Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatches from the Dardanelles, etc.Hamilton, Ian
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Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatches from the Dardanelles, etc.
Hamilton, Ian
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
Also assisted Commander Unwin, and after Midshipman Drewry had failed
from exhaustion to get a line from lighter to lighter, he swam with it
himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke, and he afterwards
made two further but unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task.
Able Seaman WILLIAM CHAS. WILLIAMS, O.N. 186774 (R.F.R. B.3766).
Held on to a line in the water for over an hour under heavy fire,
until killed.
Seaman R.N.R. GEORGE MCKENZIE SAMSON, O.N. 2408A.
Worked on a lighter all day under fire, attending wounded and getting
out lines; he was eventually dangerously wounded by maxim fire.
Lieut.-Commander RALPH B. JANVRIN, R.N.
Conducted the trawlers into Morto Bay, for the landing at "De Totts,"
with much skill.
This officer showed great judgment and coolness under fire, and
carried out a difficult task with great success.
Lieut. JOHN A. V. MORSE, R.N.
Assisted to secure the lighters at the bows of the _River Clyde_ under
a heavy fire, and was very active throughout the 25th and 26th at V
beach.
Surgeon P. B. KELLY, R.N., Attached To R.N.A.S.
Was wounded in the foot on the morning of the 25th in _River Clyde_.
He remained in _River Clyde_ until morning of 27th, during which time
he attended 750 wounded men, although in great pain and unable to walk
during the last twenty-four hours.
Lieut.-Commander ADRIAN ST. V. KEYES, R.N.
General Sir Ian Hamilton reports as follows: "Lieut.-Commander
Keyes showed great coolness, gallantry, and ability. The success of
the landing on Y beach was largely due to his good services. When
circumstances compelled the force landed there to re-embark, this
officer showed exceptional resource and leadership, successfully
conducting that difficult operation."
I entirely concur in General Hamilton's opinion of this officer's
services on April 25 and 26.
Commander WILLIAM H. COTTRELL, R.N.V.R.
This officer has organized the entire system of land communication;
has laid and repaired cables several times under fire; and on all
occasions shown zeal, tact, and coolness beyond praise.
Mr. JOHN MURPHY, Boatswain, _Cornwallis_.
Midshipman JOHN SAVILLE METCALF, R.N.R., _Triumph_.
Midshipman RUPERT E. M. BETHUNE, _Inflexible_.
Midshipman ERIC OLOFF DE WET, _London_.
Midshipman CHARLES W. CROXFORD, R.N.R., _Queen_.
Midshipman C. A. L. MANSERGH, _Queen_.
Midshipman ALFRED M. WILLIAMS, _Euryalus_.
Midshipman HUBERT M. WILSON, _Euryalus_.
Midshipman G. F. D. FREER, _Lord Nelson_.
Midshipman R. V. SYMONDS-TAYLOR, _Agamemnon_.
Midshipman C. H. C. MATTHEY, _Queen Elizabeth_.
Lieut. MASSY GOOLDEN, _Prince of Wales_.
Recommended for accelerated promotion:
Mr. CHARLES EDWARD BOUNTON, Gunner, R.N., _Queen Elizabeth_.
The following officers are "Commended for service in action":
Capt. H. A. S. FYLER, _Agamemnon_, Senior Officer inside the Straits.
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