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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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

M

PO

HMT Probe (P Class M/S Trawler)

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 of Le Havre and Seine.

Leading Wireman

HMS Cockatrice (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.

PO RNR

HMD Victoria I (M/S)

27 Jan 42

DSM

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

Seaman RNPS

HMS Svana (M/S Whaler)

27 Jan 42

DSM

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

Second Hand RNR

MMS 17

29 Sep 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping. Dover Strait Jun - Jul 42.

Lt RN

Lt RN

HMS Sidmouth (Bangor Class M/S)

NP 770

31 Mar 42

10 Jul 45

MID

DSC

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

DSC awarded for operations off Arakan Coast Nov 44 - Mar 45.

Seaman

LS

Not listed

BYMS 2211

17 Mar 42

6 Jun 44

MID

DSM

Minesweeping - MID awarded for minesweeping in North Sea.

DSM awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation.

Stoker First Class

HMS Gazelle (Catherine Class BAMS M/S)

11 Sep 45

DSM

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

LS

HMT Prowess (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. Opening of Le Havre and Seine.

Sub Lt RCNVR

Lt RCNVR

HMS Skudd III (M/S Whaler)

HMS Skudd III (M/S Whaler)

1 Jan 42
6 Feb 42

DSC
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded New Year Honours 1942.

Bar to DSC awarded for bravery and endurance while minesweeping, and when attacked by enemy aircraft.  Bombed and sunk Tobruk 27 Aug 41.

Lt RNVR

ML 916

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 September to November 1944.

Chief ERA

HMS Versatile (Destroyer)

HMS Eastbourne (Bangor Class M/S)

25 Jun 40
27 Mar 42

DSM²
MID

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for operations off the Dutch coast.

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

Lt Cdr RN

HMS Circe (Algerine Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSC

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

Yeoman of Signals

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

4 Oct 40

MID

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

Leading Motor Mechanic

ML 174

18 Sep 45

MID

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

T/Lt RNVR

BYMS 2052

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.

T/Lt RNVR

HMS Colonsay (Grimsby M/S Base)

22 Dec 42

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. Nore Oct 42.

Captain RN

HMS Epping (Harwich M/S Base)

19 Dec 44

DSO

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

Electrical Lt RNVR

HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)

23 Mar 43

DSC

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

T/Lt RCNR

HMCS Blairmore (Bangor Class M/S)

3 Jul 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship in arduous operations along the coasts of Southern England and Northern France Nov 42.

ERA Second Class

HMS Gleaner (Survey vessel)

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.

Cdr RNR

Cdr RNR

A/Capt RNR

A/Capt RNR

A/Capt RNR

A/Capt RNR

A/Capt RNR

HMT Taipo (M/S)

LP Trawlers Unit Officer

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Fabius (Taranto)

4 Oct 40

1 Jan 41
31 Mar 42
7 Dec 43
14 Nov 44

27 Mar 45
12 Jun 45

MID

DSC
MID
Bar to DSC
MID

Bar to DSC
DSO

Minesweeping - See below.

Stoker PO

HMS Seaham (Bangor Class M/S)

30 May 44

MID

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

HMT Westray (Isles 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 April to May 1945.

Lt RN

HMS Rhyl (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSC

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

Seaman

HMT Fezenta (M/S)

6 Jun 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation. Humber 26 Jan 44.

Wireman

Unknown

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.

T/Sub Lt RNVR

T/Sub Lt RNVR

HMS Vernon

HMS St Angelo (Malta)

27 Jun 41
29 Sep 42

GM
MID

Minesweeping & RMS - GM awarded for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty Manchester Dec 1940.

MID awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the approaches to the harbours of Malta clear of mines May - Jun 42.

Chief ERA

HMS Ilfracombe (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42

DSM

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

Chief Motor Mechanic

HMS Gipsy (Swansea M/S Base)

HMS Cheerful (Algerine Class M/S)

1 Jan 43
4 Sep 45

BEM
MID

Minesweeping - BEM awarded King's Birthday 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.

CPO RCN

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. Opening of Le Havre and Seine.

PO RNR

HMS Peterhead (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42

MID

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

Yeoman of Signals

HMS Catherine (Catherine BAMS Class Minesweeper)

11 Sep 45

DSM

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

Stoker First Class

HMT Proof (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. Opening Le Havre and Seine.

Stoker

HMD Ut Prosim (M/S)

3 Jan 41

MID

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

CPO

HMS Fantome (Algerine Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

MID

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

AB

ML 307

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.

