and 3,500 troops
survivors of H.M. Ships who took passage in
H.M.S. WHITEHALL.
Officers Steward, 1st Class William Smith, D/L.824.
providing for the fine for example which he set to his quarters -
Was conspicuous military officers during passage and
for his devotion to duty in
namely - the supply party to after guns.
Was awarded Croix de Guerre in 1914-18 War.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. WHITEHALL (Continued).
Chief Engine Room Artificer William Alfred Frederick Luke, D/M. 370+
The cool conduct, zeal, power of command,
professional skill of this rating was very noticable
and contributed greatly to the efficient running of
the ship.
Leading Telegraphist Wallace Eugene Breton, D/JX.135520.
Was in charge of the W/T Department, which
functioned perfectly during this period.
Able Seaman George Frederick Sims, D/J. 111898.
This rating ably assisted Surgeon Lieutenant
Brown in H.M. Ships WORCESTER and JACKEVE whilst in
his own ship. He also worked continuously from 2100/31
May until 0700/1 June assisting to carry out successful
temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits, which had been
cut.
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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.
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SUBJECT: REPORT ON PROCEEDINGS DURING EVACUATION.
FROM:
LIEUTENANT T. JOHNSTON, R.N.
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. PASCHOLL.
DATE:
6th June 1940.
TO:
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
I have the honour to report that I sailed
from Portsmouth at approximately 3200 27th May 1940,
in command of the Dutch skoot PASCHOLL, arriving at
Dover about 0900 28th May 1940.
2. I left Dover at 1400 28th May, for the beach
off Le Panne via route Y with orders to arrive about
2200 to take off troops from the beaches and transfer
them to Destroyers, endeavouring to return to the Downs
by dawn.
3. As the PASCHOLL was SO much slower than other
ships in the Convoy, I was obliged to leave the route
given and proceed across the Banks, by SO doing arriving
of Ia Panne at 2230, 28th May.
4. Approximately 300 troops were embarked and
transferred to the WOLSEY(?), by this time it was 0400
29th May, so I returned as ordered to the Downs. On
arrival at the Downs I was ordered by an examination
steamer to proceed to Deal where I arrived about 1200
29th May.
5. Having received no further orders I proceeded
to Dover where after storing ship I was ordered to
return to Le Panne.
6. I sailed from Dover at 1900 29th May, and
proceeded to IQ Panne arriving about 0230 30th May
where I embarked 400 British and French troops and
sailed for Ramsgate at 1030 30th May. During the
embarkation only two enemy aircraft were sighted and
they did not bomb in the vicinity of the PASCHOLL.
7. On entering the main channel of Le Panne,
I was shelled for half an hour by shore batteries at
Nieuport, and was obliged to steam across the sendbanks
to get out of range. About 1400 I was attacked by a
Dornier bomber which bombed and machine-gunned without
more success than two slight casualties. I arrived at
Ramsgate about 2000 30th May.
8. At approximately 2200 30th May, the whole crew
of the PASCHOLL were relieved and Lieutenant Donaldson,
R.N.R., took command.
9. At 0700 on 1st June, I took command of Drifter
JACKEVE and proceeded to Dunkirk. During the outward
passage, I was bombed several times and on arrival off
the entrance to Dunkirk harbour at about 1250 1st June,
was attacked heavily by dive bombers. The MOSQUITO
who was quite close at the time was hit and abandoned,
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(2)
Name of Ship.
Name of Commanding
Name of Group
Officer.
or Unit
Drifters (Cont.)
"UNICITY"
Skipper W.A. George,
R.N.R.
"JACKEVE"
Skipper C.E.F.
Reynolds, R.N.R.
"THREE KINGS"
Skipper G.A. Smith,
R.N.R.
"RIG"
Skipper E. Beckham,
R.N.R.
"STRIVE"
Skipper H.A.
Catchpole, R.N.R.
COMMANDER-N-CHIEF
REAR ADMIRAL
THE
II.
No:477CC/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
IRAL
1940
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Name of Ship.
Name of Commanding Name of Group
Officer.
or Unit Offi
Drifters (Cont.)
"UNICITY"
Skipper W.A. George,
R.N.R.
"JACKEVE"
Skipper C.E.F.
