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Selected category: Distinguished Service Medal
177 matching records / counted units
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31 / 177 · person
Collins J J Stoker
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: 342
32 / 177 · person
Collins J PO
Vessel: LEDA
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: 337
33 / 177 · person
Cooper CFM Leading Seaman
Vessel: NIGER
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: 335
34 / 177 · person
Coussens G A PO
Vessel: DWARF
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: 328
35 / 177 · person
Crawford JW 2nd Hand
Vessel: SWIFT WING
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: 417
36 / 177 · person
Crisp MW PO RNR
Vessel: EXPRESS
Rank / rating PO
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: 348
37 / 177 · person
Crossley A E PO
Vessel: MEDWAY QUEEN
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: 384
38 / 177 · person
Cuthbertson H Second Hand
Vessel: SHIPMATES 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: 447
39 / 177 · person
Davies GE Able Seaman RFR
Vessel: KEITH
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: 429
40 / 177 · person
Day G A Engineman
Vessel: CLYTHNESS
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: 435
41 / 177 · person
Delamain A Donkeyman
Vessel: ROYAL DAFFODIL
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: 455
42 / 177 · person
Denny WA Ordinary Signalman
Vessel: BOUNTY
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: 482
43 / 177 · person
Dewey E G CPO
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: 492
44 / 177 · person
Divine A D Mr.
Vessel: LITTLE ANN
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: 475
45 / 177 · person
Dollery A G Actg. Stoker 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: 485
46 / 177 · person
Donnelly CW Stoker P 0
Vessel: BIDEFORD 1st
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: 469
47 / 177 · person
Elmslie WT Seaman
Vessel: DUNDALK
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: 1226
48 / 177 · person
Fenton E Able seaman
Vessel: BOUNTY
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: 518
49 / 177 · person
Ferris A Engineer
Vessel: BOUNTY
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: 523
50 / 177 · person
Flattery J W Leading Seaman
Vessel: WORCESTER
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: 627
51 / 177 · person
Flemming J Able Seaman
Vessel: GLEN GOWER
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: 632
52 / 177 · person
Ford F A Chief Mech.2nd Class
Vessel: WHIPPINGHAM
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: 559
53 / 177 · person
Fowles J Able Seaman
Vessel: ISLE OF GUERNSEY
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: 563
54 / 177 · person
Frend G Able Seaman
Vessel: CRESTED EAGLE
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: 599
55 / 177 · person
Froggartt F Signalman
Vessel: FITZROY
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: 692
56 / 177 · person
Furzer G A Boy 1st Class
Vessel: JAGUAR
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: 1341
57 / 177 · person
Gallon M Chief Stoker
Vessel: HAVANT
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: 598
58 / 177 · person
Gaughan B Stoker 1st Class
Vessel: SALTASH
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: 608
59 / 177 · person
Gilbert D PA Actg. Leading Seaman
Vessel: WOLSEY
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: 633
60 / 177 · person
Gilson A Fireman
Vessel: DORRIEN ROSE P/V
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: 722