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IDEFORD, (continued).
2007
continued)
(contã).
casualties among the ship's company
were 3 officers and 13 men killed, 1
officer and 18 men wounded; among
the passengers, 2 officers and
10 other ranks killed, 2 officers
wounded.
2017ca
Machine gunned by a plane.
2020
A fire broke out in cabin flat. Orders
given to flood the after magazine
and burn the signal books.
2030
Dive bomb attack - all bombs fell wide.
Bideford anchored.
2050
M/S Kellett came alongside and took
off about 300 troops.
2130ca
H.M. tug St. Clears endeavoured to
take Bideford in tow.
2215ca
Bideford fast aground - tow parted.
2300ca
dr. Havant endeavoured to take Bideford
in tow; again the tow parted.
0th May
-
A further 350 French and 50 British
troops embarked.
0330
G/B Locust passed a tow to Bideford
0425
Bideford refloated and in tow of
Locust. Speed 2.4 knots. En route,
the tow parted 3 times.
2100
N. Goodwin L.V.
2245
A French soldier, fully equipped,
jumped overboard.
lst May
1130
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 436
troops. (1)
Total 436
Authority - R.O.III, p.3.
The following awards were made:
D.S.O.
Surg. Lieut. J. Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., R.N.
D.S.C.
Lieut. Cdr. J.H. Lewes, R.N.
D.S.M.
sto. Cook. P.O. C. /. Donnelly.
A.V. Hocking.
sig. C.R. Craig.
Mention in Despatches.
(1) D.R.
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DHOON
Fleetwood trawler
1st June
0725
Sailed from Ramsgate with other Fleet-
1125ca
Arrived Dunkirk.
wood trawlers (see Gava)
-
-
Proceeded. Embarked 130 French colonial troops. (1)
-
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 130
troops. (2)
Total 130
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(1) (2) Not Reported specifically by Lt. Jordan mentioned of the in Gava. Ramsgate report.
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EDWINA
Fleetwood Trawler
Skipper P. Bedford (?)
This vessel went over to Dunkirk on lst June
with the Fleetwood trawler flotilla under Lt. F.J.
Jordan R.N.R. in tr. Gava. (q.v.). This officer
reported to Captain M/S Harwich that the Edwina
was machine gunned and that 2 of her crew were
wounded; also that she landed 120 French Colonial
troops at Ramsgate.
Total 120
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EVELYN ROSE
Fleetwood Trawler
1st June
0725
Sailed from Ramagate with other Fleet-
1125ca
wood trawlers (see Gava)
Arrived Dunkirk.
-
-
Embarked Proceeded. 130 French troops. (1)
-
En route, lost a propeller blade on a
wreck.
-
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 130
troops. (2)
Total 130
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The Fleetwood trawlers
DHOON
EDWINA
GAVA JACINTA (Lieut. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R., S.O.)
EVELYN ROSE
VELIA
Lieut. Jordan sent in 2 reports of the operations carried
out by these ships at Dunkirk. These reports differ from
each other and from reliable reports of events with which they
deal.
Report No.1 (dated 7th June 1940 and addressed to Captain u/s,
Harwich) shows that the Fleetwood trawler flotilla
made only one trip to Dunkirk, and that was on the
1st June. (1) Five of the trawlers brought back
troops - over 800 French colonial troops, and
also 137 officers and men, survivors of the French
dr. Foudroyant. The sixth trawler towed back a
disabled Belgian trawler.
Report No. 2 (dated 29th October 1940, and addressed to the Port
Fishery Captain, Fleetwood), indicates that the
Flotilla was operating at Dunkirk on 30th May and
returned to Ramsgate a.m. 31st May. On p.m. 31st
May, the Flotilla was said to be again operating
off Dunkirk beachès, and when returning from
Dunkirk on the night of 31st May/lst June, was said
to have been present at the action in which the
French dr. Siroco was sunk. This however, is
impossible, because the Siroco was sunk on the
night of 30th/31st May.
The Report then records that the Flotilla made a trip to
Dunkirk on 1st June. It is considered that this trip was the
only one actually made by the Fleetwood trawlers. Also, it
(1) In dated 12th February 1941, Cdr. Aux. A.J. Cubison, Patrol,
D.S.C., R.N. (in incorporated the original
a report command of the Harwich Fleetwood trawlers)
with which were the very few of the of crews the
states that all of of the Fleetwood trawlers trip were to Dunkirk,
then remaining had made only one when the
opinion that at they about noon on 1st off. June,
French and that troops was were being taken
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GAVA
Fleetwood trawler
Lieut. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R.
Skipper Day, P.N.R.
The Gava was the leader of the six Fleetwood trawlers. Lieut. Jordan
sent in 2 reports as follows:-
Report No.1 to the Captain M/S, Harwich dated 7th June 1940.
Report No.2 to the Port Fishery Captain, Fleetwood, dated 29th October 1940.
This report is accompanied by a copy of the Gava's log for 31st May - 2nd
June, "the principal days of my [Lt. Jordan's operation with the flotilla".
Both these reports refer to the operations of the Fleetwood trawler
flotilla as a unit.
The following account embodies the information contained in both
reports.
Report No.1.
Report No.2.
D
27th May 1830 Left
27th May
Gava left Fleetwood for Dover
Fleetwood.
in command of the trs.
Edwina, Evelyn Rose, Velia,
Jacinta and Dhoon.
28th May 0840 Arrived Portland.
29th May a.m. Flotilla in action against
enemy air attack on troop-
ships. No orders.
30th May
30th May
Flotilla ordered to cover
beaches and tow small craft.
All ships in action against
aircraft attack on trans-
ports.