HMT Berberis (M/S)

BYMS 2161

3 Sep 40

23 Jan 45

MID

MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded for coming under air attack.

Second MID awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the approaches to Le Havre.

Cook

HMT Hoy (M/S)

14 Nov 44

MID

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

T/Lt(E) RNR

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 July 1944.

PO RNPS

HMT Epine (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. North Sea Sep 1942.

Ord Signalman

HMS Skudd III (M/S Whaler)

27 Jan 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and endurance while minesweeping, and when attacked by enemy aircraft. Bombed and sunk Tobruk 27 Aug 1941.

Leading Wireman

MMS 1062

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.

A/AB

ML 571

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.

Leading Stores Assistant

HMS Ardrossan Bangor 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 September to November 1944.

T/Lt RNVR

T/Lt RNVR

BYMS 2157

BYMS 2157

16 Jan 45

13 Jun 1946

MID

MBE

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

MBE awarded King's Birthday Hnours 1946.

AB

ML 222 or ML 252

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.

Signalman

MMS 61

22 Dec 42

MID

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

Engineman RNPS

MMS 14

29 Sep 42

MID

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

A/CPO

HMS Cadmus (Algerine Class M/S)

12 Jun 45

DSM

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

AB

HMS Ilfracombe (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42

DSM

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

Stoker PO

HMS Welcome (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 May - June 1945.

Yeoman of Signals

HMS Fantome (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

MID

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

Chief Engineman

MMS 37

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. Opened Le Havre and Seine.

Telegraphist

ML 222

26 Jun 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM 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.

Chief Engineman

BYMS 2053

15 May 45

DSM

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

Engineman

MMS 267

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.

LS

HMS Espiegle (Algerine Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

DSM

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

T/Lt RNZNVR

ML 206

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.

T/Lt RNVR

T/Lt RNVR

ML 480

ML 480

23 Jan 45
15 May 45

DSC
MID

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

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

A/Leading Stoker

HMS Boston (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Boston (Bangor Class M/S)

9 May 44
30 May 44

MID
MID

Minesweeping - First 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.

Second MID awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. Op Antidote.

Chief ERA

HMS Clacton (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.

Lt Cdr RN

CO HMS Hythe (Bangor Class M/S)

2 Jun 43
23 Nov 43

MID
MID

Minesweeping - First MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1943.

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

Seaman RNPS

MMS 60

22 Dec 42

MID

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

Engineman RNPS

HMT Dhoon (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. North Sea Aug 1942.

Lt RNZNVR

ML 293

1 Feb 44

MID

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

A/Leading Wireman

BYMS 2236

20 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.

Lt RN

Lt RN

HMS Speedy (Halcyon Class M/S)

HMS Whitehaven (Bangor Class M/S)

22 Sep 42

9 May 44

MID

DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded for Op Harpoon.

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.

Seaman

HMT Negro (M/S)

5 Oct 43

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters. Feb - Jul 1943.

Second Hand

HMT Berberis (M/S)

5 Sep 44

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for skill and devotion to duty in HM Ships Bunting, Firefly, Edward Walmsley and Berberis in minesweeping operations. Nore area May - Jun 1944.

Stoker PO

HMS Fly (Algerine Class M/S)

12 Jun 45

DSM

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

Lt RN

HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)

31 Mar 42

MID

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

A/Lt Cdr RINVR

HMIS Deccan (Bangor Class M/S)

20 Nov 45

MID

Minesweeping - 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.

A/Lt Cdr RNVR

ML 451

18 Sep 45

DSC

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

T/Skipper RNR

HMS Colonsay (Grimsby M/S Base)

22 Dec 42

DSC

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

Engineman

Engineman

HMT Amroth Castle (M/S)

HMT Valesca (M/S)

1 Jan 45

3 Apr 45

MID

DSM

Minesweeping - MID awarded New Year Honours 1945.

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

Yeoman of Signals

HMS Hare (Algerine Class M/S)

13 Nov 45

13 Jun 46

MID

MID

Minesweeping - First 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.

Second MID awarded in King's Birthday Honours 1946.

Chief Stoker

Chief Stoker

HMS Blyth (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Rhyl (Bangor Class M/S)

15 Sep 42

7 Dec 43

MID

DSM

Minesweeping - MID awarded after being bombed and damaged at Plymouth 11 Jul 42.

