30/5/40 - No. 1. Not to be published before the morning papers of Monday, June 3. Not to be issued on club tapes, or broadcast before 7 a. m. on that day. The Secretary of the Admiralty regrets to announce the following casualties which are not connected with any particular incident or ship but have occurred in meeting the hazards of war. OFFICERS. Killed. Mr. J. F. BAXTER, Warrant Engineer, R. N. R. Captain E a W. Ho BLAKE, R. N. Paymaster Lieutenant E. F. BURKITT, R. N. Midshipman (A) J. G. BURR, R. N. Midshipman J. W. BUSK, R. N. Probationary Sub-Lieutenant P. COLLINGWOOD, R. N. Y. R. Midshipman Ho G» EVANS-LOMBE, R» N. Lieutenant T, W. U FRENCH, R, No (P. A. A. ) Lieutenant H» T. D. GLYNN, R. No Mr. R. R. KEECK, hi Vi 0 o Gunner, R.N. Sub-Lieutenant (A) S. LYVER, R„ N« Lieutenant-Commander W.'G, Lie GUI GAN, R. N. R. Lieutenant V„ Co LiARRYAT, R, i.'L (P. A. A. ) Lieutenant C. R* ft MESSENGER, R. N. (P. A. A. ) Temporary Lieutenant (a) P. G, PHILCOX, R. N. V. R. Paymaster Midshipman D 0 B. P. PICK, R. N. Lieutenant (A) J. Bo STERN, R, N* Lieutenant Bo KIE STRANACK, R* N. (P. A. A. ) Probationary Midshipman R. R. TETT, R. N. R. Lieutenant-Commander Ho R, THOMPSON, R. N. Lieutenant-Commander H. N. C. WEBBER, R.N* Lieutenant (a) F. WHITTINGHAM, R. N. 2 H»M. S» HARDY* (notification received after publication of casualty list*) Lieutenant E.K.U* CLARKE, M. V. 0* , R.N* Missing believed killed* Lieutenant-Commander H«A. BARCLAY, R*N* Lieutenant (A) W.C.A. CHURCH, R.N* Probationary Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (E) F. H. COLLINS, R. N. V. R, Midshipman (a) P. L. FURBER, R.N* Commander R#R. GRAHAM, D* S* 0* , R. N* Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant N. J. HAGGAR, R*N*V. R* Temporary Sub-Lieutenant R. A* HILL, R. N. V. R. Mr. H* HOWELL, Boatswain, R.N* Captain E.D. McIVER, R. M. (F. A. A. ) Commander A.A.F* MACLEISH, R.N* Acting Lieutenant B. J * SHEET ON, R.N. (F. A. A. ) Lieutenant J*K*C. TORR, R.N.R. Midshipman (A) F* WATKINSON, R*N. Acting Sub-Lieutenant (A) D* G. WILLIS, R.N. Missing* Midshipman (a) J. R. CROSSLEY, R*N* Acting Suh-Lieutenant (a) L. C. FRANKLIN, R*N* Acting Sub-Lieutenant (A) G. R. HARDEN, R. N. Lieutenant A. A. PARDOE, R. N. (F. A* A* ) Wounded* Major G. W. BEAZLEY, R*M* Midshipman (A) W, A. B. BLAND, R. N. V. R. Lieutenant-Commander (S) T. T. BRANDRETH, R* N. Temporary Sub-Lieutenant E. A. BURT, R. N. V. R. Lieutenant 0. M. CHEEKE, R. N. (F. A* A* ) Midshipman R. H. COOPER, &N. Skipper S* J. CORY, R. N. R. Midshipman (A) D, rL DAMMERS, R. N. Sub-Lieutenant I. D* S. FORBES, R* N* Lieutenant J, IE GARDINER, R. Me Lieutenant-Commander W. GILLETT, R. N. Probationary Temporary Skipper G. D, GREENING, R. N. R* Paymaster Caaet M. HAY, R* N. /D. A.HOLDSWORTH 3 Wounded Gunner D. A. HOLDSWORTH, RN* Acting Sub-Lieutenant I, W. JAMIESON, RN, Skipper A. McKAY, RN. R Gunner H. R RICKARDS, RN. Sub-Lieutenant (A) P. C. ROBERTS, RN. Temporary Lieutenant R ROBERTS, RN. R Lieutenant-Commander (E) R R. SHORTS, R. N. Lieutenant H. A. SMITH, RN. Mr* M* A. SMITH, Acting Warrant Electrician, R.N. Lieutenant A. A. P. TALBOT, R. N. Mr, A. L. C. WALTERS, Acting Warrant Engineer, R.N. Mr. S. C. WHITE, Acting Gunner (T), R. N. Killed* RATINGS ABERY, A.D. Stoker P/KX 97837 ADAM , C. Blacksmith C/M 3901+6 ADAMS, Albert Stoker P/KX 94717 ADAMS, R. W. H. Writer P/MX 58090 ALEXANDER, W. H. Telegraphist c/ssx 15696 ALLEN , Clifford Able Seaman p/jx 129299 ANDERSON, W. C. Seaman X 20432 A BAILEY, Frank Able Seaman P/SSX 18416 BAKER, Albert C. Writer, R. N. V. R. C/DX 46 BANKS , Eric Able Seaman C/JX 151761 BATES, Eric V. Stoker C/KX 96392 ■ BATH, Reginald G. Able Seaman C/JX 148340 BAXTER, James Stoker Petty Officer P/K 62175 B.P. Marine PO/X 1062 BAYLDON, BEATON, Angus Leading Seaman, R.N.R. S. 4530 BENNETT, A* Marine PO/X 3707 BLACK, William Air Fitter (0) BOLEY, E,V. Ordinary Seaman P/JX 154146 BOUCHER, Herbert Ordinary Seaman, R. N. a R# P/JX 168646 BROADBENT, Thomas Able Seaman P/SSX .-26783 BROWN, K*Ao Naval Airman, 1st, Class PX. 77401' BULKIER, T. Wo Able Seaman c/jx 140213, /BURGESS - u — BURGESS, T. Air Mechanic JX.146721 BURNS, F. Petty Officer C/JX.129713 BURROWS, S« Ordinary Seaman C/JX.152856 BUTTERWORTH, Arthur Engine Room Artificer D/MX. 56780 CARE, Douglas W. Able Seaman C/SSX. 26006 CARLTON, J.W. Chief Stoker C/K.59900 CARTER, F.G. Ordinary Seaman C/JX. 158282 CARTER, H. Ordinary Seaman D/SSX. 24886 CHAPMAN,Herbert J* Able Seaman C/SSX. 24264 CHENEY, D*C. Marine PO /X. 3856 CHINN, W»E* Acting Petty Officer Air Mechanic P/JX.140021 CHURCKYARD,Albert Able Seaman c/jx.152651 CLAPHAM, Hq H. Supply Assistant S.R.8158 CLARK,Frederick Able Seaman P/J- 55543 CLARK, J.W. Leading Stoker D/KX. 82178 CLARKE, S,C, Leading Seaman D/JXo141120 CLAYFIELD,Leslie Leading Seaman D/JX, 140648 COLLINS,Harold Ordinary Seaman D/SSX, 31090 CONDREY, J. 0 rdinary S eaman C/SSX. 26833 CONNELLY, G.E- Marine PO/X* 3527 CONNOR J. Petty Officer- 0/J.112681 COOK, H.E. Leading Airman C/JX.138744 COUPER, P.A* Ordinary Seaman D/SSX. 30808 COULTER, J.W. Telegraphist D/J. 109264 COW, James Ordinary Seaman SR.50442 COX, FaJ. Able Seaman C/SSX. 18591 COYNE, F. Boy c/jx.156039 CRICHTON, Charles Cook, Ro No Patrol Service CROYDEN, John J. Petty Officer Steward C/L.12148 CUTLER, T. G. Leading Airman FX.77748 DAVIES, Ho W* Leading Seaman P/JX.131370 DEAN, William Stoker Petty Officer C/K.19620 Pens. 12887 DICKIE, Benj amin Able Seaman C/SSX. 22812 /DICKSON 5 DICKSON, Jo S t o kor 1st Class C/K, 26818 DOBSON, BE, Acting Leading Seaman C/SSX. 21473 DOIDGE, BRcL Able Seaman P/JX. 145986 DONELLY, William Leading Seaman D/JX.126358 DUNGEY, Pe Jc Marine Ply/20929 EASTWOOD, C*F. Pens.Chief Mechanician C/K. 6415 EDNEY, Frederick Petty Officer Cook C/MX.45388 ELLIS, William Stoker P/KX. 83151 ENGLISH, William Petty Officer D/JX. 136528 ELLIOTT, AoJ» Marine PO/X.1135 EVES, H,R, Able Seaman P/J,95224 FAIRLEY, J a Go Marine P0/3620 FAUNCH, John T. Able Seaman C/SSX.22481 FIELD, Joseph Acting Leading Stoker C/KX.85445 FYFE, William Able Seaman C/SSX. 27933 GARDNER, Leonard Ordinary Seaman c/jx. 172155 GARNER, Edmund Able Seaman C/SSX, 14424 GEORGE, L.T. Marine, R*F»R« p/19563 GILL, H. Cook C/MX. 55607 GLEN'i’ON, To A. 2nd Hand LT/JX.170718 GRAHAM, C. Ordinary Telegraphist c/jx. 152034 GRAHAM, Joseph Lead.trig Seaman p/jx. 131304 GRAHAM, Walter T* Leading Stoker C/KX. 82814 GRANADOS, Ernest Stoker C/KX. 80383 GRIFFITHS, G. A. Engine Room Artificer P/MX.56013 GROUT, So Petty Officer Steward C/L. 12905 GUDGER, Arthur Stoker 2nd*Class P/KX.97026 HALLE TT, R.D. Ordinary Seaman, RoNcVcR, BD/X. 1560 HAMILTON, John Ordinary Seaman, E. H. Pa 9 . HAMILTON, R.G. Able Seaman p/ssx. 19719 HARDING, Charles Ordinary Seaman p/ssx.32194 HARGREAVES, W. Marine po/x. 3629. /HARRIS 6 HARRIS, J.H. Cook C/MX.56669 HARRIS, W.A. Able Seaman p/jx. 161350 HAYWARD, Wo Pens.Chief Armourer C/M. 34893 HEAD, George W. Stoker, R.P.R. C/K. 50239 HENDRY, William Able Seaman p/ssx. 22170 HOLLOWAY, G. Pens.Chief Stoker C/K.10928 HOPWOOD, So Painter C/MX. 49570 HUDSON, Leonard Able Seaman, R.P.R. D. 128 HURN, Charles Ordinary Seaman p/ssx. 31227 JACKSON, Harry J.V. Able Seaman C/JX. 152198 JAMES, E* Jo Able Seaman D/JX. 138700 JENKINS, J.S. Able Seaman, RoNoV.R. LD/X.3635 JOHNSON, Prank Acting Leading Seaman c/jx. 141904 JONES, C.T. Marine PO/X. 3782 JONES, KoE. Able Seaman D/JX. 147762 JOYES, F.W. Signalman c/jx. 140272 JOYNER, W.J. Stoker 1st Class, R. P o R© C/SS. 119494 KEITH, Conrad J# Able Seaman C/J.104863 KENNEDY, Donald Able Seaman P/SSX. 16040 KING, Do J* Marine PO/X. .1229 KNIGHT, Harry T, Ordinary Seaman c/ssx. 30 874 LAIDLER, E. CcG. Able Seaman p/ssx. 20079 LAIT, Sidney Able Seaman C/J.100183 LAMSDALE, P.H. Able Seaman, R. N* V^Ro LD/X.4343 LANE, WoC. Marine Ch/X.2217 LASSETTER, J.E. Leading Signalman P/JX. 135575 LAUNDRY, RoWoG. Chief Stoker D/K. 914566 LESLIE, Go Chief Stoker C/K.48993 LEWIS, Douglas Able Seaman D/JX. 151777 LEWTAS, John Leading Writer D/MX. 52798 LONG, Wo So Marine PO/22666 LYLE,William. C. Ordinary Seaman c/jx. 172519 LYNCH, James Ordinary Seaman SR. 16053 MACKENROT, Percival Petty Officer P/J. 106506 McAVOY, Jo T« Leading Stoker D/KX.32313 /IJcFARLAKE 7 McFARLANE, Hugh Able Seaman p/ssx 20732 McGINNES, James Stoker C/KX 86871 McGREEVY, H 0 J. Able Seaman D/JX 146756 McKELI.AR, W.A. Able °eaman P/8SX 24079 McHAFFIE, J.F. Ordinary Seaman D/JX 166984 McKAEDIE, David Able Seaman C/SSX 27936 MACLENAN, R 0 Petty Officer, R.N.R. x 7230c MAIDSTONE, Cecil Able Seaman C/JX 148889 MALTU3, E.T. Engine Room Artificer C/M 34595 MARLOW, F.N.R. Ordinary Seaman LT/JX 170590 MARSH, Osmond Supply Petty Officer C/fK 45470 MARSHALL, S.A* Stoker P/KX 95387 MARTIN, A.D. Corporal PO/X 1778 MARTIN, L.J. Able Seaman KX. 134937 MARTINDALE, Frank Able Seaman C/JX 145767 MAY, C>E. Able Seaman C/SOX 18749 MILLS, Walter Able Seaman C/JX 128264 MORGAN, Stephen A. Able Seaman C/JX 141539 MORRIS, H,N. Able Seaman D/SSX 19393 MOWAT, Thomas Able Seaman- P/JX 132355 MUNDAY, H.A. Engine Room Artificer P/MX 48135 NALL, John W. Ordinary Seaman c/jx 172172 NAPIER, R. Marine PO/X 1557 NEWMAN, R 0 J. Able Seaman C/SSX 18564 NICHOLS, P.L. Marine -PO/X 3928 NICOL, J.W. Able Seaman p/ssx 16981 ONG, G.E. Ordinary Seaman C/JX 154358 OUGHTRED, K.W. Ordinary Seaman, HDX 141 R. N, V. R, OUNSWORTH, H.J. Acting Leading Seaman, R.N.V.R. X.1452 OWEN, J.G.C. Able Seaman P/SSX 23998 PALMER, Maurice Stoker 1st,Class P/KX 84973 PARKER, J.R, Corporal PO/X 2530 PARKER, S.G. Able Seaman C/SSX 18607 /PARSONS 8 PARSONS, H.E. Signalman, R.N.V.R. LDX 3555 PEARCE, j.s, Able Seaman C/JX 143262 PETCH, A.V. Ordinary Seaman, R.N.V.R. HDX 21 PITT, D.A ft Ordinary Seaman . P/SSX 27397 POSTANS, Herbert C.L. Stoker C/KX 89894 PRIOR, Percival Shipwright c/MX 45354 PROBERT, James Able Seaman p/ssx 21129 RAMSAY, J. Master-At-Arms C/M 39718 RESTELL, G.S. Leading Seaman P/JX 132795 RILEY, J.O. Airman P/JX 143854 RIVERS, Oliver Chief Yeoman of Signals C/J. 90511 ROBERTS, William A. J. Able Seaman c/ssx 19210 ROBINSON, Harry Stoker P/KX 75347 RODDA, CcPo Air Fitter fx/77253 ROWAN, Go W, Telegraphist C/SSX 24983 ROWLEY, T.H. Able Seaman p/jx 126532 RUSSELL, James Leading Seaman Rigger JX 177410 SANDERS, F.C.W. Petty Officer P/JX 163738 SAUTH, F. Able Seaman C/SSX 22218 SILLETT, D.J.E. Stoker 1st,Glass, R.F.R. C/KX 76862 SIZER, E,W* Acting Leading Stoker P/JX 138361 SMITH, CoE. Cook C/MX 56001 SMITH, V. R. Stoker P/KX 88211 SNOWDEN, R» Ordinary Signalman C/3SX 28541 SOMERS, Douglas, A. P. Ordinary Seaman late C/MX 60300 TEMPLEMAN, J.E. Stoker Petty Officer P/K 63082 THIRSK, Joseph Arthur Leading Seaman R.N.R. X 9510 B THORN, M.D, Cook C/MX 54411 TO PO/X 2803 VERY, IT* Marine TURNER, C,M,H. Able Seaman C/SSX 27934 TURNER, Harry Signalman p/sx 152677 TYRELL, T. Ordinary Seaman C/SSX 25914 VERIUDER, Walter Stoker C/KX 84127 WATT, George Able Seaman C/SSX 24430 /WALLACE 9 WALLACE, w.j. Assistant Steward C/LX 