^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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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

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Eric Cyril

D/K57499

Chief Stoker

HMS Postillion (Algerine Class M/S)

23 Jan 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HMS Postillion in minesweeping operations in the Bay of the Seine.

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Frederick William

LT/KX124656

Engineman RNPS

HMT Star of Orkney (M/S)

13 Apr 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines.

PAINTER
Arthur Henry

P/JX140953

AB

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.

PALMER
Charles George

Lt Cdr RNZNVR

HMT Pine (M/S)

HMS Cromarty (Bangor Clas M/S)

1 Jan 42
9 May 44

DSC
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded in New Year Honours 1942

Bar to DSC 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.

PARHAM
Frederick Charles

LT/JX225666

Seaman

MMS 68

5 Oct 43

MID

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

PARKER
Joseph Flett

LT/KX107484

Engineman RNPS

MMS 57

22 Dec 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.

PARKES
Richard William

C/JX139507

A/PO Telegraphist

HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S)

27 Mar 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters.

PARKINSON
Joseph

LT/X20530A

Second Hand RNR

HMT Fyldea (M/S)

31 Dec 40

DSM

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

PARNCUTT
William Charles

C/JX134261

Chief Yeoman of Signals

HMS Fancy (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 over a period from October 1944 to May 1945.

PARROTT
Herbert Edgar

LT/JX198970

LS

MMS 57

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

PARRY
Jack Malcolm

LT/JX237453

Seaman

HMT Gruinard (M/S)

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.

PARRY
Percy Randolph

D/J20535

CPO

HMS Skirmisher (Milford Haven)

8 Jun 43

BEM

Minesweeping - BEM awarded for outstanding devotion to duty in dangerous circumstances. Inshore squadron with 8th Army advance.

PARSONS
Henry Hedley Lewis

Lt RNVR

BYMS 2002

15 Aug 44

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and undaunted devotion to duty. Mine disposal at sea 21 Apr 44.

PAYNTER
John

5813D

A/PO

HMY Esmeralda

3 Aug 43
3 Jul 45

BEM
Bar to BEM

Bomb & Mine Disposal - BEM awarded for mine disposal.

Bar to BEM awarded for courage, daring and great devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ship Esmeralda (Vernon echo-sounding yacht) in mine location and recovery operations off the coasts of Great Britain and the North of France.

PAWSON
George

Lt RNVR

HMT Courser (M/S)

8 Feb 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill in minesweeping.

PEARCE
Charles Albert George

P/MX126427

PO Motor Mechanic

ML 168

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.

PEARSON
John Andrew

A/Lt Cdr RNR

HMS Lynx (Dover)

CO HMS Rye (Bangor Class M/S)

CO HMS Rye (Bangor Class M/S)

CO HMS Rye (Bangor Class M/S)

CO HMS Welfare (Algerine Class M/S)

CO HMS Welfare (Algerine Class M/S)

1 Jan 40

10 Nov 42

2 Jun 43

23 Nov 43

27 Mar 45

14 Aug 45

DSC

Bar to DSC

MID

MID

MID

MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded New Year Honours 1940.

Bar to DSC awarded for Op PEDESTAL Malta convoys.

First MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1943.

Second MID awarded for defence of convoys against air attack Mediterranean Aug 43.

Third MID awarded for Op DRAGOON invasion of South of France.

Fourth MID awarded for relief of Greece.

PEARSON DSC
Leonard Ernest

Cdr RN (Rtd)

HMS Bunting (Harwich)

5 Sep 44

Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - Bar to DSC awarded for skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.

PEART
Ernest James

P/JX309266

Telegraphist

ML 221

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

PEASNELL
Raymond

D/JX143397

A/PO

HMS Bootle (Bangor Class M/S)

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

PENFOLD
David Noel

Lt RN

Force W

16 Nov 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC 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.

PEPPERELL
Percy Gilbert Sydney

LT/JX173503

PO

HMT Solon (M/S)

30 May 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for enterprise and devotion to duty in minesweeping.

PERKINS
Anthony William

P/JX538833

Ord Signalman

ML 456

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.

PERRIN
Leonard Kaye

A/Cdr RNVR

Lt Cdr RNVR

HMS Fabius (Taranto)

HMS Fabius (Taranto)

15 May 45

28 Aug 45

DSC

Bar to DSC

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

Bar to DSC awarded for minesweeping operations.