Arrived Dover
p.m. Gava and Evelyn Rose ordered
in the
into harbour( (1) to assist
evening.
transporting troops to
Channel ports and to Channel
steamers outside the harbour
During these operations the
jetty was shelled, and
several vessels were damaged
and two sunk. (2) These
operations continued through-
out the night.
31st May 0740 Left Dover.
31st May "a.m. Flotilla returning to
0910 Entered
Ramsgate with troops;(3)
Ramsgate
attacked on passage by
harbour.
aircraft; all trawlers in
(1) Presumably Dunkirk harbour.
(2) The only vessel damaged by gunfire on 30th May was the P/V Princess
Maud which was shelled 3 miles west of Gravelines.
No vessel was sunk by gunfire on 30th May. The A.B/V. King Orry
sank outside the harbour on 30th May. as the result of a bomb hit
(3) Although not conclusive evidence, it must that be stated the Fleetwood that there is no
received on 29th May.
indication trawlers disembarked any troops on 30th
in Ramsgate or Dover reports May.
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JACINTA
Fleetwood Trawler
1st June
0725
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in company
with other Fleetwood trawlers, under
the command of Lt. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R.
in tr. Gava, (q.v.)
1125ca
Arrived Dunkirk.
-
Embarked about 150 French Colonial
troops. (1).
-
Proceeded.
1700ca
Ran on a submerged wreck, about 2 miles
south of the N. Goodwin L.V., and took
on a list to port of about 25°.
-
The tug Java came to her assistance,
and decided to remove Jacinta's troops
before attempting to refloat her.
This was accomplished with the assis-
tance of Nelson's M/B which had left
Ramsgate at 1645 en route for Dunkirk.
1800ca
The M/L Fervent (Lt. Cdr. W.R.T.
Clements, R.N.R.) returning from the
Dunkirk area found the Jacinta in
the Downs, drifting with the tide and
deserted, but apparently seaworthy.
Lt. Cdr. Clements allowed her to
drift to a safe anchorage, and then
anchored her.
2nd June
-
Jacinta was towed to Ramsgate by one
of the Fleetwood trawlers. (2). She
was found to be making a little water.
Total 150
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R.O.II, p. 565.
R.O.III, p.322.
W.W.
(1) Lieut. Jordan says 110; Java's tug master 250,
Nelson's M/B "about 300". Ramsgate report says that at Java
and "Q.H." "8. Landed 30 B.E.F. and 150 Allied troops 1830
(2) Capt. on E.F. Wharton, R.N., pier Master, Ramsgate. beached According at
lst June.
Pegwell Bay; but this appears to be incorrect.
to Lieut. Jordan of the Gava, Jacinta was
(c.w.6998/41).
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JONGE JAN (0.200) Belgian trawler
M. Nys, Master
In Appendix III or the Dover Report, this vessel is
described BB an Transported to Folkestone 215 troops. (1)
disembarked 640 troops on 26th May. In the later list of
Authority - M. 3422/40. the Jordan is included under the
heading "other British ships", but 18 not described as an
arred boarding vessel. No other report mentions this vessel.
In Appendix IV or the Dover Report the first disembarkations
of Operation Dynamo are shown to have taken place on 27th Max,
not on 26th.
The Jorden 1s not mentioned in the Red List, the Navy List
or Lloyda Register, and it is considered that no vensel of
this DATE took part in Operation Dynamo.
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JORDAN
In Appendix III of the Dover Report, this vessel is
described as an armed boarding vessel, and 18 said to have
disembarked 640 troops on 26th May. In the later list of
ships sent in by V.A. Dover, the Jordan 1s included under the
heading "other British ships", but 1s not described as an
armed boarding vessel. No other report mentions this vessel.
In Appendix IV of the Dover Report the first disembarkations
of Operation Dynamo are shown to have taken place on 27th May,
not on 26th.
The Jordan is not mentioned in the Red List, the Navy List
or Lloyds Register, and it is considered that no vessel of
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VELIA
Fleetwood Trawler
Skipper J. Clarkson
This vessel went over to Dunkirk on 1st June
with the Fleetwood trawler Lved. flotilla under Lt. F.J.
Jordan, R.N.R. in tr. Gava (q.v.). This officer
reported to Captain M/S Harwich that the Velia did
not embark troops, but that she towed the damaged
(1)
Belgian trawler No. 26 to Dover.
1530
80
M/B
Nil
The
and
back to the ship.
The M/B Balquhain used the
ferried some 200 troops from
Authority - C.W. 6998/41.
the shore to the trip, during
high level
on
the
beack
and
1700
Ordered by R.A. Dover to
1
alongside and emberk
While waiting for @
appeared and dropped
Venomous requested
return
to
to
ammunition,
as
was nearly
1900
Venomous ordered to
by S.N.O. The
proceeded
arrived.
60
The
08
2220
1st June
1245
1430
1545
2050
2nd June
(1) Presumably 0030 the 2.26 (ALINE - BERTHA ANTOME() ANTOINE
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. BIDEFORD - Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
being bombed and machine-gunned on the way across. While May,
This vessel proceeded to Bray beach on the 29th
bombing attack took place. The ship was struck on the
off the beach embarking troops in the evening, the third
blown away, No.2 gun put out of action and the 0.5 machir
quarter deck, about 40 feet of stern being completely
gun platforms wrecked, in addition to much other damage.
In spite of the damage done, of the fact that the ship
was grounded aft and of the casualties suffered (3 office
and 13 men killed, 1 officer and 18 men wounded), BIDEFOR
continued to embark troops during the night, and when
eventually towed off and home, carried 400 troops to
England on the 31st May.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS,
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
In spite of the severe damage to his ship by
bombs and the fact that his ship was aground, he
continued to rescue troops from Bray beach, and
eventually carried 400 to England.
