Under Development.  Contributions and corrections welcome.

 

NOTES

AWARD ABBREVIATIONS

OTHER ABBREVIATIONS

1 Killed on duty

2 Award not for Minesweeping

3 Reason for award unknown

VC: Victoria Cross
GC:
George Cross
CBE: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
DSO: Distinguished Service Order
OBE: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
MBE: Member of the Order of the British Empire

DSC: Distinguished Service Cross

MC: Military Cross

CGM: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

GM: George Medal
DSM: Distinguished Service Medal

BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)

MID: Mention in Despatches
Commend'n: King's Commendation for Brave Conduct

B&MD: Bomb & Mine Disposal
BD:
Bomb Disposal
BSO:
Bomb Safety Officer
HMD:
His Majesty's Drifter
HMT:
His Majesty's Trawler
M/S:
Minesweeper
RMS:
Rendering Mines Safe

 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

 

NAME

RANK/RATE

UNIT

DATE
GAZETTED

AWARD

REMARKS

B

BAILEY
Victor Ernest

C/MX97316

Leading Wireman

HMS Onyx (Algerine Class M/S)

4 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945.

BAINBRIDGE
Richard Edward

A/Lt Cdr (E) RNVR

LCQ 391

16 Nov 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, efficiency and devotion to duty in the establishment of navigational aids in the approaches to the Rangoon river, in minesweeping and in the survey of the river prior to the assault on the city, May 1945.

BAKER
Frank Leonard

C/J114731

A/PO

HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42
25 Aug 42
9 May 44

MID
DSM
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. (Nore Dec 1941-Jan 1942)
DSM awarded for Op IRONCLAD Diego Suarez May 1942.
Second MID awarded for great skill, endurance and devotion to duty in clearing enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the Eighth Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunis.

BAKER
William John

Sub Lt RNVR

ML 222

26 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty in hazardous minesweeping operations in the ports of Northern France after the invasion Sep-Dec 1944.

BALL
Charles Edward
Prob/T/S/Lt RNVR HMS Wildfire (Sheerness) 3 Sep 40 MID Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in minesweeping operations off the coasts of Holland, Belgium and France.
BALLARD
Charles William
D/KX88033
PO Stoker HMT Lilac (M/S) 6 Sep 40 DSM Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courageous and efficient services in minesweeping operations in Norwegian Waters.

BALLS
Harold Frank William

C/K62112

Chief Stoker

HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)

9 May 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great skill, endurance and devotion to duty in clearing enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the Eighth Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunis.

BANKINS
Tom

C/JX211210

Leading Signalman

HMS Harrier (Halcyon Class M/S)

3 Apr 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BARBER
William John

LT/JX261666

Seaman

MMS 57

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BARKER
Peter

Lt RNVR

ML 172

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic Apr-May 1945.

BARKER
William John

LT/JX373065

Seaman

HMT Triton (M/S)

5 Oct 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters.

BARKLIE
Robert Henry Douglas

Lt RNVR

HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Rhyl (Bangor Class M/S)

30 May 44
1 Jan 45
12 Jun 45

MID
MID
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)
Second MID awarded New Year Honours 1945.
Third MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. (Patras and Itea)

BARRETT
Gordon

C/JX260440

Coder

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BARTHRAM
Peter Andrew

LT/JX360249

Signalman

HMT Prophet

4 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945.

BARTLAN
Thomas

C/MX97159

Wireman

MMS 26

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BARTRAM
Vincent James

V21544

ERA Third Class RCNVR

HMCS Blairmore (Bangor Class M/S)

3 Jul 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship in arduous operations along the coasts of Southern England and Northern France.

BARTRAM
William George

C/KX99523

Ldg Stoker

HMD Victoria I (M/S)

27 Jan 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and endurance while minesweeping, and when attacked by enemy aircraft.

BATCHELOR
George Thomas

LT/KX111559

Engineman

MMS 113

3 Apr 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BATER
Reginald Francis Lawrence

LT/KX108121

Stoker First Class RNPS

MMS 61

22 Dec 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. (Channel Jun 1942)

BATEY
Robert Alan

C/MX77989

Leading Wireman

BYMS 2040

4 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945.