229-17 WARNER, w,D. Stoker P/EX 84273 WEAVER , H.C. Chief Shipwright C/MX 45156 WEATHERSTONE, J. A. Shipwright C/MX 59448 WHELDALE, L. Ordinary Seaman, R.N.V.R. HDX 36 WHILLIS, P.F. Marine Ply/X 2257 WHITE, Ernest Able Seaman C/S3X 23967 WHITE, E.J» Petty Officer Steward P/L 14675 WHITE, J„W. Naval Airman JX 138781 WILLIAMS, John Leading Seaman P/J 94618 WILLIAMSON, T.B. Marine PO/X 3422 WILSON, S. Able Seaman D/SSX 27037 WOODS, C-.E. Able Seaman P/JX 128665 WRIGHTSON, R.A. Stoker 1st,Class C/KX 89493 YATES, P.G. Able Seaman C/JX 145586 YOUNG, Charles Stoker P/K 59934 N.A.A.F.I. STAFF. CLARK, A, Canteen Assistant PAYNE, H. Canteen Manager. DIED OF WOUNDS, BEG-WELL, Oliver Marine SR 8187 BURROWS, R.W. Ordinary Seaman P/3SX 23322 DAWSON 9 S.R. Able Seaman p/jx 152539 EDMUNDS, W.H. Ordinary Seaman D/SSX 29271 ELSON, T.A*W. Mechanician P/K 63318 FLACK, A.J. Boy C/JX 160985 FREDERICK, James Able Seaman D/JX 143465 HEFFORD, A.H. Stoker, 1st, Class P/KX 90946 LAUNDON, W.A. Acting Leading Seaman c/jx 125093 MILLIGAN, R.N. Acting Leading Seaman P/Jx 132376 PERKINS, William Engine Room Artificer 5th Class P/MX 60294 /ROBINSON 10 ROBINSON, Edward Ordinary Signalman P/JX 155156 ROBERTS, 0. A. Stoker 1st. Class P/KX 88954 SHEPPARD, Daniel Stoker 1st. Glass P/KX 96745 STONE, D.J. Able Seaman C/JX 146495 SWALLOW, L.E. Colour Sergeant Ch. 22269 SYMES, H. Able Seaman C/JX 128147 WARD, H.W. Ordinary Seaman P/SSX 22985 WOODCOCK, J. Boy C/JX 161188 MISSING BELIEVED KILLED. ANDREWS, S.L. Stoker 2nd. Class BAMPTON, R.S. Able Seaman R.A.N. 20926 BARNARD, A.A. Leading Airman px 76460 BARRON, A.W.K. Boy C/3SX 27894 BEAVIS, C.R. Stoker 2nd Class C/KX 99718 BOLSTER, L.L. Stoker P/KX 96074 BOLTON, Edward Able Seaman C/SSX 22122 BOORMAN, F.J. Able Seaman c/jx 143090 BYRNE, Kenneth 0. Leading Seaman C/SSX 13454 CHAPMAN, F.H. Stoker P/KX 96739 OOLEBROOKE, William Boy c/ssx 30051 COOK, Lionel Able Seaman D/SSX 25856 COOK, V.P. Ordinary Seaman P/JX 168301 S.H. Stoker Officer P/X 62810 COOKE, Petty DODDS, R.H. Ordinary Seaman, R.N.V.R. UDX 1590 Patrick Seaman D/J X 148464 DONNELLY, Able FRIEND, W.H. Able Seaman P/JX 14328 GIBSON, W.H. Stoker Petty Officer P/KX 55345 GODDARD, R.M. Able Seaman C/JX 135636 HALL, Maurice Leading Airman PX 76325 HAMILTON, Stanley A. Stoker 1st. Class C/KX 85273 HOOPER, Charles K. Sick Berth Officer. C/M 37992 HOUGHTON, Jack Able Seaman c/jx 137627 IVES, W.W. Acting Leading Stoker P/KX 85880 /JACKSON 11 JACKSON, Leonard Able Seaman C/SSX 25392 JAGGERS, W.T. Chief Petty Officer C/J 574250 JOKANSON, Stanley Able Seaman, R.N.V.R. C/LX 5120 KINDNESS, William Able Seaman C/5‘3X 26613 LAMBERT, Geoffrey Telegraphist c/jx 150913 LAWS, Harold Ab 1 e S e arnan, R.N.V.R. C/LDX 5126 Me GO WATT, Me Jo Ordinary Seaman MePHEARSON, Richard Able Seaman c/ssx 17511 MOBLEY, Henry J, Chief Engine-Room Artificer C/M 39435 MOORE, William Ordnance Artificer P/MX 57430 MORGAN, William, vr. Able Seaman C/JX 133780 MORLEY, Hubert H. Cook . D/MX 54935 MORLEY, W.P, Leading Stoker C/KX 77081 NTS BET, J.F. Leading Stoker C/KX 83898 OLIVER, John Able Seaman p/jx 167294 PARKER, A.J, Leading Stoker C/KX 79760 PARKINSON, G.D. Able Seaman C/83X 14728 PEARL, W, C. Able Seaman c/ssx 20165 PITCHER, S.V. Stoker 1st Class C/K 60950 POWELL, We Hi Engine-Room Artificer P/MX 55656 RILEY, Co Go Able Seaman c/ssx 23585 ROBERTS, Llewellyn Able Seaman D/SSX 21949 ROUTLEDGE, Lesley Stoker 1st Class C/KX 95515 RUBERY, H,L. Cook C/MX 55689 SHORTT, D. Assistant Leading Signalman. c/jx 132580 SOUTAR, N. Go Able Seaman c/ssx 29049 SMYTH, R. To Stoker 1st Class C/KX 89947 SWEENEY, Bernard Stoker P/KX 91856 TELFORD, James D, Stoker 1st Class C/KX 94828 WATSON, George A. Acting Leading Seaman P/JX 130189 WHEELWRIGHT, Robert W. Engine-Room Artificer 5th Class C/MX 60350 WRIGIIT, Alfred Able Seaman P/J 50342 YOUNG, William S, Stoker 1st. Class C/KX 94843 /Missing. 12 MISSING. iiBLEj R. Petty Officer C/JX 128428 BALDWIN, K*G. Acting Petty Officer JX 150933 Airman BELL, J« T, Marine G/G 20925 BENNETT, Robert Seaman, R.N.R. SD 21054 COCKBURN, D.J.D. Telegraphist c/jx 150407 COWIE, John Engineer, R.N.R. 390 E.T. DALE, Raymond Airman D/JX 152349 DICKIE, John Able Seaman p/ssx 21511 FARROW, A.G. Seaman (H.O.) HARBOASD, Russell Engineer, R.N.R. 367 E.V. HARE, J.S. Acting Leading Seaman P/JX 145574 LLOYD, L.M. Leading Airman PX.7S328 MeCARTES, James Stoker, R.N.R. 1499 MARTIN, P.T. Able Seaman P/9SX 21798 MILLER, H.J. Able Seaman P/J 55387 RAFFERTY, Archibald Stoker, R.N.R. X 3161. V. RIDLER, Montague, R. Seaman (H.O.) SHELTON, Charles Stoker 1st Class P/XX 91083 SKIDMORE, Sidney Sylvester Cook D/MX 56789 STONEBRIDGE, Alex Leading Stoker D/KX 76310 Sidney WOUNDED. ADAMS, Prank P. Able Seaman C/JX 153797 ALDRIDGE, G.R. Signalman P/SSOC 25068 ANCHOR, R.L. Boy Bugler Po/X 3835 ANDERSON, John Telegraphist P/J I446O9 ANDERSON, J.A. Acting Petty Officer p/jx 131205 AP'PLEBEE, W.H. Leading Telegraphist, c/m 137 R.N.V. (W) R. ARCHIBALD, J.M. Marine Po./X 835 ARIS, Edward A. Able Seaman C/SSX 25182 ASHCROFT, R. Ordinary Seaman C/SSX 25805 AUCKLAND, L.P. Simply Assistant s.R.8089 BAKER, S.A. Able Seaman O/JX 147490 /BALL - 13 BALL, E,C.V. Engine Room Artificer C/M 22621 1st Class BARRETT, R. Ordinary Signalman HEX 40 BARRETT, W.W. I-cading Seaman D/JX 76543 BASSETT, W.H. Ahle Seaman D/JX 131429 BEGGS, Ernest Able Seaman D/CfiX 20662 BELL, G.W. Ordinary Seaman D/CSX 30337 BELL, Joseph Engine Room Artificer 5th Class C/MX 6813 BEVM, P.C. Corporal Po/X.2255 BLACK, J. MacT. Able Seaman D/8CX 14228 BREWSTER, Edward Stoker 2nd Class P/KX 64127 BRIDGEMAN, F.J. Able Seaman C/JX 144397 BRISTOW, R.G.J. Stoker 1st Class D/K X.95055 BROOKS, J.W. Acting Leading Seaman C/JX 138013 BROWN, D, A. R. Boy C/JX 160979 BROWN, L« W. Signalman c/jx 142679 BUROHELL, A,H. Acting Chief Petty Officer D/J 114947 BUREORD, S a Ordinary Seaman p/sex 30351 BURGESS, H. Stoker 2nd Class D/KX 99323 BUSH, William A. Signalman P/JX 150859 BUTTON, W.G. Leading Stoker P/KX 81902 BYNG, George Engine Room Artificer P/MX 48393 CAIN, G. Ordinary Seaman D/JX 153979 CALMAN, A. Stoker 2nd Class D/KX 87919 CAMPBELL, Thomas Ordinary Telegraphist P/JX 154849 CARTER, G.W* Chief Petty Officer C/J 44829 CASTLE, D. J. Ordinary Seaman C/JX 150792 CHIVERS, F.H. Leading Seaman P/J 109080 CLAXTOH, W. E . Able Seaman c/ssx 21367 CONSTABLE, A.E. Signalman P/JX 153341 CONWAY, Patrick Able Seaman D/SSX 21758 COOK, Ernest J. Able Seaman C/JX 145729 COOK, S.W. Marine Ply./X 2587 COOK, W. Pensioner Chief Petty Officer C/J 12885 /COOPER 14 COOPER Frederick Petty Officer P/JX 145338 ? COOPER, H e Leading 8ignalman C/JX 139918 COX, Harold R. Acting Leading Seaman C/JX 141427 CRAYTON, Richard Cook P/MX 58211 CUNNINGHAM, Alexander Stoker P/KX 96685 CROWNEY, Jo Stoker 1st Class D/XX 90200 DAVIES, DoW.G. Stoker 1st Class D/KX 95540 DIXON, G.T. Telegraphist R.N.V.R. MDX 1461 DOBIE, James Stoker 1st Class P/KX 92521 DODSWORTH, T.S. Stoker 1st Class D/KX 90152 DORMER, GoE. Marine Po/X.814 DUGGAN, C.A. Engine Room Artificer O/MX 47751 DULIEU, R o S» Ordinary Seaman C/SSX 28610 EDWARDS, R*G. Able Seaman P/JX 144393 ELLERTON, P.W. Acting Leading Signalman P/JX 140153 EVANS, E.o A. Ordinary Signalman C/3SX 26466 PAGAN, Thomas Seaman, R.N.R. D/X 21523 A. PARKISH, Raymond Boy 1st Class C/JX 159241 POGO, William Able Seaman P/SSX 24923 FORBES, Gordon Ordinary Seaman P/JX 158346 PORSHAW, Jo Able Seaman D/SSX 22609 FOX, J« Ordinary Seaman jx 167116 FRAME, J,C, Electrical Artificer 4th Class C/MX 53253 PUNNELL, J.G. Able Seaman P/J 89742 GAYNOR, Frederick Boy, 1st Class P/JX 159839 GEORGE, E.C. Second Hand X. 43 GILMORE, Leonard Stoker P/KX 65677 GODDARD, R. Able Seaman c/ssx 20235 GOLDSMITH, N. Marine Po/X 3589 GOOCH, E. Stoker 1st Class C/KX 83035 GOULD, W.PoP. Stoker 1st Class D/KX 80804 GRANT, Maurice Engine Room Artificer p/ax 48747 GRAVES, R.P. Stoker C/KX 87784 GRAY, Alec Ordinary Seaman GRAY, Ge Ac Able Seaman p/ssx 17209 • /GREEN 15 GREEN,C. Able Seaman C/SSX 15859 GRIFFITHS, A.C* Able Seaman P/J 107615 GRIFFON, T.Jo Chief Petty Officer D/J 90519 HAILEY, Jack Petty Officer Airman F.A.A./FX 76291 HALL, Alfred J. SoP.Oo j RoNoRo HALL, John Able Seaman C/JX 1A4759 HARDING, G» C o Able Seaman c/ssx 21014 HARRIS,J.E. Boy c/x 156812 HAWKINS, Harold Ordinary Se am'an" • MD X 2914 9 R.N.V.R. LA Z LEY, S amue1 Stoker Petty Officer P/K 59327 HIG-GS, J• C o F« Sergeant Po/21731 KILL, Richard Yeoman of Signals D/JX 133298 HILL, Trevor Air Mechanic D/J 143108 HILLIER, A.T. Telegraphist C/SSX 24981 HOCK, G„A. Able Seaman D/JX 127846 HOLDHAM, WoS. Ordinary Seaman C/JX 154012 HOOD, L.Go Marine Po/X. 1218 HOOPER, A»E, Petty Officer Cook C/MX 50781 HCRROOKS, D,C. Able Seaman c/jx 133660 HOSFORD, CoJ 6 Boy c/jx 161566 HUSBAND, L,W. Ordinary Seaman p/ssx 31318 JAMES, I, Petty Officer Telegraphist c/jx 130429 JEFFERY, J 0 Stoker 1st Class D/XX 91045 JEYS, WoB.' Seaman Cook D/MX 56733 JOHNSON, H* Vo Able Seaman C/SSX 26285 JOHNSON', Walter H 0 Acting Petty Officer C/JX 137446 JONE S, Do Go Signalman P/SSX 21795 KEMP, H,C» Musician E.M.B. 3043 KENT,C„ Leading Telegraphist P/J 86941 KENT, Go \ Telegraphist p/jx 152014 KEY20R, Ronald F. Able Seaman P/JX 147766 LANE, So Co Leading Stoker D/KX 81290 LEE, George Able SeaQian R.NeR* LEECH, George Stoker 1st* Class P/KX 78409 LEWIS, William Yeoman of Signals D/JX 129644 / LIVINSTONE 16 LIVINSTONE, J.K. Ordinary Seaman C.D. X. 2733 RoN 3 V 0 Ro LLEWELLYN,J* , J. Stoker C/KX 92194 LOCKIER,I.S e Signalman p/JX 145592 LONG R 3 BoE. Ahle Seaman D/JX 137538 5 MCoCARTHY, T.J, Leading Stoker P/K 64276 MC«DERMOTT, Ronald Leading Supply Assistant D/MX 48815 MC KEOWN, <. S. AhIs Seaman D/SSX 26259 MIN, W.J„ Stoker X 9902 MANLEY, W.J. Chief Petty Officer D/J 103229 MARCHANT, S, Ordinary Seaman T.D.X. 1787 RoNoVoRo MARCHANT, W. H. Stoker P/KX 91784 MARTIN, John Ordinary Seaman- MARTIN, VLE„D„ Engine Room Artificer P/MX 48559 MAWHINNEY, J 0 A»J. Boy C/JX 161722: MAYHEAD, Charles Ordinary Telegraphist P/JX151365 MILLEDGE, David Stoker 1st Class P/KX 77806 MON® y AY, Colour Sergeant Ch/18213 Pens.22716 MORGAN, Joseph Boy Telegraphist p/jx 161651 MURPHY, John Stoker D/KX 93324 MURRAY, Rc Ahle Seaman C/SSX 9599 NEWMAN, H» P. Telegraphist C/WRX 348 R.NoV,(W).R. NEWSTEAD, Thomas Photographer P/MX 58141 OLIVER, Stan Naval Airman c/px 76324 O'NION, S Sunpiy As s1s tant, "R.NoVoR. C.DX 119 OSBORN, J.oA. Ordinary Seaman- jx 167124 OVENDEN, E.J. Leading Seaman C/JX 125571 OWENS, Jdseph Stoker 1st Class C/KX 85641 PARLETT, P.AoL, Acting Steward F/LX 22662 PARSLEY, JoV. Stoker 1st Class D/K 66548 PARTRIDGE, H„ Ahle Seaman D/JX 131446 PATTIE, Do Go Ordinary Signalman p/ssx 25072 PATTISON, J.Go Signalman Boy C/JX 159684 PATTLE, CoPoHo Petty Officer D/JX 125864 /PAWSON , B. S. - 17 ~ PAWSON, B.S. Acting Leading Seaman C/JX.133355 PEARON, F.H, Able Seaman C/JX. 146946 PEDGE, Charles E. Able Seaman c/ssx. 25845 PEEL, Frederick Able Seaman P/JX.167699 PICKERING, Joseph Stoker 