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COMMITION
7.5,
CARRIED our NT
See under "Blockships".
Can Plan
Nsval Denolition Party under the document of
Consider U.S. Banks , Ban Banded RE Duskiss ON 23:0 Eng.
on the duy, A PTR hold with the
vrenche at WHICH the fallowing demollisions 16 the dockyard DO
DC undertaken by the Grition French Pospectively were
agreed uponse
arindon responsibility: The Toaky the Tryation look
and the Qualimin 100%
Presen responsibility: Lo Ests Look (betseen the
Commercial Dook and the tinks
and all The sampling
atations and the pridgen other the
looks and
Communder one seateted by A Royal Englaner desolition
party unier Captain Scot, this private emberged for
ongland on 2608 MAY The French Gemolition jurty consisted or
an officer and 20 sounch ratings,
On 27th May, on the orders of do 80M
Abrial), charges were placed end primot at the Weng Prystram
and Outlloin Looks. The charges of the Last too Yorks were
later hauled up egain DD permit or e-cmer this going through
On 28th May, the B.H.L.D. Henderson)
introduced Commandee Docks to the Donkirk who approductly
wus unaware of the proposed Operation X.D. (ach alan appendix
No signal 14.22),
Commander Banks then subscried to the Grifter of Promis and
apent an hour OF two seateting in the evacuation or trdops.
A rether confused situation 145 to Communder Banks misbakonly
returning to England before the demolitions had bach entried
out; he returned to Demkinst, hosever, the following days 30th
Jana.
It was not until 205 June that Admirsi Abrici necided
to carry out the following codified programs of
Yes lock.
Gates and bridge to be
Trystree look,
The two gates of the action Add inter
ends to be compliated,
Cuillain look. The two northven gates to be comolished.
Le Wain look. The gate 80 be
421 bridges had to be left, ou 1arge numbers of Freich trooph
Para ##111 withdrowing BAUCOS the
Das By the 20d June, COOM prémore bed been exploded but supplies OF
however, two of the charges which by heab sere
under tive; water they and had been replaced and pe-fused,
demolition stores were running short.
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WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
3B
NEWLYN.
SWANSEA-continued.
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND continued.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Magnetic Ship.
DARTMOUTH
Motor Boats.
BRIXHAM
(Under administration of F.O.I.C. Cardiff.)
Miss Brittany
-
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[45] Bushwood - Swansea.
New Roseland
Blanche Maraerite
-
Newlyn.
Motor Boats.
Examination Service.
Chas. Jeannine
Galtea
-
-
-
Rose Marie II
-
Roger Beck
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De Drie Gezusters
Onward
-
-
Brixham.
Swansea.
-
Victor
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Eliz. Guilbert
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Torbay Belle
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Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
Femina
-
-
[24] Hanyards -
-
ST. IVES.
Swansea.
Henrik Conscience
Dartmouth.
[24] Rose Marie
-
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Lucien Christian -
Motor Boats.
Oscar Auguste -
BARRY.
Asthore - -
-
Renaissance -
87th A/S Group (Yachts).
Family
-
-
EXMOUTH
St. Pierre -
-
[43] Migrante AD
-
Swansea.
Francis
-
-
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
St. Ives.
Sirius
-
[24] Zaza AD
.
-
Falmouth.
Good Will -
Motor Boats.
-
Zee Meeuw
-
Examination Service.
Leonid
-
-
Nazarene -
1
-
Lass o'Doune -
Motor Boats.
Golden Wings
,
Exmouth.
Our John -
-
Faune
-
-
Chimaera
-
Barry.
Harpado -
-
Kit Alan
-
-
Belle Vue
-
Dartmouth.
River Patrol.
Naiad
-
-
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Grit -
-
-
Motor Boats.
PADSTOW.
White Lady
-
-
Jopa
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,
Exmouth.
Madam Elizabeth
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
River Patrol.
Norma - -
Morcede - -
Motor Boats.
Leander II
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Omnia
-
-
Barry.
Cornishman
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Sargola
-
-
Dartmouth.
Sea Flight
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Forget-me-not -
Silver Elk
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-
Silver Cloud
-
Ocean Pride
-
-
Peel Castle
-
Padstow.
FOWEY.
Rose Bud
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TEIGNMOUTH
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Trawlers, 12-pdr.
Trevessa -
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Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[11] Chiltern
-
-
SALCOMBE
United Boys II
River Patrol.
Fowey.
-
[11] Cloughton Wyke
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Shamrock -
-
River Patrol.
Storm Cock
Motor Boats.
}
Exmouth.
Drifter, 3-pdr.
Valiant
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-
I
Sussex County | Fowey.
Eblana II -
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Motor Boats.
Elrayda -
}
Salcombe.
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Bird of Dawning
Lamorva - -
APPLEDORE.
River Patrol.
Memette - -
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Royalist -
I
Otter II
Venus
I
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Salcombe.
1
1
Fowey.
Our Katie
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-
Note.-For Clyde area see pages 18 and 19.
Pamela
Vixen
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-
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Renovel
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Tom Tit
Appledore.
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Swift
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WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND continued.
3B
SWANSEA-continned.
NEWLYN.
Magnetic Ship.
(Under administration of F.O.I.C. Cardiff.)
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND continued.
Motor Boats.
DARTMOUTH
BRIXHAM
[45] Bushwood
Swansea.
Miss Brittany
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Examination Service.
New Roseland
Blanche Maraerite
Motor Boats.
Roger Beck
-
Rose Marie II
Chas. Jeannine
Galtea
Swansea
Victor
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-
De Drie Gezusters
Onward
-
-
Brixham.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
ST. IVES.
Eliz. Guilbert
Torbay Belle
-
[24] Hanyards
Swansea.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Femina
[24] Rose Marie
-
Motor Boats.
Henrik Conscience
Asthore
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Dartmouth.
-
elosseV
Lucien Christian
Family
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BARRY.
Oscar Auguste
Francis
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87th A/S Group (Yachts).
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HATO
Renaissance
[43] Migrante AD
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Swansea.
St.
Good Will
Ives.
EXMOUTH
-
-
St. Pierre -
-
[24] Zaza A D
-
Falmouth.
Nazarene -
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Sirius
Motor Boats.
Examination Service.
-
Our John -
-
Zee Meeuw
Leonid
Lass o'Doune
-
Motor Boats.
Golden Wings
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Exmouth.
Chimaera
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Barry.
PADSTOW.
