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327 matching records / counted units
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1 / 327 · person
Alers-Hankey CB Lt.Cdr. R N
Vessel: VANQUISHER
Rank / rating Lt
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 13
2 / 327 · person
Allen A J Donkeyman
Vessel: TYNWALD P/V
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 32
3 / 327 · person
Ambrose JS E.R.A. 4th Class
Vessel: FREDANJA
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 33
4 / 327 · person
Archdale E F Midshipman R N
Vessel: SABRE
Rank / rating Midshipman
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 77
5 / 327 · person
Armstrong R CPO
Vessel: WINCHELSEA
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 43
6 / 327 · person
Arnold R T Chief Petty Officer (Tel)
Vessel: CODRINGTON
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 34
7 / 327 · person
Aspen L A Leading Seaman
Vessel: FITZROY
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 87
8 / 327 · person
Asprey T F Able Seaman
Vessel: KEITH
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 44
9 / 327 · person
Atkin W H PO
Vessel: YSER
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 48
10 / 327 · person
Baker WH Captain Master
Vessel: BIARRITZ
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 64
11 / 327 · person
Baldry C E Deckhand T.124
Vessel: GULZAR
Rank / rating Deckhand
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 74
12 / 327 · person
Ball L D Signalman R NVR
Vessel: CODRINGTON
Rank / rating Signalman
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 84
13 / 327 · person
Ball P J Leading Seaman
Vessel: KINGFISHER
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 94
14 / 327 · person
Banks R G Captain Actg. Master
Vessel: X.209
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 861
15 / 327 · person
Barrett C Ordinary Seaman
Vessel: DORRIEN ROSE P/V
Rank / rating Ord
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 104
16 / 327 · person
Barrett T Able Seaman
Vessel: DORRIEN ROSE P/V
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 881
17 / 327 · person
Bastable E PO Coxswain
Vessel: ST.FAGIN
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 127
18 / 327 · person
Bayley KEA Temp. S/Lt. RNVR
Vessel: PRINCESS LILY
Rank / rating Sub-Lieut
Service branch Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 93
19 / 327 · person
Beeley EJM Leading Tel.
Vessel: KEITH
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 152
20 / 327 · person
Bennett AW PO Tel.
Vessel: VIVACIOUS
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 95
21 / 327 · person
Bennion S PO
Vessel: GRENADE
Rank / rating PO
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 162
22 / 327 · person
Berry NEH Ordinary Seaman
Vessel: JAGUAR
Rank / rating Ord
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 113
23 / 327 · person
Berthon EL Captain (D) D.S.C RN
Vessel: KEITH
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Royal Navy
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 149
24 / 327 · person
Biles H B ERA 3rd Class
Vessel: HEBE 1ST M.S.F
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 182
25 / 327 · person
Black A R M Lt.Cdr. RN
Vessel: VERITY
Rank / rating Lt
Service branch Royal Navy
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 164
26 / 327 · person
Blackler G Lt. R N
Vessel: WOLSEY
Rank / rating Lt
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 187
27 / 327 · person
Bond H C Captain Master
Vessel: ST. ANDREW
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 951
28 / 327 · person
Booth B R Temp. Lt. Cdr. RNR
Vessel: CRESTED EAGLE
Rank / rating Lt. Cdr
Service branch Royal Naval Reserve
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 212
29 / 327 · person
Boyce HF Captain Master
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 158
30 / 327 · person
Brenton R W ERA 2nd Class
Vessel: WORCESTER
Rank / rating Not recorded
Service branch Not recorded
Recognition category Mentioned in Despatches
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: 971