Recommended for mention.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan. M.B.. B.Ch., R.N.
Displayed zeal and unswerving devotion to duty
throughout the period 29th-31st May, when he was an
outstanding example to all. His sick berth
attendant seriously wounded, he dealt with some 50
casualties, many horribly mutilated or dangerously
wounded, and performed several major operations,
having organised his limited resources to their
utmost. Throughout the period tended his patients
continuously and at all times displayed great
ability, patience and understanding. No effort was
too much for him - no call was left unanswered.
He was completely selfless and upheld the traditions
of the Royal Navy and of his profession in a most
worthy manner.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Private George William Crowther, 6th Field Ambulance
B. Company, No. 7354480.
This man had been embarked from Bray beach. After
the ship was struck by bombs he immediately volunteer
to assist the Surgeon. An hour later, when the troop
board had been transferred to another ship,
Crowther on said he would remain in BIDEFORD and continu was
his work there, knowing full well that BIDEFORD time
very it was considered highly improbable that the to
severely damaged and aground; and at that ship
would reach England, but he gave up his chance
Carried get away out his voluntary duties for all but 48 hours
in order to tend his wounded comrades.
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recommendation, they following awards as each
For the rest, submit after the a careful review of
appropriate:-
CBE. (Military)
To be Additional Excellent Commanders Order of of the the Military Division
of the Most British
X
Captain William Raigersfeld de Styrap Phillimore, R.N.
x
Commodore Edward Glyn O.B.E. (Military) Jukes-Hughes, (Retired) (Reta.
To be an Additional Excellent Officer Order of of the the Military Division
of the Most British Empire:
Commander Robert Gordon Hood Linzee, R.N. (Retd.)
M.B.E. (Military)
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division
of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
Inspector of Shipwrights D.S.O. F.H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard)
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., R.N., H.M.S. EXPRESS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.,
Commander Eric Percival Hinton, R.N., H.M.S. HALCYON
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Group Officer, Dover
Commander Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S.,
L.R.C.P., R.N., (Retd. .) H.M.S. ROYAL
Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R., H.M.S. KING ORRY
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, R.N., (Retd.),
(Beach Organisation)
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.,
(Beach Organisation)
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, R.N.,
H.M.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.,
H.M.S. SALAMANDER
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, R.N., Dover Minesweeping
Trawlers,
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N., Dutch Skoot
H.M.S. HILDA
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., R.N.,
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
2sc
The Distinguished Service Cross:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N., H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John
Hullis Couch, R.N.,
ESK.
Lieutenant Clifford Woodreiff Carter, R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S.
Lieutenant David Hugh R.N.
ESK.
Surgeon Lieutenant
Mr. Reginald William Clare, wishart Shield, M.S.ORATO Gunner (T), R.N.,
Lieutenant Francis Bruen, R.N., H.M.S. GRENADE. JAGUAR.
Lieutenant Adams, R.N., H.M.S. KETTH.
Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S. ICARUS ICARUS
Gregson Roper, R.M.,
Captain W.H. Hughes, Master, S.S. SCOTIA.

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Copy
Su
ROM: Lieutenant Jordan R.N.R., C.X.O., Fleetwood.
DA 29th October, 1940.
536
TO : Port Fishery Captain, Fleetwood.
no under recommendation was given for the crews of the Fleetwood
It is apparently felt among the Trawler Owners here, that
report my command in the Evacuation of Dunkirk. As apparently trawlers my
consider for forwarding a copy of my log to the Ministry you of Fisheries
has been overlooked, it would be esteemed if would
which the pricipal days of my operations with the flotilla, during
themselves.
the following ships of same, conspicuously distinguished
These were Gava
Flag Ship.
Skipper Day. Clifton Co.
"Evelyn Rose"
ii
A.J.Lewis. Boston Co.
"Edwina"
"
P. Bedford.
that
if
also the two gunners of the "Gava", A.W. Sumner,
R.F. Gowing.
hether
The other ships of the flotilla were :
"Velia" Jacinta" and "Dhoon".
whom from I commend for the work they did, in taking the troops
bore the Harbour to the good Transports. The Gava", large and transports "Edwina
four and the weight of an aerial attack from on several the "Gava", no less than
accurate shooting for in already one attack, bombed together and sinking with trans- saving
the bombed and machine gunned flotilla themselves. carried
Rose" co-operated very well and of this the Fishing Community
12th
the highest The gunners traditions on helped the "Gava them had considerably the benefit in of
been carried out action before. to the
for no several less the months which Dunkirk, from men who and my had orders neve:
(Sgd.) F. JORDAN,
Senior Examination Officer,
Lieutenant R.N.R.,
Fleetwood.
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21st December, 1940.
y dear Dobson,
Thank you for your letter F.G.B.
28 of the 11th December, about the
Pleetwood trawlers at Dunkirk. I am
having some enquiries made at Dover
and the Nore, but this is the first we
have heard of it at the Admiralty so
that it looks as if Lt.Jordan's report
had miscarried.
The decorations given to some of
GAVA's" crew were for saving certain
rench seamen. This action formed
the subject of a separate report and th
act that it was considered does not
ean that a report on these trawlers'
eneral service in the Dunkirk opera-
ions was also before us.
Yours sincerely,
(Signed) R. GLEADOWN
T.A. Dobson, Esq.,
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries,
55, Whitehall, S.W.1.

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eutenant Jordan R.N.R.,C.X.O.,Fleetwood.