2nd Class P/KX.96742 PLAYFORD, Charles Boy 1st Class p/ssx.29177 PLEASANCE, R.J.F. Able Seaman C/JX.141186 POTTINGER, G. Stoker Petty Officer P/K.25393 POULTER, A.C. Leading Stoker P/K. 64168 PREECE, W.J. Stoker C/KX.91582 PREST, C* E* Ordinary Seaman, HD.X. 23 R. N. V. R. PEETSELL, A# W. Able Seaman C/J. 115080 PRICE, G*E. Able Seaman C/J.31441 PRICED, B.A. Able Seaman D/J.110940 PRITCHARD, S.G. Able Seaman C/J.112434 PRYKE, Sidney Ordinary Telegraphist p/ssx.26950 PUCKEY, R.C. Leading Signalman D/JX.134258 RHODES, G.A. Stoker 1st Class D/KX. 91136 RICHMOND, Godfrey Able Seaman C/JX.113737 RILATT, E. S. Leading Seaman, R. N. R. x.20337 ROWLAND,William Ordinary Seaman P/SSX.31218 RUDLAND, W. Able Seaman S.D. X. 21391 A. SAVAGE,Frederick Stoker DA* 13621 SHAW, S.G. Sick Berth Petty C/MX. 45096 Officer SILLENCE, G. Petty Officer P/JX. 125846 SKEATS, J. Leading Airman p/jx. 140727 SKEGGS, R.J. Marine Po/x. 1058 SMITH, F.A. Ordinary Seaman C/JX. 160654 SMITH, J.G. Chief Stoker C/K. 63547 SMITH, T. Signalman C/SSX.21484 SPENCER, A.E. Pensioner Chief E.R.A. C/M. 6247 SPREADBURY, Walter Chief Stoker PA* 60095 STATHAM, W.H. Stoker ist Class C/KX. 89824 STEDMAN, L.F. 1st Class Boy p/jx.160195 STEPHENSON, George Marine Ply/X.1199 /GTFPHENSOJh V•r. H., 18 STEPHENSON, W. Ni Sailmaker C/JX.160442 STEWART, Patrick Stoker, R.N.R* STIRK, A* B. Electrical Artificer C/Mi 59377 1st Class STIRK, H. Marine ft>/X. 1117 STRIKE, A. S. Boy C/JX. 161578 STRHDWICK, Harry Petty Officer P/J.111855 SUNMAN, H.H. Ordinary Seaman H D.X.75 SWAILES, H.A.S* Engineroom Artificer P/MX.47338 TAYLOR, William Able Seaman C/JX.145687 THOMPSON, H.C. Pensioner Stoker 1st Class C/K.58571 THORNHILL, RoW. Leading Cook C/MX. 45672 TINDELL, H.W. Corporal Ito/X.1086 TIZZARD, Thomas Signalman P/J.69072 TOLLEY, G« Marine Bd/X. 3929 TOMLIN, S.N. Stoker 1st Class C/KX.95025 TOOKEY,Walter T. Able Seaman C/JX. 144053 TOOLEY, P. Ordinary Seaman P/JX.169281 TOPPLE, H.H. Cook C/JX.58316 TREOS, P.A. Able Seaman P/J.113603 TREWHELLA, C.G* Stoker D/KX. 85979 TUCKER, R.J. Able Seaman C/JX.127805 TUCKER, W.H. Marine Po/X.969 TURNBULL, J. Telegraphist RiN*V.(W) R. C/WRX.565 TURNER, J.W. Able Seaman C/JX. 127805 UPTON, • Leonard Ordinary Seaman WAKLEY, EoJ. Leading Seaman, R.N.V.R. L D. 565 WALKER, AoJ.G. Stoker P/KX.96648 WALKER, T. Go Ordinary Signalman P/SSX. 28539 WALLER, S. Stoker Petty Officer C/K. 46521 WATERHOUSE, A. Acting Leading Seaman C/JX. 138468 WELLS,H. Jo Marine FO/X. 1043 WHITE, Arthur R. Able Seaman C/JX.152493 WHITE,Francis Leading Airman px.55058 WILD, SoH. Able Seaman P/JX.126285. /Williams, 19 WILLIAMS, R. Stoker Petty Officer R.F.R. DA* 15815 WILSON, R. S. Engineman, R.N.P.S. WINTER, W«E. Acting Able Seaman P/JX. 165235 WOOD, A.O* Ordinary Seaman, R.N,V.R. M D.X. 2980 WOOD, G.W. Able Seaman c/ssx.22476 WORRAL, K* Telegraphist C/SSX.25484 YOUNG,Sidney T.J* Able Seaman c/ssx. 22275 YOUNGS, A* S. Able Seaman C/J.49813 MALTESE EATINGS f CARUMA, Carmelo Officers Steward E/L.12305 MALLIA, Alfred Steward E/LX. 22319 ZAMMIT, Emmanuele Petty Officer Steward E/L. 13163 N.A.A.P.I. STAPF AYLING, Walter W. r. K.. BULLETIN Ho. .788. NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN ANY COUNTRY BEFORE THE NEWSPAPERS OF FRIDAY, MAY 31st, OR MORNING BROADCAST BEFORE 7 A .M. ON THAT DATE. ROYAL FORCE AWARDS No. 37. The Ling has been graciously pleased to approve the undermentioned award, in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy Awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Squadron Leader Edward Mortlock DONALDSON. Squadron Leader Donaldson has inspired in his squadron such a fine fighting spirit that, on its first encounter with enemy forces, nine aircraft of his squadron destroyed sin enemy air- craft, and a further five' were believed to have been destroyed. Four or five enemy aircraft were accounted for on the following day. This officer’s high courage and his inspiring qualities of leadership have made his squadron a formidable fighting unit. He has, himself, shot down four enemy aircraft. NOTES ON CAREER. Squadron Leader Donaldson was horn in February, 1912 at i Negri Scrnbilan, Federated Malay States. He was educated at Christ 3 Hospital, Horsham and McGill University, Canada. granted a short service commission as Pilot He was Officer in March, 1933; promoted Flight Lieutenant in April, 1936 and Squadron Leader in December, 1930. Press publicity Branch, Air Ministry, King Charles Street, Whitehall, J. Li, 31.5.40. 50/5/40. - No. 4. Air Ministry Bulletin No. 792. 52 GERMAN AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN. The Air Ministry announces R.A.F. fighters yesterday (Wednesday) encountered many large formations of enemy aircraft engaged in bombing operations on the French and Belgian coasts. In spite of the presence of strong enemy fighter escorts, our aircraft pressed home their attack at every opportunity. No less than 52 enemy aircraft were shot down during the day, including 25 bombers. Seventeen others were seriously damaged. Ten of our fighters are missing, but one of the pilots although wounded has since returned safely. Naval aircraft carried out an attack on an enemy seaplane base on the Dutch coast. Hangars were destroyed and a number of seaplanes were seen to be wrecked. Other naval aircraft shot down an enemy bomber over the North Sea and disabled another. One of our reconnaissance aircraft bombed an enemy supply ship at Bergen in Norway and set it on fire. Our heavy bombers were again active during the night in support of the Allied Forces. AIR AFFAIRS. AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN NO.793. 30/5/40 - No.6. Air Ministry News Service. R.A.F. MEN PLAY "TOUCH" WITH DEATH. An R.A.F. fighter pilot officer had an exciting experience when he landed with a damaged aircraft in German held territory. He was arrested by German troops and taken to the nearest village. There he was placed in a small courtyard that was already crowded with Belgian civilians. At half-hourly intervals groups of the civilians were ordered out, summarily questioned, placed against a wall and shot. A German officer in charge of the firing squad told the pilot: "It will be your turn soon". When the pilot protested that he was an officer in uniform who had come down behind the German lines as the result of aerial combat, the officer shrugged and replied: "You are a spy or a Franc-Tireur like all these others," There was a small closed window giving on to the courtyard. The pilot edged over until he was near it, then? waiting until the departure of the next group of civilians to face the firing squad afforded the cover of momentary confusion, he did a flying leap straight through the window. With only a slight cut on the cheek from the splintering glass he landed on all fours outside, raced round a corner of the outer wall, dashed through a garden and got clear away from the village, hot a single shot was fired at him by the surprised Germans. That night he spent on top of a haystack, The next day he mingled with refugees and was given a lift in a Dutch car. On the afternoon of the second day he got over the French border and reached Lille, /A . - 2 A Squadron Leader in command of a Fighter Squadron in France attacked two enemy fighters, Mo sooner had he gone into action than other German fighters, that had been waiting high above swooped down in his rear. For a few minutes there was- a fierce battle. First one and then the other of the Squadron Leader's original quarries swirled earthwards under the accurate bursts from his guns. But meanwhile the other enemy fighters had riddled the British aircraft. The Squadron Leader's windshield was suddenly covered’ withoil; the thick black liquid completely blinded him. At the same time his aircraft swayed wildly and then began to fall, turning over as it went. It was time to hale out. The pilot decided to do so as the aircraft turned upside down. -He tried hut nothing happened* A second time the aircraft turned, hut still he remained in the cockpit. In the excitement of the moment he had omitted to undo his shoulder straps. The third time he got out, pulled the rip cord and floated down. As he went down the German aircraft flow past trying to machine-gun him,Although they flew near several times and shots passed unpleasantly close, both he and the parachute were unhit. He came down in a part of Belguim held by Allied troops, made his way hack to his Squadron, and a few hours later was in the air again. AIR AFFAIRS 30/5/40 - NO: 9. PRESS NOTICE. FOR PRESS AND BROADCAST. Nearly 600 fire authorities throughout the country have now agreed to co-operate in the Ministry of Home Security’s plan for neighbours’ fire parties to fight incendiary bombs in air raids. The basis of the plan is the training of groups of four or five people in the thickly populated centres, more in the use of the Stirrup Hand Pump which is am extremely effective method of dealing with incendiary bombs, and thus preventing the spread of fires,. The pump would be kept at the house of a selected householder, where buckets of water would be kept ready. The fire authorities co-operating in the scheme have undertaken to train selected householders who volunteer for this valuable service. The training is Short and simple. Demonstrations are being held in many districts to show how effective the Stirrup Pump is and how quickly an incendiary bomb can be quenched by one or two determined people who know what to do and who have the necessary equipment. Many women are joining in these parties, and in a number of towns have given demonstrations to show how efficiently women can tackle incendiary bombs, If the Ministry’s scheme is taken up by the public, a great deal of work will be taken off the shoulders of the Regular and Auxiliary Fire services, at tines of raids., leaving them free to concentrate their forces on any large fires. It must be remembered that every large fire starts as a small one, and the determined efforts of street fire parties will be of the utmost value. Those who wish to volunteer as members of fire parties should apply to the nearest fire station where they will be informed if the scheme is working in their neighbourhood. In the London area., The Metropolitan Boroughs Standing Joint Committee has recommended to its constituent authorities., that they should select personnel, and the training will be carried out by the London Fire Brigade. Those who wish to participate in the scheme should enquire at their local Town Hall if their Council is ready to enrol volunteers.. MINISTRY OF HOME SECURITY. AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN NO. 30/5/40 - No. 10. 