Faune
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-
Harpado -
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Belle Vue
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-
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Kit Alan
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Motor Boats.
Dartmouth.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
River Patrol.
Cornishman
Naiad
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-
-
Motor Boats.
Grit
-
-
Meridies
-
-
Forget-me-not
White Lady
-
-
Jopa
-
-
Exmouth.
Marcede - -
Ocean Pride
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River Patrol.
Norma
-
-
Mendies
Barry.
Peel Castle
Leander II
-
-
-
-
Padstow.
Sea Flight
Rose Bud
Sargola
-
-
Dartmouth.
-
-
Silver Spray
Silver Elk
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Trevessa -
United Boys II
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FOWEY.
River Patrol.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Storm Cock
TEIGNMOUTH
-
[11] Chiltern
Trawlers, 12-pdr.
-
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[11] Cloughton Wyke
Fowey.
APPLEDORE.
SALCOMBE
River Patrol.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Shamrock
Exmouth.
Drifter, 3-pdr.
Our Katie -
-
Sussex County | Fowey.
Motor Boats.
Valiant
Renovel
-
-
Eblana II -
-
Motor Boats.
Appledore.
Salcombe.
Bird of Dawning
Swift
-
-
Elrayda -
-
Lamorva
-
Two Boys -
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Memette
River Patrol.
-
-
Royalist - -
Otter II
BARNSTAPLE.
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Fowey.
Venus
-
-
Salcombe.
Pamela -
Motor Boats.
Note.-For Clyde area see pages 18 and 19.
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Deera
Vixen
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Tom Tit
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Clarissa
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Wairakei
Barnstaple.
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  the Belgian Government were wedded. The                     Both these plans were worked out in the
  French authorities were never in a position to          greatest detail, and orders and instructions
  obtain reliable and accurate details of the plans       kept up to date as new divisions arrived and
  of the Belgian General Staff for the defence of         the role of divisions changed.
  their country in the event of an invasion by                The Escaut plan was by far the simpler of
  Germany; staff conversations were out of the            the two; it involved sending armoured car
  question, yet plans had to be framed in such a          reconnaissances to the river Dendre to be
  way that they could be put into instant opera-          relieved by divisional cavalry, who were later,
  tion in the event of Belgium asking for military        if necessary, to fight a delaying action back-
  assistance from France or Great Britain when             wards to the Escaut; demolitions were provided
  invasion had taken place or was imminent.                for on both rivers; for the remainder of the
     Such slender contact as existed between the           force, however, the advance appeared likely
  British and Belgian Military authorities was             to be an easy one, well within a day's march
  maintained through the Military Attach^ at His           on foot. The Dyle plan, on the other hand,
  Majesty's Embassy at Brussels and General               involved an advance of some sixty miles, carried
  Van Overstraeten, Military Adviser to the King           out at a time when every moment was of value
  of the Belgians.                                         over roads not previously reconnoitred, perhaps
                                                           crowded with refugees moving counter to the
       15. Three alternative plans were decided on         allied armies. Much, too, depended on the
    by the French High Command during October             resistance which the Belgians, and perhaps the
    and November 1939, and I had agreed with              Dutch, were able to offer to the enemy, who at
    General Georges on the part to be played in           such a time would certainly be making every
    each of them by the B.E.F.                            effort to pierce the line of the Meuse and the
                                                          Albert Canal.
       The first alternative was to occupy the frontier
    defences, pushing forward mobile troops to the             16. The plans made in advance for the advance
    line of the Escaut, while the French 7th Army           to the Dyle position actually worked to schedule
    on my left were to delay the enemy on the line          in almost all respects. It may therefore be
    of the Messines Ridge and the Yser Canal.               convenient to summarise them here.
   This plan was soon discarded in favour of the
    second alternative, which was to secure and               The Allied forces were to advance to the line
   hold the line of the Escaut itself, from the point       Namur—Wavre—Louvain—Antwerp, of which
   at which it crosses the frontier at Maulde               the B.E.F. Sector extended from Wavre to
   northwards to the neighbourhood of Ghent                 Louvain, both inclusive. On our right was to
   where it was intended to effect a junction with         be the French ist Army (General d'Armee
   Belgian forces.                                          Blanchard) under whose command was the
                                                            French Cavalry Corps, and whose task it was
       Later, however, as information became avail-        to delay the arrival of the enemy on the Dyle
   able regarding the defences of the Belgian Army,        position and to block with its main forces the
* and its readiness for war, the French High               Gembloux gap, with the Cavalry Corps pushed
   Command formed the opinion that it would be             forward to the line Eghezee (8 miles north of
   safe to count on the Belgian defence holding            Namur)—Tirlemont. On our left the French
   out for some days oh the Eastern frontier, and          7th Army (General d'Armee Giraud) was to
   the Albert Canal. It was also ascertained that          advance to the general area Antwerp-Ghent,
   the Belgians were preparing a de Cointet anti-          with the object of supporting Belgian resistance
   tank obstacle running southwards from Wavre             north of Louvain. The plans of this Army
  towards Namur.                                          included a possible advance into Holland as
      The line of the river Dyle was from the military     far as the line Turnhout-Breda, and this was
  point of view a better one than that of the Escaut.      actually carried out. It had been ascertained
  It was shorter, it afforded greater depth and its        that a portion of the Belgian Army, if forced to
  northern portion was inundated. In addition,            withdraw from their frontier defences would
  it represented smaller enemy occupation of              come into line on the left of the B.E.F. on the
  Belgian territory.                                      general line from Louvain exclusive, thence
                                                          northward to the fortified area of Antwerp,
      On the other hand, it involved the B.E.F.           known as the National Redoubt.
  in a forward move of some sixty miles against
  time, while it also necessitated the holding by             The British front was to be occupied initially
  the French on our right of the Gembloux gap             with ist Corps (Lieutenant-General M. G. H.
  which contains no natural anti-tank obstacle.           Barker, who had recently taken over command
  This plan was twice discussed by General Georges        from General Sir John Dill), on a two-division
  with me on I3th October at my headquarters              front, on the right, and 2nd Corps (Lieutenant-
 at Le Cauroy and again on i6th November at               General A. F. Brooke, now Sir Alan Brooke)
 Folembray the headquarters of the French First           on the left, on a front initially of one division.
