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- B - BABINEAU, Douglas Bernard, Chief Petty Officer (2857) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 3 October 1944. Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia BABINEAU. Douglas Bernard, 0-3481,(Halifax, NS) CPO, 2857, RCN * * * * * *
BACAL, Harry Lyon, Surgeon Commander - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946
and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Montreal, Quebec.
Surgeon Lieutenant (Temp), RCNVR, on 14 July 1941.
To HMCS Columbia (Destroyer - I.45) on 10 February 1942.
Surgeon LCdr(Temp), RCNVR, on 1 July 1943.
Surgeon Commander(Temp), RCNVR.
BACAL. Harry Lyon, 0-3490, Surg/Lt(Temp) [14.7.41] RCNVR
HMCS COLUMBIA (I45) DD, (10.2.42-?)
Surg/LCdr(Temp) [1.7.43] MBE~[5.1.46] Surg/Cdr(Temp)(WHA)
Demobilized [30.11.45]
"For the exhibition of conspicuous zeal and ingenuity in organizing
a Naval Well-Baby Health Service. For the children of Naval ratings,
this service has provided free immunization against contagious disease,
periodic physical examinations and instruction for mother in feeding
problems and hygiene. Not only has this organization improved the health
of Naval dependants but it has contributed immeasurably to a feeling of
security on the part of fathers at sea, and mothers carrying a heavy burden
at home. Toward this goal, as in the performance of other duties, this
Officer has striven untiringly to inculcate in his colleagues a vision
of what such a service might mean in terms of health and morale, not only
in Naval circles, but also in Canadian communities of the future."
* * * * * * BACKUS, Robert George, Petty Officer (V12122) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Victoria, B.C.
BACKUS. Robert GEORGE, V-12122, PO, RCNVR, MID~[5.1.46]
"For outstanding zeal and efficiency. Petty Officer Backus has served
seventeen years in the Royal Canadian Volunteer Reserve. Throughout
this war his service in His Majesty's Canadian destroyers has been exemplary."
* * * * * BADAMS, Harry, Able Seaman (V-9858) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNVR / HMCS Chaudiere
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba.
BADAMS. Harry, V-9858, AB, RCNVR, BEM~[16.6.45]
"For outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty over a long period. This
rating has always set a very fine example to others and displayed outstanding
qualities during long and trying period of A/S work in HMCS Chaudiere following
'D'day. He was present on at least two occasions when the ship attacked U-Boats."
* * * * * BADGER, Edward, Petty Officer (V-7899) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 18 July 1944.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
BADGER. Edward, V-7899, PO RCNVR, DSM~[9.9.44]
"For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in HMS Icarus
and H.M. Canadian Ships Chilliwack, Chaudiere, Fennel, Gatineau and
St. Catherines in a successful operation against a U-Boat."
HMCS St. Catherines, HMCS Gatineau, HMCS Chaudiere, and HMCS Chilliwack assisted
in sinking U-744 in mid-Atlantic on 6 March 1944 as described in Chapter 34 of
"The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
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BAILEY, Lloyd Franklin Telegraphist (V-2469) - Norwegian War Medal (Norway)
- RCNVR / HNMS Farstad
- Awarded in as per London Gazette of 29 June 1943 (no Canada Gazette).
BAILEY. Lloyd Franklin, V-2469, Tel, RCNVR
Norwegian War Medal~[1943]
"For service with the Royal Norwegian Navy. For displaying devotion
to duty and great skill as a telegraphist in HNMS Farstad."
* * * * * BAIRD, Allan Murray, Petty Officer (X-2972) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Outremont
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
BAIRD Allan Murray, X-2972, PO, RCNR, MID~[5.1.46]
"For devotion to duty, coolness and courage in enemy action.
This Petty Officer has at all times been a great asset to his
Officers and his ship. It is, in great measure, due to his fine
qualities in the handling of men, that HMCS Outremont has a happy
ship's company. He has on several occasions demonstrated his coolness
and courage in encounters with the enemy."
* * * * * BAIRD, John Douglas Boyd, Surgeon Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS St. Stephen
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Graduated from University of Toronto School of Medicine 1943.
Served on HMCS St. Stephen (Frigate - K454) on 3 January 1945.
Completed training as General Surgeon
Practised as Chief of General Surgery at St. John's General Hospital, Newfoundland.
Clinical Associate Professor at Memorial University.
BAIRD. John Douglas Boyd, 0-3694, Surg/Lt(Temp) [22.5.44] RCNVR
HMCS ST. STEPHEN (K454) Fr, (3.1.45-?) MID~[16.6.45]
"This Medical Officer in a recent emergency, was transferred to
another ship at sea where his efforts and skill were instrumental
in saving the lives of two men. He set an example of wholehearted
devotion to duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the
Royal Canadian Navy."
* * * * * BAIRD, Samuel Lawson, Lieutenant (E) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Ottawa
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 28 November 1944.
Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba.
BAIRD. Samuel Lawson, 0-3710, Lt(E)(Temp) [1.11.41] RCNVR
HMCS OTTAWA (H31) DD, (18.10.43-?)
Lt(E)(Temp) [1.11.40]
MID~[2.1.45]
HMCS SIOUX (R64) DD, (1.2.45-?)
LCdr(E)(Temp) [1.7.45] Demobilized [2.10.45]
"For courage, resolution and skill while serving in HM Ships Wensleydale,
Forrester, Vidette, Orchis and Statice, and HM Canadian Ships Ottawa and
Kootenay in anti U-boat operations."
* * * * * BAKER, Donald Richard, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Frontenac
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Clayoquot (Minesweeper - J174) from 6 April 1944 to 11 April 1944.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Nipigon (Minesweeper - J154) from 12 April 1944 to 4 February 1945.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Frontenac (Corvette) from 16 March 1945 to 17 July 1945.
BAKER. Donald Richard, 0-3780, Lt(Temp) [18.8.41] RCNVR
HMCS DRUMMONDVILLE (J253) m/s, (28.12.41-?)
HMCS CLAYOQUOT (J174) m/s, (1942?)
HMCS CLAYOQUOT (J174) m/s, CO, (6.3.44-11.4.44)
HMCS NIPIGON (J154) m/s, CO, (12.4.44-4.2.45)
HMCS FRONTENAC (K335) Cofm, CO, (16.3.45-22.7.45)
MID~[16.6.45]
Demobilized [22.9.45] Lt [18.8.41] RCN(R)
A/LCdr(WHA) HMCS QUEEN CHARLOTTE, Charlottetown Naval Division, CO, (11.6.46-?)
"This Officer has served for the last three and a half years of war
in Coastal escort work on the Eastern Canadian Seaboard under trying
and arduous conditions. By his zeal, cheerfulness and wholehearted
devotion to duty, he has set a fine example and has been an inspiration
to those working under him."
* * * * * BAKER, Graham McNaughton, Temporary Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches (Posthumous)
- RCNVR - Awarded as per London Gazette of 21 May 1942 (no Canada Gazette).
Corrected from Sub-Lieutenant to Temporary Lieutenant in London Gazette of 14 July 1942.
BAKER. Graham McNaughton, S/Lt(Temp) [18.3.40] RCNVR
Lt(Temp) [18.3.41] MID~[21.5.42]
"For great bravery and unshaken devotion to duty in control of a gun
in his motor launch, and afterward in trying to take a rope onto a jetty
heavily enfiladed by intense enemy fire (during an attack on St. Nazaire)."
* * * * * BAKER, Herman, Temporary Acting Skipper Lieutenant - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- RCNR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
Home: Yarmouth North, Nova Scotia.
Paquette listed him as BARKER but the Canada Gazette and London Gazette
clearly show BAKER and Navy List has BAKER.
Acting Skipper(Temp), RCNR on 1 January 1940.
To HMCS Fundy (Fundy Class Minesweeper - J.88) on 5 February 1940.
To stand by for HMCS Georgian (Bangor Class Minesweeper - J.144)
from 17 May 1941 to 22 September 1941;
To HMCS Georgian on 23 September 1941.
Chief Skipper(Temp), RCNR, on 1 January 1943.
Acting Skipper Lt(Temp), RCNR, on 1 January 1945.
BAKER. Herman, 0-3830, A/Skr(Temp) [1.1.40] RCNR
HMCS FUNDY (J88) m/s, (5.2.40-?)