BATHAM
Allan Stanley

Lt RNVR

ML 224

26 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty in hazardous minesweeping operations in the ports of Northern France after the invasion Sep-Dec 1944.

BATTY
Christopher George

LT/JX225151

LS

MMS 61

13 Mar 45

MID

Mine Clearance - MID awarded for leadership and skill in arduous mine clearance operations. (Normandy Jun-Sep 1944)

BAXTER
Gordon

Lt RNVR

HMT Welsbach

13 Apr 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. (Minesweeping ops 18 Jan 1943)

BEALE
Richard Henry

Lt RNVR

ML 135

12 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. (Patras and Itea)

BEER
Francis

D/J114281

PO

HMS Polruan (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita to Sousse, Tunisia)

BEESLEY
Ronald Fitzgerald Barton

A/Lt Cdr RNVR

BYMS 2189

14 Jun 45
4 Sep 45
13 Jun 46

MID
MID
OBE

Minesweeping - First MID awarded Birthday Honours 1945.
Second MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945.
Appointed OBE Birthday Honours 1946.

BELK
Frank

P/KX161041

A/Leading Stoker

ML 568

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic Dec 1944-May 1945.

BELL
James Wilfred

C/JX318963

LS

ML 558

15 May 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic Aug-Dec 1944.

BELL
Robert Graham

Lt RNVR

ML 121

23 May 44
30 May 44

MID
DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded for Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia.
DSC awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. (Op AVALANCHE - Salerno landings)

BELLMAN
Cyril Ernest

Lt RNVR

HMT Prope

3 Jul 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship whilst serving in HM 104th and 31st Minesweeper Flotilla and the 159th Trawler Group and in HMCS Blairmore in arduous operations along the coasts of Southern England and Northern France. (Opening port of Le Havre and Seine)

BENNETT
Alfred John Stevens
Warrant Engineer RN HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S) 24 Mar 42 MBE Appointed MBE for for skill and endurance while minesweeping.
BENNETT
Arthur William
LT/JX181734
LS RNPS HMT Damito (M/S) 1 Jan 42 DSM Minesweeping - DSM awarded New Year Honours 1942.

BENNETT
Francis Henry George

D/JX156829

LS

ML 345

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BENNETT
Roy Donald

Lt RNVR

104th MSF
SO 75th MSF

13 Feb 45
3 Jul 45

MID
DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy.
DSC awarded for consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship in arduous operations along the coasts of Southern England and Northern France. (Opening port of Le Havre and Seine)

BENNS
John William

C/JX177939

A/LS

ML 185

26 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty in hazardous minesweeping operations in the ports of Northern France after the invasion Sep-Dec 1944.

BENSON
John Cecil

Lt Cdr RNVR
Lt Cdr RNVR
A/Cdr VD RNVR

HMT Darthema (M/S)
HMS Bramble (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Lyme Regis (Bangor Class M/S)

6 Jun 41
1 Jan 43
3 Apr 45

DSC
MID
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for minesweeping ops QZX 314.
MID awarded New Year Honours 1943.
Bar to DSC awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BEST
Peter Frank Matthew

C/JX187127

Signalman

HMT Filey Bay (M/S)

7 Dec 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia) 

BETT
Joseph

LT/KX111534

Chief Engineman

HMT Alafoss (M/S)

6 Jun 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation. (Humber 28 Jan 1944)

BETTISON
Ronald Henry

LT/KX108970

Chief Engineman

BYMS 2189

4 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945.

BEVAN
Donald

P/JX624702

AB

HMS Plucky (Algerine Class M/S)

20 Nov 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, skill and endurance whilst serving in minesweeping operations and the bombardment, supported by air strikes, of Japanese airfields in Puket Island, Salang during July 1945.

BEVAN
Frederick William

C/JX143371

CPO

HMS Speedwell (Halcyon Class M/S)

16 May 41

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services while salvaging a Merchantman. (MV Atheltemplar off Humber 2/3 Mar 1941)

BIDDULPH
Michael Anthony Draus

A/Cdr RN

Paddle Steamer PS Glen Gower (later HMS Glenmore (M/S))
HMS Florizel (Catherine Class (BAM) M/S)
HMS Florizel  (Catherine Class (BAM) M/S)

16 Aug 1940
23 Jan 45
13 Jun 1946

DSC2
MID
OBE

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for Dunkirk evacuation
MID awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the approaches to Le Havre.
Appointed OBE Birthday Honours 1946.

