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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

NAME	RANK/RATE	UNIT	DATE GAZETTED	AWARD	REMARKS
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MABBOTT William Livingstone	PO	HMT Probe (P Class M/S Trawler)	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 of Le Havre and Seine.
MABLEY George Ernest Arthur	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.
MacDONALD John	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.
MacDONALD Roderick	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.
MacKAY Angus	Second Hand RNR	MMS 17	29 Sep 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping. Dover Strait Jun - Jul 42.
MacKAY Charles William	AB	HMS Cromer (Bangor Class M/S)	18 Nov 41	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for sweeping new mine in Channel 23 Jul 41.
MacKAY Denis Handcock	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.
MacKAY Donald	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.
MacLEOD Angus LT/X 10874B	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
MacLEOD¹ Angus LT/JX 177685	Second Hand	MMS 81	5 Dec 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded posthumously after fire in Bastia harbour, Sardinia 12 Aug 44.
MacLEOD Donald	LS	HMT Prowess (M/S)	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 of Le Havre and Seine.
MacMILLAN Robert Cunningham	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.
MacPHERSON George Gordon	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.
MADDEN Charles Ernest	Chief ERA	HMS Versatile (Destroyer) HMS Eastbourne (Bangor Class M/S)	? 27 Mar 42	DSM 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.
MALCOLM James Hugh McIan	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.
MANN Harry James	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.
MARDLE George William	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.
MARK Alleyn Oliver	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.
MARRION Robert Harry	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.
MARSH Thomas William	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.
MARSHALL Harry William	Electrical Lt RNVR	One or more M/S in final column.	23 Mar 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery, skill and resolution while minesweeping in North Russian waters in HM Ships Halcyon, Hazard and Sharpshooter.
MARSTON Joseph Charles	T/Lt RCNR	HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)	3 Jul 45	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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 Nov 42.
MARTIN Albert	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.
MARTIN RD Alister Angus	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.
MARTIN RD Alister Angus	First MID awarded for sustaining air attack. DSC awarded New Year Honours 1941 Second MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Minefield clearance Nore Dec 41 - Jan 42. Bar to DSC awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. Operation Antidote. Third MID awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean. Second bar to DSC awarded for Operation Dragoon. DSO 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.
MARTIN Ernest Walter	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.
MARTIN George	LS	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.
MARTIN John Edward Ludgate (Later Vice Admiral Sir John Edward Ludgate Martin KCB, CB, DSC)	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.
MARTIN Leonard	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.
MARTIN Leonard Jack	T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR	HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S)	26 Dec 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for Normandy landings (Operation Neptune).
MARTIN Robert Henry	Wireman	Not listed	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.
MARTYN Gordon John	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.
MASSEY Charles George	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 in HM Ships Bangor, Blyth, Eastbourne, Felixstowe, Ilfracombe, Peterhead, Polruan, Poole, Rhyl, Romney, Rothesay and Sidmouth. Nore Dec 41 - Jan 42.
MATCHAM Douglas William Vaughan	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.
MATHEWS Albert Edwin	CPO RCN	HMCS Blairmore (Bangor Class M/S)	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 of Le Havre and Seine.
MATHEWS William George	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 in HM Ships Bangor, Blyth, Eastbourne, Felixstowe, Ilfracombe, Peterhead, Polruan, Poole, Rhyl, Romney, Rothesay and Sidmouth. Nore Dec 41 - Jan 42.
MATHIESON John Irving Davidson	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.
MATHIESON Kenneth	Stoker First Class	HMT Proof (M/S)	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 Le Havre and Seine.
MATTHEWS Eric	Stoker	HMD Ut Prosim (M/S)	3 Jan 41	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.
MATTHEWS¹ Thomas	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 while serving in HM Ships Acute, Albacore, Brixham, Cadmus, Circe, Clacton, Elbury, Espiegle, Fantome, Felixstowe, Filey Bay, Goth, Hazard, Negro, Polruan, Rothesay, Rhyl, Speedwell, Stornoway, and other ships. Op Antidote.
MAWSON Ronald	AB	ML 307	12 Jun 45	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ships Fly, St Kilda, Albacore, Squall, Waterwitch, Cadmus, Nimbus, Stornoway, Acute and Brave, and Light Coastal Forces in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy.
MAWSON Vivian Adams	Prob/T/S/Lt Lt RNVR	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.
MAYHEW Arthur Frederick David	Cook	HMT Hoy (M/S)	14 Nov 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in HM Ships Brixham, Bude, Hoy, Polruan, Rothesay and Sharpshooter in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean.
MAYNE Charles Henry	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.
McBRIDE Joseph Henry	PO RNPS	HMT Epine (M/S)	13 Apr 43	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill while serving in HM Ships Alafoss, Sidmouth, Bridlington, Blackpool, Bangor, Eastbourne, Sargasso, Dhoon, Loch Levan, lowther, Welbeck, Star of Orkney, Epine, Feasible, Miranda, Loch Eribol, Welsbach and William Bell while these ships were employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. North Sea Sep 1942.