HMCS GEORGIAN (J144) m/s, stand by (17.5.41-22.9.41)
HMCS GEORGIAN (J144) m/s, (23.9.41-?) Ch/Skr(Temp) [1.1.43]
A/Skr/Lt(Temp) [15.7.43] MBE~[10.6.44] Skr/Lt(Temp) [1.1.45]
Demobilized [12.10.45]
"For bravery, endurance and fine seamanship in effecting the rescue
of fourteen members of the crew of the Pilot Vessel Camperdown which
was wrecked on Thrum Cap Shoals during a gale in February 1944."
* * * * * BAKER, John Robinson, Lieutenant (P) - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- RCNVR / HMS Illustrious
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 31 July 1945.
Born: 30 September 1921 in Toronto, Ontario - home there.
Acting Sub-Lieutenant (A) (Temp.), RNVR on 16 October 1942.
To HMS St. Vincent for #35 Pilot Training Course.
To USNAS Gosse Ile and USNAS Pensacola for training.
To USNAS Quonset Point, USNAS Brunswick, Maine and USNAS Floyd Bennett Field
for No. 1833 RN Squadron in 1943.
To HMS Trumpeter with No. 1833 RN Squadron (flying Corsairs) in 1943 and survived
a wing fold up on take-off on 29 November 1943.
To RNAS Stretton and RNAS Machrihanish with No. 1833 RN Squadron in 1943.
To HMS Ravager for deck landing training in 1943.
To HMS Illustrious with No. 1833 RN Squadron flying Corsairs in 1943.
Landed off centre and hit pom-pom on 23 December 1943.
Transferred to RCNVR, Sub-Lieutenant (P) (Temp.), RCNVR on 1 January 1944.
Continued in HMS Illustrious with action in the Indian Ocean and survived
a 14,000 feet collision on 9 May 1944, landing with the starboard wheel broken
and hit the pom-pom while returning from a Soerabaya strike on 17 May 1944.
Promoted Lieutenant (P) (Temp.) RCNVR. Demobilized 7 September 1945.
Died on 10 January 1996, in Toronto, Ontario.
BAKER. John "Johnny" Robinson, 0-3862, Lt(P)(Temp) [1.1.44] RCNVR
Demobilized [7.9.45], DSC~[15.9.45]
"For gallant services in the Pacific. Air Strikes in the Far East."
* * * * * BAKER, Robert Reginald, Leading Seaman (V-18007) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 15 August 1944.
Home: Kingston, Ontario. One Mention in Despatches.
BAKER. Robert Reginald, V-18007, LS, RCNVR, MID~[9.9.44]
"For leadership, skill and determination in H.M. Ships Affleck, Brecon
and Forester, and H.M. Canadian Ships St. Laurent, Swansea and Owen Sound
in operations against U-Boats."
"For good service in the destruction of an enemy submarine on 10 March 1944."
This refers to the sinking of U-845 by the Escort Groups C-1 and EG-9 in
mid-Atlantic as described in Chapter 35 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939 - 1945".
* * * * * BALCH, Kenneth James, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (E.R.A. 3/C) (V-37499) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Minas - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette of 26 December 1944. * * * * * BALCOM, Douglas Elmer, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (A-1613)
- Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCNVR
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 12 June 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
Home: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
BALCOM. Douglas Elmer, A-1611, ERA, RCNR, DSM~[14.6.45]
"This rating has been outstanding in the performance of his duties
and has been a very fine influence to those with whom he had come
in contract. His efficiency and personal charm have been important
factors in the smooth running of the ship."
* * * * * BALCOME, Hugh Albert Louis, Petty Officer Writer (V-24750) - Mentioned in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Georgian
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Cracknell, Manitoba.
BALCOME. Hugh Albert Louis, V-24750, PO/Wtr, RCNVR, MID~[5.1.46]
"For displaying outstanding energy, patience and cheerfulness,
Petty Officer Balcome has served as a writer in HMCS Georgian
for the past eighteen months. Throughout this period he has
worked long hours, beyond the call of duty, and has been a most
beneficial influence on board. His contribution to the Royal
Canadian Naval war effort is most worthy of commendation."
* * * * * BALDWIN, Arthur Keltig, Acting Radio Artificer (V-24720) - British Empire Medal (Military)
- RCNVR / Isolated Naval Station
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Herring Cove, Halifax and St. John, New Brunswick.
BALDWIN. Arthur Keltig, V-24270, A/RadA, RCNVR, BEM~[6.1.45]
"This rating has been in charge of an isolated Naval Station
on the Atlantic Seaboard since its opening in September, 1942.
He has shown outstanding qualities of initiative and leadership
in building and maintaining the morale of the personnel of his station,
which is out of reach of all normal types of entertainment to be found
ashore. He has always received the fullest co-operation of other ratings
working with him, both on and off duty. His sense of responsibility is
very well developed. He has under his charge many thousands of dollars worth
of special important equipment, the operation of which has been playing an
important part in the war of the Atlantic."
* * * * * BALDWIN, Leslie Allison, Acting Leading Seaman (D.E.M.S.) (V-12705)
- British Empire Medal (Military)
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Vancouver, B.C.
BALDWIN. Leslie Allison, V-12705. A/LS(DEMS) RCNVR, MID~[5.1.46]
"This rating joined the Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships Service
in January 1943 and served continually at sea for two nd a half years.
He has been at all times cheerful and willing, pursuing his duties with
devotion regardless of conditions. His initiative and conduct have set
a fine example to those serving with him."
* * * * * BALFOUR, Harold Wilson, Acting Captain, VRD - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- RCNVR / Commander, Port of St. John's
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 5 January 1945 and the London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Joined RCNVR Half Company Saskatoon, RCNVR, as Acting Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant
on 6 February 1929.
Commanding Officer of Saskatoon Half Company as Lieutenant from 21 November 1934 to 1935.
Commanding Officer of Saskatoon Division (RCNVR) from 1935 until 9 June 1940.
Promoted LCdr on 6 December 1938.
Commander of the Port at St. John's Newfoundland (HMCS Avalon II)
from 30 March 1942 to 1 December 1944.
Promoted Commander 1 July 1943.
Promoted Acting Captain in 1945 and Commanding Officer of RCNB Halifax.
Demobilized on 18 December 1945.
Awarded the RCNVR Officer's Decoration (VD) on 18 March 1943.
BALFOUR. Harold Wilson, 0-4000, RCNVR Half Company Saskatoon A/Paym/S/Lt [6.2.29] RCNVR
Lt [6.12.30] RCNVR Half Company Saskatoon CO, (6.12.30-30.8.39)
LCdr [6.12.38] RCNVR Division Saskatoon CO, (1.9.39-6.6.40)
HMCS AVALON II, CO, (30.3.42-?) VRD~[18.3.43]
Cdr [1.7.43] RCNB Halifax, CO, (1.12.44-?) A/Capt(WHA)
OBE~[5.1.45] Demobilized [18.12.45]
"This Officer has served zealously with marked ability and enthusiasm
over a period of five years, in various appointments and latterly as
Commander of the Port, St. John's Newfoundland. He has taken a consistently
keen interest in the welfare of service personnel, and has given unsparingly
of his time and energy in that connection. Under his chairmanship the past
three successive Victory Loans in the Newfoundland Command have been
outstandingly successful, and he has played an important part in the
organization and development of the Naval Central Canteen."
* * * * * BALFOUR, St. Clair, Acting Commander - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- RCNVR / HMCS Lethbridge & HMCS Meon
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and the London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: Hamilton, Ontario. Born 1910.
A/Lt(Temp), RCNVR, on 9 October 1939; A/Cdr(Temp), RCNVR, on 16 June 1943
LCdr(Temp), RCNVR, on 1 January 1944; Cdr(Temp), RCNVR, on 1 July 1945.
Served on HMCS St. Laurent (River Class Destroyer - H.83) from 10 March 1941.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Lethbridge (Flower Class Corvette - K.160)
from 16 June 1943 to 26 December 1943.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Meon (River Class Frigate - K.269)
from 2 February 1944 to 3 January 1945.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Dunver (River Class Frigate - K.03)
from 27 March 1945 to 26 May 1945.
Post-war he became Chairman of Southam Press Limited, President of the
Canadian Press, and Vice-chairman of the Commonwealth Press Union.