794. SPEECH BY CAPT. H.H. BALFOUR, M.P., UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AIR AT A WAR RALLY AT THE "GARDEN-ON-THE-SANDS" BROADSTAIRS, 3 P.M. THURSDAY, 30TH MAY, 1940 I speak to you to-day at a critical hour as regards the position of our Forces across the sea, but do not in any way relate this critical position with doubts as to our ultimate victory, Though we may suffer set-backs, and have to go through grevious trials, these are not going to make us even pause in our inflexible determination to conquer the forces of evil that are throwing their dark shadow over Europe. To-day the enemy has to face a nation rallied as one - a nation at bay. There is a new Government whose sole purpose it is to mobilize our war effort with the maximum speed, and regardless of interest or precedent. This Government was wanted by the country; and it is a token of the insignificance of our past differences in less dangerous days, that those who have been political opponents are now our colleagues. And we work together in concert and harmony. I believe that there is a wave of selfless patriotism sweeping over this country, which showed its expression in Parliament's complete support of the measures that the Government took a few days ago, whereby everyone of us is deprived of our rights to do what we like with our lives and property. These are at the call of the State. We own no freedom, but have given it to the State, in order that the State can return it to us, unimpaired and secured by the overthrow of those who threaten it. Perhaps we have needed some tremendous upheaval in our lives, like this trial, to bind us together as one community, instead of all of us leading our sectional lives. Perhaps we needed the war to make us simple, and to purge us of prejudices and over-developed material ambitions. I wonder whether this country has ever been more united than it was on Sunday morning last, when we had a day of national prayer, and millions of citizens, led by our King, prayed that we may have help to survive the dangers surround us, that and wisdom in re-making the world when we have emerged from our ordeal. I believe that from these sacrifices and tests we shall come out a simpler people, with that nobility and purity of character, which is possessed by our people collectively, given freer opportunity than hitherto. Only a few miles from where we are this afternoon, the enemy has conquered and the Belgian army have surrendered at the behest of their king. Our Forces are fighting Bravely against heavy odds, and our hearts must go out to them in the tasks they have to perform, rendered so much harder and graver by reason of the Belgian collapse, As the Prime Minister said, "it is not now the time to judge the actions of King Leopold., Sufficient at this time is to remember that the Belgian soldiers have fought bravely and well." The Royal Air Force has shown such superb courage as is beyond, description. One of the peculiar characteristics of their great achievements in the past weeks is that these young men, in their modesty, keen on their job, confident of their equipment, determined and resolute in their attack, do not seem to be aware of their deeds own deeds of heroism, and the fact that these are making an epic- equal to the great legends of bravery in the past. I have been only yesterday to visit some of our units, and I found them all in great heart. You can rely upon them to continue their fine work. As regards the Isle of Thanet, this, my constituency, is one of those areas which have been decreed by the Government to be the subject of special protective measures. I do not want to dwell unduly on the possibility of air attack, but it would be idle not to face the fact that the now phase of war has brought Thanet almost face to face with the enemy. However, I do not believe that there is real fear because of this in the hearts of those who live in this Rather, I believe you area. are perhaps glad that Thanet is one of the places that must prepare for anxious hours from the dangers of enemy aircraft. Surely you can be proud that the responsibility of an example to the rest of the civil population of England is yours. How many tens of thousands of people in this country are saying to themselves now, "I wish I were young enough to be with those in France," or, "I wish I were, a man so as to be able to fight at the present time"? There is no need for any single citizen here to feel these reproaches at their inability to play their part in full. You are in the first line of defence of civil example, and by your calm acceptance, of all that may come you will form the vanguard of our unbreakable line of courageous determination in the face of the enemy*, in whatever form be his attempt to overcome us. An air raid is not the time when we must think only of daggers, but rather it is an experience that thousands of our men are undergoing daily in France, and it is the moment when all the men and women of this country will really show to the world the stuff we are made of. I have already said something about the drastic powers the Government have taken, hut the National effort needs more than powers taken by Parliament. It needs your help and your work. When you have finished your day's ordinary work or routine today you have - not finished. Think, if you are not already engaged on some voluntary war service, such as A.R.P. Observer Corps, or some other activity - “is there anthing I could do to help my country that I should be doing and yet am not?". There are such tens of thousands of opportunities that I believe no one should be able to give themselves the answer "no". AIR AFFAIRS AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN NO.795. 30/5/40 - No.11. Air Ministry News Service. HOSPITAL SHIP BOMBED. A bombing attack on a hospital ship clearly marked with the Red Cross was seen from a British reconnaissance aircraft of the Coastal Command over the English Channel yesterday (Wednesday) evening. One bomb fell very close to the ship enveloping it in foam. The British aircraft chased the bomber, which disappeared into cloud. AIR AFFAIRS. Air Ministry Bulletin No.796. 30/5/40 - No.120 Air Ministry News Service. SHIP FIRED IN BERGEN HARBOUR. With a daring attack on the German-occupied harbour at Bergen, the pilot of a Coastal Command aircraft yesterday (Wednesday) set on fire a 3,000 ton German supply ship. He then escaped from six Nazi fighters. The British pilot was on a reconnaissance flight when he came out of cloud over the barhour. Seeing several ships below, he dived and dropped a line of explosive and incendiary bombs over them. Two of the bombs struck home, and as the British aircraft turned away,the observer saw the ship enveloped in thick black smoke and burning furiously. Six Messerschmitts tried to cut the British pilot off but he flew into the clouds and returned safely to his base. AIR AFFAIRS, AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN 30/5/40. No. 14. NO.797. AIR MINISTRY NEWS SERVICE. A DAY OUT. A fighter pilot of an R.A.F. fighter squadron yesterday (Wednesday) 1 had. a "day out". This is what he did:- Shot down three Nazi fighters and a dive bomber. Jumped by parachute from his crippled Hurricane, Swam until he was picked up by a paddle steamer, landed at Margate c When the sergeant arrived back at his aerodrome, this is the report he wrote "I was in a formation of 9 aircraft patrolling Dunkirk. Towards the end of our patrol we sighted about 9 Messerschmitt 109 fighters. A dog fight ensued. "A Messerschmitt 109 started climbing away from me. I opened fire at 100 yards and the second, burst set him on fire, I then turned, right and attacked another Messerschmitt 109 firing one burst from astern. His port wing folded up. "As I levelled out Junker 88 flew across I did a quarter a my path. attack. His starboard engine emitted black smoke and he half rolled into the sea. "I was then hit underneath by a cannon shell. As I did a complete turn to the right, I saw a Messerschmitt 110 flying past, I did a beam attack on him. His starboard engine smoked and he turned on his back and fell into the sea. "I then tumed to the right and saw a large number of enemy aircraft I turned to the left and at least 80 so sharply saw enemy aircraft proceeding in the direction of Dover, A number of them immediately turned on me, so I headed for home, twisting and turning to avoid the attack, Whichever way I turned I ran into fire. My Hurricane was hit a number of times. Two shells smashed the instrument panel and three more struck underneath,, The engine stopped and flames appeared over the wing roots. "I was at 400 feet and tried to get out but couldnH, so I pulled the stick back from a crouching position on the seat. "As the Hurricane I stalled,got over the port side and took a header off the main plane 3 I being fired at, so I delayed pulling the was ripcord as long a s possible above the sea, I left the fighter at 800 feet. The parachute worked perfectly t My lifejacket held me up well with one deep breath in it, "I was picked up by a paddle steamer and landed at Margate," AIR AFFAIRS 30.5.40 No 15 AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN NO 79 AIR MINISTRY NEWS SERVICE NAZAM OF HYDERABAD GIVES ANOTHER £50.000 FOR HIS SQUADRON A gift of £50,000 by His exalted Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad towards the maintenance of the two fighter squadrons of the R.A.F. bearing his name is announced. In October last, The Nizam presented the Air Ministry with a sum of £lOO,OOO, This was used in the equipment of a new fighter squadron now designated by number and as the Hyderabad Squadron Royal Air Force, During the last by the Nizam used in war, a similar gift was the equipment of another squadron, which still bears the Nizam’s name, It is for the maintenance of these two squadrons that the Nizam has now offered a further £50,000, The Nizam 's telegram to the viceroy of India reads as follows;- "For the Needs of aerial warfare in the present acute phase of the conflict, I desire to offer a further cash contribution of £50,000 to the Air Ministry in Britain to keep the Hyderabad squadrons up to strength in machines and equipment and trust that this second offer of mine will be accepted by your excellency with expression of my former assurance of help as a faithful ally of the British Government”, A message of appreciation has Been sent By His Majesty The King to The Nizam. On Behalf of the Air Ministry, the following message has also Been despatched. "Sir Archibald Sinclair and the Air Council desire that their grateful thanks should be conveyed to His exalted Highness for this further very generous gift which they greatly value.” The second Hyderabad squadron was formed in November 1939. its motto is: "Faithful Ally”, The squadron, so far,has been responsible for shooting down two enemy raiders. Pilots from Britain and nearly all the dominions are attached to the squadron. Among them are an Australian, two South Africans and a New Zealander. One of the South Africans worked in his father’s gold mine, digging for gold, to his passage to England. It was part of pay a pact with his father. AIR AFFAIRS 30/5/40 - No.18. Correction to Air Ministry Bulletin 790. Issue No.2. The Air Ministry reguest that the following correction he made Last page, last line:- Home town of Sergt. Wilkinson is MEXBOROUGH, not NAIRSBOROUGH. AIR AFFAIRS. 