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

AB

HMS Sycamore (Berberis Class M/S Trawler)

6 Sep 40

MID

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

Lt RN

Lt RN

HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)

HMS Harrier (Halcyon Class M/S)

4 Oct 40

11 Jun 42

MID

DSC

Wireman

MMS 69

3 Apr 45

MID

Boatswain

Lt RN

HMT Meonstone (M/S)

HMS Speedwell (M/S)

5 Jul 40

21 Apr 42

Minesweeping - DSC for capture of Italian submarine Galileo Galilei off Aden 19 Jul 1940.

MID awarded for good services in HMS Speedwell following towing of torpedoed merchantman SS Harmatris 17 Jan 1942.

Seaman RNPS

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).

29 Sep 42

1 Feb 44

MID

DSM

Minesweeping - MID awarded for sea rescue Dover Strait 15 Jul 1942.

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

Lt RN

Lt RN

HMS Rothsay (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Wedgeport (Bangor Class M/S)

7 Dec 43

28 Nov 44

MID

MID

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

Second MID awarded for Op Neptune.

Leading Wireman

MMS 1042

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.

T/Lt RNVR

Instructor Lt Cdr RN

MTB 750

HMS Peregrine (RN Air Station, Ford, Sussex)

MID

MBE²

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.

Appointed MBE in New Year Honours 1959.

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S)
CO HMS Mutine (Algerine class M/S)
CO HMS Rhyl (Bangor Class M/S)
CO HMS Acute ex-HMS Alert (Algerine Class M/S)

31 Mar 42

23 May 44

27 Mar 45

12 Jun 45

MID

Bar to DSC
Bar to DSC
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Participated in minefield clearance Nore Dec 41 to Jan 42.

First bar to DSC awarded for Operation Avalanche (Salerno landings).

Second bar to DSC awarded for Operation Dragoon (Invasion of Southern France).

Third bar to 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).

Lt RNR

MMS 80

5 Oct 43

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters Nov 42 - Jul 43..

Second Hand

HMT Stella Orion (M/S)

31 Dec 40

DSM

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

Chief Engineman RNPS

Chief Engineman RNPS

HMS Astral (Survey vessel)

MMS 80

27 Dec 40
5 Oct 43

DSM²
MID

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and continuous good services in the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage.

MID awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters Nov 42 - Jul 43.

LS RNPS

BYMS 2214

11 Apr 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and skill in a successful mine clearance operation. Nore area.

Ord Seaman

HMS Skudd III (M/S Trawler)

23 Jan 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and endurance while minesweeping, and when attacked by enemy aircraft.  Bombed and sunk Tobruk 27 Aug 1941.

T/Lt RNVR

T/Lt RNVR

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR

11 Jun 42

1 Jan 43

14 Nov 44

3 Apr 45
4 Sep 45

MID

MID

MID

MID
DSC

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

Second MID awarded New Year Honours 1943.

Third MID awarded for Op Neptune.

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

DSC 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.

Second Hand

HMS Bouvet III

9 May 44

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM awarded for enterprise and skill minesweeping in HM Ships Bressay, Exmouth, Sycamore, Bouvet III and Light Craft. Op SMI 23.

PO Motor Mechanic

ML 139

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.

Lt Cdr RNR

CO HMS Hebe (Halcyon Class M/S)

1 Sep 42

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for Operation Harpoon Gibraltar to Malta convoys.

AB

ML 138

1 Feb 44

DSM

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

Lt RNVR

Lt RNVR

HMT Remexo (M/S)

BYMS 2173

1 Jan 44
16 Jan 45

DSC
MID

Minesweeping - DSC awarded New Year Honours 1944.

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

Chief Engineman

BYMS 2221

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.

T/Lt RNVR

MMS 37

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 Le Havre and Seine.

Stoker First Class

ML 451

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 April to May 1945.

Chief ERA

Chief ERA

HMS Cromarty (Bangor Class M/S)

HMS Cromarty (Bangor Class M/S)

2 May 44

30 May 44

MID

DSM

Minesweeping - MID awarded minesweeping Strait of Bonifacio.

DSM awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations (Sicilian campaign).

PO

MTB 750

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.

Chief Engineman

BYMS 2194

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.

LS

LS

BYMS 2175

BYMS 2175

15 May 45

14 Jun 45

DSM

MID

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

Stoker PO

HMS Bude (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.

Chief ERA

HMS Maenad (Algerine Class 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 (Op Cleaver).