9th October, 1940.
ort Fishery Captain, Fleetwood.
is of Dunkirk. As apparently report under has
apparentlyfent for the the crews the Trawler of the Owners Fleetwood here, Trawlers that no
erlooked, it would the be Ministry of Fisheries for the principal
adation, Evacuation esteemed if you would consider my forward-
of of distinguished
to the flotilla, during which the following
themselves.
These vere "Gava"
Flag Ship Skipper Day. Clifton Co.
"Evelyn Rose"
11
A.J.Lewis, Boston Co.
#
"Edwina"
P.Bedford.
the two gunners of the "Gava" R.F.Gowing. A.W.Sumner.
The other ships of the flotilla were:
"Velia"
"Jacinta" and "Dhoon."
I commend for the good work they did, in taking the tropps from
Harbour to the Transports. The "Gava", and "Edwina" bore the
ght of an aerial attack on several large transports and through
accurate shooting from the "Gava", no less than four planes were
counted for in one attack, together with saving a considerable num-
from the already bombed and sinking transports, while being
evily bombed and machine gunned themselves. The "Evelyn Rose"
9operated very well and this flotilla carried out every order to
highest traditions of the Fishing Community that can be desired.
gunners on the "Gava" had the benefit of my training for several
nths which helped them considerably in accounting for no less than
1ght planes at Dunkirk, and my orders were carried out to the utmost
tisfaction from men who had never been in action before.
(Signed) F.Jordan.
Lieutenant R.N.R.
Senior Examination Officer,
Fleetwood.
ree of "Gava" crew received the O.B.E. for Lifesaving at Dunkerque.

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1.1427/41.
3rd March, 1941.
My dear Dobson,
11th December about answer services of the Fleetwood seem
I am afraid the to your letter of the
Trawlers in the withdrawal the involved complicated from
very much overdue but it
enquiries.
The that the ships presumed did make
course one for that them journey the through Lieutenant facts crews to Dunkirk, behaved seem hands to Jordan's be well, and of it an but report officer is that, to passed be The unfortunately who report had in due
himself struck instituted him been as at largely the Dunkirk and the time. and not That a in report he the to
Admiralty. accounts for our not having at the
Commanding reports have a result Dover passed of who Dunkirk the the the was
As
Authority the any personnel for circumstances the from these award". I afraid we
for decoration or other
leave it at that.
Yours sincerely,
Winistry Dobson,
(Signed) R. GLEADOWE.
Esq.,
& Fisheries,culture
55 Whitehall, S.W.1.

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C.W. 6998
ONFICE
D-51.
(Revised-June, 1933.)
FROM WHOM
1941
DATE
J.O. C. Dover.
B23/190/41.
23.2.41.
MARKINGS TO BOARD.
SUBJECT.
SATIAL
.
ALL
Operation Dynamo"
-
Report of the sensces of the
Fleetwood howlers in the
FORMER
with drawal from Duntenk,
ew. 1427/41.
from Lt. 7. Jordan. TNR.
In gleadowe 13/1
NOTATION ONLY
Referred
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Date
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to
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Reslical
and
CONFIDENTIAL.
6998
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
1941
FROM.
DATE
23rd February 1941.
NO. B23/190/41.
BRANCH
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(copies to:- Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich,
Commander A.J. Cubison, D.S.C., R.N)
25 FEB 1941
AO
"DYNAMO" - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLEETWOOD TRAWLERS.
With reference to Admiralty Letter C.W. 1427/41 of 17th
January 1941, be pleased to lay before the Board the accompanying
correspondence received from Lieutenant F. Jordan, R.N.R., concerning
the services of the Fleetwood Trawlers during the withdrawal from
Dunkirk.
2.-
As I had received no report at the time, nor any information
concerning the apparently highly meritorious service of these ships,
I referred the question to Commander A.J. Cubison, D.S.C., R.N. whose
name was mentioned in the account given by Lieutenant Jordan.
Commander Cubison's remarks, which draw an entirely contrary
picture to that of Lieutenant Jordan, are contained in Enclosure No.2.
3.-
I then referred the whole correspondence to the Flag Officer
in Charge, Harwich, whose report is contained in Enclosure No.3.
I desire fully to associate myself with the action taken by the Flag
Officer in Charge, Harwich, in not forwarding Lieutenant Jordan's
original report; it is inconceivable that, had Lieutenant Jordan's
report been an accurate one, I should not have learnt of the events
it portrays either semi-officially or in the course of conversation
with the many officers that I have seen subsequent to the operation.
Under the circumstances I do not consider that any personnel
from these trawlers can be recommended for decoration or other award.
4.-
A copy of the enclosures has not been retained in my office.
January VICE ADMIRAD
Enclosures:-
(1) Letter from Lieut. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R., dated 4th February, 1941,
(2) Report of Commander A.J. Cubison, D.S.C., R.N., with 5 enclosures.
with 3 enclosures.
(3) Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich's No. 207 of 19th February, 1941.

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11/651/899
ENCLOSURE NO. 1 TO DOVER LETTER NO. B23/190/41 of 23/2/41.
Letter from Lieutenant F.J. Jordan, R.N.R., dated
4th February 1941, with 3 enclosures:-
(i) Letter from Lt. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R., dated 29th
October 1940 to Port Fishery Captain, Fleetwood.
(ii) General report of the Services of the Fleetwood Trawlers in the
withdrawal from Dunkirk 27th May - 2nd June 1940.
(iii) Detailed report of operations 31st May - 1st June 1940.
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DUNKIRK OPERAPY.
FRIDAY From. (Let Leutenant May 1940. Operating is swept channel escoring lifeboats and
Jordan R.N.R., raids C.X.O. by Fleetwood. Heinkels.