30/5/40 - No.19. PRESS NOTICE. In order to facilitate the distribution of lubricating oil throughout the country, the Secretary for Petroleum requests that, where proper storage exists, all Lubricating Oil barrels (steel and wood) and drums should be emptied at once and returned to the oil companies that made the deliveries, Oil containers must not be used for other purposes, nor disposed of in other directions, nor should they be retained any longer than is necessary* PETROLEUM DEPT., Dean Stanley Street, Millbank, S.W.l. AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN NO.799 30/5/40 - No.20. AIR MINISTRY NEWS SERVICE R.A.F. DEFIANTS' SUCCESS 37 NAZIS SHOT DOWN A single squadron of twelve British Defiant fighters yesterday (Wednesday) shot down no fewer than 37 enemy aircraft. On their morning patrol, they met more German fighters and dive bombers than they could count. They brought down seventeen of the fighters, as well as a dive- bomber. On their second patrol, later in the afternoon, they shot down nineteen,, possibly ‘ twenty--one bombers, During their first engagement, one of thesqaudron's air gunners, apparently believing that bis aircraf t had been vitally hit,"baled out" over Belgium. Otherwise, every British Defiant, every pilot, and every gunner returned safely. During the past three days, this squadron has now destroyed fifty enemy aircraft, On their after lunch patrol, over Dunkirk, the Defiants first sighted seven Messerschmitt 109's, They immediately attacked and one of the Messerschmitts was shot down. Hardly had this fight finished when the British Defiants were surprised by four more Nazi fighters diving on them out of the sun, and firing a stream of cannon shells. One of the Defiants was them hit, but was able to reach home safely. It was from this fighter that the gunner jumped. After a dog fight between the remaining Defiants and the other Messerschmitts, the Nasi fighters finally disappeared. Then the British squadron saw two formations of nine Messerschmitt 111 bombers that were attempting to Dunkirk, bomb but ail their bombs fell into the sea. They were attacked by British Hurricanes, so the Defiants looked for other quarry. Circling above them, ready to dive and number of Messerschmitt attack, were a 110 win-engined fighters. There was another dog fight in which sixteen of the Nasi fighters were destroyed. Mixed up in this engagement were thirty to forty Ju 87 dive bombers that were also to bomb Dunkirk. One of these aircraft attempting was also destroyed by the Defiants. The British fighters continued the action until they had exhausted all their ammunition and then made for home. On their second patrol, the Defiants again encountered large numbers of dive-bombers. They shot down eighteen Ju 87's for certain, and possibly another two as well. The Defiants had still ammunition left and resumed their They some patrol. then met a Ju 88, flying on its own. Having shot it down, they again set off for home. AIR AEFAIRS. 30/5/40 - NO: 23. PRICES OF OILS AND FATS. The Ministry of Food announces that the prices for oils and fats allocated to primary wholesalers and large trade users, which have been operative since 4th March, will remain unchanged for the period to 29th June except in the case of crude linseed oil, the price of which has been reduced to £46 per ton, naked ex works, as a result of a fall in the price of seed. The following item has been added to the list of prices:- Crude Niger Oil £42.10. 0. per ton, naked ex works. MINISTRY OF FOOD. 30/5/40 - NO. 24 PRESS NOTICE Mr. Robert Boothby, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pood, has appointed Mr. Leslie R. Pytn, M.P., to he his Parliamentary Private Secretary. MINISTRY OF FOOD 30/5/40 - No.25. PR E SS NOTICE. We are asked to make the following announcement on behalf of the Government: Owing to the speed-up, with Sunday working, etc., wage bills of contractors and sub-contractors on Government work will naturally be bigger. They are therefore advised to make all appropriate arrangements to meet the situation, if necessary in consult- ation with their bank. TREASURY. 30/5/40 - No .2 6. RATIONING CHANGES. Sugar ration for Armed Forces on leave. The Ministry of Food announces, for the information of retailers, that the maximum amount of sugar obtainable by members of H.M. Forces (including members of Women’s Services) by use of the R.B.8 leave or duty ration card is reduced to 16 oz. per coupon and that obtainable by use of the R.B.8A leave or duty ration card to 8 oz. per coupon. The amounts formerly obtainable were 21 oz. and 10 oz. respectively. The reductions come into force on June 1st, 1940. There is no change in the amounts of any rationed commodity obtainable by use of the Weekly Seamen’s Ration Book (R.B.6). Reduction in the butter ration. The reductions recently announced in the domestic butter ration and in the allowances of butter to catering establishments have been given legal effect by an Order, madeby the Minister of Pood on May 27th, 1940, amending the Directions, dated January 6th, 1940, made under the Rationing Order, 1939. These provisions come into force on Monday next, June 3rd MINISTRY OF FOOD. 30/5/40 - NO. 27 PRESS NOTICE The Secretary to the Ministry of Transport makes the following announcement: - The Minister of Transport has, with the concurrence of the Board of Trade, appointed Sir Leonard Pearce, C.B.E., D.Sc., M.Inst. C.E., M.I, Mech, E., M.1.E.E,, to he an Electricity Commissioner for part-time duties. Note for the information of the Press:- Sir Leonard Pearce who is the Engineer-in-Chief of the London Power Company and who has previously served as an Electricity Commissioner, was for many the Chief ManagerEngineer and years of the Electricity Department of the Manchester Corporation, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT 30th May, 1940 4540 30.5.40 No 28 NATIONAL CENSUS OF MACHINE TOOL WORKING. HOURS To help in speeding-up the national output of arms the production Council is asking the Ministry of Supply to take an immediate census of the hours during which machine tools in the engineering and allied industries are operated The census applies to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. For this purpose, the Ministry of Supply is about to circulate census forms, through the machinery of the Ministry of labour, to all works of the following kinds; Engineering, iron-founding, boiler-making, motor vehicle, aircraft, metal, instrument- making and shipbuilding. The forms should reach the works by Saturday, and records of hours operated are to be kept for the week beginning at midnight on Saturday next, June 1. The Minister of Supply is that of'* aware the:taking records and the filling-in of the forms, simple though they are, imposes an additional burden on managements at a difficult time. The work, however, is absolutely essential to the early success of the national arms drive, and the minister appeals for the cooperation of all managements, confident that he may count upon a hundred-per-cent response.’ Start your record of hours operated at midnight on Saturday next, J u ne 1. MINISTRY OF SUPPLY 30/5/40 - NO: 29. GO TO IT! The three words, GO TO IT! taken from a speech by Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Minister of Supply, have been chosen by the Ministry of Information as a call to the nation. Beginning to-day, posters will appear all over Britain bearing simply the phrase: "Three words to the whole nation Go To It! Herbert Morrison." These posters will be concentrated chiefly in those districts where factories are engaged on Government production, but they will in addition be posted more generally, the idea being that they symbolise the spirit of the whole nation. In all, over 115,000 posters have been printed and already they have begun to appear on the hoardings, factory notice boards and walls. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION. 30/5/40 No. 30. PRESS NOTICE Householders who have received Anderson shelters but have not erected them and covered them property with earth are Defence Regulation to out this work before required by a new carry 11th June, or to send a written communication giving their reason to their local authority. If the householder fails to do one or other of these things he renders himself liable to substantial penalties. Covering the shelter properly with earth means covering to a depth of 15 inches on top and 30 inches on sides and back. If, in his communication to the local authority the householder makes it clear that he wishes to have the shelter erected but is unable to do so himself the local authority may decide to help him, if a good reason for the inability is given. If no communication is sent the householder will lose his shelter as well as being liable to penalties. By "good reason" is meant, for example, that there is no able bodied person in the house and no neighbours who can, or will, help, or that because of water the shelter cannot be sunk to a sufficient depth to provide enough earth for the full cover and there is no other way of getting it. It is not a good reason that in wet weather during the winter deeply sunk shelters in the vicinity may have had some water in them. The dry months are coming, and there is no need to sink shelters more than a foot, if enough earth is available to cover them properly. Householders should not forget the resources of the local authority are undergoing a very severe strain at the moment and it should "be realised that unless householders help themselves they are running a considerable risk of losing their shelter without any prospect for the present at any rate of getting anything in their place,. MINISTRY OF HOME SECURITY. 