BIDMEAD
Ernest Lawrence

P/MX125150

PO Motor Mechanic

ML 561

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945.

BIGGS
Reginald Charles

Gnr
Lt RN
Lt Cdr RN
Lt Cdr RN

HMS Ajax
HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)

23 Feb 40
30 Jul 42
7 Dec 43
26 Dec 44

DSC2
DSO
Bar to DSC
MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for Battle of River Plate
DSO awarded for Murmansk convoys.
Bar to DSC awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)
MID awarded for Op NEPTUNE - Normandy landings. (HMS Hussar accidentally sunk by Allied aircraft off Le Havre 27 Aug 1944)

BIGMORE
Edward George

D/MX64067

AB

HMS Gleaner (Halcyon Class M/S)

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BINKS
Rial Dennis

Cdr RNR

HMS Pyramus (parent ship Kirkwall)

29 Sep 42

OBE

Minesweeping - Appointed OBE for rendering mines safe.

BISHOP
Leonard Wilfred

C/SSX19593

A/T/PO

HMS Stornoway (Bangor Class M/S)

12 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. (Patras and Itea)

BLACKBURN
Albert Edward
T/Lt RNR HMT King Emperor (M/S) 1 Jul 41 DSC Minesweeping - Awarded for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld.

BLACKER
Leslie Henry

D/M26908

Chief ERA

HMS Bangor (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42
2 Jun 43

MID
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for minefield clearance Nore Dec 1941-Jan 1942
Second MID awarded Birthday Honours 1943.

BLANDFORD
Frank Leslie

C/JX125230

CPO

HMS Eridge (Hunt Class destroyer)
HMS Petard (P Class destroyer)
HMS Pincher? (Algerine Class M/S)

8 Sep 42
4 Apr 1944
20 Nov 45

DSM2
Bar to DSM2
MID

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for Malta convoy 22 Mar 1942.
Bar to DSM awarded for Agean ops Sep-Nov 1943.
MID awarded for bravery, skill and endurance in minesweeping operations and the bombardment, supported by air strikes, of Japanese airfields in Puket Island, Salang during July 1945.

BLOWERS
Francis John

Lt RNVR

MMS 220

8 Jun 44

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded Birthday Honours 1944.

BLOYE
Norman Herbert Barton

Lt Cdr RD RNR

HMS Fabius (Taranto)

23 Jan 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and skill in hazardous minesweeping operations off the Adriatic coast of Italy. (Ancona)

BELL
Thomas

D/X20685A

A/LS

HMS Ariguani (Gibraltar)

29 Jun 43

BEM

Diving - . Diving - BEM awarded for courage and skill in dangerous diving operations Gibraltar 1942. 

BLUES
George

P/5978

Seaman RNR

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)

BLUNDELL
William

LT/JX218511

Seaman

MMS 78

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BLYTH
Howard

LT/KX109018

Engineman

ML 465

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BOOTH
Andrew Hallam Calvert

Lt RN

HMS Orion (Leander Class cruiser)
HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

11 Nov 1941
12 Jun 45

MID2
DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded for Greek withdrawal Apr 1941.
DSC awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. (Patras and Itea)

BOOTH
John Albert

A/Lt Cdr RNR

BYMS 2155

13 Feb 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy Jun-Sep 1944.

BORG1
Sacro Salvatore Domenico Guiseppe Nazarene

E/JX138980

A/PO

HMS St Angelo (Malta)

29 Sep 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded posthumously for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines May-Jun 1942.

BORMOND
Henry Edward

P/JX220116

LS

HMS Gazelle (Catherine Class (BAM) M/S)

11 Sep 45

MID

Minelaying - MID awarded for courage, skill and devotion to duty in HM Minesweepers in clearing the German Skaggerak mine barrier. (Op CLEAVER)

BOULTER
Ronald Harry

Lt RNVR

ML 170

18 Sep 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic Apr-May 1945.

BOUNDS
Stanley Richard John

D/JX194870

AB

HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)

30 May 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)

BOUTWOOD
John Wilfred

Captain RN

HMS Fantome (Algerine Class M/S)
HMS Fly?

