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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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

TA/Lt Cdr RNVR

MMS 113

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.

Lt RNR

Lt RNR

A/Lt Cdr RNR

A/Lt Cdr RNR

3 Sep 40

31 Mar 42
9 May 44

28 Nov 44

MID

MID
DSC

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for minesweeping operations.

Second MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters (Dec 41 - Jan 42).

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.

Third MID awarded for Normandy invasion (Op Neptune).

T/A/Leading Stoker

LCP(L) 192

23 Jan 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the approaches to Le Havre.

Second Hand

HMS St Kilda (Isles Class M/S Trawler)

12 Jun 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to dutyin arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy (Naples to Leghorn 1944).

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

HMT British Withernsea (M/S)

HMT British Withernsea(M/S)

1 Jan 44

8 Feb 44

MID

DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1944.

DSC awarded for bravery and skill (Nore Command).

T/Lt RNVR

ML 211

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.

Ord Telegraphist

MMS 64

22 Dec 42

DSM

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

Chief Engineman

BYMS 2055

16 Jan 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France (Cherbourg and approaches).

T/Lt RNVR

HDML 1230

7 Dec 43

MID

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

Lt RNVR

HMD Renascent

1 Jan 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France.

T/Lt RNVR

BYMS 2213

30 May 44

MID

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

Engineman

MMS 84

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 (Opening Le Havre and the Seine Sep 44 - Mar 45).

Chief Stoker

HMS Peterhead (Bangor class M/S)

31 Mar 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters Dec 41 - Jan 42.

Engineman

Chief Engineman

HMT Cornea (M/S)

MMS 175

11 Jul 40

3 Apr 45

DSM

Bar to DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded King's Birthday Honours 1940.

Bar to DSM awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines Oct - Nov 1944.

Telegraphist

ML 250

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

LS (A/Coxswain)

MMS 137

3 Apr 45

DSM

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

AB

HMS Polruan (Bangor class M/S)

12 Jun 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM 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.

ERA Fourth Class

HMS Whitehaven (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.

Lt (Sp) RNVR

Lt Cdr (Sp) RNVR

MMS 272

Staff of ACR (Admiral Commanding Reserves)

9 May 44

1 Jan 51

DSC

MBE

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for enterprise and skill minesweeping.

Appointed MBE New Year Honours 1951.

Chief Engineman RNR

Chief Engineman RNR

HMS Cava (M/S Trawler)

HMS Cava (M/S Trawler)

9 Jun 42

1 Jan 44

MID

DSM

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

DSM awarded New Year Honours 1944.

Lt Cdr RN

Lt Cdr RN

HMS Friendship (Algerine class M/S).
Staff of Rear Admiral Commanding 5th Cruiser Squadron

19 Mar 46

7 Aug 45

MID

DSC

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

DSC awarded for relief of Kithera Jan - Feb 45.

T/Lt RNVR

T/Lt RNVR

HMS Boston Bangor class M/S)
HMS Boston Bangor class M/S)

9 May 44
13 Apr 44

DSC
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - 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.

Bar to DSC awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations Op Antidote).

Warrant Engineer RN

Warrant Engineer RN

HMS Blyth (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Blyth (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42

15 Sep 42

DSC

MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Nore Dec 41 - Jan 42.

MID awarded after being bombed and sunk 11 Jul 42.

ERA Third Class

HMS Sylvia (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 - May 1945.

PO

HMS Bude (Bangor class M/S)

14 Nov 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean.

Lt RN

Lt RN

Lt RN

HMS Bushwood (M/S DG vessel)

HMS Lynx (Dover base)

HMS Lynx (Dover base)

1 Jan 41
29 Sep 42

1 Jan 44

DSC
MID

MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded New Year Honours 1941.

First MID awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping.

Second MID awarded New Year Honours 1944.

Telegraphist

HMS Coriolanus (Shakespeare class M/S trawler)

18 Sep 45

MID

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

LS RFR

HMS Hawthorn (Berberis Class M/S Trawler)

6 Sep 40

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courageous and efficient services in minesweeping operations in Norwegian waters.