He contributed to the arts, medicine, and education through such
organizations as the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards in Canada,
the University of Toronto, The Canadian Heart Foundation,
and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.
BALFOUR. St. Clair, 0-4030, A/Lt(Temp) [9.10.39] RCNVR
HMCS ST. LAURENT (H83) DD, (10.3.41-?) A/LCdr(WHA)
HMCS LETHBRIDGE (K160) Cof, CO, (16.6.43-26.12.43)
LCdr(Temp) [1.1.44] HMCS MEON (K269) Fr, CO, (7.2.44-26.5.44)
HMCS DUNVER (K03) Fr, CO, (27.3.45-26.5.45) DSC~[16.6.45]
Cdr(Temp) [1.7.45] HMCS CORNWALLIS, XO, (1.7.45-?)
Demobilized [6.10.45] OC~[28.1.89]
"This Officer has been on active war service since April, 1940.
He specialized in gunnery duties which resulted in his employment
ashore in an essential training capacity for some time, but in addition
he has spent three years at sea in escort vessels engaged in the
Battle of the Atlantic. During this time, he has, by his zeal, energy,
cheerfulness and wholehearted devotion to duty, set and outstanding example
to those working under him, which is in keeping with the highest traditions
of the Naval Service."
Awarded Officer - Order of Canada (OC) as per Canada Gazette of 28 January 1989
(appointed 17 November 1988; investiture on 12 April 1989):
"Former chairman of the Southam Press Limited, President of The Canadian Press
and Vice- Chairman of the Council of the Commonwealth Press Union, he became known
as one of the most highly respected newspaper publishers in Canada.
He is equally well-known, however, for his outstanding contributions to the arts,
medicine and education through such organizations as The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
in Canada, the University of Toronto, The Canadian Heart Foundation and the Canadian
Institute for Advanced Research."
* * * * *
BALFREY, Charles Patrick, Lieutenant-Commander - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- RCNR / HMCS Annan
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and the London Gazette of 20 March 1945.
Home: St. Jean d'Iberville, Quebec.
Lt(Temp), RCNR, on 15 February 1940; LCdr(Temp), RCNR, on 1 January 1945.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Shawinigan (Flower Class Corvette - K.136)
from 19 September 1941 to 4 January 1944.
Only Commanding Officer of HMCS Annan (River Class Frigate - K.404)
from 11 March 1944 to 25 May 1945.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Dunver (River Class Frigate - K.03)
from 27 May 1945 to 2 September 1945.
Last Commanding Officer of HMCS Leaside (Castle Class Corvette - K.492)
from 1 September 1945 to 16 November 1945.
BALFRY. Charles Patrick, 0-4050. A/Lt(Temp) [15.2.40] RCNR
HMC Naval Base, Quebec, Exam/Service, (30.5.40-?)
Lt(Temp) [15.2.39]
HMCS SHAWINIGAN (K136) Cof, CO stand by, (28.7.41-18.9.41)
HMCS SHAWINIGAN (K136) Cof, CO, (19.9.41-4.1.44)
A/LCdr(Temp) [1.1.44]
HMCS ANNAN (K404) Fr, CO stand by, (11.3.44-12.6.44)
HMCS ANNAN (K404) Fr, CO, (13.6.44-26.5.45)
LCdr(Temp) [1.1.45] DSC~[21.4.45]
HMCS DUNVER (K03) Fr, CO, (27.5.45-2.9.45)
HMCS LEASIDE (K492) Coc, CO, (1.9.45-16.11.45)
HMCS MATANE (K444) Fr, (1.12.45-?) LCdr [1.1.45] RCN(R)
HMCS DONNACONA Montreal Naval Division, (28.7.49-?)
"For outstanding skill, courage and zeal in Anti-U-Boat operations while
serving in H.M. Canadian Ships Annan and Saint John." (London Gazette had HMCS St. John)
On 16 October 1944, HMCS Annan (River Class Frigate - K404) and
HMCS Loch Achanalt (Loch Class Frigate) sank U-1006 south of the
Faeroes Islands. The description of this action is found in Chapter 53
of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * * BALL, Clare Lorne, Petty Officer (A-4972) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNR / HMCS Cornwallis
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and the London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: Montreal, Quebec.
BALL. Clare Lorne, A-4972, PO, RCNR, BEM~[20.1.45]
"This rating has conducted, under various Drafting Officers,
approximately 30,000 ratings to HMCS Cornwallis since the opening
of that Training Establishment, without the necessity for any
disciplinary action being taken. Petty Officer Ball has at all
times conducted himself in an exemplary manner, and by his hard
work, reliability, cheerfulness and enthusiasm, he has maintained
discipline of a high order and at the same time, won the respect of
all with whom he has come in contract."
* * * * * BALL, James Ramsey, Temporary Chief Shipwright (V-25218) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNVR / HMCS Nabob
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette of 26 December 1944.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
BALL. James Ramsey, V-25218, CPO/Shipw, RCNVR
HMCS NABOB, MID~[20.1.45] BEM~[20.1.45]
"For good service when his ship, HMCS Nabob was damaged."
"For courage, resolution and skill in Northern Waters (London Gazette)."
* * * * * BALL, Joseph, Master-at-Arms (4725) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCN / Royal Canadian Naval Barracks - Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 June 1946 and the London Gazette 13 June 1946. Home: 1382 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C. BALL. Joseph, 0-4093,(1382 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC) * * * * *
BANYARD, Leslie Frederick, Captain (Ad.C.) - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- RCNR / Naval Control of Shipping Port of Halifax
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and the London Gazette 14 June 1945.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Acting LCdr (Temp), RCNR, on 21 September 1938;
Captain, RCNR, on 1 January 1944. Appointed Aide de Camp (Ad.C.).
BANYARD. Leslie Frederick, 0-4260, A/LCdr(Temp) [21.9.39?] RCNR
Capt [1.1.44] OBE~[16.6.45]
"For over a long period of the war, this Officer has been responsible
for the control and welfare of the shipping of the world which passes
through the port of Halifax. Through his tireless devotion to duty and
understanding of Merchant Navy problems, Captain Banyard has filled this
post with outstanding and unqualified success."
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BARBOUR, Wilfred Orvin Oakley, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Midland
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and the London Gazette 14 June 1945.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Midland (Flower Class Corvette - K220)
from 1 November 1943 to 11 July 1945.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Cap-de-la-Madeleine (River Class Frigate - K663)
from 19 October 1945 to 25 November 1945.
Last Commanding Officer of HMCS Fort Francis (Algerine Class Minesweeper - J396)
from 6 March 1946 to 5 April 1946.
BARBOUR. Wilfred Orvin Oakley, 0-4380, Mate(Temp) [16.2.41] RCNR
HMCS BUCTOUCHE (K179) Cof, stand by (4.6.41)
HMCS BUCTOUCHE (K179) Cof, (5.6.41-?) Lt(Temp) [16.2.42]
HMCS MIDLAND (K220) Cof, CO, (1.11.43-15.7.45) MID~[16.6.45]
HMCS CAPE DE LA MADELEINE (K663) Fr, CO, (16.10.45-25.11.45)
A/LCdr(Temp)(WHA)
HMCS FORT FRANCES (J396) m/s, CO, (6.3.46-5.4.46)
"Lieutenant Barbour has served at sea since June 1941, and has lately
served in Command of HMCS Midland. He has at all times shown great zeal
and efficiency which is reflected in the ship he so ably commands."
* * * * * BARK, Wilfred, Sub-Lieutenant - Mentioned in Despatches (Posthumous)
- RCNVR / HMCS Weyburn
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 June 1943.
Home: 35 Brock Avenue, Montreal, Quebec.
BARK. Wilfred, 0-4452, (Montreal, PQ) S/Lt(Temp) [16.3.42] RCNVR
HMCS WEYBURN (K173) Cof, (20.7.42-22.2.43)
Lost [22.2.43] on HMCS WEYBURN(K173) Cof. MID~[13.11.43]
"For gallant rescue work."
On 22 February 1943, HMCS Weyburn (Flower Class Corvette - K173), was
mined by U-118 off the Strait of Gibraltar. The ship was moving up the
port wing of a US-bound convoy when the mine exploded on her port side
abreast the engine room, which at once flooded, killing one rating. With
all of the crew in the water or picked up by HMS Wivern, an after a bulkhead
let go in Weyburn and she sank quickly by the stern. Unfortunately, depth
charges that had been jammed by the original explosion and could not be rendered
safe, exploded and killed several crew in the water including Sub-Lieutenant BARK.
