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31 / 327 · person
Breton W E Leading Tel.
Vessel: WHITEHALL
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: 168
32 / 327 · person
Brewer D Mr.
Vessel: LAHLOO
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: 170
33 / 327 · person
Brewerton T F Leading Seaman
Vessel: VIMY
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: 178
34 / 327 · person
Brooke de L R Lt. R N
Vessel: ANTHONY
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: 199
35 / 327 · person
Brown J G MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, R.N.V.R.
Vessel: WHITEHALL
Rank / rating Not recorded
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: 986
36 / 327 · person
Brown J L Leading Seaman
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: 195
37 / 327 · person
Burnell-Nugent A F Lt. Cdr. D.S.C. R N
Vessel: HAVANT
Rank / rating Lt. Cdr
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: 1011
38 / 327 · person
Burton A T Ordinary Seaman
Vessel: PORTSDOWN P/S
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: 215
39 / 327 · person
Butcher H B R B Able Seaman
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: 228
40 / 327 · person
Butler G B Owner Master
Vessel: LAROC
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: 1031
41 / 327 · person
Byford P F Able Seaman
Vessel: WINCHELSEA
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: 277
42 / 327 · person
Bywater A Chief ERA
Vessel: SUTTON
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: 1036
43 / 327 · person
Carter H 0 Signalman
Vessel: LOCUST
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: 254
44 / 327 · person
Catchpole HA Skipper RNR
Vessel: STRIVE
Rank / rating Skipper
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: 235
45 / 327 · person
Chadwick J Stoker 1st Class
Vessel: JAGUAR
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: 250
46 / 327 · person
Checucci CWC Lt. 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: 292
47 / 327 · person
Cherry F Mr. Third Engineer (A.B)
Vessel: SWALLOW
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: 279
48 / 327 · person
Chitty B E Commander Gunner (T) R N
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: 255
49 / 327 · person
Chodzko MA S/Lt. RNVR
Vessel: AURA
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: 258
50 / 327 · person
Chodzko MAA S/Lt. RNVR
Vessel: YORKSHIRE LASS
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: 265
51 / 327 · person
Church RH S/Lt. RNR
Vessel: PORTSDOWN P/S
Rank / rating Sub-Lieut
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: 302
52 / 327 · person
Clapson CB Chief ERA
Vessel: MOYLE
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: 289
53 / 327 · person
Clark H Captain Master
Vessel: PRINCESS MAUD
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: 304
54 / 327 · person
Clarke WA Able Seaman
Vessel: MALCOLM
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: 1066
55 / 327 · person
Cliefe G H Cook T.124
Vessel: GULZAR
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: 309
56 / 327 · person
Cody J T Actg.Leading Seaman
Vessel: ESK
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: 1076
57 / 327 · person
Coggins C Mr. Engineer
Vessel: MARSAYRU
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: 293
58 / 327 · person
Cole F J PO
Vessel: JAGUAR
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: 298
59 / 327 · person
Cole J 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: 324
60 / 327 · person
Coleridge H C B Lt.Cdr. DSC R N
Vessel: CODRINGTON
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: 308