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

ML 250

3 Apr 45

DSC

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

Chief Motor Mechanic

MTB 731

13 Nov 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, determination and great devotion to duty whilst engaged in clearing oyster mines by depth charges from the approaches of Le Havre and the rescue of survivors from a ship mined in the approaches during bad weather and under particularly dangerous conditions.

Lt (E) RN

Lt(E) RN

HMS Sutton ex-HMS Salcombe (Aberdare - improved WW I Hunt Class - M/S)

HMS Sutton

4 Oct 40

1 Jan 41

MID

DSC

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

DSC awarded New Year Honours 1941.

T/Electrical Lt RNVR

Force W

20 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.

Engineman

MMS 1044

3 Apr 45

MID

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

Seaman

MFV 1020

3 Apr 45

MID

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

AB

HMS Sidmouth (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 Dec 1942 - Jan 1943.

Engineman RNPS

MMS 17

29 Sep 42

DSM

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

AB

HMS Circe (Algerine Clas M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. Op ANTIDOTE.

T/Sub Lt RNVR

ML 443

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.

T/Lt RNVR

MMS 57

22 Dec 42

DSC

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

Telegraphist

MMS 1081

3 Apr 45

MID

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

Lt RNR

A/Lt Cdr RNR

A/Lt Cdr RNR

HMS Blyth (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Albacore (Algerine Class M/S)

HMS Albacore (Algerine Class M/S)

11 Jun 42

7 Dec 43
12 Jun 45

MID

DSC
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1942. 

DSC awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. Op ANTIDOTE.

MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy.  Naples to Leghorn 1944.

LS
T/A/PO

31 Apr 42
13 Apr 43

MID
DSM

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Nore Dec 1941 - Jan 1942.
DSM awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. Channel Dec 42 - Jan 43.

AB

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

14 Nov 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean.

Sub Lt RN

Sub Lt RN

HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)

HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)

1 Jan 43
23 Mar 43

DSC
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded New Year Honours 1943. 

Bar to DSC awarded for bravery, skill and resolution while minesweeping in North Russian waters.

LS

MMS 1052

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.

Stoker PO

HMS Boston (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.

Telegraphist RFR

Telegraphist RFR

HMS Hawthorn (Berberis Class M/S Trawler)

HMS Newark (Destroyer)

6 Sep 40

2 Jun 43

MID

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for courageous and efficient services in minesweeping operations in Norwegian waters.

Second MID awarded King's Birthday Honours.

Seaman RNPS

MMS 91

15 Aug 44

MID

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

LS

PO

HMS Fitzroy (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S)

HMS Fitzroy (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S)

9 Jun 42

30 Jul 42

MID

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations Orkneys & Shetland Oct 41.

Second MID awarded after ship mined and sunk East Coast 27 May 42.

Lt RNR (Rtd)

HMS Boscawen (Portland)

23 Mar 43

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery, skill and resolution while minesweeping in North Russian waters.

AB

HMS Boston (Bangor Class M/S)

9 May 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great skill, endurance and devotion to duty in HM Ships Whitehaven, Boston, Romney, Cromer and Cromarty 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.

AB

HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)

27 Mar 42

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Nore Dec 1941 - Jan 1942.

T/A/Warrant Engineer

T/A/Warrant Engineer

A/Warrant Engineer

HMS Fitzroy ((Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S)

HMS Fitzroy ((Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S)

HMS Kellett ((Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S)

1 Jul 41
9 Jun 42

8 Jun 41

DSC
MID

MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded King's Birthday Honours 1941.

First MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations.  Orkneys and Shetland Oct 1941.

Second MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1944.

Wireman

HMT Rotherslade

6 Jun 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation. Humber 28 Jan 44.

Lt RNR

BYMS 2020

15 May 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic Aug - Oct 44.

Captain RN Rtd

HMS Drake (Plymouth)

Port Minesweeping Officer, Plymouth

Port Minesweeping Officer, Plymouth

1 Jan 41
16 Jun 42

7 Sep 43

MID

Bar to DSO

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded New Year Honours 1941.