30/5/40 - No. 31. HOW NARVIK FELL SHELLED BY BRITISH FOR 24 HOURS ATTACKED BY FRENCH. POLES AND NORWEGIANS FROM "EYE-WITNESS" Somewhere in Norway. Thursday* The Allies final assaiilt on Narvik, the Norwegian iron port, which captured from the Germans lasted ore was yesterday, 24 hours. While British warships shelled the German position, French, Polish and Norwegian troops closed in on the town from north, south and east. The British fleet assembled in front of Narvik on Tuesday morning, and started its bombardment at 10,20 a.m. At 10.45 French troops in military landing craft crossed the fjord under fire and made a successful landing on a headland near Narvik. Then they deployed in the hills and attacked through strongly-defended wooded country, while the British kept up a bombardment of such targets as presented themselves. Polish troops, similarly protected by the navy-, crossed the hills south of the port and opened a vigorous attack. Meanwhile, the Norwegians were working in from the east. Occasional Verey lights told the navy of the positions of the Allied forces, and barrages were laid down accordingly. Narvik was finally taken at 11.20 a.m. yesterday. British forces south of Bodo, 120 miles south of Narvik, who are opposing the northward thrust of the Germans from the Namsos traditions area, have kept up a magnificent resistance in the best of the British army. Scottish, Welsh and Irish regiments are concerned. The Germans, who have advanced in mass formation, have sustained very heavy casualties and are nursing a healthy respect for the British. In the recent heavy bombing of Bodo, although the town was badly damaged, the civilian casualties were much lighter than was at first thought possible. This was principally due to the gallantry* of the British rescue parties. The German warplanes flew very low over the town, first bombing,and then machine-gunning it. They set fire to the hospital and then machine-gunned the wounded they being evacuated. also the fire as were They put engines out of action. The behaviour of the Norwegian nurses earned the highest admiration of the troops. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION 30/5/40 - No. 32. ORGANISING ULSTER’S DEFACES. The Government have appointed Major-General Sir James Cooke-Collis, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G. , D.S.O., as Chief Organiser of all forms of Civil Defence in Northern Ireland, and as Liaison Officer under the direction of the Prime Minister between the Civil Administration and the Military Authorities. This arrangement will not affect the constabulary forces, including the new Ulster Defence Volunteer Section, which will he controlled by the Inspector General in conjunction with the G.0.C., and his Military Staff when engaged in Home Defence Operations. DOMINION & COLONIAL OFFICES, 30/5/40 - NO. 33 CANADA'S EMBLEM The red square patch, identifying the vanguard of Canada's Forces in the last war, has been revived in a modified form by the First Division of the Dominion's new army. The new crest, which shows a gold maple leaf superimposed on a scarlet field, appeared for the first time to-day on divisional vehicles in the Canadian training area. The use of this insignia mil he confined to transport pending consultation with Unit commanders as to its appropriateness as a shoulder-patch for troops. The crest already adopted for vehicles my be used with the possible addition of "Canada" worked in gold above the maple leaf. DOMINIONS & COLONIAL OFFICES 30/5/40 - No.34. LAUD DRAINAGE SCHEMES - GRANT PERIOD EXTENDED The period in which grants are available towards the cost of land drainage schemes in England and Wales has been extended by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, with the consent of Parliament until 31st July, 1941. The Land Drainage Grants (Postponement of Prescribed Date) Order, 1940 (S.R. & 0. 1940, Ho. 820) gives effect to this decision. Copies, price Id. may he obtained from H.M. Stationery Office or through any bookseller. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. 30/5/40 - NO. 35 ROYAL DUTCH ORDINANCE: EXCHANGE CONTROL After the invasion of the Netherlands, provisional orders for exchange control in the Netherlands East Indies were issued by the Military Commander on May 11th. These provided for conservation of exchange held at the time; all payments and receipts in foreign currency were blocked, subject to exemption by the Java Bank, The orders were amended by a decree of the Governor General of May 15th., in connection with the occupation of the Netherlands. Since then, the basis for a permanent system of exchange control has been laid down in the Exchange Control Ordinance of May 21st., "Staatsblad" No. 205, which cane into force on May 22nd, The General aims of the present orders are? 1. to conserve the foreign and domestic assets now held; 2. to concentrate the receipt of all foreign exchange resulting from exports of goods and the sale of foreign exchange for payment of normal imports; 3. to supervise movements of capital into and out of the country, and to control forward contracts in foreign exchange. The Ordinance provides for the creation of an Exchange Control Board of an Fund to be administered by the Java Banks Exchange The first regulations for applying the Ordinance to gold and securities were given in the Decree of May 25th, "Sfcaatsblad" No. 221. Further decrees for application to other means of payments and negotiable instruments, accounts receivable, payments for imports and exports of goods and services, and the transfer of rights, are in an advanced state of preparation. Part of the in force prior to the provisional regulations which were promulgation of regarding gold and securities still stands, viz,, the decrees an amended decree of the Military Commander of May 15th, concerning foreign exchange, in so far as this bears on other subjects than gold and trading in securities. The main points of the decree concerning gold and securities are as follows: GOLD: All inhabitants other than natives must register with and deliver to the Exchange Fund all gold coin and bullion at prices to be fixed by the Java Bank. Jewels are free in principle. The gold industry and persons in transit can apply for exemption fromthe duty to deliver Gold export is prohibited except 0 conditionally for persons in transit and pilgrims to Mecca. Gold imports must be registered and delivered to the Exchange Fund, The Java Bank's gold holdings, both for its own account and for account of the Motherlands or the Netherlands Indian Government, are exempt from the duty to register and deliver and from the prohibition of export. SECURITIES : All securities in the Indies must he delivered in open safe custody with the Java Bark or with one of the other three Netherlands banks. Uninportant securities need onlyhe registered* The central administration is in the hands of the Exchange Control Board, Persons in transit are granted special facilities. Exports of securities only possible with the consent of the are Exchange Control Board, Inports of securities are prohibited, unless permission has been granted the Exchange Control Board* FOREIGN OFFICE NEWS DEPT. ON BEHALF OF DUTCH LEGATION NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST BEFORE FRIDAY MORNING. 31ST MAY 1940. PRESS NOTICE. TRADING WITH THE ENEMY. NOTICE TO TRADERS AND OTHERS. 1. The Board of Trade announce that they have made an Order, called the Trading with the Enemy (Specified Persons) (Amendment) (N0.5) Order, 1940, which contains certain additions to and deletions from the list of persons specified in the Trading with the Enemy (Specified Persons) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order, 1940. The new Order comes into force on 31st May. 2. The fourth amending Order of 1940, which revoked all previous orders comprised 943 persons, including banks, firms and their branches, carrying on business in various foreign non-enemy countries. The new Order makes 139 additions and four deletions. 3. Traders, Shipowners and others are accordingly warned that, as from to-day, it will be unlawful to transact business or to have other dealings with any person specified in the Order without permission from the Trading with the Enemy Branch (Treasury and Board of Trade), Alexandra House, Kingsway, W.C.2. Offenders will be liable to heavy penalties 4. Correspondence with enemies on business matters will be permitted in approved cases, but communications will not be passed by the censorship authorities except with the prior approval of the Trading with the Enemy Branch (see below), or in the case of communications regarding patents, designs, copyright, or trademarks, with the prior approval of the Patent Office. Persons who desire to communicate with an enemy on business matters should therefore forward the communication to the Trading with the Enemy Branch, or tc the Patent Office (enclosed in a stamped, open envelope addressed to an intermediary in a neutral country)? under cover of a letter explaining the circumstances in which it is desired to send it. 5. The Order is being published by His Majesty*s Stationery Office on 31st May, under the title of The Trading with the Enemy (Specified Persons)(Amendment)(No. 5) Order, 1940, (Statutory Rules and Orders, 1940, N 0.768)..768). Copies may be obtained (price 2d.) from any of the Sale Offices of f His Majesty Stationery Office, any bookseller. s or through Board of Trade, 50th May, 1940, 30/5/40 - No.37. WAR COMMENTARY BY VICE-ADMIRAL SIR JAMES F. SOMERVILLE. K. C. B. , D. S. 0. Broadcast in the Home Service on Thursday, May 30th, 1940. I 've been an eye-witness of the great events that have been happening during the last few days, but in order to understand what these events really mean, it's necessary to judge them from the right angle, to view them in the right perspective. It must Be obvious to everyone that, at this moment, we’re in, what a sailor would describe as a Bit of pot mess. If he was a pessimist he’d call it a proper old pot mess. Many people are asking what’s going to Be the result of all this, what’s going to happen? The optimist will say "It’s quite all right, " something is Bound to happen which will help us out of the pot mess. The pessimist, on the other hand, will paint a gloomy picture and declare that nothing can retrieve the situation. But I’ve no use, and I don’t suppose you have either, for either optimists or pessimists. What really matters is what the nation, what the man in the street, thinks. That’s the important thing. And what does the man in the street think? I maintain that his view is this - we've had a knock, an unexpected knock, a darn’d hard knock. But it’s certainly not going to knock us out. Now what reason has the man in the street for Believing this? I’ll tell you. It’s history, the history of our nation. Let's turn back the pages and see what happened in the past, July 1588 and Good Queen Bess is on the throne. The Spanish Armada is sailing up channel to embark an army from Flanders with which to invade England and put her under the Spanish yoke. Did our forefathers quail? Were they despondent? No. Putting to sea in their ships from Plymouth, little ships far smaller than the great Spanish galleons, they attacked the Armada all the way up channel. Drake and Howard led those sailors. They were not daunted by size or numbers. They were not going to surrender their liberties, the liberties they gave us as a heritage. And in that spirit they achieved victory. They defeated the great Armada off Gravelines - Gravelines Between Calais and Dunkirk, where we are fighting today. the fiery