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Selected category: Distinguished Service Medal
177 matching records / counted units
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1 / 177 · person
Absolom W Deckhand
Vessel: QUEEN'S CHANNEL
Rank / rating Deckhand
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 791
2 / 177 · person
Adam H A G PO
Vessel: ESK
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 5
3 / 177 · person
Adams CB 2nd Hand
Vessel: JOHN CATTLING
Rank / rating 2nd Hand
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 7
4 / 177 · person
Aitchison G A Stoker PO
Vessel: SABRE
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 17
5 / 177 · person
Alderson HA Able Seaman
Vessel: BASILISK
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 3
6 / 177 · person
Anderson D Leading Seaman
Vessel: VANQUISHER
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 29
7 / 177 · person
Atkins E C Leading Signalman
Vessel: ROSS
Rank / rating Signalman
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 53
8 / 177 · person
Atkinson R W Chief ERA
Vessel: MALCOLM
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 58
9 / 177 · person
Baker G H Able Seaman
Vessel: TWENTE
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 63
10 / 177 · person
Baker GE Fireman
Vessel: PRINCESS ELIZABETH
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 45
11 / 177 · person
Banks D T Stoker
Vessel: MIRASOL
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 99
12 / 177 · person
Banks D T Stoker
Vessel: PAULETER
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 107
13 / 177 · person
Barrett W Ordinary Seaman
Vessel: DORRIEN ROSE P/V
Rank / rating Ord
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 70
14 / 177 · person
Barter F Yacht Engineer
Vessel: ANKH
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 886
15 / 177 · person
Barton J ERA 1st Class RNR
Vessel: EXPRESS
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Royal Naval Reserve
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 75
16 / 177 · person
Bauldry SWG Seaman
Vessel: YORKSHIRE LASS
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 88
17 / 177 · person
Beasley H PO
Vessel: SUTTON
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 911
18 / 177 · person
Beer F F Stoker 1st Class
Vessel: KINGFISHER
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 124
19 / 177 · person
Beer W Seaman RNR
Vessel: CODRINGTON
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Royal Naval Reserve
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 129
20 / 177 · person
Benyon A D T Able Seaman
Vessel: SALAMANDER
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 144
21 / 177 · person
Bettess J 2nd Hand
Vessel: MIDAS F/B
Rank / rating 2nd Hand
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 115
22 / 177 · person
Blake P Deckhand T.124
Vessel: GULZAR
Rank / rating Deckhand
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 941
23 / 177 · person
Blowers W 0 Seaman
Vessel: MIDAS F/B
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 133
24 / 177 · person
Brown G A Leading Stoker
Vessel: SHIKARI
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 204
25 / 177 · person
Bycroft C H CPO Tel.
Vessel: MALCOLM
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 234
26 / 177 · person
Carr J W Actg. Stoker PO
Vessel: JAGUAR
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 248
27 / 177 · person
Chivers F J Actg. Leading Seaman
Vessel: VERITY
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 260
28 / 177 · person
Clare J P Able Seaman
Vessel: IVANHOE
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 270
29 / 177 · person
Coalbran H G PO
Vessel: PRINCESS ELIZABETH
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 300
30 / 177 · person
Cobley A W CPO
Vessel: SPEEDWELL
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Distinguished Service Medal
Document Dunkirk withdrawal : operation Dynamo May 26 to June 4, 1940 : alphabetical list of vessels taking part, with their services
Date 1940-01-01 Index entry: 1071