Reynolds, R.N.R.
"THREE KINGS"
Skipper G.A. Smith,
R.N.R.
"RIG"
Skipper E. Beckham,
R.N.R.
"STRIVE"
Skipper H.A.
Catchpole, R.N.R.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIER
REAR ADMIRAL
THE
II.
No:477CC/40.
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H.M.S. HARWICH. "Lord Melchett",
307
7th June, 1940.
29th May, 1940.
1525 Left Parkeston Quay with "Argyleshire" and "Stella Rigel".
Set course N. Goodwin Patrol to West Hinden Buoy.
30th May, 1940.
305
me
REPORTS ON OPERATION "DYNAMO"
Schedule of Enclosures to letter No. 207/40 dated
9th June, 1940, from Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich,
No.
Ship
Remarks
1.
"WAVERLEY"
Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S,
(S.O. 12th M/S
Harwich.
Flotilla)
2.
"ORIOLE"
Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S,
Harwich.
Attached:- Separate letter of
recommendations.
Letter from C.O. "Oriole"
requesting transfer
from R.N.V.R. to R.N.R.
Letter in support from
Captain M/S, Harwich.
3.
"DUCHESS OF FIFE"
Attached:-
Separate letter of
recommendations.
4.
"LORD MELCHETT"
"STELLA RIGEL"
}
Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S,
Harwich.
5.
"MARE"
"SARAH HIDE"
Letter written by Commander J.D.W.
"STRIVE"
Powell, R.N.R., H.M.S. "BADGER"
"THREE KINGS"
(Group Officer in Command)
"TWEENWAYS"
Attached:- List of recommendations,
"UNICITY"
"RIG"
)
"JACKEVE"
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H.M.S. "MARE",
HARWICH.
309
5th June, 1940.
Captain G.W.H. Heaton, D.S.O., R.N.,
HARWICH.
LAG OFFICER IN ORANGE
7 JUN 1940
*
HA
207
Sir,
I have the honour to report that the "MARE", "SARAH HIDE" (Lieut. J.I.
Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.), "STRIVE" (Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R.), "THREE KINGS"
(Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R.), "TWEENWAYS" (Skipper E. Fawcett, R.N.R.), "UNICITY"
(Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R.), "RIG" (Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R.) and
"JACKEVE" (Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R.), sailed from the Cork Light Vessel
at midnight on Thursday, 30th May, and arrived at Ramsgate 0930 the following
morning.
The "SARAH HIDE", "STRIVE", "JACKEVE", "THREE KINGS" and "RIG" were
sent to Dunkirk by Captain E.L. Wharton, R.N., on Friday, 31st May, and separate
reports from their Commanding Officers are appended.
On Saturday, 1st June, I sailed for Dunkirk in "MARE" with "THREE
KINGS", "TWEENWAYS" and "UNICITY" in company. At 1248 when rounding the
S.E. Guter Ruytingen Buoy, observed three patrol trawlers being bombed by enemy
aircraft. The splashes made by these bombs, which must have been of large size,
were yellowish green in colour and quite as high as the funnels.
At 1300 saw the troop ship "SCOTIA" lying on her starboard side having
been bombed and set on fire by enemy aircraft. A British destroyer was lying
alongside taking troops on board and the mast of a two-funnelled paddler could
be seen about half a mile away. Altered course, and seeing several men in the
water, sent away a ship's lifeboat which had been borrowed at Ramagate. This
brought back nine French soldiers and six more were hauled on board the "MARE",
one of whom was restored by artificial respiration. These men were transferred
(together with two picked up by the "THREE KINGS" and one by the "TWEENWAYS"), to
the Ramsgate bound drifters "JACKETA" and "FIDGET".