Date 29th October During Vessel night in action, enery M.T. no boats casualties, in vicinity. to craft or crews.
To
Port Fishery Captain. Fleetwood.
COPY
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C/o Chief Examination Officer,
Dock Board Offices,
Pier Head,
LIVERPOOL.
4th February 1941.
The Vice-Admiral,
DOVER.
Submitted -
As requested by Admiralty letter
CW 1427/41 I hereby forward the reports as called
for in this letter to you for approval, and con-
sideration. copy has neen forwarded 10
F.O.IC Deverpous,
LIEUTENANT R.N.R.
VICE MIRAL
6FEB 1941
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DUNKIRK OPERATIONS COPY.
MY 31st May 1940. Operating escoring lifeboats
rom.
Leutenant Jordan R.N.R., C.X.O. Fleetwood. Heinkels.
Date 29th October 1940. Vessel casualties, in
To.
Port Fishery Captain. Fleetwood.
COPY
GENERAL TRAWLERS REPORT OF THE OF
under that no recommendation command in the was given for the crews of the Fleetwood here,
It is apparently felt among the Trawler Owners
has been my overlooked, it Evacuation of Dunkirk. As apparently Trawlers
a of log to would be esteemed if you would consider my forwarding report
my operation the flotilla, during which the following ships of same, of
copy my with the Ministry of Fisheries for the principal days
conspicuously distinguished themselves.
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These were "GAVA"
Flgg Ship.
by "EVELYN ROSE.
Skipper Day. Clifton Co.
consisted "EDWINA.
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= P. Bedford.
also the two gunners of the "GAVA" Sumner.
R.F.Gowing.
ROSE."
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"VELIA" "JACINTA" and "DHOON."
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whom I commend for the good work they did, in taking the troops from the
ome
Harbour to the Transports. The "Gava" and "Edwina" bore the weight of an
aerial attack on several large transports and through the accurate shooting
from the "Gava" no less than four planes were accounted for in one attack,
together with saving a considerable number from the already bombed and
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sinking transports, while being heavily bombed and machine gunned themselves.
The "Evelyn Rose' co-operated very well, and this flotilla carried
out every order to the highest traditions of the Fishing Community that can
be desired. The gunners on the "Gava" had the benefit of my training for
several months which helped them considerably in accounting for no less than
eight planes at Dunkirk, and my orders were carried out to the utmost
satisfaction casualities from men who had never been in action before.
Flotilla to
aircraft; all JORDAN,
received stores (SGD) F.J. Lieutenant R.N.R.
trations off beaches Fleetwood.
P.M. Received orders. Senior Examination Officer,
roughout the night enemy
Thretion. 'Gava" crew received the 0. B.E. for Lifesaving at Dunkirk.
"Gava"
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survivors
Lat June: Inside VIIC
Harbour and continued transporting troops and covering
transports
off Dunkirk. Fleetwood
Copy of letter sent to Port Fishery Captain
29th October 1940.
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CLOSURE No. 2 TO DOVER LETTER No. B23/190/41 of 23rd FEBRUARY 1941.
Report of 12th from February Commander 1941, .J.Cubison, with:- D.S.C., R.N., No.1221/28
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(i) Letter to from Captain M/S, Harwich, dated 7th June 1940,
Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich.
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NCLOSURE No. 2 TO DOVER LETTER No.B23/190/41 of 23rd FEBRUARY 1941.
Report of 12th from February Commander 1941, A.J.Cubison, with:- D.S.C., R.N., No.1221/28
(i) Letter to Flag from Officer-in-Charge, Captain M/S, Harwich, Harwich. dated 7th June 1940,
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(ii) Report for by Lieutenant F.J.Jordan, R.N.R., of operations
period 27th May - - 1st June 1940.
(iii) Letter from Captain M/S, Harwich, to Flag Officer-in-Charge,
Harwich, dated 7th June 1940. (Recommendations).
(iv) Staff note from Secretary to Flag Officer-in-Charge,
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Harwich, dated 8th June 1940, addressed to Lieutenant-
Commander Cubison.
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ATE :-
OM :- SENIOR 12th February, OFFICER, 1941. HARWICH AUXILIARY PATROL, IPSWICH.
No. 1221/28
THE FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
Report further in accordance to my 1187/28. with your B23/159/41 and
Flotilla, early which included there I found that Auxiliary Patrol
I in was June, appointed and on arrival in Command of the Harwich
report, had already arrived. the vessels named in Lieutenant a portion Jordan's of my
until observed I should join, and for this reason it M/S
On such arrival time as these ships had been taken over by Captain
that Office. that Lieutenant Jordan's first report was rendered will to be
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with the attached comment, was handed to me and I carried out
Immediately after my arrival, this first report, together
thorough investigation, finally arriving at the conclusion reported a
in my letter of June 9th. In this respect I must add that I
received an even more lurid verbal report from Lieutenant Jordan
before he realised that I had been at Dunkirk for the period
of the evacuation; but I assume that there is sufficient
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misrepresentation of fact in the two written reports to make
is;
it unnecessary for me to go into details.
come
I would respectfully make the following comments in support
of my refusal to believe a large proportion of these reports.
(a) A comparison of the two only goes to show that this
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(b) There are very few of the original crews of these
ships now serving under my command, for which, in a large
measure, I blame Lieutenant Jordan because he did not
carry out my orders to explain the T.124 Articles to
the men. This number has subsequently been reduced
in the turn-over to R.N.P.S., but they are all of the
opinion that they made only one passage to Dunkirk and
ent
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back, and that was at approximately noon on Saturday taken
June 1st, when the French troops were being Lock at the off.