In all, eight RCN crew were killed (including the Commanding Officer LCdr Tom GOLBY
who was also killed in the water) and 1 RN crew member was also killed. Lieutenant
William Arthur Bordett GARRARD (First Lieutenant in Weyburn) and Lieutenant Patrick
Sproull MILSOM were awarded the MBE; Sub-Lieutenant BARK and Leading Signalman
Leonard William MURRAY were awarded MIDs. The action is described in Chapter25
of 'The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945"
* * * * *
BARKER, Douglas William, Chief Petty Officer (2827) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- RCN
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and the London Gazette 20 March 1945.
Home: Victoria, B.C.
BARKER. Douglas William, 2827, CPO, RCN, DSM~[21.4.45]
"For outstanding skill, courage and zeal in Anti-U-Boat
operations while serving in H.M. Canadian Ships Annan and Saint John."
(London Gazette had HMCS St. John)
Medals: DSM - 1939/1945 Star - Atlantic Star - Burma Star with bar Pacific - Defence Medal
- CVSM and clasp - 1939/1945 War Medal - Canadian Korean War Medal - (Canadian Volunteer) Service Medal for Korea)
- United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
* * * * *
BARKER, Kenneth Raymond, Chief Petty Officer (Gunner's Mate) (2700) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCN / HMCS Uganda
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and the London Gazette 1 January 1946.
Home: Esquimalt, B.C.
BARKER. Kenneth Raymond, 2700, CPO(GM), RCN, BEM~[5.1.46]
"Chief Petty Officer Barker has served at sea during the war in
His Majesty's Canadian destroyers and cruisers for a period of
over three years, latterly in HMCS Uganda in the Pacific theatre.
He has at all times carried out his duties of Gunner's Mate in a
superlative manner, in keeping with the high traditions of the
Royal Canadian Navy."
* * * * * BARKER, Robert Alexander, Chief Petty Officer Torpedo Coxswain (2112)
- Mention in Despatches
- RCN / HMCS Haida
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette 29 August 1944.
Home: Esquimalt, B.C.
BARKER. Robert Alexander, 2112, CPO RCN, MID~[20.1.45]
CROIX DE GUERRE avec Palmes en Bronze(France)~[16.7.49]
"For outstanding courage, skill and devotion to duty in
H.M. Ships Tartar, Ashanti, Eskimo, Javelin, and H.M. Canadian Ships
Haida and Huron in action with German destroyers."
Details on the action in which Tribal Class Destroyers HMCS Haida (G63),
HMCS Huron (24) and HMCS Athabaskan (G07) sunk the German Destroyer T-29
north of Britanny on 26 April 1944 can be found in Chapter 39 of the book
"The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
Details on the action in which Tribal Class Destroyers HMCS Haida (G63) and
HMCS Huron (24), and sunk the German Destroyer Z-32 in the English Channel on
09 June 1944 can be found in Chapter 42 of the book "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
BARKER, Robert Alexander, Chief Petty Officer Torpedo Coxswain (2112)
- Croix de Guerre avec Palme en Bronze (France) - RCN / HMCS Haida
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 July 1949.
* * * * *
BARKHOUSE, Robert McDonald, Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Venosta
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 October 1943 and the London Gazette 16 October 1943.
BARKHOUSE. Robert McDonald, Ch/Skr(Temp) [12.6.17] RCN
HM CD 7 Dr, CO, (15.10.17-12.6.18)
HMS NIOBE addl (13.6.18-?) A/Lt(Temp) [8.9.39] RCNR,
HMCS VENOSTA (J11) GV, m/s, stand by, (23.10.39-16.11.39]
HMCS VENOSTA (J11) GV, m/s,[?] (17.11.39-?) LCdr(Temp(WHA)
MID~[16.10.43] A/Cdr(Temp) [Medically unfit [13.8.44]
Died 04 November 1953.
"For displaying skill and devotion to duty in carrying out hazardous duties."
(Canada Gazette Citation)
"For bravery and devotion to duty."
(London Gazette citation)
* * * * * BARRETT, Fred, Temporary Chief Petty Officer Cook (S) (40455) - Mention in Despatches - RCN / HMCS Nabob - Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette 14 November 1944. Home: St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. BARRETT. Fred, 0-4617 (St Hyacinthe, PQ) CPO/Ck, 40455, RCN "For good service when his ship HMCS Nabob was damaged."
"For courage, resolution and skill in Northern Waters
(London Gazette)."
HMS Nabob (Aircraft Carrier) was damaged by U-354 on 22 August 1944.
While Nabob was a Royal Navy ship, she was crewed by Canadians.
Twenty-one crew were killed in the attack.
* * * * * BARRETT, Raiffe Dillon, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Antigonish - Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and the London Gazette 1 January 1945. Home: Victoria, B.C. Commanding Officer of HMCS Edmundston (Flower Class Corvette - K106) from 21 October 1941 to 21 May 1944. First Commanding Officer of HMCS Antigonish (River Class Frigate - K661) from 4 July 1944 to 4 May 1945. Commanding Officer of HMCS Lasalle (River Class Frigate - K519) from 3 July 1945 to 14 November 1945. Last Commanding Officer of HMCS Grou (River Class Frigate - K518) from 15 November 1945 to 25 February 1946. BARRETT. Raiffe Dillon, 0-4640, (Victoria, BC) * * * * * BARRICK, Geoffrey Herbert, Gunner - Mention in Despatches - RCN / HMS Nabob - Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette 14 November 1944. Home: Eburne, B.C. BARRICK. Geoffrey Herbert, 0-4660,(Eburne, BC) * * * * *
BARTRAM, Vincent James, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (E.R.A. 3/C) (X-21544)
- Mention in Despatches
- RCN / HMCS Blairmore
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and the London Gazette 3 July 1945.
Home: Edmonton, Alberta.
BARTRAM. Vincent James, X-21544, ERA 3/cl, RCNR, MID~[15.9.45]
"For good services in minesweeping in European waters
between September 1944 and March 1945."
"For consistent zeal, courage and good seamanship whilst
serving in H.M. 104th and 31st Mine-Sweeping Flotilla and
the 159th Trawler Group and in HMCS Blairmore in arduous
operations along the coasts of southern England and northern France."
(London Gazette Citation).
* * * * *
BATCHILDER, William Milford, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (E.R.A. 3/C) (A-620)
- British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNR
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and the London Gazette 1 January 1944.
Home: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
BATCHILDER. William Milford, A-620, ERA 3/cl, RCNR, BEM~[8.1.44]
"This rating has served at sea in one of His Majesty's Canadian
corvettes since commissioning in 1940, both as Stoker Petty Officer
and as Engine Room Artificer in charge of machinery. In the salvaging
of a torpedoed tanker in March, 1942, he was the senior engine room rating
placed on board and played an important part in steaming the ship for four
days to port. He has at all times carried out his duties with marked
efficiency, great loyalty and devotion to duty worthy of the highest traditions
of the Royal Canadian Navy."
* * * * *
BATEMAN, Cecil Murray, Sick Berth Attendant (V-24674) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Charlottetown
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and the London Gazette 1 January 1943.
Home: Brandon, Manitoba.
Served on HMS Charlottetown at the time it was sunk and then as a
Leading Sick Berth Attendant on HMS Rosthern (Flower Class Corvette - K169).
BATEMAN. Cecil Murray, V-24674, SBA, RCNVR, MID~[9.1.43]
"In aiding survivors from his torpedoed ship, Sick Berth Attendant Bateman
displayed courage and outstanding devotion to duty."
"Bateman, an SBA at the time, and although himself hurt, tended the injured.
Survivors later commended him highly." (From page 98 of the book "Operation Sick Bay".)
When HMCS Charlottetown (Revised Flower Class Corvette - K244) was sunk by U-517
on 11 September 1942 in the St. Lawrence River, HMCS Clayoquot (Bangor Class
Minesweeper - J174) assisted in picking up survivors.
* * * * *
BAUGH, Gerald Osmsby, Lieutenant-Commander, RD - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- RCNR / HMCS St. Clair
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and the London Gazette 2 June 1943.
Home: Vancouver, British Columbia.