7 Dec 43
23 May 44

DSO
MID

Minesweeping - DSO awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)
MID awarded for Op AVALANCHE - Salerno landings.

BOWDEN
William

Chief Stoker

HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)

BOWIE
James
A/T/Skipper Unknown 3 Sep 40 MID Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in Minesweeping operations off the Coasts of Holland, Belgium and France.

BOX
John William

Lt RNVR

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BOXALL
Kenneth Frank

A/Cdr RN

HMS Queen Empress (Paddle M/S)
HMS Lynx (Dover)

11 Jun 42
29 Sep 42

MID
DSO

Minesweeping - MID awarded Birthday Honours 1942.
DSO awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping.

BOYCE
Herbert

A/Electrical Lt Cdr RNVR

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

3 Apr 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the Scheldt estuary of mines Sep-Nov 1944.

BOYD
Robert James

LT/JX174480

Seaman

HMT Sarpedon (M/S)

31 Dec 40
8 Jun 44

MID
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.
Second MID awarded Birthday Honours 1944.

BRADLEY
Frederick

Lt RNVR
(London)

HMS Gossamer (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Harrier (Halcyon Class M/S)

1 Jul 41
25 Aug 42

MID
DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded Birthday Honours 1941. 
DSC awarded for Murmansk convoys Mar-May 1942.

BRADLEY
Gordon

P/MX63575

Ldg Wireman

MMS 6

1 Sep 1942

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for minesweeping Channel Jun 1942.

BRADLEY
Herbert Emmanuel
P/JX164907
AB HMT Dhoon (M/S)
(Renamed HMT Dhoon Glen in 1943)
1 Jul 41 MID Minesweeping - Awarded for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld.

BRAMMALL
Harry Whittaker

Lt Cdr RNR

HMT Kurd (M/S)
HMS St Angelo (Malta)

11 Jul 40
29 Sep 42

DSC
DSO

Minesweeping - DSC awarded Birthday Honours 1940.
DSO awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines May-Jun 1942.

BRAND
Edwin

P/ESD355

PO RNVR

Unknown

4 Oct 40

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for zeal and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.

BRANNAN
Hugh

LT/KX138085

Stoker

HMT Elbury (M/S)

5 Oct 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters Jan-May 1942.

BRAY
Richard

LT/KX115536

Stoker RNPS

MMS 82

29 Sep 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping. (Dover Straits Jun-Jul 1942)

BREAREY
Reginald

C/MX68774

Wireman

HMT War Duke (M/S)

1 Jan 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery in face of the enemy or in dangerous waters, or for zeal and devotion to duty.

BREEZE
Basil Arthur

T/Lt RNVR
T/Lt RNVR
T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

HMS Salamander (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Gleaner (Halcyon Class M/S)
HMS Jewel (Algerine Class M/S)

1 Jan 43
15 Jun 43
13 Nov 45

MID
MID
DSC

Minesweeping - First MID awarded New Year honours 1943.
Second MID awarded for Minesweeping in northern waters.
DSC awarded for devotion to duty and outstanding endurance during mine clearance operations which entailed the working of very long hours in the Elbe and Weser rivers over the period March-June 1945.

BRENT
Charles Trevor

D/JX225984

Telegraphist

Unknown

22 Dec 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations June 1942.

BRETT
Robert Ernest

Lt Cdr RNVR
Lt Cdr RNVR
A/Cdr RNVR
A/Cdr RNVR

HMS Seaham (Bangor Class M/S)

8 Jun 43
21 Dec 43
30 May 44
28 Nov 44

MID
DSO
DSC
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for service in Inshore Squadron during 8th Army advance.
DSO awarded for gallant and distinguished services and untiring devotion to duty in operations which led to the capture of Sicily by Allied Forces. (Op HUSKY).
DSC awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia)
Second MID awarded for gallantry, skill, determination and devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the Coast of Normandy (Op NEPTUNE)

BRIGHT
Morris Moss
Lt Cdr RN (Rtd)
(Later Cdr)
HMS Martello
(Minesweeping and Patrol Depot Ship, Lowestoft)
1 Jul 1941 DSC Minesweeping - Awarded for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld. Served in Minesweeping Command at Lowestoft and at the Admiralty.