 Group of Armies; on this occasion there were                 The advance was to be made in four periods.
 also present General Billotte, who commanded             In the first, i2th Royal Lancers (Armoured
 the Army Group, and Generals Blanchard and               Cars) were to move to a general line some eight
 Corap, Commanding the French ist and gth                 miles beyond the Dyle in observation of the
 Armies. At this conference it was agreed that            approaches from the east; they were to be
 the frontage of the B.E.F. on the Dyle position          relieved by cavalry regiments of ist and 2nd
 was to be from Wavre to Louvain, both places             Corps when they arrived.
 inclusive, and a formal instruction to this effect           Behind them were to come, from right to left,
 was issued to me by General Georges on the               2nd Division (Major-General H. C. Loyd) and
 following day. From this time onward, Com-               ist Division (Major-General Hon. H. R. L. G.
 manders and Staffs were studying simultaneously          Alexander) of ist Corps, and 3rd Division
 two alternative plans for advances to the Dyle           (Maj01-General B. L. Montgomery) of 2nd
 or the Escaut; these became known as plans               Corps. The whole of the move of these three
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of my three Corps. Lieut.-Generals Sir Alan          Honours and Awards.
Brooke, M. G. H. Barker and Sir Ronald Adam,            73. I am submitting separately the names of
Bart. The sudden turn of events on iyth May          officers and other ranks whom I wish to recom-
threw a violent and unexpected strain on the         mend for reward or to bring to your notice for
Commander, Lines of Communication Area (the          gallant or distinguished service.
late Major-General P. de Fonblanque), and I
wish to record my sincere appreciation of his                        I have the honour to be
good and devoted work during the time that he
was serving under my command.                                                       Sir,
   Finally, I desire to express my thanks and                              Your Obedient Servant,
good wishes to all those officers in' the' French                                 GORT,
Army whose duties brought them into contact
with the British Expeditionary Force, and whose                                        General,
goodwill, understanding and personal friendship
 did so much to foster the good relations which                              Commander-in-Chief,
existed between the two armies.                                          British Expeditionary Force.


                  APPENDIX TO SECOND DESPATCH OF C.-IN-C., B.E.F.

OPERATIONS OF IST CORPS FROM 6 P.M.                   artillery fire. It was therefore evident that the
ON 3isT MAY TO MIDNIGHT SND/SED JUNE,                 force could not be evacuated completely on the
                 1940                                 night ist/2nd June. Major-General Alexander
                                                      therefore agreed on a modified plan with Admiral
   Major-General Hon. H. R. L. G. Alexander,          Abrial and General Fagalde at 8 a.m. on ist June.
on taking over command of ist Corps, handed           He arranged to hold his present line till
over command of the ist Division to Brigadier         midnight ist/2nd June; thus he would cover
M. B. Beckwith-Smith. He then proceeded to            Dunkirk and so enable the French to evacuate
Dunkirk to see Admiral Abrial, who informed           as many of their troops as possible. He would
him that he intended to hold the perimeter till       then withdraw to a bridgehead round Dunkirk
all the troops were embarked. A French Corps          with all available anti-aircraft and anti-tank
on the right was to hold the sector from Grave-       guns and such troops as had not yet embarked.
lines to Bergues (Gravelines however had not              During the ist June, heavy enemy attacks
apparently been in French hands for some days)        developed on the British sector, supported by
and a mixed French and British Corps under             bombing and artillery fire. The garrison of
command of Major-General Alexander was to             Bergues (ist Loyals) were forced to withdraw
hold a line from Bergues to Les Moeres, and           to the line of the canal north of the town, and
thence to the sea.                                     to the west, 46th Division, i26tH Infantry
    Major-General Alexander at once • told the         Brigade of 42nd Division and ist Division
Admiral and General Fagalde that in his view           were forced back north of the canal for about
this plan did not take account of the true naval       1,000 yards. 5oth Division had also to meet
and military situation which was serious and           enemy penetration from the east, but by
deteriorating rapidly. The fighting condition of       nightfall on ist June the enemy advance had
the tro'ops was now such that prolonged resist-        been checked on a line Bergues-Uxem-Ghyvelde,
 ance was out of the question and the present          thence due east to the frontier and along the
front could riot in his opinion be maintained          frontier defences to the sea.
 after.the night ist/2nd June : furthermore the
 line to be held was so close to the beach and to         Embarkation was temporarily stopped at
 Dunkirk that the enemy might soon stop all            3 a.m. on 2nd June to prevent casualties in
 further evacuation by short range artillery fire.     daylight; by that time there remained in the
 He gave the same opinion to the Secretary of          Dunkirk area about 3,000 men of various
 State and received a reply that the British force      artillery and infantry units, with seven anti-
 should be withdrawn as rapidly as possible on a       aircraft guns and twelve anti-tank guns. They
 basis of equal numbers of British and French           held the outskirts of Dunkirk throughout
 continuing to be embarked from that time            - 2nd June with little interference save heavy
 onward. This he showed to Admiral Abrial               shelling and bombing of the beaches.
 and General Fagalde informing'them that he                By midnight on 2nd/3rd June, all the remain-
 would hold the sector allotted to him till mid-        ing British troops had been embarked. Major-
 night ist/2nd June and then withdraw under             General Alexander, with the Senior Naval Officer
 cover of darkness. They agreed that in the.            (Captain W. G. Tennant, R.N.) made a tour of
 circumstances no other plan was feasible.              the beaches and harbour in a motor boat and
    The naval situation had by now grown worse,         on being satisfied that no British troops were
 and the Channel from Dunkirk was under direct          left on shore, they themselves left for England.


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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. CODRINGTON. - Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille.D.S.O.
O.B.E., R.N. (Decorated for this operation
in London Gazette 7/6/40).
During the period 28th May - 3rd June CODRINGTON made
7 trips to Dunkirk, 5 being to the beaches, and brought
home a total of about 6175 troops.
Although several times attacked by aircraft and on
several occasions under gun fire from shore batteries,
CODRINGTON was not hit and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties on each
occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and Bray.
Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying
and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting
an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with
conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of
exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and
led the ship's company throughout the period. He
showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful
leadership.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Bernard Evelyn Chitty. Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Displayed excellent seamanship and leadership in
charge of boats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bray beaches often under fire. This was often carried
out under adverse weather conditions calling for skill
and endurance.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
The Beach parties and boats' crews performed
arduous services under fire and under trying physical
conditions.
The efficiency of the A/A guns' crews prevented
the ship being damaged in the numerous air attacks.