Lieutenant, RCNR on 3 January 1933; LCdr in January 1941.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Alberni (Flower Class Corvette - K103)
from 6 January 1941 to 11 October 1942.
Commanding Officer of HMCS St. Clair (Town Class Destroyer - I65)
from 6 April 1942 to 26 December 1943.
Awarded the RCNR Officer's Decoration (RD) on 2 January 1944.
Promoted Acting Commander on 1 January 1944.
Promoted full Commander on 1 January 1945.
BAUGH. Gerald Ormsby, 0-4990, Lt [3.1.33] RCNR, Vancouver
HMCS NADEN III, (Trg/Est/Comox) (31.10.40-?)
LCdr, HMCS ALBERNI (K103) Cof, (6.1.41-4.4.42)
HMCS ST. CLAIR (I65) DD, (6.4.42-11.1.44) OBE~[5.6.43]
A/Cdr [1.1.44] RD~[2.1.44] Cdr [1.1.45] Demobilized [12.12.45]
"This Officer has consistently performed invaluable work in command
of His Majesty's Canadian Ships, and, as Senior Officer of an escort
group, his leadership and cheerfulness have been an inspiration to those
serving under his command."
* * * * *
BAULD, Henry Stanley Donald, Temporary Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Skeena
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette 3 October 1944.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
BAULD. Henry Stanley Donald, 0-5000, Lt(Temp) [29.7.40] RCNVR
HMCS CHICOUTIMI (K156) Cof, (12.5.41-?) Lt(Temp) [29.1.39]
HMCS SKEENA (I59) DD, (1.3.44-?) MID~[20.1.45]
HMCS OTTAWA( H31) DD (1944?). Demobilized [3.10.45]
"For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in
H.M. Canadian Ships Qu'appelle, Skeena, Saskatchewan and Restigouche
in a successful action with enemy trawlers and U-boats."
* * * * *
BAULNE, Joseph Emile, Able Seaman (V-6893) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNVR / HMCS Valleyfield
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette 5 December 1944.
Home: Hull, Quebec.
BAULNE. Joseph Emile René, V-6893, AB, RCNVR, BEM~[20.1.45]
"For services and brave rescue work when his ship HMCS Valleyfield
was sunk on 6th May, 1944."
The sinking of HMCS Valleyfield (River Class Frigate) by U-548 off Cape Race, Newfoundland
on 6 May 1944 is described in Chapter 41 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
Also see "Death in the Moonlight" chapters in "On the Triangle Run" by Jamie Lamb
for a complete description of the sinking of HMCS Valleyfield and Baulne's bravery.
* * * * *
BAYFORD, George Charles, Leading Signalman (V-27292) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Chaudiere
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and the London Gazette 14 June 1945.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
BAYFORD. George Charles, V-27292, LS/Sig, RCNVR, MID~[16.6.45]
"Leading Signalman Bayford has served for a considerable period at
sea, and during the past fourteen months in HMCS Chaudiere has carried
out his duties with great zeal and ability. In actions with U-Boats,
E-Boats and Aircraft and whilst under fire from shore batteries, this
rating always displayed exemplary coolness and efficiency."
* * * * * BAZLEY, Albert Samuel, Able Seaman (V-37024) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and the London Gazette 29 August 1944.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
BAZLEY. Albert Samuel, V-37024, AB, RCNVR, MID~[20.1.45]
"For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty
during the initial landings of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy."
* * * * *
BEAMAN, George Lamont Osborne, Stoker First Class O.N. (A-2445)
- Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- RCNR / HMS Jervis Bay
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 11 March 1941 (no Canada Gazette).
BEAMAN. George Lamont Osborne, A-2445, Stk 1/cl, RCNR, DSM~[11.3.41]
"For courage and devotion to duty when HMS Jervis Bay defending
a large convoy was sunk by a powerful German warship (Admiral Scheer)."
* * * * *
BEANLANDS, Gordon Arthur, Acting Warrant Engineer
- Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- RCN / Naval Machine Shops HMC Dockyard Halifax
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Served in HMCS Athabaskan (I) (Tribal Class Destroyer - G07).
Acting Warrant Engineer, RCN, on 20 April 1944.
(E) [20.4.44] CD~[?]
BEANLANDS. Gordon Arthur, 0-5114, (Halifax, NS)
* * * * *
BEARD, Charles Tachereau, Commander - Mention in Despatches
- RCN / HMCS Prince Robert
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943.
Home: Victoria, British Columbia.
Commander-in-Charge, Esquimalt with pendant in HMCS Naden
from 1 July 1936 to 14 October 1938.
First Commanding Officer of HMCS Prince Robert (Armed Merchant Cruiser - F56)
from 31 July 1940 until 7 October 1940.
Retired in 1941.
BEARD. Charles Taschereau, Mid [?] RNR, CGS CANADA 1910
Mid [21.10.10] CNF,
HMCS NIOBE 11,000/1897 (21.10.10-?) HMS DREADNOUGHT 1911,
S/Lt [14.1.13] HMS LANCASTER 1914, Lt [14.11.14] RCN,
HMS ATTENTIVE for HM P-17, pb, (11.1.18-?)
HMS RAMILLIES 1920,
HMCS PATRIOT 1,004/16, DD, stand by (1.9.20-1.11.20)
HMCS PATRIOT 1,004/16, DD, CO, (1.11.20-2.9.22)
HMCS NADEN 88/1913,(D/S) CO, (3.9.22-?)
HMCS PATRICIAN 1,004/16, DD, CO, (3.9.22-31.10.22)
HMCS NADEN m/v, (D/S) CO, (1.11.22-?) LCdr [14.11.22]
Cdr [1.9.26] AdC, HMCS CHAMPLAIN DD, CO, (1.3.28-20.5.28)
NSHQ, StO, (1.6.28-?) NSHQ as Director Naval Reserves (4.7.33-?)
NSHQ, Director Ops & Trg, (2.1.36-?)
HMCS NADEN (D/S) CO, Cdr i/c Esquimalt, and OIC Dockyard Esquimalt, (1.7.36-?) AdC,
Retired [1.4.39]
HMCS PRINCE ROBERT (F56) amc, stand by, (2.4.40-30.7.40)
HMCS PRINCE ROBERT (F56) amc, CO, (31.7.40-7.10.40)
Captured German SS WESER off Mexico 1940. Retired [1.1.41]
MID~[9.1.43]
"While in command of one of HMC Auxiliary Cruisers,
this Officer captured a valuable German ship "Weser".
HMCS Prince Robert (Armed Merchant Cruiser - F56) capture
the German Merchant Ship Weser off Mexico on 25 September 1940.
* * * * *
BECK, Frederick Allan, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Battleford
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Battleford (Flower Class Corvette - K165)
from 1 September 1942 to 25 June 1943.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Lasalle (River Class Frigate - K519)
from 8 May 1944 to 2 July 1945.
BECK. Frederick Allan, 0-5290, Lt(Temp) [21.9.40] RCNVR
HMCS KAMSACK (K171) Cof, stand by (13.9.41-3.10-41)
HMCS KAMSACK (K171) Cof, (4.10.41-?) Lt(Temp) [21.3.39]
HMCS BATTLEFORD (K165) Cof, CO, (1.9.42-5.7.43)
A/LCdr(Temp) [1.7.43] MID~[8.1.44]
HMCS LASALLE (K519) Fr, CO, stand by (8.5.44-28.6.44)
HMCS LASALLE (K519) Fr, CO, (29.6.44-15.3.45)
LCdr(Temp) [1.1.45]
HMCS INCH ARRAN (K667) Fr, CO, (16.3.45-23.3.45)
HMCS LASALLE (K519) Fr, (24.3.45-?) Demobilized [4.9.45]
"This Officer has served at sea in the Battle of the Atlantic
for a considerable period and for over a year has commanded
one of His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS Battleford). During
this time he has set and excellent example by his efficiency and
devotion to duty."
* * * * *
BECK, Shirley Mackintosh, Matron - Associate - Royal Red Cross (ARRC)
- RCN (Temporary) / Royal Canadian Naval Hospital HMCS Niobe
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Matron(Temp), RCN on 1 July 1943.
BECK. Shirley MacKintosh, 0-5310, Matron(Temp) [1.7.43] RCN
ARRC~[6.1.45] Lt(N/S) [1.7.43] RCN Hospital Halifax, (31.3.46-?)