Beacons lit along our coast Ashore, summoned the trained hands, the army and the Local Defence Volunteers of those days. England was ready, England knew what was at stake, and the English, as the British today, were determined to fight it out. In 1745, that's 160 years later, we were again threatened by invasion. This time it was the French, now happily our close friends and allies. An enormous army and munitions had been assembled at Boulogne and Dunkirk, /By virtue 2 By virtue of our sea power we destroyed the enemy munitions, proceeding by sea to Calais and Boulogne, good example of A effective blockade. And so we overcame the risk of invasion, and maintained the security of the Island Kingdom. Half a century later, in 1805? there was another threat of invasion. Across the channel Napoleon had collected an army of between Havre and Dunkirk, But he had not got 180,000 men command of the sea, And until he secured that command he knew it was useless to make any attempt at invading our shores. He tried by every ruse and by every device to engage our blockading squadrons with superior forces, but he failed. Trafalgar put the seal on all his hopes 0 And finally, the Great War ~ the war, alas, which was supposed to end ail wars. In 1914, 1917? and again in 1918 - disaster stared us in the face. We had our backs to the wall. But never for a moment did we allow the thought of ultimate defeat to enter our heads., Then, as today, we were determined to fight on until victory had been achieved. You may say that in all these examples we were not in so tight a corner as we are today, I don't agree, Admittedly the loss of the channel ports and the occupation of Belgian and Butch ports must prove a serious embarrassment, a serious difficulty. It may encourage the enemy to attempt landings on our coast with a view to conquering us by invasion. These landings would prove a hazardous enterprise. It is true that given certain weather conditions it may be possible to avoid detection and land small parties. But we are prepared for this, though what these preparations are I cannot disclose. Anyhow, you may rest assured that such landings would be immediately observed and reported. Remember we are now a nation in arms. In the factory and in the field we are arming and preparing the maximum scale of defence against this threat s The crux of the matter, however, is this - for invasion to be successful, Hitler, like Napoleon, must first of all obtain command of the sea. This he has not got, and until he gets ho cannot by invasion. He it, conquer us realizes this. I understand he says the war will end in August, For us, the Allies, with our command of the sea and with the enormous resources which that command enables us to use the war will only end when we have achieved victory. I know that 'British courage, British resolution, British refusal to admit defeat, will today, as in the past, bring us victory, however hard, however fierce, the struggle, I say this with confidence, with increased certainty, because for the last week I have been on the south-east coast and I have seen with my own eyes how the British face up to adversity. I went at night to Calais in of over one our destroyers, when the garrison was hard pressed, was surrounded by superior forces, but was holding on grimly. As we made fast alongside the quay we came under heavy fire. With shells bursting alongside and on the quay the captain gave the order to cast off the wires, and with coolness and precision backed his ship clear of this unhealthy berth and brought her alongside at a spot which was less exposed to fire. Every/ 3 Every order he gave was carried out faithfully and courageously, regardless of the bursting shells. On shore I found Brigadier, in a a very gallant Brigadier, command of our troops. He realised to the full the situation in which he and the need for was placed, maintaining the defence to the last minute. His quiet confidence, his grim determination to hold out to the last man, was an inspiration to everyone there. No thought of surrender, no thought but to serve their country to the utmost of their endeavour and to the last man. And this they did. The defence of Calais against overwhelming odds was a magnificent example of British courage. That episode I witnessed myself. There are others* many others* that remain to be told, and of which you will hear in due course* Owing to the shallow water and other conditions the fighting at sea on the French coast has fallen mainly to the lot of the smaller ships. Destroyers, Minesweepers, Trawlers, Drifters and ships of our Merchant Navy. Their work has been magnificent. And so too has the work of even smaller vessels, too numerous to describe. These ships and small boats have been for days on end the target for continuous attacks from the air, and from rifle, machine- gun and shell fire. They have navigated in mine infested waters without the usual aids to navigation, such as light ships and light vessels. They have no armour, no dug-outs and no protection. The men who have stood to their duty, under the conditions I have described, are men in the truest sense of the word. It gives you a fresh pride in our race to see their determin- ation, their cheerfulness, and their incomparable courage. It’s when you’re inclose touch with these happenings and with the serving their country in her hour of peril in magnificent men France, in the air, and at sea, that you realise the tremendous determination and resolve of the British people. I would like to quote the words of a Member of Parliament, spoken in the House of Commons last Tuesday after the Prime Minister had made a statement. said, "We have not yet touched the fringe He of the resolution of this country." That is not just a mere r statement, it s a statement of fact, and those words describe most adequately the feeling of the man in the street at this moment. My talk is short tonight because I have to return at once to my post, but I would like to say finally that you can all do some- thing to help the country in her hour of need. It may be only a still closer attention to the duties you have voluntarily undertaken for the war. Here, in Great Britain, it may be just doing everything possible to secure the comfort of refugees and evacuated people. It may be only keeping a firm chin and a smiling face. But whatever it is, whoever you are, wherever you are, whether making munitions in Canada or butter in New Zealand, I ask you who are listening to me tonight to say to yourself that you will show the same courage, the same determination shown by our soldiers and sailors and airmen. Do this and you may be sure, that however grave the peril, however serious the situation, we shall, as our fore- fathers did in the past, win through to victory. BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION. 30/5/40 - No 38 MANURE FROM GARDEN RUBBISH No vegetable waste in the garden need he wasted. Leaves, grass cuttings, hedge-clippings and even weeds can he converted into valuable manure by rotting them down in heaps, This process is called "composting”. The process is very simple. The result is something that may he even more valuable than farmyard manure and the cost is inconsiderable• A full account of how to make a compost heap - including a practical hints is given in the Ministry of diagram and some - Agriculture's new "Growmore” Leaflet No.37, "Manure From Garden Rubbish”, of which single copies are supplied free on application to the Ministry at Lindum Hotel, St. Annes on Sea, Lancs. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE 30.5. 40 No 39 PRESS NOTICE The Ministry of Information announces In view of the increased G e rman pressure on their northern and southern flanks the B, E.F, and the French Forces in the Forth have been forced to fall back towards the coast where a battle is now raging. This operation has been carried out with great skill and daring. The troops not immediately engaged have been evacuated with the assistance of the R. N. This operation is proceeding with success and numbers of troops have already reached this country. The withdrawal and the evacuation have been screened by the R,A,F., who have been constantly engaged with the enemy. Over 70 enemy aircraft were destroyed and many others damaged yesterday on this front. One squadron of the new Defiante fighter planes destroyed in two sorties 35 of the enemy without loss to themselves, British troops are operating with the French in the sector South of the Somme, 30/5/40 - No. 40 PRESS NOTICE In view of the existing situation when there is every prospect of an early call upon the Civil Defence Services, the Minister of Horae Security is most anxious that the Services should he fully manned in a state of readiness and efficiency. Members of the Civil Defence Services including the Auxiliary Fire Service and Police Auxiliaries, and the casualty services are rendering essential national service, and the Minister asks that all members of these Services will remain in their present posts unless released for special reasons by the officer in charge of their local Service, MINISTRY OF HOME SECURITY. 30.5.40 No 41 THE METTLE OF THE FRENCH GENERALS We are beginning to see the mettle of the French generals to-day directing the "war of action". This morning we have news of the taking of Narvik thanks to a successful allied operation under French general. a To - night our thoughts are with General Prioux and his heroic band of men who have fought so valiantly at the side of their British comrades* These and many others like them are experts in the new type of warfare which has suddenly been introduced by Hitler after nine months of waiting* During the winter months when the main activity of the war was confined to the Navy and the steady application of the blockade system, and while the forces of Great Britain and the Empire- were being marshalled behind the covering security of the French Maginot Line, it looked as if the war was to be one of "positions”, the successful manoeuvring of entrenched forces behind great fortresses. But Hitler’s lightning and unprovoked aggression against Holland and Belgium, his frantic attack with tanks and aeroplanes dispelled this idea in a few hours. It was henceforth clear that the war was to be one of movement and of extremely rapid movement at that. In the adjustment to the new situation mistakes were made. But the Allies soon readjusted themselves to the new situation. In England the circumstances of had brought in a new war Government. Tn Prance this new military position brought in a new set of military leaders, those who were specially qualified to deal with the urgent demands of the situation. Of these, General Prioux was born on the 11th April 1879 in Bordeaux, and he is one of the best-known leaders of the French Army. He served in Morocco as a Colonel and when he became a General he was head of the French mission in Poland being subsequently appointed director of the French cavalry school of Saumur and being later director of Cavalry at the French Ministry of War, Of medium height with fair hair, clean-shaven and quick-eyed he is most energetic and has had a great reputation for leadership and quick decision* He was made a Lt.