The conduct of the whole ship's company was
excellent throughout, and the good spirit with which
all concerned accepted the filling of all the living
spaces with troops, with consequent litter, not to say
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA - Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank
Hawkins. R.N.
Completed 6 trips to the Beaches and Dunkirk, lifting
in all a total of over 4,300 troops. Whilst off the
beaches embarking troops from her own boats, she was
attacked and dive-bombed by enemy aircraft. In addition,
bombing attacks were made on her whilst in the Dunkirk
Roads and in Dunkirk Harbour.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.
Throughout the operation displayed great zeal,
initiative and great devotion to duty under extremely
trying circumstances. By his able seamanship and
avoiding actions whilst under way, no real damage was
sustained by this ship.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139.
Whilst in a whaler working off the beach, showed
great gallantry whilst under fire and in a considerable
tideway dived overboard and rescued survivors from the
KING ORRY and thereafter continued showing seamanship
in preventing capsize of whaler on beach and rescuing
survivors.
Recommended for decoration.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Joseph Edwin Whitenstall, P/MX.57728.
Took charge of motor boat after ship had left;
showed great gallantry in continuing to carry out
embarkation of troops whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Rupert Armstrong, P/J.104917.
For untiring zeal and devotion to duty in
evacuating troops at Dunkirk and also embarking
troops from beaches in a cutter.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Peter Frederick Byford, P/JX.135125.
crew For of skiff succeeded in rescuing troops from the
untiring zeal and devotion to duty as sole
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner, R .N.V.R. Group Officer
troops Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They taking were
Thirteen from Drifters were used in the operation,
continually being bombed and also shelled by shore
batteries. Three ships of the flotilla were put out of
action by near misses. The remainder all received
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.'
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and
devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
Skipper George Hattan, W.S., 3022. R.N.R.-REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches,
enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near
miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty
and determination in trying to maintain steam in face
of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid
example under trying circumstances when under constant
bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly
recommended for mention:
Stoker R. Whiteley, KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX. 173174 "Swift Wing".
Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X. 7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".

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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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Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (First Lieutenant),
H.M.S. MALCOLM.
Commissioned Engineer, Reginald Thomas Jones AR.N., H.M.S.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball, R.N.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.N.,
H.M.S. SHIKARI.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.,
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITZROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
x
Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUEEN.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
S
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
Mm
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
S
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
VX Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. SUTTON.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Commanded
Lieutenant,Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., H.M.S.
LOCUST.
X
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N., H.M.S.
MOSQUITO.
X Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
xSub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y.
SERIOLA.
VX Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS.
XV Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer of Drifters.
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Leading Seaman Murdo Macleod, R.N.R., 5849D, H.M.S. SKIPJACK
Chief Petty Officer William Cobley, C/J.22075, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, 106164,
H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Able Seaman Thomas James Kesby, C/J.87250, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287, H.M.S. SUTTON
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017,
H.M.S. SUTTON
Fireman William Mitchell, T.124, - QUEEN OF THANET
Chief Mechanician Arthur Frederick Ford, P/K.21534,
H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.5995,
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, D/MX.58549, H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Stoker 1st Class F.F. Beer, C/KX.86684, H.M.S. KINGFISHER
Able Seaman Cecil Arthur Leonard Hirschfield, C/J.100099,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124, H.M.Y. ANLAH
LXV
Able Seaman W.F. Lunn, 107117, H.M.Y. ANLAH
Engine Room Artificer A. Ferris, T.124, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Signalman H.G. Hayes, C/JX.140933, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
HXV
Ordinary Signalman W.A. Denny, TP/X.1790, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Acting Petty Officer H.H. Smith, P/JX.125648, H.M.Y. CARYANDA
Able Seaman T.W. Schofield, 26827, H.M.Y. CARYANDA
Chief Petty Officer A.A.H. Gutsell, P/J.28475, H.M.Y. THELE
Chief Engineman Harry S. Sharman, LT/KX.105182, H.M.Drifter
Boy Roy
Cook Reginald G.A. Remblance, LT/SX.181854, H.M.Drifter
GOLDEN GIFT
Seaman Joseph Allen Peters, S.G.G.L., H.O., LT/JX.180429,
H.M. Drifter GOLDEN SUNBEAM
Mate James Bettess, R.N.R. LT/JX.187263, H.M. Drifter MIDAS
Seaman William Omar Blowers, R.N.R., LT/JX.181818, H.M. Drifter
MID'AS
Mate Sidney Rose, 185667, H.M. Drifter PAXTON
Mate Herbert Cuthbertson, LT/JX. 1858584, H.M. Drifter SHIPMATES
Stoker John J. Collins, LT/KX.105201, H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
Seaman Samuel William George Bauldry, LT/JX.181750, (Acting
Second Enginemen) H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T. Munn, C/J.10033, Torpedo
Coxswain Pensioner, H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Able Seaman George Frend, 95190, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, - FEASIBLE.
Stoker R. Whiteley, 100149, - JOHN AND NORAH
Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX.173174, - SWIFT WING
LXV
Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814C, - JEANNIE MCINTOSH
Seaman John Guyan Mearns, LT/JX.179790, - GULA
Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. EX. 369, H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T. 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Greaser Peter Blake, 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H., JX. 173276, H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING
Petty Officer George Albert Coussens, P/J.7788, H.M.S. DWARF.
Ordinary Seaman Jack Randle, 182172, H.M.S. LLANTHONY.
VXV
Petty Officer B. Pope, R.N.R., D.5672, H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE.
Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt, R.N.V.R., B.9/1806,
H.M.Y. ALOUETTE 11.
Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club, Motor Boat NYMPH. CONSTANT
KXV
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Referred
Date
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Da
Le
NS
0
in (LBOA)
¥.10450/41.
4th September, 1941.
Mr
Lt. Alan Phipps, R.N. H.M.S. "Bulldog".
the 24th March, I em to inform you that
In reply to your enquiry dated
your name was not among those submitted
by the Flag Officer Commanding Dover
for recognition in respect of Services
in the withdrawal from Dunkirk.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDSHIPS,
(Sd.) J.S. BARNES

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Gring my name to Their Lordships notice
cannot help feeling that in this case there I
may possibly have been some slight mistake.
I am Sir,
you obedient Servant,
Alan Ripps
Liurenant Roza
The Sectary of
Admiralt
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82
86
SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK",
BAKER, Walter T.W.
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.T.
Pens. C.B.R.A.
KAYE, Fredk. Lecnard
Ldg. Stcker R.F.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward Stuart
Chief Amourer.
HOUGHTON, Lecnard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.F.R.
CUNINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stoker.
RICHARD, Frederdok H.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker In
ROWLES, Francis S.
Lag. Sto.
COVELL, D.C.
E.R.A.2.
RISHARDSON, Joseph
B.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Lealic Roy
B.A.S.
COULTON, Arnold
B.R.A.S.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMALL, St ephan
Stcker I.
NICHOLLS, Reginald Willo
Statem I.
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
CLAUGHTON, Harry
Statem I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSDON
A.B.
Resert
Liga C (0).
JONES, Summel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETTS, John C.
Ch. Stcker.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Cacage
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth C.
L.S.A.
TRELOAR, Hosto
Stoker I.
GOULD, Norman
Ocok.
LLOYD, James Jo
States I.
STYLES, Charles W.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William G.H.
P.O. Clc.
DANE, Alan
Std.
INDIES, Jade
Stoker I.
SKONE, Leslte J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Caorge R.
BaRada
HOBSON, Tem O₂
Stoker.
MERCER, Alfred
Stokler.
CRIPFITHS, Wello Charles
Stemard
BOMKER, Francis S.D.
Sto. P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADLEY, W.B.G.
P.O.
STRAD, John A.
AaB., R.F.R.
PEELEY, S.
A.B.
PAIRFOUL, S.
A.B.
CORK, J.
A.D., R.F.R.
ATKINSON, God.
A.B.
WILSON, Win. H.
Sea. R.N.R.
BLIES, John
A.B.
THOMAS, Lealis
A.B., R.NaR.
TOMLINSON, Edward
Sea., R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Sea., R.N.R.
BRENTON, Sydney c.
Yes.
HUCHES, Edward J.
A.B.
WHREAN, John
Ldg. Sea.
PERGUSON, Jumes
A.D.
PAIRBAIRN, Paul
A.B.
CROCKER, Ronald J.
Sig.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
Ord. Sea., R.N.V.R.
A.B.
DARK, Wm.

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104
SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK".
BAKER, Walter T.W.
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.W.
Pens. C.B.R.A.
KAYE, Predk. Locnard
Ldg. Stoker R.F.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward Stuart
Chief Amounter.
HOUGHTON, Lecnard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.P.R.
CONINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stcher.
RICHARDS Frederick H.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker I.
ROWLES, Franods S.
Ldg. Sto.
COWELL, D.C.
3.B.A.2.
RISHARDSON, Joseph
E.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Lealic Roy
B.A.S.
COULTON, Amold
B.R.A.S.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMATE, St ophen
Stoker I.
NICHOLIS, Regirald the
Stolene I.
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
clauchton, Harry
Stoker I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSTON
A.B.
MotNoy, Imagi
Ldg. CIty (0).
JONES, Samuel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk. J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETS, John C.
Ch. Stcher.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Caorge
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth 0.
L.S.A.
TRELOAR, Weste
Stoker It
COULD, Horman
Cook.
MOYD, James J.
Stoker I.
STYLES, Charles V.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William C.H.
P.O. Olc.
DANE, Alan
Std:
Stoker I.
INDINS, Jade
SKINE, Leslie J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Carrge R.
BaRado
Stoker.
HOBSON, Tem On
LERCER, Alfred
Stolyier.
GRIMPITHS, Wello Charles
Steward.
FORKER, Francis S.D.
Sto. P.O.
P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADESE, W.S.C.
A.D., R.F.R.
STEAD, John Д.
A.B.
PERLEY, S.
A.B.
PAIRNOUL, 8.
A.B., R.F.B.
COMIC, J.
A.B.
ATKINSON, God.
Sex. R.N.R.
WILSON, Will. H.
A.B.
BLUES, John
4.9., R.NaR.
THEMAS, Leslie
Sea., R.N.R.
TOMLINSON, Edward
Sear, R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Yes.
BRENK W, Sydney C.
A.B.
HUCHES, Edward J.
Ldg. Sen.
WHELAN, John
A.B.
PERGUSON, James
A.B.
RATHBAIRN, Paul
Sign
CROCKER, Ronald J.
and Sea., R.N.V.R.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
A.B.
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124
SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK".
BAKER, Walter T.W.
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.W.
Pens. C.B.R.A.
KAYE, Fredk. Lecnard
Ldg. Stoker R.P.R.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward Stuart
Chief Armourer.
HOUGHTON, Lecnard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.F.R.
CUNINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stoker.
RICHARD, Fredarick E.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker I.
ROWLES, Francis S.
Edg. Sto.
COVELL, D.C.
B.B.A.2.
RISHARDSON, Joseph
E.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Leslie Roy
B.A.S.
COULTON, Arnold
B.R.A.S.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMALL, St sphan
Stoker I.
NICHOLIS, Reginald Mr.
Stoker I.
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
CLAUGHTON, Harry
Stcker I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSDON
A.B.
Na WOY, Senest
Ldg. & (0).
JONES, Samuel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk. J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETTS, John Co
Ch. Stcker.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Caorge
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth C.
L.SaA.
TRELOAR, Wasto
Stoker I.
COULD, Norman
Cook.
LLOYD, James J.
Stoker I.
STYLES, Charles W.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William G.H.
P.O. Clc.
DANE, Alan
Std.
INCLES, Jade
Stoker I.
SKONE, Leslte J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Carrge R.
B.R.A.
HOBSON, Tom Do
Stoker.
MERCER, Abired
Stolpier.
GRIFFITHS, Wollo Charles
Steward.
BONKER, Francis SaD.
Sto. P.O.
P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADLEY, V.E.G.
AaB,, R.F.R.
STEAD, John A.
A.B.
FEELEY, S.
A.B.
PAIRFOUL, S.
A.B., R.F.R.
CORK, J.
A.B.
ATKINSON, God.
Sea. R.N.R.
WILSON, Will. H.
A.B.
BLUES, John
A.B., RaNaRa
THOMAS, Leslie
TOMLINSON, Riward
Sea., R.N.R.
Sea., R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Yeo.
BRENTON, Sydney C.
A.B.
HUCHES, Edward J.
Ldg. Sea.
WHELAN, John
A.B.
FERGUSON, James
A.B.
PAIRBAIRN, Paul
Sig.
CROCKER, Ronald J.
and Sea., R.N.V.R.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
A.B.
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SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK".
199
BAKER, Walter T.W.
201
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.W.
Pens. C.E.R.A.
KAYE, Fredk. Leonard
Ldg. Stoker R.F.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward. Stuart
Chief Armourer.
HOUGHTON, Leonard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.F.R.
CUNINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stoker.
RICHARD, Frederick H.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker I.
ROWLES, Francis S.
Idg. Sto.
COWELL, D.C.
E.R.A.2.
RICHARDSON, Joseph
E.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Leslie Roy
E.A.3.
COULTON, Amold
E.R.A.3.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMALL, St ephen
Stoker I.
NICHOLIS, Reginald Wm.
Stoker I.O
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
CLAUGHTON, Harry
Stoker I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSDON
A.B.
MaANOY, Emest
Ldg. Ck (0).
JONES, Samuel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk. J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETTS, John C.
Oh. Stoker.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Coorge
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth C.
L.S.A.
TRELOAR, Worf.
Stoker I.
GOULD, Norman
Cook.
LIOYD, James J.
Stoker I.
STYLES, Charles W.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William G.H.
P.O. Ck.
DANE, Alan
Std.
INCLES, JoAo
Stoker I.
SKONE, Leslie J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Caorge R.
E.R.A.
HOBSON, Tan Oo
Stoker.
MERCER, Alfred
Stokpier.
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ROGERS, Stanley
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BRADLEY, W.E.G.
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the time (Gasette 16.8.40). Early in January however the
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letter addressed to the Ministry, on 31st December 194.0, by
the Mercantile Marine Service Association. In the light
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been done, possibly through misunderstanding on the part of
the Sea Transport Officer, and F. O.C. Dover was asked to
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Mention in Despatches and sent a letter informing him of this
and expressing regret at the misunderstanding. A certificate
of his Mention WD.S also sent to him.
For come months the mistake cost Cantain Cowley not only
his employment but also his reputation. It is hoped that
Lord Granville will now use his great influence in the Isle
of Man to help restore Captain Cowley's good name.
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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.
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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,
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Leading Stoker Albert Hussey, D/K.62678, H.M.S. Salamander.
Leading Stoker Albert Loomes, D/KX.81236, H.M.S. Codrington.
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Leading Stoker Charles William Morris, P/KX.81034, H.M.S. WorcesT.
Leading Stoker Charles William Thomas Murrin, P/KX.82587, M.T.B.M7.
Leading Stoker Thomas William Pickersgill, P/KX.76937, H.M.S. Esk
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin, C/MX.49373.
Leading Steward Norman Lorraine Gilchrist, C/LX.21538, H.M.S. Sabre
S.
Able Seaman Thomas Fortune Asprey, C/J.114945, H.M.S.Keith.
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Able Seaman Henry Bernard Robert Burns Butcher, D/JX.145695, H.M.Se,
Able Seaman Peter Frederick Byford, P/JX.135124, H.M.S. Codrington. Winche
Able Seaman William Albert Clarke, C/J.78426, Pensioner 25479,
Malcoln
Able Seaman Stanley Collie, C/SSX.21361, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
Able Seaman Berty Richard Culley, D/JX.130278, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Able Seaman Henry Claude Curtis, D/J.90128, H.M.S. Codrington.
Able Seaman Sydney Walter Davey, D/JX.146839, M.T.B.68.
Able Seaman Francis Harold Finch, P/SSX.2376237, H.M.Y. Ahola.
Able Seaman Thomas Fox, C/SSX.12418, H.M.S. Wolsey.
Able Seaman Edward Gair, P/SSX.15905, H.M.S. Worcester.
Able Seaman Wilfred Edward Green, D/SSX.19925, H.M.S. Codrington.
Able Seaman Ambrose Bernard Harkin, D/JX.128450, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
Able Seaman Edwin Cecil Holloway, P/J.98570, H.M.S. Express.
Able Seaman Frank Henry Hopwood, D/SSX.18782, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Able Seaman John Lawrence Joyce, D/SSX.20230, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Able Seaman James Laurence MacManus, P/SSX.14756, R.N.L.B. Walton &4
Frinton.
Able Seaman Kenneth Freer Marriott, P/SSX.23766, H.M.Y. Eila II.
Able Seaman Harry Murrell, D/J.109760, H.M.S. Codrington.
Able Seaman George William Neicho, C/SSX.24676, H.M.S. Wolsey.
Able Seaman Ian Alan Nethercott, C/SSX.28288, H.M.S. Keith.
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Able Seaman Thomas Oswald Pigg, C/JX.142167, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
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Able Peaman Eric Richard Ponton, P/SSX.14194, H.M.S. Icarus. Esk.
Able Seaman John Edward Rateliffe, D/SSX.21633, H.M.S. Jaguar.3s. aguar.
Able Seeman Arthur Savage, , D/SS.10494, H.M.S. Codrington.
Ronald Henry Shipp, c/ox.12672 0 o, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
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H.M.S. MALCOLN.
Commi sei oned Engineer Reginald Thomas Jones, R.B., H.M.S.
Midshipman Balcolm John Ball, R.M.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.B.,
H.M.S. SHIKART.
Lioutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.M.,
H.M.S. WIRCHALSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.H.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITEROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Crame Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, B.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
tooda Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUENN.
Sub-Li sutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N. Valing
H.H.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.H., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., M.M.S.
LOCUST.
Lieutenant JAYOR Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner,
bittle
MOSQUITO.
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, N.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.M.V.R., SERIOLA. H.M.Y.
skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS
Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3452, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer to Drifters.
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CODRINGTON.
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Captain
H.M.S.
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home a 6175 troops.
7 trips total of about being to the beaches, CODRINGTON and brought
During to Dunkirk, the period 5 28th May - 3rd June made
CODRINGTON several was not under hit gun fire from shore batteries, and
Although occasions several times attacked by aircraft on
and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties
D.S.C
Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying
occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and on Bray. each
and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting
an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
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Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with
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conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of
exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and
led the ship's company throughout the period. He
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showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful
leadership.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Bernard Evelyn Chitty, Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Displayed excellent seamanship and leadership in
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charge of boats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bray beaches often under fire. This was often carried
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out under adverse weather conditions calling for skill
and endurance.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
arduous The services under fire and under trying physical
Beach parties and boats' crews performed
conditions. efficiency of the A/A guns' crews prevented attacks.
the ship The being damaged in the numerous air was
The conduct and the good spirit the living which
of the whole ship's company with
excellent throughout, accepted the filling of all not to
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
I.S. WINCHELSEA - Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank
Hawkins. R.N.
beaches and troops from her own boats, she
in embarking 4,300 troops. Whilst 9ff the
all Completed a total 6 of trips over to the Beaches and Dunkirk, lifting
bombing attacked attacks dive-bombed by enemy aircraft. In addition, was
Roads and Dunkirk Harbour.
in were made on her whilst in the Dunkirk
Recommendations.
OFFICER
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.
Throughout the operation displayed great zeal,
initiative and great devotion to duty under extremely
trying circumstances. By his able seamanship and
avoiding actions whilst under way, no real damage was
sustained by this ship.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139.
Whilst in a whaler working off the beach, showed
great gallantry whilst under fire and in a considerable
tideway dived overboard and rescued survivors from the
or
KING ORRY and thereafter continued showing seamanship
in preventing capsize of whaler on beach and rescuing
as
survivors.
10m
Recommended for decoration.
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E.R.A. 4th Class, Joseph Edwin Whitenstall, P/MX.57728.
Took charge of motor boat after ship had left;
showed great gallantry in continuing to carry out
embarkation of troops whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Rupert Armstrong, P/J. 104917.
For untiring zeal and devotion to duty in
evacuating troops at Dunkirk and also embarking
troops from beaches in a cutter.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Peter Frederick Byford, P/JX.135125.
crew For of untiring skiff succeeded in rescuing troops the
zeal and devotion to duty from as sole
beaches in considerable surf.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner Group Officer
troops continually being Harbour and off the beaches. They taking were
Thirteen from Dunkirk Drifters were used in the operation,
batteries. bombed and also shelled by
action by Three ships of the flotilla were shore of
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
near misses. The remainder all received put out
in
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Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
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Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and
devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
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Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
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Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
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Recommended for mention.
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Skipper George Hattan, W.S. 3022, R.N.R. -REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches,
enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
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Recommended for decoration.
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whom
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near
miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty
and determination in trying to maintain steam in face
of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid
example under trying circumstances when under constant
bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly
recommended for mention:
SM
Stoker R. Whiteley, KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
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Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX. 173174 "Swift Wing".
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Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
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Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".
Accomended for decoration.
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.S. CODRINGTON. - Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille.D.
O.B.E.. R.N. (Decorated for this operation
in London Gazette 7/6/40).
During the period 28th May - 3rd June CODRINGTON made
7 trips to Dunkirk, 5 being to the beaches, and brought
home a total of about 6175 troops.
Although several times attacked by aircraft and on
several occasions under gun fire from shore batteries,
CODRINGTON was not hit and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
'ICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties on each
occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and Bray.
DSC
Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying
and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting
an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with
conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of
exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Eaeutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and
led the ship's company throughout the period. He
showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful
Conadership.
Recommended for mention.
Chitty. Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Brissand Gruded excellent seamanship and leadership in
a
hoishAoss. wot ats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bor chitain derutten under fire. This was often carried
NEW nenisure weather conditions calling for skill
10001 Raded for decoration.
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and boats' crews performed
Vieranang THE altherer fire and under trying physical
instragtif the A/A guns' crews prevented
in the numerous air attacks.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. CODRINGTON. - Captain George Frederick Stevens-Guille, D.S.O.,
O.B.E., R.N. (Decorated for this operation
in London Gazette 7/6/40).
During the period 28th May - 3rd June CODRINGTON made
7 trips to Dunkirk, 5 being to the beaches, and brought
home a total of about 6175 troops.
Although several times attacked by aircraft and on
several occasions under gun fire from shore batteries,
CODRINGTON was not hit and suffered no damage.
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N.
In charge of CODRINGTON's beach parties on each
occasion of embarking troops from La Panne and Bray.
DSC
Performed this duty, often under fire and in trying
and difficult circumstances, with great skill, setting
an excellent example to his men.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Peter Charles Oswald Moseley, R.N.
Carried out his duties as Navigating Officer with
conspicuous skill and ability under conditions of
exceptional difficulty.
Recommended for mention.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Charles Bainbridge Coleridge, D.S.O.,
R.N.
As executive officer of the ship organised and
led the ship's company throughout the period. He
showed an excellent example of continuous cheerful
leadership.
Recommended for mention.
Mr. Bernard Evelyn Chitty. Commissioned Gunner (T), R.N.
Displayed excellent seamanship and leadership in
charge of boats evacuating troops from La Panne and
Bray beaches often under fire. This was often carried
out under adverse weather conditions calling for skill
and endurance.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
The Beach parties and boats' crews performed
arduous services under fire and under trying physical
conditions.
The efficiency of the A/A guns' crews prevented
the ship being damaged in the numerous air attacks.
The conduct of the whole ship's company was
excellent throughout, and the good spirit with which
all concerned accepted the filling of all the living
spaces with troops, with consequent litter, not to say
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I.M.S. WINCHELSEA (Continued).
C.E.R.A. Cecil John Rhodes, P/M. 28822.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA - Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank
Hawkins. R.N.
Completed 6 trips to the Beaches and Dunkirk, lifting
in all a total of over 4,300 troops. Whilst off the
beaches embarking troops from her own boats, she was
attacked and dive-bombed by enemy aircraft. In addition,
Danc
bombing attacks were made on her whilst in the Dunkirk
Roads and in Dunkirk Harbour.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins. R.N.
Throughout the operation displayed great zeal,
initiative and great devotion to duty under extremely
trying circumstances. By his able seamanship and
avoiding actions whilst under way, no real damage was
sustained by this ship.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139.
Whilst in a whaler working off the beach, showed
great gallantry whilst under fire and in a considerable
tideway dived overboard and rescued survivors from the
KING ORRY and thereafter continued showing seamanship
Drun
in preventing capsize of whaler on beach and rescuing
survivors.
Recommended for decoration.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Joseph Edwin Whitenstall, P/MX.57728.
Took charge of motor boat after ship had left;
showed great gallantry in continuing to carry out
DSM
embarkation of troops whilst under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Rupert Armstrong, P/J.104917.
