HEROIC LABOURS
Commander Unwin and His Midshipmen
Commander Edward Unwin, R.N.
While in River Clyde, observing that the lighters which were to form the bridge to the shore had broken adrift, Commander Unwin left the ship and under a murderous fire attempted to get the lighters into position. He worked on until, suffering from the effects of cold and immersion, he was obliged to return to the ship, where he was wrapped up in blankets. Having in some degree recovered, he returned to his work against the doctor's order and completed it. He was later again attended by the doctor, for three abrasions caused by bullets, after which he once more left the ship, this time in a lifeboat, to save some wounded men who were lying in shallow water near the beach. He continued at this heroic labour under continuous fire, until forced to stop through pure physical exhaustion.
Midshipman George L. Drewry, R.N.R.
Assisted Commander Unwin at the work of securing the lighters under heavy rifle and maxim fire. He was wounded in the head, but continued his work and twice subsequently attempted to swim from lighter to lighter with a line.
Midshipman Wilfred St. A. Malleson, R.N.
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.
Capt. A. W. Heneage, M.V.O., who organized and trained the mine-sweepers.
Capt. E. K. Loring, Naval Transport Officer, Gabe Tepe.
Capt. H. C. Lockyer, Implacable.
Capt. C. Maxwell-Lefroy, Swiftsure.
Capt. the Hon. A. D. E. H. Boyle, M.V.O., Bacchante.
Capt. A. V. Vyvyan, Beach Master, Z beach.
Capt. C. S. Townsend, Beach Master, W beach.
Capt. R. C. K. Lambert, Beach Master, V beach.
Commander the Hon. L. J. O. Lambart, Queen.
Commander (now Captain) B. St. G. Collard, Assistant Beach Master, W beach.
Commander C. C. Dix, Assistant Beach Master, Z beach.
Commander N. W. Diggle, Assistant Beach Master, V beach.
Commander H. L. Watts-Jones, Albion (acting Captain).
Commander I. W. Gibson, M.V.O., Albion.
Lieut,-Commander (now Commander) J. B. Waterlow, Blenheim.
Lieut.-Commander H. V. Coates, Implacable.
Lieut.-Commander E. H. Cater, Queen Elizabeth.
Lieut.-Commander G. H. Pownall, Adamant (killed in action).
Lieut. A. W. Bromley, R.N.R., Euryalus.
Lieut. H. R. W. Turnor, Implacable.
Lieut. H. F. Minchin, Cornwallis.
Lieut. Oscar Henderson, Ribble.
Lieut. Kenneth Edwards, Lord Nelson.
Major W. T. C. Jones, D.S.O., R.M.L.I., Beach Master, X beach.
Major W. W. Frankis, R.M.L.I., Cornwallis.
Tempy. Surgeon W. D. Galloway, Cornwallis.
Mr. Alfred M. Mallett, Gunner T., Ribble.
Mr. John Pippard, Boatswain, Sapphire.
Midshipman Eric Wheler Bush, Bacchante.
Midshipman Charles D. H. H. Dixon, Bacchante.
Midshipman Donald H. Barton, London.
Midshipman A. W. Clarke, Implacable.
Proby. Midshipman Williams D. R. Hargreaves, R.N.R., Sapphire.
Midshipman F. E. Garner, R.N.R., Triumph.
Midshipman George H. Morris, R.N.R., Lord Nelson.
Midshipman the Hon. G. H. E. Russell, Implacable.
Midshipman D. S. E. Thompson, Implacable.
Midshipman W. D. Brown, Implacable.