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:- CAPTAIN M/S HARWICH.
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7th June, 1940.
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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE, HARWICH.
BJECT :-
REPORT No. OF OF OF OTIONS, II Officer, May Trawler 31st "GAVA",June, 1940, from
Fleetwood also Fishing Section,
"EDWINA", "VELIA", EVELYN ROSE", "DHOON", "JACINTA".
his by Lieutenant return I have to pleasure Harwich. F.J. Jordan, in forwarding R.N.R., of the the attached Trawler reports "GAVA", given since me
on follows Monday, The :- above 27th May, ships and were the apparently work accomplished requisitioned by them at Fleetwood is as
D.
(i) Eight enemy airplanes destroyed.
(ii) Damaged Belgian trawler No. 26 towed into Dover.
(iii) 137 French Naval Officers and men rescued.
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(iv) A total of 855 French troops brought to England.
Casualties sustained:
Two ratings wounded in the "EDWINA".
The "JACINTA" holed but successfully beached in Pegwell
Bay (England).
RESUME.
"GAVA"
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Report of doings attached.
"VELIA"
-
Skipper J. Clarkson (F.124 Agreement.)
One plane hit and set on fire by a 12 pdr.
shell. No troops embarked, ship being
detailed to assist damaged Belgian Trawler
No. 26 which she successfully towed into
Dover.
"EDWINA"
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Skipper G. Bedsford (F.124 Agreement).
Ship heavily machine gunned by 'planes
31"
using 1" Cannon. Two of crew and twelve 120
of evacuated French troops wounded.
French Moorish Troops landed.
"DHOON"
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(Fleetwood have Skipper's name).
Ship No casualties. 130 French Troops
heavily machine unned Moorish and bombed -
landed.
"EVELYN ROSE" -
(Fleetwood have Skipper's name).
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"JACINTA"
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to wreck bombed off W. -
Ramsgate. and 110 crew French taken Troops off beached. by landed. a tug from
tings particulars of all but I understand that the numbers of
These are ships unobtainable, being fishing vessels, official
a e Port Fishery Captain, men Fleetwood. serving in them can be obtained addresses from
ieutenant Jordan, R.N.R., for decoration or suitable me by award.
I attach F.J. list of names of officers and men, given
he very traditions of the Sea under unprecedented conditions?
Lieutenant best F.J. Jordan, R.N.R. has, in my opinion, upheld
and I have much pleasure in recommending him and adding his name
to the list of those which he himself has given me.
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7th June, 1940.
FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
ECT :-
RECOMMENDATIONS.
No II Fleetwood Fishing Section.
Trawlers "GAVA" and "EDWINA",
I have the honour to cite the following names as worthy of
rked distinction :-
Lieutenant F.J. Jordan, R.N.R.A
Sub. Lieutenant Anderson, R.N.R.
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Trawler
Skipper F. Day, R.N.R.
"GAVA" c/o
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(For tenacity and cheerfulness throughout and
Port Fishery
complete disregard of his personal safety.)
Captain,
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FLEETWOOD,
where addresse
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B23/1
FROM:
Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
DATE:
19th February, 1941.
No. 207.
TO:
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
"DYNAMO" - Recommendations for Fleetwood
Trawlers.
In reply to your letter No.B.23/159/41
of 15th February, I have to confirm that I
received Lieutenant Jordan's report.of 7th
June and decided, after reading Commander
Cubison's remarks on it dated 9th June,
not to forward it to you.
2. The enclosures to your letter
quoted are returned herewith.
REAR ADMIRAL.

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SECRET
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Subject.. Personnel. Recommendations for Services in Action.
From
The Commanding Officer. H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Date
June 6th. 1940. No
To
The Vice Admiral Commanding. Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report on
the conduct of my officers and ships company during the
period May 29th - May 31st. 1940.
2. The general behaviour of the personnel was
excellent. There was a feeling of great satisfaction throughout
the ship when the orders td proceed to Dunkirk were recieved,
3. The behaviour of the men under fire was exemplary.
There were no signs of panic or fear; orders were
passed and recieved clearly, and were executed rapidly and
correctly. All did their duty calmly and efficiently.
4. Great credit for the general organisation of the
ship to meet emergencies is due to the late Lieutenant PAUL
ALISTAIR STEWART R.N., the Executive officer and Gunnery
officer of the ship.
5. No acts of exceptional gallantry were observed,
but I wish to bring to your special notice the two following
cases of very great devotion to duty :-
I. Surgeon Lieutenant JOHN JORDAN. MB. B.Ch. R.N.
This officer by his conduct, zeal and unswerving
devotion to duty throughout the period May 29th - May 31st.
was an outstanding example to us all. His Sick Berth Attendant
seriously wounded; with limited resources, he competed with some
fifty casualties, many horribly mutilated or dangerously
wounded. He performed several major operations; he organised
his limited resources to their utmost,; throughout the period
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he attended his patients continuously, and at all times display-
ed great ability, patience and understanding. No effort was
too much for him, no call was left unanswered; he was completely
selfless. He upheld the traditions of the Royal Navy and of his
profession in a most worthy manner. It is considered that he WO
would be the very worthy recipient of a decoration in recognition
of his services.
GEORGE
II. No.7354480. Private/WILLIAM CROWDER.
6th. Field Ambulance. 'B' Company.
This man wasembarked from Bray Beach for passage to
England. After the ship was struck by bombs he volunteered
immediately to assist the Surgeon in tending the wounded, About
an hour later H.M. Kellett came alongside to take off all troops
embarked, because this was considered most advisable. Crowder
promptly said he would remain in H.M.S. Bidefoed and continue
tending the wounded. He did this knowing full well thatH. M.S.