When coming round full speed for Dunkirk a man was seen to wave a white
handkerchief on the poop of the burning troop ship, so proceeded alongside and
took him off with the boat. He was wounded in the face, and as there were no
more "homeward bounders", he was put below and made as comfortable as possible.
saw bomb trawler of which nothing could be seen when the smoke
While engaged in picking up these men the Skipper, Mr. A.H.W. Pendle, had
cleared a away. strike Another a trawler close by was also struck by a bomb but kept
afloat for some time.
soon afterwards passing a blazing motor doing launch,
came and at 1450 rounded No. shore battery and a heavy bomb was concussion shook
Proceeded on course, 5 Buoy in channel leading to Dunkirk. While dropped ahead, so
probably under intended fire from for a a German troop ship in company with us. The
the engines but did no damage.
off Dunkirk Piers at low water and seeing but a before large number
of British troops on the by East Captain of British destroyer steam lying hopper with proceed drifter
1540 arrived Pier, proceeded to go alongside, there to
making fast was ordered French and Belgian troops. A this pier.
"JEANNIE to West Pier MacINTOSH" and embark lying alongside here were already at
iron ladder astern of them, ordered "JEANNIE "TWEENWAYS" MACINTOSH". to
As another, the and "MARE" "THREE had went three KINGS" to long and ladders "UNICITY" these to four and go outside vessels "UNICITY" were having soon about filled 200 with in
French hopper troops and sailed, the "THREE paddler KINGS" were the next to leave and followed "MARE" them and
"TWEENWAYS" each at 1645. ship. The having The "MARE" destroyer taken also on put and board a 14 men about in 230 lifeboat French towed and Belgians, astern.
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whole operation. in a cool and efficient manner during
I should like out to their conclude duties by saying that Skipper H.A. Meen, R.N.R.
Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. of the "STRIVE" reports that he
ed in company with the "SARAH HIDE" on the 31st May but proceeded
nd Malo Les Bains to La Panne where he took 287 British soldiers off
beach and left there at 0430 on the following morning. The beach was
led continuously all night.
Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. of "THREE KINGS" reports that he
ved at Dunkirk on Friday, 31st May, at 1800 and left at 2030 with 150
ish troops taken off the beach. He anchored off Ramsgate at 0215 on
June and landed the troops at 0500. He sailed again with "MARE" as
re related.
Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. of "JACKEVE" reports that on 31st
he made his first trip and took 60 soldiers off the beach, landing them
0700 on 1st June. On his second trip on same day he picked up 70 men
of the water belonging to H.MS. "MOSQUITO", and landed them at Ramsgate
1st June at 1800.
Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R. of "RIG" reports that he left Ramsgate
1100 on 31st May towing a lifeboat and arrived at Dunkirk 1700. "Dropped
hor near beach and commenced taking off troops by means of lifeboats under
vy aerial bombardment. After getting two boat loads a measage was sent
us via our boat to pull a motor launch off the beach. We hove it up and
ceeded in getting the launch off and commenced filling it with troops by
ns of our lifeboat, taking them three loads. After that we got one
e boat load ourselves and left Dunkirk at 2100. About 60 troops brought
r all French.
The following is a summary of numbers brought back:-
P.
C.O.
British Fr. or Bel. Seamen. Rescued "SCOTIA". from
RE"
Cdr.J.W.D.
Powell,RNR
Skpr.A.H.W.
16
Pendle RNR.
220
ARAH HIDE"
Lt.J.I.
Cruickshank
RNVR.
Skpr.H.A.
Meen RNR
100
TRIVE"
Skpr.
Catchpole RNR 287
IREE KINGS"
Skpr. A.V.
2
150
200
Long RNR
WEENWAYS"
Skpr. E.
1
220
Fawcett RNR
NICITY"
Skpr. W.A.
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"MARE"
Mr. of A.H.W. the ship Pendle, which Skipper R.N.R. is recommended for
air men loss of time in the troopship basin "Scotia", and to getting recovery of
handling picked up from the contributed greatly to the quick his efficient
without He is also keen at Boulogne where there alongaide
passage West Swins to the Mouse Light Vessel.
room. through the East on and navigation and was of good help was in the not night much
"SARAH HIDE"
out his duties a cool and efficient manner during the whole operations. carried
Lieutenant in Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. states that Skipper Meen
"STRIVE"
R.N.R. who "after all other ships in the section, including the ship of
Lieutenant Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.recommends Skipper H.A. Catchpole,
the Commander acting as Beachmaster, had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, stayed off the beach at La Panne all night. At dawn he made
fast all warps and wires which were on board "Strive" to the large
lifeboat which had been towed across and a destroyer's pinnace towed it
ashore. When fully loaded the boat was hauled back by means of the
"Strive's" winch.