Demobilized [28.8.47]
"Matron Beck has served at HMCS Niobe for a period of two years,
eighteen months of which she has been Matron of the Royal Canadian
Naval Hospital. Her zeal and efficiency have contributed in great
measure to the nursing care of personnel, and she has always exhibited
unfailing cheerfulness and devotion to duty."
* * * * *
BECKER, Allan, Acting Leading Seaman (V-57912) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / D.E.M.S. S.S. Cathcart
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and London Gazette of 16 March 1945.
Home: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
BECKER. Allan, V-57912, A/LS, RCNVR, MID~[21.4.45]
"Great credit is due this rating for the manner in which he
disembarked the cordite and shell on the occasion of a fire
breaking out in S.S. Cathcart. Through his untiring efforts
in assisting to overcome the fire and his courageous action in
removing ammunition under dangerous circumstances, all the D.E.M.S.
equipment was saved."
* * * * * BEDARD, Paul, Chief Petty Officer (40828) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCN - Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 (no Canada Gazette). Born Greenock, Scotland. Home: Mattawa, Ontario. BEDARD. Paul, 0-5345, (born: Greenock, Scotland) * * * * * BEDDOE, Alan Brookman, Lieutenant - Officer - Order of the British Empire (Civil) (OBE) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. "Awarded for services as a War Artist in World War Two." Awarded Service Medal of the Order of Canada (SM) as per Canada Gazette 29 June 1968 which was converted to an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) in 1972: (Appointed 28 June 1968; Invested 12 November 1968): "Consultant in Heraldry and Founder and first President of the Heraldry Society of Canada."
* * * * *
BEECH, William James Robert, Commodore - Commander - Legion of Merit (United States of America)
- RCN / Commanding Officer Pacific Coast HMCS Naden
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 3 August 1946 and London Gazette of 27 June 1946.
Born on Salt Spring Island, B.C. 17 June 1895.
Home: Victoria, B.C.
Naval Cadet RCN at the Royal Naval College of Canada (Second Term) in 1912.
Midshipman, RCN, 01 December 1916.
A/S/Lt, RCN, on 1 December 1916.
S/Lt, RCN, 1 December 1917.
Served on HMC Submarine CC-1 1916 and then to HMS Alecto for duty in Submarines in 1917.
Served on HM Submarine H-9 as First Lieutenant RCN in 1917.
Then First Lieutenant on HM Submarine L-8. Attached to HMS Ambrose 25 June 1918.
Served as First Lieutenant on HM Submarine L-1 in 1919 (on China Station).
Commanding Officer of HM Submarine L-1 in 1920.
To the Royal Naval College of Canada staff in 1921.
To HMS Wakeful in 1922. To HMS Versatile in 1923.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Thiepval 11 February 1924.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Patrician from 1 October 1924 to 14 August 1926.
To HMS Repulse 1926-28. To Naden 1928. To Royal Naval Staff Course 1929.
To NDHQ in 1930 and Naden again in 1931 as Commander-in-Charge, Esquimalt,
with Pendant in HMCS Naden from 1 February 1934 to 15 May 1934.
To HMS Cyclops (Depot Ship) for duty as Staff Officer Operations for
the 1st Submarine Flotilla in 1936.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Saguenay (River Class Destroyer - D179)
from 6 April 1936 to 29 June 1938.
To Stadacona in Command 1938 and appointed AdC.
Commander-in-Charge HMC Naval Establishment and in-command of Auxiliary Vessels
based at Halifax and King's Harbour Master 1940.
On 4 September 1940 posted to HMCS Naden as Commanding Officer Pacific Coast
and Naval Superintendent HMC Dockyard Esquimalt.
To Burrard as Commanding Officer Pacific Coast from 1942 to 1 September 1943.
To Stadacona on Staff of Commander-in-Chief Canadian North West Atlantic as
hief of Staff Administration 1943 to 1945.
Retired from the RCN on 1 April 1945.
BEECH. William James Robert, 0-5370, RNCC 2nd term
Cdt 1912, Mid [?] HMC S/M CC-1 1916, A/S/Lt [1.12.16] RCN
HMS ALECTO for duty in S/M's 1917,
8th Fl, North Sea, HMS/M H-9 1stLt, (1.2.17-1.3.18)
S/Lt [1.12.17] HMS DOLPHIN(D/S) (20.2.18-?)
HMS/M L8, 1stLt, (1.3.18-1.3.19)
A/Lt HMS DEFIANCE, Lt [14.7.18]
HMS TITANIA(D/S) for:
a. HMS/M L-1, 1stLt, (23.6.19-26.9.20)
b. HMS/M L-1, A/CO, (26.9.20-31.12.21)
HMCS NADEN(D/S) for HMCS THIEPVAL 357/17, tr, CO, (11.2.24-?)
Detailed to proceed across north Pacific to Hakodate, Japan,
to deposit fuel & lube 'dumps' for the round-the-world flight
of Maj. Stuart Mac LAREN [15.2.24]
HMCS PATRICIAN 1,004/16, DD, CO, (1.10.24-14.8.26)
LCdr [14.4.26] HMS PRESIDENT (7.1.29-?)
HMCS NADEN (D/S) (7.12.31-?) Cdr [1.7.33]
HMCS NADEN (D/S) CO, & Cdr i/c Esquimalt (1.2.34-?)
HMS CYCLOPS (D/S) SO/Ops 1st S/M flotilla 1935,
HMCS SAGUENAY (D59) DD, CO, (6.5.36-29.6.38)
HMCS STADAONA (1.8.38-?)
HMCS STADACONA (D/S) NOIC Naval Est, i/c Aux/V, &
KHM, (26.12.39-?) COPC & i/c HMC Naval Est/Esq.(4.9.40-?)
Sup/HMC Dockyard Esquimalt [20.9.40] AdC
Capt [1.7.41] Cmdre 2nd/cl [1.9.43]
RCNB Halifax, CO, (1.10.43-?)
Cmdre 1st/cl [1.1.45] Retired [1.4.45] Capt.
Legion of Merit-Degree of Commander(USA)~[3.8.46]
Acting Sub-Lieutenant RCN 01 December 1916 (Served on HMC Submarine CC-1)
Sub-Lieutenant RCN 01 December 1917 (First Lieutenant on HM Submarine H-9)
Lieutenant RCN 14 July 1918 (First Lieutenant on HM Submarine L-1)
Lieutenant-Commander RCN 14 April 1926 (Commanding Officer of HMCS Patrician)
Commander RCN 01 July 1933 (Commanding Officer of HMCS Saguenay)
Captain RCN 01 July 1941 (Commanding Officer Pacific Coast)
Acting Commodore 2nd Class RCN 01 September 1943 (COS Admin C-in-C Canadian North West Atlantic)
Commodore 1st Class 01 January 1945
Retired as Captain 01 April 1945
"For outstanding services to the Government of the United States
from December 1940 to September 1943. As Commanding Officer Pacific
Coast, commanding the forces of the Royal Canadian Navy stationed on
the West Coast of Canada, Commodore Beech was untiring in his efforts
to strengthen the ties of friendship and co-operation between the Navies
of Canada and the United States and to assist the United States Naval
Commanders in every possible way."
* * * * *
BELDEN, Edna Louise, Nursing Sister - Associate - Royal Red Cross
- RCN (Temp) / Naval Hospital St. John's Newfoundland
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
Nursing Sister(Temp), RCN, on 25 April 1942.
"On February 13, 1943, through the physical danger of blinding snowstorms
(during which one plane was lost), Nursing Sister Belden accompanied from
St. John's Newfoundland to Toronto, Ontario, two critically burned cases,
and two who were helpless, with head and hand burns. Throughout the five
days of the trip, originally planned to be a few hours, she showed great
nursing skills, resourcefulness in meeting the contingencies of the delays
and changes in transportation, devotion to duty and exemplary cheerfulness."
* * * * *
BELL, Charles Edward, Petty Officer (V-10253) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Arrowhead
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: Regina, Saskatchewan.
BELL. Charles Edward, V-10253, PO, RCNVR, MID~[16.6.45]
"This rating has served aboard HMCS Arrowhead from 1 July, 1943 until
the present date, and has proved himself to be an exceptional rating.
