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BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE)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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SABIN Harold Winterbourne	Lt RNVR	?	22 Dec 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.
SAMPSON Charles David	Lt RNVR	One or more M/S in final column	7 Dec 43 14 Nov 44	DSC MID	Minesweeping - DSC 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. MID
SAMUEL George Henry	Engineman RNR	One or more M/S in final column	29 Sep 42	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping in HM Ships Clythness, Kingscourt, Lynx, Onetos, Ronso, and HM Motor Minesweepers.
SANDFORD William John	Skipper	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.
SAVAGE Henry	A/Chief Engineman	?	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.
SAWLE William Thomas	ERA Third Class	One or more M/S in final column	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.
SCHREIBER Dymitre	Lt RNR	One or more M/S in final column	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 whilst serving in HM Ships Fabius, Aberdare, Fareham, Bagshot and BYMS 2209.
SCIBBERAS Salvatore	AB	?	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.
SCHOLES Daniel Walter	Lt RNVR	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.
SCOVELL George Robert	Engineman	One or more M/S in final column	9 May 44	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for enterprise and skill minesweeping in HM Ships Bressay, Exmouth, Sycamore, Bouvet III and Light Craft.
SCRAGG John Richard	AB	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.
SELBY Eric James	Lt 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.
SHAND Hinton Colin Joseph	Lt RN	One or more M/S in final column	9 May 44	DSC	Minesweeping - 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.
SHANNON Richard Lawrence Vere	Lt Cdr SANF	?	8 Feb 44	OBE	Minesweeping - Appointed OBE for distinguished services in intercepting ships bound for enemy occupied territory, and in minesweeping operations.
SHAW Ernest Richard	LS	HMS Speedwell (M/S)	17 Apr 42	MID³	Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HMS Speedwell following her part in sinking U-651 south of Iceland on 29 Jun 41
SHAW George Henry	LS	?	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.
SHAW James	Leading Wireman	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.
SHAW John Hampden	Telegraphist RNV(W)R	HMT Fyldea (M/S)	30 Dec 40	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.
SHAW Leonard Seymour	A/Lt Cdr RNR (Rtd)	One or more M/S in final column	7 Dec 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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.
SHAW Leslie	PO Motor Mechanic	?	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.
SHEEN Thomas Robert	PO	?	6 Jun 44	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation.
SHERRATT Henry	Wireman	?	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.
SHERRIS Robert Kitchener	Seaman 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.
SILCOCK Derek George	Lt RNVR	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.
SIMMERS Graham Allen	A/Lt Cdr RNR	One or more M/S in final column.	? 7 Dec 43	DSC Bar to DSC	Minesweeping - Bar to DSC 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.
SIMONS Cecil Parry John	A/Lt Cdr RNVR	One or more M/S in final column	13 Apr 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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.
SISSON Charles Frederick	PO Motor Mechanic	?	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.
SIVEWRIGHT Robert Henry	Cdr RN (Rtd)	One or more M/S in final column	27 Mar 42	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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.
SKELTON Lionel	Stoker First Class	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.
SKINNER Samuel George	Engineman RNPS	HMT Liberia (M/S)	1 Jan 43	DSM	Mineweeping - DSM awarded 1943 New Year honours for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld.
SLATER Alexander	Engineman	?	22 Dec 42	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.
SLATER George Albert	PO Motor Mechanic	One or more M/S in final column	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.
SLATER Joseph	Engineman	HMT Stella Orion (M/S)	31 Dec 40	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.
SLATER Owen George	CPO Writer	?	4 Sep 45	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM 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.
SMILLIE Gordon Coulbrough	A/LS	?	1 Feb 44	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, keenness and skill in a dangerous and valuable minesweeping operation.
SMITH Alan Bowman	A/Lt RNVR	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.
SMITH David Forbes	AB	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.
SMITH Edward Ernest	CPO	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.
SMITH Edwin George	Yeoman of Signals	One or more M/S in final column	9 May 44	MID	Minesweeping - 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.
SMITH Frederick William	Seaman RNPS	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.
SMITH George	Stoker RNPS	?	22 Dec 42	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations.