"THREE KINGS"
Mr. J.A. Smith, R.N.R. did good work as he made two trips across
and is handicapped by being short of his Second Hand and two men.
D.T. Bowen, First Engineman and his Second Engineman, S. Lawson,
were able to effect temporary repairs when the SThree Kings" engines
were badly shaken by a bomb explosion.
The Skipper specially recommends S.G. Burroughs, Acting Leading
Seaman, without whose work and encouragement the boat work on the beaches
would not have been effective, and who took the place of Second Hand
throughout the two trips in place of Second Hand, left behind on sailing.
"RIG"
The Skipper, Mr. E. Beckham, states that his whole crew worked well
and that there is/one that he specially wishes to recommend,
no
"JACKEVE"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
TWEENWAYS"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
"UNICITY"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others,
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ration "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
WHITEHALL - Lieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
troops out of action and sighted
Between in four 30th trips. May and On 1st the the embarked 3,400
BASILISK subjected to dive her guns and torpedo fire,
being misses. bombing, which caused some damage
by near
Recommendations.
ERS
ieutenant Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, R.N.
His judgment was excellent, especially in Dunkirk
Showed great initiative and seamanship throughout.
harbour, and in successful avoiding action in the
narrow channels whilst being subjected to dive bombing.
Recommended for mention.
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant James Gorrie Brown, R.N.V.R.
Conspicuous throughout this operation for his
skill and coolness. After work in H.M.S. WORCESTER
he was lent to H.M.S. JACKEVE on passage from Dunkirk
to Ramsgate attending severely wounded survivors of
H.M.S. MOSQUITO, performing 2 amputations under very
difficult conditions. Later the same day he did good
work amongst the wounded on board H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Recommended for mention.
ing
RATINGS.
ered
ors
Petty Officer. Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102937.
as
10m
Carried 8ut the duties of Gunners Mate with great
ability. His work in keeping the 2 pdr. pom poms in
action as well as in supervising the fighting of the
main gun armament was admirable.
Chief Petty Officer Harold Methven. Seabrook, D/J.43574.
As Torpedo Coxswain he was continuously at the
wheel during these operations, and by his coolness
Commanding Officer. steering In addition he provided "snack" and
and skilful was of great assistance to the
meals for each of between 3,000 and 3,500 troops
survivors of H.M. Ships who took passage in
H.M.S. WHITEHALL.
at
Officers Steward, 1st Class William Smith, D/L.824.
02
OF
providing for the fine for example military which he set to his -
Was conspicuous officers during passage quarters and
for his devotion to duty in
nu
namely - the supply party to after guns.
Was awarded Croix de Guerre in 1914-18 War.
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H.M.S. WHITEHALL (Continued).
Chief Engine Room Artificer William Alfred Frederick Luke, D/M. 3704
professional and contributed of this rating was command, very
The cool conduct, skill zeal, power of
the ship. greatly to the efficient running noticable of
Leading Telegraphist Wallace Eugene Breton, D/JX.135520.
Was in charge of the W/T Department, which
functioned perfectly during this period.
Able Seaman George Frederick Sims, D/J. 111898.
This rating ably assisted Surgeon Lieutenant
Brown in H.M. Ships WORCESTER and JACKEVE whilst in
his own ship. He also worked continuously from 2100/31
May until 0700/1 June assisting to carry out successful
temporary cut. repairs to the D.G. circuits, which had been
All the above 6 ratings are recomménded for mention.
ing
ere
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as
10m
102
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.M.S. WHITEHALL (Continued).
Chief Engine Room Artificer William Alfred Frederick Luke D/M. 3704
The cool conduct, zeal, power of command,
professional skill of this rating was very noticable
and contributed greatly to the efficient running of
the ship.
Leading Telegraphist Wallace Eugene Breton, D/JX.135520.
M
Was in charge of the W/T Department, which
functioned perfectly during this period.
Able Seaman George Frederick Sims, D/J. 111898.
This rating ably assisted Surgeon Lieutenant
Brown in H.M. Ships WORCESTER and JACKEVE whilst in
his own ship. He also worked continuously from 2100/31
May until 0700/1 June assisting to carry out successful
temporary repairs to the D.G. circuits, which had been
cut.