PERRY
John

X6089ES

Chief Engineman RNR

HMT William Wesney (M/S)

4 Oct 40

MID

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

PERRY
Ronald Frank

P/MX61365

ERA Third Class

HMS Acute (Algerine Class M/S)

12 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy.

PETERSON
Daniel Dixon

P/X8061C

PO

PO

HMS Waterwitch (Algerine Class M/S)

HMS Waterwitch (Algerine Class M/S)

1 Jan 45
12 Jun 45

DSM
MID

Minesweeping - DSM awarded King's Birthday Honours 1945.

MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy.

PETERSON DSC
Jack

Cdr RN

HMS Wildfire II (Sheerness)

18 Oct 40

DSO

Minesweeping - DSO awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in minesweeping operations.

PETHERICK
Harry

D/JX125125

AB

HMS Pangbourne (Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S)

9 Jun 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations. Mine clearance Orkney & Shetland Oct 41.

PETTY
Frank Sydney

Sub Lt RNVR

HMS St Angelo (Malta)

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.

PETZER
Stephen Benjamin

Lt SANF

HMSAS Stellenberg (Hector Class M/S whaler)

8 Feb 44

MBE

Minesweeping - Appointed MBE for good services in detecting and shadowing ships bound for enemy territory and in minesweeping operations.

PHILLIPS
Charles George

P/KX82872

Stoker PO

HMS Onyx (Algerine Class 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.

Sub Lt RN

Lt RN

HMS Sheffield

HMS Sidmouth (Bangor Class M/S)

1 Jan 40

13 Apr 43

MID²

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for patrolling the seas.

Second MID awarded for bravery and skill on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines.

PHILPOT
Frank

C/J85368

PO Telegraphist

HMS Albacore (Algerine Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.

PIRIE
James

LT/X8017C

LS

MMS 37

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.

PLANT
William Thomas

C/MX66755

ERA Third Class

HMS Pelorus (Algerine Class 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.

PLATTEN
Walter Leonard

LT/JX170553

LS

BYMS 2056

15 May 45

DSM

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

PLUMBRIDGE
Dennis George

C/JX308644

Leading Coder

ML 465

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.

PONKING
Henry

Lt RNVR

MMS 47

5 Oct 43

DSC

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

POUGHER
Benjamin

LT/KX101898

Chief Engineman RNPS

HMT Elbury (M/S)

7 Dec 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.

POULTON
Joseph Henry Thomas

D/JX251190

AB

HMT Beryl (M/S)

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.

POUNDER
Reginald Deighton

P/MX66903

Chief Motor Mechanic Fourth Class

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

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.

POWDRELL
Harold

LT/X21311A

A/PO

HMT Loch Leven (M/S)

13 Apr 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines.

POWELL
Calvert William

C/J113341

Yeoman of Signals

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

POWLEY
Ronald Richard

LT/KX110011

Engineman

MMS 71

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

POWNEY
Charles Geoffrey

A/Lt Cdr RNVR

HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.

PRATT
Raymond Henry

Lt RNVR

A/Lt Cdr RNVR

HMT Fezenta (M/S)

MMS 1051

1 Jan 43
4 Sep 45

DSC
MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded New Year Honours 1943.

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.

PRATTEN
David John

LT/JX242278

A/LS RNPS

HDML 1236

7 Dec 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.

PRECIOUS
Frederick Arthur

LT/JX173514

LS

MMS 281

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.

PRESCOTT
John Thomas

C/J107570

Yeoman of Signals

HMS Niger

HMS Fitzroy (M/S)

1 Jan 41
9 Jun 42

DSM²
MID

Minesweeping - DSM awarded in New Year Honours 1941.

MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations.

PRESTON
Henry Francis Morrison

Lt RNR

HMS Cadmus (Algerine Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.

PREWITT
Arthur John

P/JX389625

AB

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.

PRICE
George Bernard

LT/JX189254

Signalman

HMT Edward Walmsley (M/S)

5 Sep 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.

PRINCE
George Richard

C/M7950

Chief ERA

HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S)

27 Mar 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters.

PRIESTLEY
Frederick

LT/JX221507

CPO

BYMS 2175

15 May 45

MID

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

PRYER
William Henry

C/M37026

Chief ERA

Chief ERA

HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)

27 Mar 42
9 May 44

DSM
Bar to DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters.

Bar to DSM 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.

PYE
Reginald Shorten

LT/KX124881

Chief Engineman RNPS

MMS 64

22 Dec 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.