He has on numerous occasions successfully repaired the Asdic Sets at
sea under very trying conditions. He has continually devoted himself
successfully to keeping his department in an exceptionally high state
of efficiency at all times."
* * * * *
BELL, Clifford John, Petty Officer (V-5316) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Montreal, Quebec.
BELL. Clifford John, V-5316, PO RCNVR
MID~[6.1.45]; 2nd MID~[16.6.45]
"For cheerful devotion to duty while on escort duty in the North Atlantic,
he has shown outstanding leadership, loyalty and organizing ability."
BELL, Clifford John, Petty Officer (V-5316) - Mention in Despatches (Second) - RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
"As Higher Submarine Detector in charge of the action team, this rating
held contact through difficult conditions, thereby greatly assisting the
Anti-Submarine Control Officer, in a promising attach on a submarine."
This rating was awarded a Mention in Despatches on 1 January 1945.
* * * * * BELL, David George, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (E.R.A. 3/C) (A-2506)
- Mentioned in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Columbia
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
BELL. David George, A-2506, ERA 3/cl, RCNR
MID~[9.1.43]; BEM~[29.5.43]
"Throughout his period of service at sea in the North Atlantic,
Engine Room Artificer 3/c Bell has displayed outstanding zeal,
efficiency and devotion to duty."
BELL, David George, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (E.R.A. 3/C) (A-2506)
- British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNR / HMCS Columbia
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette 29 May 1943 and London Gazette of 5 October 1943
"By his coolness and business-like approach to a difficult situation,
this rating proved of the greatest help and set an example to others
during the salvaging of the S.S. Matthew Luckenbach.
"For coolness and efficiency during the salvage of S.S. Matthew Luchenbach."
(London Gazette)
* * * * *
BELL, Gordon, Warrant Engineer - Mention in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Rimouski
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Sudbury, Ontario.
Served on HMCS Rimouski (Flower Class Corvette - K121)
from 31 May 1941 to 2 November 1944 and received MID.
Served on HMCS Smith Falls (Flower Class Corvette - K345),
the last RCN Corvette to enter service, on 28 November 1944 to 1 July 1945.
BELL. Gordon, 0-5570, A/Wt(E) [1.5.43] RCNR
HMCS RIMOUSKI (K121) Cof, (31.5.43-?); MID~[8.1.44]
HMCS SMITH FALLS (K345) Cofm, stand by, (2.11.44-27.11.44)
HMCS SMITH FALLS (K345) Cofm, (28.11.44-1.7.45) Cd(E) [1.1.45]
Demobilized [5.11.45]
"This Officer has served in the North Atlantic continuously since
September 1940, both as a C.E.R.A. and as a Warrant Officer and has
been Chief Engineer of corvettes for three years. He has at all times
maintained a highly efficient department and has been a constant source
of inspiration to others by his cheerfulness in the face of trying conditions
and by his personal devotion to duty."
* * * * *
BELL, Ian Hunter, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Alberni
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
Born in 1918. Home: Vancouver, B.C.
On delivery team of USS McCook (Town Class Destroyer - DD-252) in September 1940;
name changed to HMCS St. Croix (I81) and served on this destroyer for 20 months.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Swift Current (Minesweeper - J254)
from 19 April 1942 to 27 September 1942.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Ville de Quebec (Revised Flower Class Corvette - K242)
from 30 September 1942 to 11 October 1942.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Alberni (Flower Class Corvette - K103)
from 12 October 1942 until 21 August 1944, when HMCS Alberni was sunk by U-480.
BELL. Ian Hunter, 0-5620, A/S/Lt(Temp) [28.4.39] RCNVR
HMCS NOOTKA (J35) m/s, (31.8.39-?)
USS McCOOK (DD-252) for HMCS ST. CROIX (I81) DD, (20.9.41-23.9.41)
HMCS ST. CROIX (I81) DD, CO, (24.9.40-?) Lt(Temp) [28.4.41]
HMCS SWIFT CURRENT (J254) m/s, CO, (19.4.42-27.9.42)
HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC (K242) Cof, CO, (30.9.42-11.10.42)
Lt(Temp) [28.4.40]
HMCS ALBERNI (K103) Cof, CO, (12.10.42-21.8.44)
A/LCdr(Temp) [1.1.44] MID~[10.6.44] LCdr(Temp) [1.1.45]
Demobilized [3.10.45]
"This young Officer has served at sea for the majority of the war
and has been in command of one of His Majesty's Canadian ships
(HMCS Alberni) on escort duty in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean
for the past two years. He has set a fine example by his energy,
zeal and wholehearted devotion to duty."
HMCS Alberni was sunk by U-480 in 30 Seconds in the English Channel on 21 August 1944.
The sinking is described in Chapter 50 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * *
BELL, Percy Alexander, Chief Engine Room Artificer (C.E.R.A.) (V-25470)
- Mention in Despatches - RCNVR
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
Home: Saint John, New Brunswick.
BELL. Percy Alexander, V-25470, CPO/ERA, RCNVR, MID~[1.1.45]
"For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy
or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and
for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding
the highest traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
New Years Honours List (Admiralty) A.F.O. 239/45
* * * * *
BELL, Roderick Meilicke, Lieutenant - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- RCNVR / HMCS St. Pierre
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 3 November 1942 (no Canada Gazette).
Lt(Temp), RCNVR, on 9 August 1940 (with seniority on 9 August 1939).
Served on HMCS St. Pierre (River Class Frigate - K.680) to stand by
from 10 July 1944 to 21 August 1944 and served on this ship until demobilized on 28 July 1945.
BELL. Roderick Meilicke, 0-5690, Lt(Temp) [9.8.40] RCNVR
DSC~[3.11.42]; Lt(Temp) [9.8.39]
HMCS ST. PIERRE (K680) Fr, stand by, (10.7.44-21.8.44)
HMCS ST. PIERRE (K680) Fr, (22.8.44-28.7.45)
Demobilized [28.7.45]
"For coolness and devotion to duty in the face of heavy and
sustained air attacks on a convoy to Russia from 25 to 30 May."
* * * * *
BELLIVEAU, Joseph Gerald Bernes, Able Seaman (V-50977) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 26 December 1944.
Home: Campbellton, New Brunswick.
BELLIVEAU. Joseph Gerald Bernes, V-50977, AB, RCNVR
MID~[20.1.45]
Croix de Guerre avec Palmes en Bronze(France)~[30.3.46]
"For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to
duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy."
BELLIVEAU, Joseph Gerald Bernes, Able Seaman (V-50977)
- Croix de Guerre avec Palme en Bronze (France) - RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 30 March 1946.
NOTE: No London Gazette of 18 December 1944 which some
sources show as his London Gazette date.
"On the night of the 4th and the 5th July, 1944, during five separate
engagements with the enemy, this rating coolly exposed himself to a very
heavy fire to clear a stoppage of his 2 Pound Gun."
* * * * * BENOIT, Cecil Julian, Lieutenant - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCN / HMCS Iroquois - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 14 November 1944. Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia. S/Lt, RCN, on 1 February 1942; Lt, RCN, on 1 February 1943; LCdr, RCN, on 1 December 1951. Served on HMCS Columbia (Destroyer - I.45) from 17 March 1943 to 21 December 1943. Served on HMCS Iroquois (Destroyer - G.89) from 22 December 1943. Commanding Officer of HMCS Portage (Algerine Class Minesweeper - J.331) from 9 April 1946 to 2 June 1946. Commanding Officer of HMCS Chignecto (II) (Bay Class Minesweeper - I.56) from 1 December 1953 to 2 February 1954. Commanding Officer of HMCS Outremont (River Class Frigate - 310) from 9 October 1948 to 12 April 1960. BENOIT. Cecil Julian, 0-5940, (Halifax, NS) * * * * *
BERNARD, William Henry, Able Seaman (V-45209) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Sarnia
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Ottawa, Ontario.
BERNARD. William Henry, V-45209, AB, RCNVR, MID~[5.1.46]
"For gallantry, bravery and enterprise in rescuing survivors of
HMCS Esquimalt. Bernard's zeal and cheerful devotion to duty in
rescuing the survivors of HMCS Esquimalt were of the highest order
and an inspiration to all. This rating took charge of the artificial
respiration given to these men who were dying, thereby saving at least two lives."