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IST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCHARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REARD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
#
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M.A/S.B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S.B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
Sunk.
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCMARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
RECERD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
#
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
/
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
#
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M. A/S. B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARD-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
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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.
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SUBJECT: REPORT ON PROCEEDINGS DURING EVACUATION.
FROM:
LIEUTENANT T. JOHNSTON, R.N.
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. PASCHOLL.
DATE:
6th June 1940.
TO:
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
I have the honour to report that I sailed
from Portsmouth at approximately 3200 27th May 1940,
in command of the Dutch skoot PASCHOLL, arriving at
Dover about 0900 28th May 1940.
2. I left Dover at 1400 28th May, for the beach
off Le Panne via route Y with orders to arrive about
2200 to take off troops from the beaches and transfer
them to Destroyers, endeavouring to return to the Downs
by dawn.
3. As the PASCHOLL was SO much slower than other
ships in the Convoy, I was obliged to leave the route
given and proceed across the Banks, by SO doing arriving
of Ia Panne at 2230, 28th May.
4. Approximately 300 troops were embarked and
transferred to the WOLSEY(?), by this time it was 0400
29th May, so I returned as ordered to the Downs. On
arrival at the Downs I was ordered by an examination
steamer to proceed to Deal where I arrived about 1200
29th May.
5. Having received no further orders I proceeded
to Dover where after storing ship I was ordered to
return to Le Panne.
6. I sailed from Dover at 1900 29th May, and
proceeded to IQ Panne arriving about 0230 30th May
where I embarked 400 British and French troops and
sailed for Ramsgate at 1030 30th May. During the
embarkation only two enemy aircraft were sighted and
they did not bomb in the vicinity of the PASCHOLL.
7. On entering the main channel of Le Panne,
I was shelled for half an hour by shore batteries at
Nieuport, and was obliged to steam across the sendbanks
to get out of range. About 1400 I was attacked by a
Dornier bomber which bombed and machine-gunned without
more success than two slight casualties. I arrived at
Ramsgate about 2000 30th May.
8. At approximately 2200 30th May, the whole crew
of the PASCHOLL were relieved and Lieutenant Donaldson,
R.N.R., took command.
9. At 0700 on 1st June, I took command of Drifter
JACKEVE and proceeded to Dunkirk. During the outward
passage, I was bombed several times and on arrival off
the entrance to Dunkirk harbour at about 1250 1st June,
was attacked heavily by dive bombers. The MOSQUITO
who was quite close at the time was hit and abandoned,
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(2)
Name of Ship.
Name of Commanding
Name of Group
Officer.
or Unit Offi
Drifters (Cont.)
"UNICITY"
Skipper W.A. George,
R.N.R.
"JACKEVE"
Skipper C.E.F.
Reynolds, R.N.R.
"THREE KINGS"
Skipper G.A. Smith,
R.N.R.
"RIG"
Skipper E. Beckham,
R.N.R.
"STRIVE"
Skipper H.A.
Catchpole, R.N.R.
Incoloocum
REAR ADMIRAL
THE
II.
No:477CC/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
1940
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Name of Ship.
Name of Commanding Name of Group
Officer.
or Unit
Drifters (Cont.)
"UNICITY"
Skipper W.A. George,
R.N.R.
"JACKEVE"
Skipper C.E.F.
Reynolds, R.N.R.
"THREE KINGS"
Skipper G.A. Smith,
R.N.R.
"RIG"
Skipper E. Beckham,
R.N.R.
"STRIVE"
Skipper H.A.
Catchpole, R.N.R.
COMMANDER -IN-CHIEF
REAR ADMIRAL
II.
No :477CC/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
NICE 10 JUN IRAL
1940
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H.M.S. HARWICH. "Lord Melchett",
307
7th June, 1940.
29th May, 1940.
1525 Left Parkeston Quay with "Argyleshire" and "Stella Rigel".
Set course N. Goodwin Patrol to West Hinden Buoy.
30th May, 1940.
305
22°
REPORTS ON OPERATION "DYNAMO"
Schedule of Enclosures to letter No. 207/40 dated
9th June, 1940, from Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
No.
Ship
Remarks
1.