Bar to DSO awarded for courage, zeal and resource in minesweeping.

Second MID awarded for minesweeping Plymouth Command.

Lt RNVR

HMT Loch Eribol (M/S)

13 Apr 43

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. North Sea 18 Jan 1943.

T/Lt RNVR

HMS Elissa (Messina)

30 May 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded posthumously for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. Op Antidote.

T/Lt RNVR

T/Lt RNVR

HDML 1160

ML 212

1 Jan 44

4 Sep 45

MID

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1944.

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.

Marine

704th LCP(L) Flotilla

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.

Stoker PO

HMS Poole (Bangor Class M/S)

30 May 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. Op Antidote.

ML 567

ML 567

14 Jun 45

18 Sep 45

MID

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1945.

Second 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.

CPO (TGM)

HMS Lynx (Dover)

2 Aug 40
8 Jul 41

MID
GM

Minesweeping - MID awarded for mine disposal Channel.

GM awarded for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty. Mine disposal Channel to Mar 41.

LS

LS

HMS Hibiscus (Flower Class corvette)

HMS Sidmouth (Bangor Class M/S)

1 Jan 41

27 Mar 42

MID²

^MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded New Year Honours 1941.

Second MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. North Sea Dec 41 - Jan 42.

T/Skipper RNR

T/A/Skipper Lt

HMT Sycamore (Tree Class M/S)

MMS 141 - 131 Auxilliary Minesweeping Sqn

9 May 44

1 Jan 45

MID

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for enterprise and skill minesweeping. Op SMI 23.

Second MID awarded New Year Honours 1945.

PO Wireman

BYMS 2211

16 Jan 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Cherbourg and approaches.

A/Captain RN

A/Captain RN

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship)

19 Dec 44
4 Sep 45

DSO
MID

Minesweeping - DSO awarded for distinguished service in hazardous minesweeping operations in the mouth of the Scheldt and the Approaches to Ostend.

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.

PO

MMS 109

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 September to November 1944.

HMS Freesia (Flower Class corvette)

HMS Sylvia (Algerine Class M/S)

25 Aug 42
18 Sep 45

DSM²
MID

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for Op Ironclad - Invasion of Madagascar.

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

CPO Engineman

MMS 105

12 Jun 45

MID

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

Engineman

MMS 86

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. Le Havre and Seine.

Lt RN

Lt RN

Lt RN

Lt RN

Lt Cdr RN

HMS Inconstant (destoyer)

HMS Rinaldo (Algerine Class M/S)

HMS Rinaldo (Algerine Class M/S)

HMS Rinaldo (Algerine Class M/S)

HMS Newcastle (Cruiser)

21 Dec 43

27 Mar 45

18 Sep 45

11 Dec 45

23 Feb 54

MID²

MID

MID

DSC

MBE²

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for destruction of U-409 in Mediterranean 12 Jul 43.

Second MID awarded for Op Dragoon.

Third MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic April to May 1945.

DSC awarded for wind-up in Europe 1945.

MBE awarded for Korean ceasefire.

Lt Cdr RN

HMS Borde (Mine Disposal Ship)
HMS Exeter

8 Mar 40
22 Jan 46

DSO
DSC²

Minesweeping - DSO awarded for dangerous and successful experimental work dealing with mines. 

DSC awarded for Battle of the Java Sea.

Second Hand

BYMS 2070

16 Jan 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Cherbourg and approaches.

MASB 38 (Motor Anti-Submarine Boat)

1 Feb 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, keenness and skill in a dangerous and valuable minesweeping operation. Dover

Wireman

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. Opened Le Havre and Seine.

T/Lt RNVR

HMS Colonsay (Grimsby M/S Base)

4 Sep 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC 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.

Seaman

MMS 91 (M/S)

15 Aug 44

MID

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

Seaman

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 September to November 1944.

Engineman

HMD Young Mun

3 Jan 41

MID

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

Chief Stoker

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

14 Nov 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean.

T/Lt RNR

BYMS 2011

23 Jan 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in hazardous minesweeping operations off the Adriatic coast of Italy.