Haapalah / Aliyah Bet

John Fitzroy Duyland Bush was commissioned into the Royal Navy and served in World War II.

From April, 1965 to August, 1967, Vice-Admiral Sir John F.D. Bush served as Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff in the Royal Navy.

Portland - NATO Naval Force

In 1970, Admiral Sir John Fitzroy Duyland Bush GCB DSC retired from the Royal Navy.

Commander John F.D. Bush RN served as Commander aboard HMS Chevron.

Commander John F.D. Bush RN served as Commander aboard HMS Chevron.

On the night of March 25/26, 1946, Kismet Adalia, alias SS Wingate וינגייט was intercepted by HMS Chevron, and taken to Haifa חיפה.

Commander John F.D. Bush RN served as Commander aboard HMS Chevron.

Samek Yanai exchanged letters with Admiral John D. Bush, Commanding Officer of HMS Chevron, that took part in the rescue operation.
In his letter of November 14, 1998, Admiral John D. Bush cites: "...I remember very well the rescue operation. The wind blew stongly, it was raining... an horrible night. I felt very relieved... we succeeded to evacuate all of them from the island before they suffered dehydration and lack of food...".

The invoice sent to the British Admiralty cites: "On January 6th 1947, the Royal Naval Command Mediterranean, sent a telegram to the Admiralty in London:"
"The cost of rescuing and transporting of the ex-Athina Jewish survivors is 4,430 sterlings and 18 shilings. We hope this will be taken in consideration and the amount will be paid."
The claim was passed to the Foreign and Colonial Offices, where Mr. Beith, Foreign Office, wrote a marginal note: "I doubt if ever the money will be returned... may be it is better for them to present it to the Jewish Agency".