"WAVERLEY"
Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S,
(S.O. 12th M/S
Harwich.
Flotilla)
2.
"ORIOLE"
Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S,
Harwich.
Attached:- Separate letter of
recommendations.
Letter from C.O. "Oriole"
requesting transfer
from R.N.V.R. to R.N.R.
Letter in support from
Captain M/S, Harwich.
3.
"DUCHESS OF FIFE"
Attached:-
Separate letter of
recommendations,
4.
"LORD MELCHETT"
"STELLA RIGEL"
}
Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S,
Harwich.
5.
"MARE"
"SARAH HIDE"
Letter written by Commander J.D.W.
"STRIVE"
Powell, R.N.R., H.M.S. "BADGER"
"THREE KINGS"
(Group Officer in Command)
"TWEENWAYS"
Attached:- List of recommendations.
"UNICITY"
"RIG"
)
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H.M.S. "MARE",
HARWICH.
309
5th June, 1940.
Captain G.W.H. Heaton, D.S.O., R.N.,
HARWICH.
LAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
-7JUN1940
X
Sir,
HA
207
I have the honour to report that the "MARE", "SARAH HIDE" (Lieut.
Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.), "STRIVE" (Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R.), "THREE KINGS" J.I.
(Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R.), "RIG" (Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R.) and
(Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R.), "TWEENWAYS" (Skipper E. Fawcett, R.N.R.), "UNICITY"
"JACKEVE" (Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R.), sailed from the Cork Light Vessel
morning. at midnight on Thursday, 30th May, and arrived at Ramsgate 0930 the following
The "SARAH HIDE", "STRIVE", "JACKEVE", "THREE KINGS" and "RIG" were
sent to Dunkirk by Captain E.L. Wharton, R.N., on Friday, 31st May, and separate
reports from their Commanding Officers are appended.
On Saturday, 1st June, I sailed for Dunkirk in "MARE" with "THREE
KINGS", "TWEENWAYS" and "UNICITY" in company. At 1248 when rounding the
S.E. Guter Ruytingen Buoy, observed three patrol trawlers being bombed by enemy
aircraft. The splashes made by these bombs, which must have been of large size,
were yellowish green in colour and quite as high as the funnels.
At 1300 saw the troop ship "SCOTIA" lying on her starboard side having
been bombed and set on fire by enemy aircraft. A British destroyer was lying
alongside taking troops on board and the mast of a two-funnelled paddler could
be seen about half a mile away. Altered course, and seeing several men in the
water, sent away a ship's lifeboat which had been borrowed at Ramagate. This
brought back nine French soldiers and six more were hauled on board the "MARE",
one of whom was restored by artificial respiration. These men were transferred
(together with two picked up by the "THREE KINGS" and one by the "TWEENWAYS"), to
the Ramsgate bound drifters "JACKETA" and "FIDGET".
When coming round full speed for Dunkirk a man was seen to wave a white
handkerchief on the poop of the burning troop ship, so proceeded alongside and
took him off with the boat. He was wounded in the face, and as there were no
more "homeward bounders", he was put below and made as comfortable as possible.
While engaged in picking up these men the Skipper, Mr. A.H.W. Pendle,
saw a bomb strike a trawler of which nothing could be seen when the smoke had
cleared away. Another trawler close by was also struck by a bomb but kept
afloat for some time.
Proceeded on course, soon afterwards passing a blazing motor launch,
and at 1450 rounded No. 5 Buoy in channel leading to Dunkirk. While doing so
came under fire from German shore battery and a heavy bomb was dropped ahead,
probably intended for a a troop ship in company with us. The concussion shook
the engines but did no damage.
of British 1540 the East Pier, proceeded to go alongside, but before to
arrived off Dunkirk Piers at low water and seeing a large number
making troops ordered on by Captain of British destroyer lying there with proceed
to West fast Pier was embark French and Belgian troops. A steam hopper drifter
"JEANNIE MacINTOSH" and lying alongside here were already at this pier.
iron ladder astern of them, ordered "TWEENWAYS" MACINTOSH". to
As another, the and "THREE three long ladders these four vessels were having soon about 200 with in
"MARE" went KINGS" to and "UNICITY" to go outside "JEANNIE filled
French hopper had the "THREE KINGS" and "UNICITY" and "MARE" and
troops and sailed, and paddler were the next to leave followed them
each "TWEENWAYS" ship. The destroyer taken on board a about 230 French and Belgians, astern.