McCARROLL Edward	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.
McCARTHY John James	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.
McCUSKER Hugh	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.
McEVOY Donald Roy	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.
McGRATH Desmond	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.
McGUINNESS John	AB	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 - Dec 1944.
McILWAINE James Wood	Signalman	MMS 61	22 Dec 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. Channel June 1942.
McKENZIE William	Engineman RNPS	MMS 14	29 Sep 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping in HM Ships Clythness, Kingscourt, Lynx, Onetos, Ronso, and HM Motor Minesweepers. Dover Straits Jun - Jul 1942
McKINLEY George Howard	A/CPO	HMS Cadmus (Algerine Class M/S)	12 Jun 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ships Fly, St Kilda, Albacore, Squall, Waterwitch, Cadmus, Nimbus, Stornoway, Acute and Brave, and Light Coastal Forces in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. Naples to Leghorn 1944.
McKINNON Roderick	AB	HMS Ilfracombe (Bangor Class M/S)	31 Mar 42	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters in HM Ships Bangor, Blyth, Eastbourne, Felixstowe, Ilfracombe, Peterhead, Polruan, Poole, Rhyl, Romney, Rothesay and Sidmouth. Nore Dec 41 - Jan 42.
McLEAN Charles John	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.
McMEEKIN Thomas	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 while serving in HM Ships Acute, Albacore, Brixham, Cadmus, Circe, Clacton, Elbury, Espiegle, Fantome, Felixstowe, Filey Bay, Goth, Hazard, Negro, Polruan, Rothesay, Rhyl, Speedwell, Stornoway, and other ships. Op Antidote.
McURICH Charles Andrew	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 Minesweeping 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.
McWILLIAM James	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.
MEAKIN Kenneth Ralph	Telegraphist	MMS 225 142nd MSF	1 Jan 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded New Year Honours 1945.
MELHUISH William John	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.
MEREDITH Walter	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.
MERTENS Noris Emil	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 while serving in HM Ships Acute, Albacore, Brixham, Cadmus, Circe, Clacton, Elbury, Espiegle, Fantome, Felixstowe, Filey Bay, Goth, Hazard, Negro, Polruan, Rothesay, Rhyl, Speedwell, Stornoway, and other ships. Op Antidote.
MESSENGER Robin Montrose	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.
MEYLER David	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.
MILLER James Barclay	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 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. Second MID awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. Op Antidote.
MILLER John Henry William	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 while serving in HM Ships Acute, Albacore, Brixham, Cadmus, Circe, Clacton, Elbury, Espiegle, Fantome, Felixstowe, Filey Bay, Goth, Hazard, Negro, Polruan, Rothesay, Rhyl, Speedwell, Stornoway, and other ships. Op Antidote.
MILLER Leslie Bearn	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.
MILLIGAN Peter	Seaman RNPS	MMS 60	22 Dec 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. Channel June 1942.
MILLS Charles William	Engineman RNPS	HMT Dhoon (M/S)	13 Apr 43	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill while serving in HM Ships Alafoss, Sidmouth, Bridlington, Blackpool, Bangor, Eastbourne, Sargasso, Dhoon, Loch Levan, lowther, Welbeck, Star of Orkney, Epine, Feasible, Miranda, Loch Eribol, Welsbach and William Bell while these ships were employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. North Sea Aug 1942.
MILLS Edward Mair	Lt RNZNVR	ML 293	1 Feb 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, keenness and skill in a dangerous and valuable minesweeping operation. Dover.
MILLS Kenneth Edward	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.
MILNE Albert Forbes	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 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.
MITCHELL Edward Matthew	Seaman	HMT Negro (M/S)	5 Oct 43	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters while serving in HM Ships Negro, Elbury, Achroite and Triton and HM Motor Minesweepers 47, 68, 80 and 171. Feb - Jul 1943.
MITCHELL Frank	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.
MITCHELL Frederick Hirst	Stoker PO	HMS Fly (Algerine Class M/S)	12 Jun 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ships Fly, St Kilda, Albacore, Squall, Waterwitch, Cadmus, Nimbus, Stornoway, Acute and Brave, and Light Coastal Forces in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. Naples to Leghorn 1944.
MITCHELL Stanley Samuel	Lt RN	BYMS 2061	14 Jun 45	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1945.
MITCHELL William Cormack Smith	CPO	MMS 21	1 Jan 44	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded New Year Honours 1944.
MITCHLEY Abraham	Ldg Seaman Ldg Seaman	HMS Tenby (Bangor Class M/S) HMS Tenby (Bangor Class M/S)	8 Jan 44 28 Nov 44	MID MID	Minesweeping - First MID awarded King's Birthday Honours 1944. Second MID awarded for Operation Neptune.
MITTON Joseph Harry	Lt RN	HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S)	31 Mar 42	MID	Minesweeping