WW II Awards for RN Minesweeping

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¹Killed 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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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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NAME	RANK/RATE	UNIT	DATE GAZETTED	AWARD	REMARKS
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RALPH Alexander LT/KX149473	Engineman PO RNPS	HDML 1230	7 Dec 43	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.
RAMM William LT/KX102440	Engineman LT/KX.102440	Unknown	3 Sep 40	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in Minesweeping operations off the Coasts of Holland, Belgium and France.
RANGER Stanley George P/J108581	PO	HMS Llandudno (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 October to November 1944.
RAWLINGS Geoffrey Noel	A/Cdr RN Cdr RN Cdr RN A/Capt RN A/Capt RN	M/S Portsmouth M/S Forces 12th M/S Flotilla HMS Fly HMS Fly	6 Jun 41 1 Sep 42 2 May 44 12 Jun 45 14 Aug 45	MID DSO Bar to DSO DSC MID	Minesweeping - First MID, DSO and Bar to DSO awarded for courage and endurance while minesweeping. DSC awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. Second MID awarded for minesweeping in Greek waters.
RAWLINSON Samuel Fielding	Lt (E) RNVR	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.
RAWLINSON Thomas LT/KX103179	Stoker	Unknown	3 Sep 40	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in Minesweeping operations off the Coasts of Holland, Belgium and France.
READ Ronald Jack 342TS	A/Skipper Lt RNR	BYMS 2051	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.
REDMOND Bernard Ernest D/J98645	PO	HMS Whitehaven (Bangor Class M/S)	9 May 44	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM 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.
REED Joseph Maurice P/MX77127	PO Motor Mechanic	HMS Tanganyika (Algerine Class M/S in 18th MSF)	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 (Operation Dropkick).
REID William Mitchell LT/X19347A	Second Hand	BYMS 2174	15 May 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic.
REYNOLDS John James 3555WS	Skipper RNR	HMD One Accord (M/S)	4 Sep 42	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and endurance while minesweeping.
REYNOLDS William James LT/JX190068	Seaman	HMT Stella Orion (M/S)	31 Dec 40	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.
RHIND Victor Pretoria	Boatswain RN	HMT Beryl (M/S) HMS Haslemere (Normandy accommodation ship)	29 Sep 42 28 Nov 44	DSC Bar to DSC³	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines. Bar to DSC awarded for services during Normandy landings.
RICE John	Warrant Engineer RN	HMS Squirrel (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.
RICHARDS John Russell D/JX146718	PO Telegraphist	HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S)	12 Jun 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ships Rhyl, Rothesay, Brixham, Polruan, Stornoway, Hailstorm and Nebb, and Light Coastal Forces, in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth.
RICHARDS Kenneth Edwin	Lt RNVR	HMT Negro (M/S)	5 Oct 43	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters.
RITCHIE John D/KX91113	A/Stores PO	HMS Polruan (Bangor Class M/S)	14 Nov 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean.
RITCHIE Richard Michael	Sub Lt RNVR	HMS Queen Empress (M/S Paddle Steamer)	4 Oct 40	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for zeal and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.
RITCHIE Robert X18834A	Seaman RNR	MMS 82	29 Sep 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping.
ROACH Frederick Albert C/MX76989	Wireman	HMT Prophet (M/S)	6 Jun 44	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation.
ROBERTS James Edward 841TS	Skipper RNR	HMT Garola (M/S) HMT Filey Bay (M/S)	17 Mar 42 7 Dec 43	MID MID	Minesweeping - First MID awarded for minesweeping. Second MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.
ROBERTS Wilfred Kenneth P/SSX16894	Leading Signalman	HMS Welfare (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.
ROBERTSON Adam Nicholson	A/Lt Cdr RNVR	ML 433	12 Jun 45	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy.
ROBERTSON William Alastair	Lt RN	HMS Fitzroy (M/S) HMS Abdiel (M/L)	9 Jun 42 4 May 42	DSC Bar to DSC²	Minesweeping & Minelaying - DSC awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations. Bar to DSC awarded for bravery and skill in successful minelaying operations.
