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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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

B

BAILEY
Victor Ernest

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

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-Dev 1944.

BALLS
Harold Frank William

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

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

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

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

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.

BARTLAM
Thomas

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

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

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.

BARTHRAM
Peter Andrew

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.

BATCHELOR
George Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

BELL
Thomas

A/LS

HMS Ariguani (Gibraltar)

29 Jun 43

BEM

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

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 Minesweeping 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
Francis Henry George

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A/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)

BLACKER
Leslie Henry

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

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)

BLUES
George

Seaman RNR

HMS Rothesay (Bangorr 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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 (Sharpshooter Class Gossamer Type 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

Ldg Wireman

MMS 6

1 Sep 1942

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for minesweeping Channel Jun 1942.

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

PO RNVR

?

4 Oct 40

DSM

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

BRANNAN
Hugh

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

Stoker RNPS

MMS 82

29 Sep 42

DSM

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

BREAREY
Reginald

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

Telegraphist

?

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)

BRISSENDEN
Robert Thomas Reuben

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

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 Edward

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

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

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
Frederick Charles

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
Chief Skipper 

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
James McKenzie

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 Peter

Lt RNVR

One or more M/S in final column

22 Jan 46

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding leadership, coolness and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ships Squirrel and Vestal in minesweeping operations in the Far East in July 1945.

BROWN
Robert William

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

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.

B