SMITH Henry Walter	A/Chief Engineman	?	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.
SMITH Herbert Isaac	Stoker 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.
SMITH James Henry	Leading Motor Mechanic	?	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.
SMITH John	A/AB	?	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.
SMITH Louis Conran	Lt Cdr RN	One or more M/S in final column.	7 Dec 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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.
SMITH Murdo	Seaman	?	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.
SMITH Peter Geoffrey	Electrical Lt RNVR	?	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.
SMITH Ronald	LS	?	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.
SNELL Robert Edward	Chief ERA	One or more M/S in final column	27 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.
SPALL Thomas Henry	A/Skipper RNR	HMT Stella Rigel BYMS 2211	1 Apr 41 16 Jan 45	DSC MID	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and skill when HM Trawler Stella Rigel destroyed an enemy aircraft. MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France.
SPARKES Wesley	LS	?	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.
SPENCER Lionel James	Captain RN	?	? ? 10 Aug 45	DSO DSC US Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer)	Minesweeping - US Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer) awarded for courage, determination and expert seamanship as Commander of a minesweeping group during the assault on Salerno, September, 1944.
SPITIERI Carmel Frederick Paul Emmanuel Raphael	AB	?	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.
SPITIERI¹ Joseph	AB	?	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.
STANHOPE Oswald	Lt Cdr RNR	?	3 Apr 45	OBE	Minesweeping - Appointed OBE for leadership, great skill and determination in the clearing of the Scheldt esuary of mines.
STANLEY Henry Albert	A/LS	?	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.
STEAD Gordon Wilson	Lt RCNVR	?	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.
STEELE Thomas George	Seaman	?	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.
STEPHENS Dennis Rupert	Lt SANF(V)	?	? 23 Jan 45	DSC MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the approaches to Le Havre.
STEPHENS Henry Arthur	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.
STEVENS David Densil	LS	?	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.
STEVENS Sidney	Marine (A/Corporal) RM	704th LCP(L) Flotilla	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.
STEVENSON Barry Walter	Signalman	One or more M/S in final column	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.
STEWART Alexander	CPO Second Hand	One or more M/S in final column.	3 Jul 45	BEM	Minesweeping - BEM awarded for courage, daring and great devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Ships Esmeralda (Vernon echo-sounding yacht), Young Cliff and Fisher Boy in mine location and recovery operations off the coasts of Great Britain and the North of France.
STEWART James	A/Skipper RNR	One or more M/S in final column	5 Oct 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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.
STEWART Samuel Lorimer	AB	HMS Pangbourne (Aberdare Class M/S)	1 Jan 44	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded 1944 New Year Honours for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of whole-hearted devotion to duty, upholding the high traditions of the Royal Navy.
STONE Ronald David	LS	?	11 Sep 45	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and devotion to duty in HM Minesweepers in clearing the German Skaggerak mine barrier.
STONER Percival John	Lt	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)
STONES Norman	Coder	?	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.
STORRS Anthony Hubert Gleadow	A/Cdr RCNR	?	? 13 Feb 45	DSC Bar to DSC	Minesweeping - Bar to DSC awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy.
STORRY John Edward	A/LS	One or more M/S in final column	9 Jun 42	DSM	Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations while serving in HM Ships Fitzroy, Pangbourne, Cava, Ronaldshay and Cape Nymetski.
STOTT James Henry	Leading Signalman	One or more M/S in final column	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.
STOTT William Keith	Engineman	HMD Ut Prosim	31 Dec 40	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters.
STRUDWICK Frank William	A/Chief Engineman	?	16 Jan 45	MID	Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France.
STUBBS Archie	A/Cdr RNR	One or more M/S in final column	13 Apr 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC 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.
STURDEE Arthur Rodney Barry	Lt (N) RN	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.
STRAW George	Stoker PO	One or more M/S in final column	27 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.
SULLIVAN Harry	LS	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.
SULLIVAN Laurence Eric	Lt RNVR	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.
SULLIVAN Thomas Frederick	Lt RNVR	?	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.
SULMAN John Henry Lloyd	Lt RNVR	One or more M/S in final column	5 Oct 43	DSC	Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and ski