Bideford was very severly damaged and aground; that at that time
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SECRET²⁴¹
Subject.. Personnel. Recommendations for Services in Action.
From.....
Date
The Commanding Officer. H.M.S.BIDEFORD.
June 6th. 1940. NO.....
To
The Vice Admiral Commending. Lover.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report on
the conduct of By officers and ships company during the
period May 29th - May 31st. 1940.
2. The general behaviour of the personnel was
excellent. There was a feeling of great satisfaction throughout
the ship when the orders to proceed to Dunkirk were recieved,
3. The behaviour of the nen under fire was exemplary.
There were no signs of panic or fear; orders were
passed and recleved clearly, and were executed rapidly and
correctly. All did their duty caluly and efficiently.
4. Great credit for the general organisation of the
ship to meet emergencies is due to the late Lieutenant PAUL
ALISTAIR STEWART R.N., the Executive officer and Gunnery
officer of the ship.
5. No acts of exceptional gallantry were observed,
but I wish to bring to your special notice the two following
cases of very great devotion to duty :-
I. Surgeon Lieutenant JOHN JORDAN. MB. B.Ch. R.N.
This officer by his conduct, zeal and unswerving
devotion to duty throughout the period May 29th - May 31st.
was an outstanding example to us all. His Sick Borth Attendant
seriously wounded; with limited resources, he competed with some
fifty casualties, many horribly autilated or dangerously
wounded. He performed sever 1 major operations; he organised
his limited resources to their utmostn; throughout the period h
he attended his patients continuously, and at all times display-
ed great Dility, patience and understanding. No effort was
too much for him, no call was left unanswered; he was completely
selfless. He upheld the traditions of the Royal Navy and of his
profession in a most worthy nanner. It is considered that he TO
would be the very worthy recipient of a decoration in recogniti
of his services.
GEORGE CROWDER
II. No.7354480. Private WILLIAM CROWDER.
6th. Field Ambulance " Company.
England. After the ship was struck by bonbs he volunteered
This man wasembarked from Bray Beach for passage to
an hour later S.M.S.Kellett came alongside to take off all troops
immediately to assist the Surgeon in tending the wounded, About
promptly said he would remain in H.W.S.Hideford and continue
embarked, because this was considered most advisable. Crowder
Bideford the very severly damaged and aground; at that time
tending wounded. He did yhis knowing full well that thatH.M.S.
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APPENDIX III
to
26th May, 1940.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events
DESTROYERS
PERSONNEL SHIPS
MINESVREPERS
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PADDLE MINESWEEPERS
SKOOTS
FRENCH DESTROYERS
CANTERBURY 1299
MAID OF
ORLEANS 988
DRIFTERS
TRAWLERS
MISCELLANEOUS
HOSPITAL SHIPS
FOREIGN VESSELS
Drifter
24
JORDAN (A.B.V. 624
(Store Carrier)
MONA's ISLE 1312
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whith
Admiralty,
on.
whitehall.
August, 1940.
Order for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied
for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders
Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk:-
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Express.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., Royal Navy.
hanspos
Commander captain Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.,
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Royal Navy (Retired) H.M.S. Royal Eags.
Shapling
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Eric Perceval Hinton, M.V.O., Royal Naty.
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Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, Royal Navy.
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R., H.M.S. Mona's
(RD)
Isle.
Commander Jeffery Elliott R.N.R., H.M.S. King Orry.
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, Royal Navy, H.M.S.
Sutton.
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Salamander.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.,
H.M.Skoot Twente.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, Royal Navy, H.M.Skoot Hilda.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., Royal Bideford. Navy, H.M.S.
His Majesty has also been graciously pleased to approve
the following Awards for like good services:-
The Distinghished Service Cross.
Acting
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, Royal Glengower. Navy, H.M.S.
0/1
Lieutenant -Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Albury.
Lieutenant-Commander Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, Royal
Navy, H.M.S. Locust.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John Hullis Couch, Royal Esk. Navy, H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant-Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Winchelsea.
Lieutenant-Commander John Hugh Lewes, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bideford.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Shikari.
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ICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO". - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
TTISH SHIPS (continued)
GER BANK
HANDY BILLY
TA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
ADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
ADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
HESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
RF
HYTHE (Coaster)
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IOLANTHE
4
IOTE
7 (Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
9
Launches)
JABA
6
JACINTA (Trawler)
C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
G. 694
JANIS
G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
STBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
WARD NISSEN
JORDAN
WINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
IZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
PRESS
KITCAT (M.B.)
PRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
DEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
TERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ICA
LADY SHEILA
SKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
AIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
AWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
ERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
L/NSDOWNE
ERVENT
LAROC
ISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
OREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
OREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
ORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
ORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
OSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
RIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
ALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
ALZAR
MARASOLE
AY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
LENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
LITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
OLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HAIG HALFWAY (W.D. Craft)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. Page
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H.M.S. BIDEFORD This - Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
being off the bombed beach vessel and proceeded machine-gunned to Bray on beach the on the 29th May
bombing blown was quarter gun In spite platforms grounded away, deck, attack of No.2 the aft embarking wrecked, about took damage and gun 40 place. put of done, feet in the troops out addition casualties of The of of stern in the action ship the to fact being was much evening, way and that struck other completely the across. the 0.5 the on damage. ship machi While the third
and continued 13 men killed, 1 officer and 18 men suffered (3 BIDEFO offic
eventually England towed off and home, carried 400 troops and when to
to embark troops during the night, wounded),
on the 31st May.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
In spite of the severe damage to his ship by
D.S.C
bombs and the fact that his ship was aground, he
continued to rescue troops from Bray beach, and
eventually carried 400 to England.