at 1645. The having "MARE" also put 14 men in lifeboat towed
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I should like out to their conclude duties by in saying that Skipper H.A. Meen, R.N.R.
whole operation . a cool and efficient manner during
Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. of the "STRIVE" reports that he
ed in company with the "SARAH HIDE" on the 31st May but proceeded
nd Malo Les Bains to La Panne where he took 287 British soldiers off
beach and left there at 0430 on the following morning. The beach was
led continuously all night.
Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. of "THREE KINGS" reports that he
ved at Dunkirk on Friday, 31st May, at 1800 and left at 2030 with 150
ish troops taken off the beach. He anchored off Ramsgate at 0215 on
June and landed the troops at 0500. He sailed again with "MARE" as
re related.
Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. of "JACKEVE" reports that on 31st
he made his first trip and took 60 soldiers off the beach, landing them
0700 on 1st June. On his second trip on same day he picked up 70 men
of the water belonging to H.MS. "MOSQUITO", and landed them at Ramsgate
1st June at 1800.
Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R. of "RIG" reports that he left Ramsgate
1100 on 31st May towing a lifeboat and arrived at Dunkirk 1700. "Dropped
hor near beach and commenced taking off troops by means of lifeboats under
vy aerial bombardment. After getting two boat loads a measage was sent
us via our boat to pull a motor launch off the beach. We hove it up and
ceeded in getting the launch off and commenced filling it with troops by
ns of our lifeboat, taking them three loads. After that we got one
e boat load ourselves and left Dunkirk at 2100. About 60 troops brought
r all French.
The following is a summary of numbers brought back:-
P.
U.O.
British Fr. or Bel. Seamen. Rescued "SCOTIA". from
RE"
Cdr.J.W.D.
Powell,RNR
Skpr.A.H.W.
Pendle RNR.
220
16
ARAH HIDE"
Lt.J.I.
Cruickshank
RNVR.
Skpr.H.A.
Meen RNR
100
TRIVE"
Skpr.
Catchpole RNR 287
IREE KINGS"
Skpr. A.V.
2
150
200
Long RNR
WEENWAYS"
Skpr. E.
1
220
Fawcett RNR
NICITY"
Skpr. W.A.
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"MARE"
air handling men picked up from the troopship "Scotia", greatly to the quick his recovery efficient of
Mr. of A.H.W. the ship Pendle, which Skipper contributed R.N.R. is recommended for
without loss is also of time keen in the basin at Boulogne where and to there getting alongaide
passage and West Swins to the Mouse Light Vessel.
room. He through the East on navigation and was of good help was in the not night much
"SARAH HIDE"
Lieutenant in Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. states that Skipper Meen
out his duties a cool and efficient manner during the whole operations. carried
"STRIVE"
R.N.R. who "after all other ships in the section, including the ship of
Lieutenant Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.recommends Skipper H.A. Catchpole,
the Commander acting as Beachmaster, had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, stayed off the beach at La Panne all night. At dawn he made
fast all warps and wires which were on board "Strive" to the large
lifeboat which had been towed across and a destroyer's pinnace towed it
ashore. When fully loaded the boat was hauled back by means of the
"Strive's" winch.
"THREE KINGS"
Mr. J.A. Smith, R.N.R. did good work as he made two trips across
and is handicapped by being short of his Second Hand and two men.
D.T. Bowen, First Engineman and his Second Engineman, S. Lawson,
were able to effect temporary repairs when the SThree Kings" engines
were badly shaken by a bomb explosion.
The Skipper specially recommends S.G. Burroughs, Acting Leading
Seaman, without whose work and encouragement the boat work on the beaches
would not have been effective, and who took the place of Second Hand
throughout the two trips in place of Second Hand, left behind on sailing.
"RIG"
The Skipper, Mr. E. Beckham, states that his whole crew worked well
and that there is/one that he specially wishes to recommend,
no
"JACKEVE"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
"TWEENWAYS"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
"UNICITY"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others,
Sheet 2 attached.