BRISSENDEN
Robert Thomas Reuben

C/J96487

PO

HMS Fareham (Aberdare Class M/S)

24 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, determination and despatch in carrying out minesweeping operations, frequently under fire, off the East Coast of Italy. (Ancona Aug 1944)

BROOK
Croft G.

Lt RCNVR

HMCS Blairmore

14 Jun 45
3 Jul 45

MID
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded Birthday Honours 1945.
Second MID awarded for consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship in arduous operations along the coasts of Southern England and Northern France. (Opened port of Le Havre and Seine

BROOKE-ALDER
Geoffrey
A/S/Lt HMT St Melante (M/S) 3 Sep 40 DSC Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in Minesweeping operations off the Coasts of Holland, Belgium and France.

BROOKES
John Geoffrey

Lt RN
Lt Cdr RN

CO HMS Speedy (Halcyon Class M/S)

24 Mar 42
1 Jan 59

DSC
MBE

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for minesweeping in Northern waters.  Also helped clear approaches to Malta.
Appointed MBE New Year Honours 1959.

BROOKING
Frank Eric

Lt Cdr RN

HMS Rosario (Algerine Class M/S)

27 Mar 45
18 Sep 45
11 Dec 25

MID
MID
DSC

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for Op DRAGOON - South of France)
Second MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic Oct 1944-May 1945.
DSC awarded for Wind-up operations (Europe).

BROOKS
Harry Raymond

P/JX325694

A/LS

HMS Spanker (Algerine Class M/S)

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic Apr 1944-May 1945.

BROWN
Arthur Ernest

P/JX126363

PO

HMS Bridlington (Bangor Class M/S)

13 Apr 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. Channel Dec 42 - Jan 43.

BROWN
David
X383EU
Engineman 1st Class RNR HMT Loch Oskaig (M/S) 12 Apr 40 DSM Minesweeping - DSM awarded for unfailing courage, endurance, resource and devotion to duty in HM Trawlers and Drifters in their hard and perilous tasks of sweeping the seas clear of mines, combating submarines, and keeping a look-out for the enemy.

BROWN
Frederick Charles

D/JX172341

AB

HMT Beryl (M/S)

29 Sep 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines May-Jun 1942.

BROWN
George William

Skipper RNR
Chief Skipper RNR

HMD Forecast
HMD Fisher Bay

27 Aug 40
3 Jul 45

MID
MBE

Minesweeping - MID awarded for operations off Dutch, French and Belgian coasts May 1940.
Appointed MBE for courage, daring and devotion to duty whilst serving in the "Vernon" Mine Recovery Flotilla in mine location and recovery operations off the coasts of Great Britain and the North of France.

BROWN
Henry Thomas Meek

Sick Berth Attendant

HMS Speedwell (M/S)

8 Jun 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID Awarded in King's Birthday Honours "for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy".

BROWN
James McKenzie

L/KX130868

Engineman

MMS 113

4 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and determination while serving in HM Minesweepers in clearing a passage into Rotterdam, Yjmuiden and Den Helder thereby making possible the swift relief of Holland. (Op FIREBALL)

BROWN
Malcolm Hilary

Lt Cdr RN
Cdr RN
Cdr RN
Cdr RN

HMS Aurora (Cruiser)
HMS Edinburgh (Cruiser)
16th MSF
QHM Plymouth

26 Sep 40
25 Nov 41
12 Feb 45
2 Mar 54

MID2
DSC2
Bar to DSC
OBE2

Minesweeping - MID awarded for operations Norway Apr-Jun 1940.
DSC awarded for Op STYLE and Op SUBSTANCE (Malta convoys).
Bar to DSC awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy.
Appointed OBE New Year Honours 1954

BROWN
Norman Owen
Ty Skipper RNR HMT Reboundo (M/S) 6 Jun 41 MID Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and endurance while minesweeping.

BROWN
Norman Peter

Lt RNVR

HMS Vestal (Algerine Class M/S)

22 Jan 46

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding leadership, coolness and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Far East in July 1945.

BROWN
Robert William

C/MX76573

PO Wireman

HMS Ready (Algerine Class M/S)

4 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945.