M
Recommended for mention.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., R.N.
Displayed zeal and unswerving devotion to duty
throughout the period 29th-31st May, when he was an
outstanding example to all. His sick berth
attendant seriously wounded, he doalt with some 50
casualties, many horribly mutilated or dangerously
wounded, and performed several major operations,
having organised his limited resources to their
utmost. Throughout the period tended his patients
continuously and at all times displayed great
ability, patience and understanding. No effort was
too much for him - no call was left unanswered.
He was completely selfless and upheld the traditions
of the Royal Navy and of his profession in a most
worthy manner.
D.S.O. D.S.C.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Private George William Crowther, 6th Field Ambulance
B. Company, No. 7354480.
DSM.
(D.M)
This man had been embarked from Bray beach. After
was Office
to assist the Surgeon. An hour later, when the troop
the ship was struck by bombs he immediately volunteer
on said he would remain in BIDEFORD and continu was
board had been transferred to another ship,
Crowther work there, knowing full well that BIDEFORD time
his severely damaged. and aground, and at the that ship
very considered highly improbable that to
would it was reach England, but he gave up his comrades. chance
Carried get away out his voluntary duties for all but hor
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. BIDEFORD - Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
This vessel proceeded to Bray beach on the 29th May,
being bombed and machine-gunned on the way across. While
off the beach embarking troops in the evening, the third
bombing attack took place. The ship was struck on the
quarter deck, about 40 feet of stern being completely
blown away, No.2 gun put out of action and the 0.5 machin
gun platforms wrecked, in addition to much other damage.
In spite of the damage done, of the fact that the ship
was grounded aft and of the casualties suffered (3 office
and 13 men killed, 1 officer and 18 men wounded), BIDEFOR
continued to embark troops during the night, and when
eventually towed off and home, carried 400 troops to
England on the 31st May.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N.
In spite of the severe damage to his ship by
bombs and the fact that his ship was aground, he
continued to rescue troops from Bray beach, and
D&C eventually carried 400 to England.
Recommended for mention.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan. M.B., B.Ch., R.N.
Displayed zeal and unswerving devotion to duty
throughout the period 29th-31st May, when he was an
outstanding example to all. His sick berth
attendant seriously wounded, he doalt with some 50
casualties, many horribly mutilated or dangerously
wounded, and performed several major operations,
having organised his limited resources to their
DSD.
utmost. Throughout the period tended his patients
continuously and at all times displayed great
ability, patience and understanding. No effort was
too much for him - no call was left unanswered.
He was completely selfless and upheld the traditions
of the Royal Navy and of his profession in a most
worthy manner.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Private George William Crowther, 6th Field Ambulance
B. Company, No. 7354480.
= Dsmandard byour
This man had been embarked from Bray beach. After
to assist the Surgeon. An hour later, when the troops
the ship was struck by bombs he immediately volunteere
board had been transferred to another ship,
Crowther on said he would remain in BIDEFORD BIDEFORD and continue
his severely damaged and aground, and that at the
work there, knowing full well that that time was
very considered highly improbable chance ship to
would in order to tend his wounded for all but
it was reach England, but he gave up his comrades.
get away out his voluntary duties manner. 48 hours
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Subject.. Personnel. Recommendations for Services in Action.
From.....
The Committing Officer. B.M.S.BIDEFORD.
Date.....
June 6th. 1940. No.
To
The Vice Admiral Communiting. Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report on
the conduct of my officers and ships company during the
period May 29th - May 31st. 1940.
2. The general behaviour of the personnel vas
excellent. There ISS % feeling of great satisfaction throughout
the ship men the orders to proceed to Dinkirs rere reclaved,
3. The behaviour of the sen under fire 138 exemplary.
There were no signs of panio OF car; orders were
passed and received clearly, and were executed ragidly and
correctly. All 414 their duty calaly and efficiently.
4. Great credit for the general organisation of the
ship to neet mergencies is the to the late Lieutenant PAUL
ALISTAIN STEWART falley the Executive officer and Cunnery
officer of the ship.
5. No acts of exceptional gallantry vere observed,
but I wish to bring to your special notice the the following
cases of very great devotion to duty :-
I. Surgeon Lientement JOHN JORDAN. 12. 10. LL
This officer by his conduct, real and inswerving
devotion to daty throughout the period May 20th 16. May 31st.
was an outstanding example to 15 all, His St.ck Birth Attendant
serioualy wounded; with limited resources, be competed with 2019
fifty casualties, many horribly miliated or tangerously
wounded. Be performed several sajor operations; De organised
his limited resources to their throughout the period
he attended his patients continuously, and at all times display-
ed great ability, patience and understanding. to affort was
too such for his, 30 call was laft managered; 30 vas completely
selfless. Be upheld the traditions of the Royal Navy and of his
profession in a noat worthy nanner. It is considered that be NO
would be the very worthy recipient of a lecoration in recognition.
of his services.
GEORGE
II. No.7354480. Private/WILLTIM CROWDER.
8th. Piaid Anbulance . 1BA Chapany.
This an wassabarked from tray Beach for passage to
England, After the ship vas struck by homba be volunteered
imadiately to austst the Surgeon in tending the wounded, About
in hour later H.M.S.Kellett saus alongatile to take off all troops
embarked, because this was considered nost advisable, Crowder
promptly said he would reads in and continue
tending the wounded. He did this knowing fall well thath.M.S.
Bideford was very severly imaged and aground; that at that time
it was considered highly improdable the ship would England. reach

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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
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