ROBINSON Sidney Charles C/MX504072	Wireman	MMS 225	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.
ROBSON Laurence	Lt RN	HMS Tanganyika (Algerine Class M/S in 18th MSF)	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 Operation Dropkick).
RODAN Robert William	Lt RNVR	HMT Loch Moidart (M/S)	6 Jun 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation.
ROE John Stanley	T/Lt RNR T/Lt RNR T/Lt RNR T/Cdr RNR	HMY Aronia (M/S) HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship) HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship) HMS Liberty (Algerine Class M/S)	1 Jan 41 1 Jan 42 11 Jun 42 13 Nov 45	MID MID DSC MID	Minesweeping - First MID awarded New Year Honours 1941. Second MID awarded New Year Honours 1942. DSC awarded King's Birthday Honours 1942. Third 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.
ROGERS Albert Colin Austin P/J94467	AB	HMT Colonsay (M/S)	4 Sep 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM 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.
ROGERS George David Millar D/SSX15007	PO	HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S)	30 May 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations.
ROGERS Sydney Granville	Lt RNVR	MMS 111	13 Mar 45	MID	Mine Clearance - MID awarded for leadership and skill in arduous mine clearance operations.
ROMYN Leopold Dickson 195TS	A/Skipper RNR A/Skipper Lt RNR Skipper Lt RNR	HMT Roman HMT Rolls Royce (M/S) HMT Rolls Royce (M/S)	27 Jan 42 24 Oct 41 23 Jan 42	DSC MID Bar to DSC	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for minesweeping services. MID awarded for good services while minesweeping. Bar to DSC awarded for courage, resolution and devotion to duty while minesweeping.
RONSON Francis C/MX46797	Chief ERA	HMT Prophet (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.
ROSS Eric Stanley C/MX66686	Leading Wireman	MMS 198	16 Nov 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM 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.
ROSSITER Harold LT/JX533495	Seaman	HMS Hailstorm (M/S Whaler)	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.
ROXBERRY Reginald James LT/JX185708	2nd Hand PO RNPS	HMT Negro (M/S)	7 Dec 43	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation.
ROY William Robson LT/JX174722	Seaman	HMT Craig Millar (M/S)	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.
RUDDOCK William D/JX138963	A/LS LS T/A/PO	HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S) HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S) HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)	4 Oct 40 1 Jan 41 1 Jan 42	MID MID MID	Minesweeping - First MID awarded for zeal and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. Second MID awarded New Year Honours 1941. Third MID awarded New Year Honours 1942.
RUDRAM Frank John LT/KX116158	Engineman	MMS 280	3 Jul 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship in arduous operations along the coasts of Southern England and Northern France.
RUMSAM Horace	A/Lt Cdr RNR	HMT Probe (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.
RUNCIE James Lawrence LT/KX149475	Chief Engineman	MMS 301	26 Dec 45	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy.
RUNDLE George	T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR A/Lt Cdr RNVR	HMT Concertator (M/S) HMT Coriolanus (M/S)	1 Jan 44 18 Sep 45	MID MID	Minesweeping - First MID awarded New Year Honours 1944. 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.
RUSHTON Cyril John C/MX92552	Wireman	MMS 64	22 Dec 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.
RUSS William Arthur P/JX276856	A/AB	HMS Bridlington (Bangor Class M/S)	13 Apr 43	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill WHILE on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines.
RUSSELL Gordon Murray Stewart	Lt RNZNVR	ML 580	12 Jun 45	DSC	Minesweeping - 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.
RUSSELL Harry Frank C/J32992	CPO	HMS Clacton (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.
RUSSELL William Millward	A/Lt Cdr RNVR	ML 454	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.
RUST Henry Thew	Cdr RN	HMS Sidmouth (Bangor Class M/S)	27 Mar 42	DSO	Minesweeping - DSO awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters.
RUTTAN John MacDonald	Lt RCNVR	HMS Skudd V (M/S Whaler)	23 Jan 42	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery and endurance while minesweeping, and when attacked by enemy aircraft.

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