BROWNBILL
Herbert George Sinister

T/Lt RNVR

HMS Jason (Halcyon Class M/S)

3 Apr 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944.

BROWNING
Henry John

LT/DX4211

Signalman

BYMS 2189

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944.

BROWNRIGG
Patrick Charles Annesley

Lt RNVR

HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S)

27 Mar 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters.  Minefield clearance Nore Dec 1941 to January 1942.

BUCHAN
George Bruce
Ty Skipper RNR HMD Young Mun 6 Jun 41 MID MID awarded for courage and skill in destroying an enemy aircraft while escorting minesweeping forces off Dover.

BUCKLEY
John

P/MX116385

PO Motor Mechanic

ML 173

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945.

BULL DSM
William Robert
Cdr (Ret) RN HMS Badger (Harwich M/S Base) 4 Oct 40 DSC Minesweeping - DSC awarded for dealing with live enemy mine.
BULLEN
James George Cowie
LT/SR56503
Stoker HMD Uberty (M/S) 1 Jul 41 DSM Minesweeping - Awarded for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld. HMD Uberty was sunk by aircraft off Lowestoft on 8 May 41.

BULLER
Wilfred Hubert Kenderdine

D/J110708

PO

HMS Grecian (Catherine Class BAM M/S)

11 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and devotion to duty in HM Minesweepers in clearing the German Skaggerak mine barrier.

BULLOCK
Joseph William
T/Lt RNVR HMT Jude (M/S) 20 Feb 45 MID Minesweeping - MID awarded for minesweeping and enemy human torpedo attacks.

BUNDAY
Roy Williams

C/MX56243

ERA Third Class

HMS Courier (Algerine Class M/S)

13 Nov 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for devotion to duty and outstanding endurance during mine clearance operations which entailed the working of very long hours in the Elbe and Weser rivers over the period March-June 1945.

BUNTING
John Alan
T/Lt RNVR HMS Circe (Algerine Class M/S) 2 May 44 MID Minesweeping - MID awarded for Minesweeping Gulf of Gaeta supporting 5th Army. 

BURGOYNE
Hector Douglas

LT/JX257158

Seaman

HMT Elbury (M/S)

5 Oct 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters.

BURROUGHS
James Henry Lindin

Sub Lt RNVR

HMT Stella Orion (M/S)

31 Dec 40

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.

BURROWS
Benjamin Victor

LT/KX105839

A/Chief Engineman

MMS 7

20 Feb 45

BEM

Minesweeping - BEM awarded for courage, endurance and skill in salving a Motor Minesweeper after she had been damaged by bombing in a gale lasting three days and nights plus enemy human torpedo attacks Normandy.

BURTON
Noel

LT/SC25

Second Hand RNR

HMT Oku (M/S)

8 Feb 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill in minesweeping in Nore Command.

BUSH DSC DSO**
Eric Wheeler

Captain RN

Chief of Staff, Naval Force 'W', South East Asia Command

16 Nov 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, efficiency and devotion to duty in the establishment of navigational aids in the approaches to the Rangoon river, in minesweeping and in the survey of the river prior to the assault on the city, May 1945.

BUTCHER
Thomas

C/JX270010

 

Leading Signalaman

HMS Friendship (Catherine Class BAM M/S)

19 Mar 46

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great skill, efficiency and endurance during minesweeping operations off the Japanese-held Islands of Car Nicobar in July 1945 (Operation Collie).

BUTLER
Albert Thomas

LT/DX4220

Signalman

HMT Valesca (M/S)

3 Apr 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944.

BUTLER
Frederick Kenneth 'Ken'
A/T/Lt Cdr RNVR CO of BYMS 2035 28 Nov 44 DSC Minesweeping - DSC awarded for services during Normandy landings.

BUTLER
Walter Frederick

P/MX66132

PO Motor Mechanic

ML 170

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945.

BUTTERWORTH
Edwin Allan

D/JX250800

Telegraphist

ML 461

18 Sep 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945.

BUTTERWORTH
Norman
T/Lt RNVR MMS 1008 11 Feb 45 DSC Minesweeping - DSC awarded for wind-up operations Europe 1945.

BUTTIGIEG
Carmel

E/KX117749

 

Stoker First Class

HMS St Angelo (Malta)

29 Sep 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines.

 

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