-General on March 10th 1936. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION 30/5/40 - No. 42. THE DEFENCE OF CALAIS. The following announcement has been made by the War Offices Last week a small British force was sent to hold Calais and to attempt to maintain communication with the British Expeditionary Force. Finding itself unable to carry out the latter task in face of strong enemy mechanised forces, it concentrated on the defence of Calais. In spite of repeated attacks by the enemy and of continuous air and artillery bombardment the garrison held out for several days. By its refusal to surrender it contained a large number of the enemy and was of invaluable assistance to the main body of the British Expeditionary Force in its withdrawal on Dunkerque. This action will count among the most heroic deeds in the annals of the British Army. WAR OFFICE, S.W.l. AIR MINISTRY BULLETIN 802. 30/5/40 - No. 44. R.A.F. BOMBERS AID ALLIED ARMIES, The Air Ministry announces:- Throughout yesterday (Wednesday) the main effort of the R. A.F. was concentrated on relieving the pressure on the flanks of the Allied armies in Flanders. Our fighter aircraft, in a magnificent series of actions, repeatedly broke up formations of enemy fighters and bombers. Very severe losses were inflicted on the enemy. The latest reports show that at least seventy-seven enemy aircraft were destroyed by our fighters during the day. Meanwhile, R.A.F. medium bombers were attacking enemy transport columns and armoured fighting vehicles, and. destroying bridges and machine emplacements. These operations continued all day. All our aircraft returned, one attacking Messerschmitt was shot down. Operations by heavy bombers followed during the night. Aircraft of the Coastal Command and of the Fleet Air Arm engaged in reconnaissance and bombing operations on the Trench and Belgian coasts shot down two enemy aircraft and damaged two others. Ten of these aircraft are missing, but the crews of at least three have been rescued. Puller reports have now been received of operations which took place on Monday in the Sedan area. Medium bomber aircraft of the R.A.F. , operating from Prance, attacked a number of enemy aerodromes causing extensive fires in the hangars and surrounding buildings. They also successfully bombed supply depots and a train. All our aircraft returned. On the same day our fighters on offensive patrol in this sector shot down eleven enemy aircraft. and damaged three more. It was on this occasion that one of om 1 auxiliary fighter squadrons engaged a formation of twenty-four enemy bombers escorted by twenty fighters, and shot down nine bombers and one fighter without loss to themselves. In the Narvik area, on the 27th and 28th May, thirteen enemy aircraft were destroyed by our fighters. AIR AFFAIRS. 30/5/40 - No. 45 OFFICIAL ADMRALTY COMMUNIQUB The Royal Navy has been and is giving all possible help and support to the British and French land forces which are operating in the vicinity of the French and Belgian-coast under heavy enemy pressure. Warships giving supporting and covering fire to the troops, are impeding the enemy’s movements, and have inflicted considerable punishment upon the German advanced forces. The wounded and a large number of other elements have already been safely withdrawn. These operations are being conducted ceaselessly by day and night with coolness and determination in the face of fierce opposition, particularly from the air. The German High Command has claimed to have inflicted very large losses upon naval units and the transports which they protect. As usual, these bear no relation to the facts. Operations of this nature cannot be carried out without losses. H.H. destroyers "GRAFTON, GRENADE, and WAKEFUL" and certain snailauxiliary craft have been lost. Next-of-kin of casualties are being informed as details become available. One small transport, the 1 of 689 tons, has been sunk. The spirit and conduct of all concerned are beyond all praise. The operations are proceeding. ADMIRALTY. S.W.1. 30/5/40 - No. 46 EVACUATION MOVEMENTS. In the view of the Government, it may be necessary to start the evacuation of school children from some of the evacuation areas, in addition to the east and south-east coast towns from which the movement is to be made next Sunday, in the course of next week. If that should to be the date will be prove so, decided and announced in accordance with developments. The Government therefore asks parents in all the evacuation areas who wish their children of school age to be taken to places of greater safety to register them before the schools close on Monday afternoon (3rd June). Children who are not registered "by Monday afternoon will rim the risk of being left behind. The Minister of Health, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald will speak about this decision in a broadcast at 9.15 tonight.. MINISTRY OF HEALTH. 30/5/40 - No. 47. EVACUATION Broadcasting tonight, Mr* Malcolm MacDonald, the Minister of Health said:- Our soldiers in Belgium and northern Prance, side by side with their French comrades, are-at this moment fighting an action as valiant and historic as any in our military annals. We know that they are doing everything in their power to harry, delay and weaker- the enemy so that we may gather our strength for his ultimate defeat. Are we sure that we civilians are doing everything that we can towards the same purpose? In this war co-operation by every citizen in the country, in many different ways, is an essential part of the national war effort. On this occasion war is going to be brought right home to this island. The same indiscriminate, savage air attacks on our industrial cities and towns as have been experienced by our Allies on the Continent must be expected. The enemy certainly will not desist from that in our case; rather he will endeavour to strike us most hard and most mortally, for here in this island is one of the decisive, the indomitable centres if resistance to his will. We must be prepared to receive his onslaught. One important feature of our plan to resist and withstand its shock, with as little loss of life as may be, is the removal, at the right moment, of as many school children as possible from the evacuation areas. I spoke about this over the wireless last Sunday evening. One of the Government’s requests then was that parents in nineteen towns which were named on the east and south-east coast should register their children for immediate evacuation. The response to that appeal has been very considerable, and the Government thank all the parents who have co-operated in this way. The evacuation of the registered children from those areas is planned for next Sunday. But I also spoke the other evening of the importance of the registration of school children in all the other evacuation areas. The Government tonight make a further urgent appeal for that, and once more I speak also for the Secretary of State for Scotland, for areas in Scotland as well as in England are involved. It has been the Governments declared policy that no further organised evacuation should take place until bombing has actually started. Well, that time may be very near. And the Government with the full facts and prospects of the war situation before them, feel that the risk of that early bombing is so real that it is right to make as complete as possible now the plans for this evacuation. It may not be necessary to start evacuation in all the evacuation the areas on the same date. But in the light of the latest position decided that it to Government have may very possibly be necessary commence the movement, in some places in the course of next week. If our plans are to be complete, the co-operation of parents is necessary. The that in all the urge parents evacuation areas who wish their school children to be taken to places of should their children before the greater safety register normal school closing-hour next Monday evening, June 3rd, Children who are registered by that time will be taken with their school parties and accompanied by their school teachers on whatever date the Government decides that it is necessary actually to start evacuation in each area. 2 Children who are not registered by next Monday afternoon will run the risks of being left behind. In the evacuation areas the schools will be closed for instructions after the day when evacuation begins. The Government respect the sacredness of family ties in these times of trial and danger. There is no question of a compulsory separation of parents from their children. But the Government do, in simple forthright language', ask fathers and mothers to recognise that the transfer of their children from the places which are most likely to be the targets of aerial attack, and in which closely crowded populations increase enormously the chances of heavy casualties, to areas much less liable to attack, where the scattered nature of the population makes for security, will have two consequences. First, will increase ability to i) our shelter from harm the general population who remain in the evacuation areas. Second, the limbs - and the lives - of your children will be safer where they are going than where they now are. This evacuation problem affects closely not only parents in the evacuation areas, but also householders and others in the reception areas. Already we owe deep gratitude to many people in those regions who for many months past have given generously of their energy and their care in acting as foster-parents to evacuated children. Large numbers of other people have helped them* billeting officers, school teachers and members of various voluntary organisations. If the Government decide that the fury and dangers of the present phase of the war require a new evacuation movement, fresh calls will be made citizens in the upon many reception areas. It will he an essential contribution on their part in a war for our freedom and our existence, which we can, and shall win, if every citizen is prepared to play his or her part. And the part of those in the reception areas is crucial to the well-being of the nation, for it is the guarding of the young generation, upon whom the future depends, from the mental anguish, the physical torture and the destruction of modern war. The Government therefore ask parents who live in an evacuation area to register their school-children during the next few days. BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION