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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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

R

RAGAN
William Roberts

Stoker PO

One or more M/S in final column

19 Mar 46

MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great skill, efficiency and endurance whilst serving in HM Ships Friendship, Pelorus, Gozo, Emperor, Imersay, Persian Melita and Postillion during minesweeping operations off the Japanese-held Islands of Car Nicobar in July 1945.

RALPH
Alexander

Engineman PO RNPS

One or more M/S in final column

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.

RANGER
Stanley George

PO

?

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/Captain RN

One or more M/S in final column

?
12 Jun 45

DSO
DSC

Minesweeping - DSC 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.

RAWLINSON
Samuel Fielding

Lt (E) RNVR

One or more M/S in final column

12 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID 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.

RAYMOND
Thomas Landon

PO

?

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.

READ
Ronald Jack

A/Skipper Lt RNR

?

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

PO

One or more M/S in final column

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
John Curwin

Lt Cdr RN

?

?
19 Mar 46

DSC
MID

Minesweeping - MID awarded for great skill, efficiency and endurance whilst serving in HM Ships Friendship, Pelorus, Gozo, Emperor, Imersay, Persian Melita and Postillion during minesweeping operations off the Japanese-held Islands of Car Nicobar in July 1945.

REED
Joseph Maurice

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

Second Hand

?

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

Skipper RNR

One or more M/S in final column

4 Sep 42

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and endurance while minesweeping in HM Ships Glen Heather and One Accord.

REYNOLDS
William James

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

?

29 Sep 42

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines.

RICE
John

Warrant Engineer RN

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.

RICHARDS
John Russell

PO Telegraphist

One or more M/S in final column

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

One or more M/S in final column

5 Oct 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID 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.

RITCHIE
John

A/Stores PO

One or more M/S in final column

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.

RITCHIE
Richard Michael

Sub Lt RNVR

?

4 Oct 40

MID

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

RITCHIE
Robert

Seaman RNR

One or more M/S in final column

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.

ROACH
Frederick Albert

Wireman

?

6 Jun 44

DSM

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

ROBERTS
James Edward

Skipper RNR

One or more M/S in final column

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.

ROBERTS
Wilfred Kenneth

Leading Signalman

?

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

One or more M/S in final column

12 Jun 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC 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.

ROBERTSON
William Alastair

Lt RN

One or more M/S in final column

9 Jun 42

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations while serving in HM Ships Fitzroy, Pangbourne, Cava, Ronaldshay and Cape Nymetski.

ROBINSON
Sidney Charles

Wireman

?

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

?

6 Jun 44

MID

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

ROE
John Stanley

Cdr RNR

?

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 March-June 1945.

ROGERS
Albert Colin Austin

AB

?

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

PO

?

30 May 44

MID

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

ROGERS
Sydney Granville

Lt RNVR

?

13 Mar 45

MID

Mine Clearance - MID awarded for leadership and skill in arduous mine clearance operations.

ROMYN
Leopold Dickson

A/Skipper RNR

HMT Rolls Royce (M/S)

?
24 Oct 41
23 Jan 42

DSC
MID
Bar to DSC

Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services while minesweeping.

Bar to DSC awarded for courage, resolution and devotion to duty while minesweeping.

RONSON
Francis

Chief ERA

?

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

Leading Wireman

?

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

Seaman

One or more M/S in final column

12 Jun 45

MID

Minesweeping - MID 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.

ROXBERRY
Reginald James

Second Hand PO RNPS

One or more M/S in final column

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.

RUDDOCK
William

A/LS

HMS Halcyon (Dryad Class M/S)

4 Oct 40

MID

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

RUDRAM
Frank John

Engineman

One or more M/S in final column

3 Jul 45

DSM

Minesweeping - DSM 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.

RUMSAM
Horace

A/Lt Cdr RNR

One or more M/S in final column

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.

RUNDLE
George

A/Lt Cdr RNVR

?

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.

RUSHTON
Cyril John

Wireman

?

22 Dec 42

MID

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

RUSS
William Arthur

A/AB

One or more M/S in final column

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.

RUSSELL
Gordon Murray Stewart

Lt RNZNVR

?

12 Jun 45

DSC

Minesweeping - DSC 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.

RUSSELL
Harry Frank

CPO

One or more M/S in final column

13 Apr 43

MID

Minesweeping - MID 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.

RUSSELL
William Millward

A/Lt Cdr RNVR

?

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

One or more M/S in final column

27 Mar 42

DSO

Minesweeping - DSO 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.

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.