The sloop HMAS YARRA, (CMDR W. H. Harrington, RAN), was involved in the attack on Iraqi positions at Habib Shawi, and landed Gurkha troops to neutralize the position. On completion, the troops were re-embarked. HMAS NAPIER was sent to relieve destroyers and joined in a sweep. Four members of RAN killed when HMS Hood was sunk – HALL, David G, Ordinary Seaman (RANVR) HALL, George W, Ordinary Seaman (RANVR), SHANNON, John D, Ordinary Seaman (RANVR) and STARTUP, Ian G E, Ordinary Seaman (RANVR),