For untiring zeal and devotion to duty in
evacuating troops at Dunkirk and also embarking
troops from beaches in a cutter.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner.R.N.V.R. Group Officer
Thirteen Drifters were used in the operation, taking
troops from Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They were
continually being bombed and also shelled by shore
batteries. Three ships of the flotilla were put out of
action by near misses. The remainder all received
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and
devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
Skipper George Hattan, W.S. 3022. R.N.R.-REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches,
enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A.Storr, X.6082. E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near
miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty
and determination in trying to maintain steam in face
of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid
bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly
example under trying circumstances when under constant
recommended for mention:
Stoker KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
Second R. Whiteley, William Crawford, 173174 "Swift Wing".
Able Seaman Hand John Alan Morrison, X. 7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".

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mmended for Decoration.
Officer:
Licutenant-Commander John David Lowis Williams, Royal Navy,
for organisation and devotion to duty in superintending the
embarbation of troops from the East Pier and the beaches of
Dunkirk between Salls May 28th and Dalla May 31st.
Ratings:
Frank William Knight, Able Seaman, P/J 102492, for
bravery and dovotion to duty. When the ship was being attacked
by machine guns from the air he personally threw overboard three
ready-use 427 cartridges which had been set alight by tracer
bullets. AS gun-layer of B gun he armed his crow with rifles
to engage the enemy after his gun had been put out of action.
Thomas Henry Heath, Leading Seaman, P/JX 155195, for
initiative and devotion to duty when employed as comain of
the whaler used to bring off troops from the beaches on May 28th
and May 31st.
Albert George Tullet, Leading Seaman, P/JX 129610, for
initiative and devotion to duty when employed as coxwain of the
whaler used for bringing off troops from the beaches on May 28th,
and for devotion to duty when Gunlayer of 025 Machine Gun during
heavy machine gun attack from the air on May 28th.
amended for Mention in Despatches.
Officers:
Lieutenant (3) Ralph Grey, Royal Navy, for organisation
in maintaining the Engine Room Department efficiently during
four trips to Dunkirk at full speed, and for devotion to duty
and shafts had been damaged by grounding on an uncharted wreck
in keeping the ship under weigh on one engine, when both propellor:
on May 31st.
Mr.Alan John Macmillan, Gunner (T), Royal Navy, for
machine attack, and for devotion to duty whilst directing
organising efficient repairs to electrical damage caused by
the fire gun of 025 Machine Duns during a heavy machine gun attack
from the air on May 28th.
Ratings:
Clement Starling, Leading Seaman R.F.R., P/B 18157,
for devotion to duty whilst Gunlayer of 025 Machine Gan during
heavy machine gun attack from the air on May 28th.
Eber George Osborne, Able Seanan, P/J 98753, for
attack from the air on May 28th, and whilst employed an boatkeeper
devotion to duty whilst Lowis Gunner during heavy machine gun
in boats used to embark troops from beaches on May Slst.

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OPERATIONS GPV - RECOMMENDATION.
("Codrington's* 110.22 of 9th June, 1940.)
RATIDOS.
Employer
Beach Party.
William Productok Lional Party, Leading Seman,
Leonard Villian Cressas, Able Scanan, D/SST.23384.
Henry Derrard Robert Sums Butcher, Able Serean, D/WX.145695.
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OPERATIONS or DIRECTS -
("Codrington's" 10,22 of 9th June, 1940.)
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Arthor Alan thitahed Follard, Reyal Havy,
This officer was in charge of beach parties during
e-barkation of troops at LA Farme and Date on each cocasion
that this was carried out, He performed this duty under
trying and difficult and set an excellent exemple
to his 100,
Lieutenant Commission Peter Charles Camald Reseley, Royal Havy,
Carried out his duties as navi_ating afficer
throughout with conspieurs skill and ability under conditions
of exceptional difficulty.
This officer has been previously recomended by my
predecessor for services off the Dutch Const in his No. Set
of 16th HAY, 1940.
Moutenant Commander Ruch Charles Bainbridge Coloridge, Royal Havy.
D.S.C.
a
il
is assoutive difficer of the ship organized and led the
ship's company throughout the period, He showed an excellent
emaile of continuous cheerful leadership.
informard Svelyn children Comissioned Current (2), Royal Havy.
as.
British as and Viatory Vedals.
Showed excellent searanship in charge of bents and
leadership in the difficult and trying work: of embaricing troops.
On one occasion this was carried out under adverse weather
conditions calling for skill and enfurance.
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359.
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H.M.S. "IVANHOE"
20th June, 1940.
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Sir,
With reference to Flag Officer Commanding,
Dover's No.B14/0/1101/40 dated 4th June, 1940, and to my report
of proceedings dated 4th June, 1940, I beg to submit the names
of the following officers and ratings who are recommended for
decoration or for mention in despatches.
Lieutenant Alan PHIPPS, Royal Navy. (No previous decorations).
Throughout the operation this officer, by his
cheerfulness and disregard of personal danger, set a high
example to the men. On the early morning of Saturday, 1st June,
when the situation ashore was obscure due to heavy bombardment,
he immediately volunteered to proceed ashore to find out what
was happening. After the ship had been struck he was tireless
in his efforts to disembark the soldiers and look after the
well-being of those who remained on board, and it was due to his
leadership that the fires were so quickly got under control.
Lieutenant (B) Andrew Cormack MAHONY, Royal Navy. (No previous
decorations)
This officer, by his coolness and energy, set a
fine example to his department when dealing with the damage below
after the ship had been struck. He rapidly assessed the damage,
and by his efforts succeeded in getting way on the ship in the
shortest possible time.
Eric James Littlewood GIBSON, Sick Berth Attendant, D/MX. 56025.
(No previous decorations).
This rating displayed outstanding zeal and energy
throughout. Without the assistance of any medical the officer he
whom most badly maimed and some of whom he extricated deserves unaided
dealt efficiently and untiringly with wounded, many of
from were a pile of corpses and debris. His conduct the
highest praise.
Chief
Artificers
Blass
Richard Edward COX, C/M.34441
Engine
Room
(No previous decorations).
Showed great zeal and energy throughout, and by
getting a cool appreciation main engines
of the situation after was the largely ship had responsible been struck. for
Chief Stoker Henery Hoseph PRENDERGAST, C/K.62741. (No decorations) previous
Displayed untiring efforts in attempts No. 2 Boiler to assess Room,
the damage. He made do repeated so on account attempts of escaping to enter steam, and was
finally but was unable dissuaded to from repeating the attempts.
James Pearce CLARE, Able Seaman, Royal (No Fleet previous Reserve, decorations). C/J.99666.
This rating, after the explosion and during the
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