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RFA Commendations - Historical RFA

RFA Commendations

 

British or other Task Force Commanders either directly or in their despatch after a particular Operation are able to commend those who have displayed outstanding service during or for the Operation.

The following members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service have received such Commendations.

Commendations

British or other Task Force Commanders either directly or in their despatch after a particular Operation are able to commend those who have displayed outstanding service during or for the Operation.

The following members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service have received Commendations.

 

During Operation Gauntley

1942 – Chief Officer W. H. G HINE, R.F.A.

During Operation Grapple

1957 – Chief Engineer Officer Harry George MAY, R.F.A.
1957 – Chief Engineer Officer John WILSON, R.F.A.
1957 – Inspector of Storehousemen George Alfred STAGG
1957 – Storehouseman Robert William STANLEY

 

During Operation Burlap  – Commander Far East Fleet’s Commendation

1970 – Chief Officer David F FREEMAN, R.F.A.

 

During Operation Corporate

1982 – Chief Officer David M. GERRARD, R.F.A.
1982 – Chief Engineer Officer Andy LAUDER, R.F.A.
1982 – Third Engineer Officer  William J DWYER, R.F.A.
1982 – Seaman George  A. FERRIER, R.F.A.

 

During Operation Balsac – C in C Commendation

1986 – Captain Oliver LYNCH, R.F.A.

 

During Operation Telic – C in C Commendation

2003 – Captain (E) Robert SETTLE, R.F.A.

 

During Operation Capri 2 – Commander Joint Operations Commendation (CJO)

2012 – Chief Officer Simon K BOOTH, R.F.A.
2012 – 1st Officer Duncan K VERNOUM, R.F.A.

 

During Operation Capri 2 – Fleet Commanders Commendation

2012 – 1st Officer Antony C DAY, R.F.A.
2012 – Petty Officer Allister F STRACHAN, R.F.A.
 
 

During Operation Gritrock – Operational Task Force Commander’s Commendation

2015 – Chief Officer (LS) David Terence GATENBY, R.F.A.
2015 – Chief Petty Officer (E) William BROWN, R.F.A.
 
 

Fleet Commander’s Commendation

2017 – Captain (X) Richard TAYLOR, R.F.A.
2017 – Chief Petty Officer (Deck) John SHERWOOD, R.F.A.