The high state of efficiency of the W.T. arrangements of the Fleet and the facility with which they were worked before, during, and after the action is a great testimony to the indefatigable work carried out by Commander Richard L. Nicholson. His services have been invaluable throughout the war.
A special word of praise is due to the wireless departments in all ships.
My Secretaries, Fleet Paymasters Hamnet H. Share, C.B., and Victor H. T. Weekes, recorded with accuracy salient features of the action. Their records have been of much assistance.
To the Master of the Fleet, Captain Oliver E. Leggett, I am indebted for the accuracy with which he kept the reckoning throughout the operations.
36. In a separate despatch I propose to bring to the notice of their Lordships the names of other officers and men who did not come under my personal observation, but who had the opportunity of specially distinguishing themselves.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) J. R. Jellicoe,
Admiral, Commander-in-Chief.
Enclosure in Home Fleets Letter No. 1395, H.F. 0022, dated 18th June, 1916.
LIST OF ENEMY VESSELS CONSIDERED TO BE SUNK,
31st May–1st June, 1916.
| Battleships or Battle Cruisers. | ||
| 2 | Battleships, “Dreadnought” type | Certain |
| 1 | Battleship, “Deutschland” type | Certain. |
| 1 | Battleship or Battle Cruiser | Probable |
| 1 | Battleship, “Dreadnought” type | Probable. |
| Light Cruisers. | ||
| 4 | Light Cruisers | Certain |
| 1 | Heavy ship or Light Cruiser | Certain. |
| Torpedo-boat Destroyers. | ||
| 6 | Torpedo-boat Destroyers | Certain. |
| 3 | Torpedo-boat Destroyers | Probable. |
| Submarines. | ||
| 1 | Submarine | Certain. |
| 3 | Submarines | Possible. |