The sinking on 16 April 1945 of HMCS Esquimalt (Bangor Class Minesweeper - J272) by
U-190 and the rescue of some of the survivors by HMCS Sarnia (Bangor Class Minesweeper)
are described in Chapter 64 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * *
BERNAYS, Max Leopold, Acting Chief Petty Officer (A-321)
- Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
- RCNR / HMCS Assiniboine
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 12 December 1942 and the London Gazette of 3 December 1942.
Awarded RCNR Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 27 September 1943.
This was originally submitted as a Victoria Cross recommendation.
BERNAYS. Max Leopold, A-321, C-321, A/CPO RCN
CGM~[12.12.42] CPO
LS&GC~[27.9.43]
"For valour and dauntless devotion to duty. Acting Chief Petty
Officer Bernays was steering the HMCS Assiniboine during an action
at close range with an enemy Uboat. A fire caused by enemy shells
broke out on the flag deck, compelling the telegraphmen to leave the
wheelhouse leaving A/CPO Bernays alone. With complete disregard for
his own safety, with flames and smoke obscuring his only exit, with
enemy explosive shell fragments entering the wheelhouse, this
comparatively young rating remained at this post for nearly forty
minutes. Appreciating the crucial importance of his duties in an action,
the success of which depended in a large measure on the precise steering
of the ship and execution of telegraph orders, he not only carried out
exactly and effectively all the helm orders but also dispatched 133 telegraph
orders, necessary to accomplish the destruction of the UBoat. The final
success of the sinking of the UBoat was largely due to the high courage
and determination of A/CPO Max Leopold Bernays who, in circumstances of the
gravest personal danger carried out not only his own, but two other ratings'
duties in exemplary fashion. His conduct throughout the action added another
incident of the utmost bravery to the annals of the Royal Canadian Navy."
CPO Bernays was the coxswain of HMCS Assiniboine (River Class Destroyer) and
was at the helm when she sank U-210 on 6 August 1942 in the North Atlantic while
protecting Convoy SC-94.
The action is described in Chapter 14 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". Medals of Chief Petty Officer Max Leopold BERNAYS, CGM, CD, RCN: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - 1939/45 Star - Atlantic Star with bar France and Germany CVSM and Clasp - 1939/45 War Medal - United Nations Korea Medal Royal Canadian Naval Reserved Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - CD (EIIR) Medals held by the Canadian War Museum and on display at the CFB Esquimault Museum * * * * * BERRY, Peter Cushing, Sub-Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Kootenay - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 28 November 1944. Born: Shanghai, China, on 6 October 1923. Home: Ottawa, Ontario. BERRY. Peter Cushing, (b:Shanghai China, 6 Oct 43)(Ottawa, ON) 0-6130, S/Lt(Temp) [1.8.43] RCNVR HMCS KOOTENAY(H75) DD, (16.2.44-?) * * * * *
BERRYMAN, Jack Gardner, Leading Stoker (V-16905) (Posthumous)
- Mention in Despatches (Posthumous)
- RCNVR / HMCS Guysborough
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 14 August 1945.
Home: Hamilton, Ontario.
BERRYMAN. Jack Gardner, V-16905, LS/Stk, RCNVR. MID~[15.9.45]
"For outstanding courage, resolution and devotion to duty when
their ship was sunk. - HMCS Guysborough."
On 17 March 1945, HMCS Guysborough (Bangor Class Minesweeper - J52) was
sunk by U-878 off Ushant, France with the loss of 4 officers and 47 crew.
This sinking is described in Chapter 62 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * *
BERRYMAN, John Desmond, Acting Leading Seaman (V-17162) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 15 August 1944.
Home: London, Ontario.
BERRYMAN. John Desmond, V-17162, A/LS, RCNVR, MID~[9.9.44]
"For leadership, skill and determination in H.M. Ships Affleck,
Brecon and Forester, and H.M. Canadian Ships St. Laurent, Swansea
and Owen Sound in operations against U-Boats."
* * * * *
BEST, Bernard Alfred, Petty Officer Telegraphist (3531) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- RCN
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 14 June 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
Home: Ottawa, Ontario.
BEST. Bernard, 3533, PO/Tel, RCN, DSM~[14.6.45]
"For outstanding zeal, and energy, and devotion to duty, far above
the average. By his knowledge, this Petty Officer has made his
communications department outstanding in performance, under sometimes
exceptionally difficult circumstances."
* * * * *
BEST, Charles Herbert, Surgeon Captain, RCNVR
- Commander - Order of the British Empire (CBE) (Civil)
- RCNVR / RCN Medical Research Division
- Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 08 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944.
Born in 1899. Home: Toronto, Ontario.
MA from University of Toronto in 1925.
MD University of Toronto. Assisted Sir Frederick Banting in the discovery of Insulin.
Established and Headed the Charles Best Institute in Toronto for research.
Surgeon Captain, RCNVR, in RCN Medical Research Division.
Senior Medical Officer in the RCN Hospital in St. John's, Newfoundland, when
the rescued members from HMCS Valleyfield were brought in.
He died 31 March 1978.
BEST. Charles Herbert, 0-6210, Surg/Cdr(Temp) [1.1.43] RCNVR
CBE (civil)~[8.1.44]
Surg/Capt(Temp) [1.1.45] Surg/Capt [1.1.45] RCN(R)
Services completed [7.3.47]
HMCS YORK Toronto Naval Division, (21.7.47-?)
CC~[30.12.67] CH~[16.6.71]
"He provided leadership to the RCN Medical Research Division
consisting of several Medical Research Units (MRUs)."
Awarded Companion of Honour (CH) as per London Gazette of 12 June 1971 (no Canada Gazette).
Awarded Companion - Order of Canada (OC) as per Canada Gazette of 30 December 1967:
(Appointed 22 December 1967; Invested 12 November 1968):
"Professor and Head, Banting and Best Department of Medical Research.
Internationally renowned for his contribution to medicine, particularly
as co-discoverer of insulin."
* * * * *
BEST, Donald Patterson, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Capilano
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945.
Home: Victoria, B.C.
BEST. Donald Patterson, 0-6220, Lt(Temp) [8.6.43] RCNVR
HMCS BRANDON (K149) Cof, (19.10.42-?)
Lt(Temp) [8.6.42]
HMCS CAPILANO (K409) Fr, stand by, (15.7.44-24.8.44)
HMCS CAPILANO (K409) Fr, (25.8.44-?) MID~[16.6.45]
Demobilized [1.8.45]
"Lieutenant Best has carried out his duties in an exceptionally
competent manner as Executive Officer of a corvette, and latterly
of a frigate. This Officer, by his cheerful devotion to duty and
fine sense of responsibility, has set a very high example to all
those with who he has come in contact."
* * * * *
BETHUNE, Alfred Cecil, Commander (SB) - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- RCNR / Assistant Chief of Naval Equipment and Supply
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Rockcliffe Park, Ontario.
Joined the RCNVR in 1940 and spent the war in procurement
of equipment.
Cdr (SB) (Temp), RCNVR on 1 January 1943.
Died at Rockcliffe Park (Ottawa) on 17 June 1955.
BETHUNE. Alfred Cecil, 0-6260, Cdr(SB)(Temp) [1.1.43] RCNVR
Demobilized [22.10.45]; OBE~[5.1.46]
"Commander Bethune was responsible to a large extent for the
development and supervision of the organization for the production
of anti-submarine gear in Canada. As Supply Liaison Officer, his tact,
resourcefulness and vision resulted in the availability to the fleet of
adequate supplies at all times. Latterly as Assistant Chief of Naval
Equipment and Supply, his experience and judgement have been of inestimable
value in disposal of surplus ships and other assets of the Royal Canadian Navy."
* * * * *
BETT, Alfred William, Mate - George Medal (GM) - RCNR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
Mate(Temp, RCNR on 7 December 1942.
Promoted to Lieutenant and Commanding Officer of HMCS Cobalt (Flower Class Corvette - K.124)
from 31 March 1944 to 25 June 1944.
To stand by for HMCS Cobalt (K.124) from 26 July 1944 to 7 August 1944.
To HMCS Hallowell (River Class Frigate - K.666) on commissioning on 8 August 1944.
BETT. Alfred William, 0-6280, Mate(Temp) [7.12.42] RCNR
HMCS COBALT (K124) Cof, (4.3.43-?)
Lt(Temp) [7.12.43]
HMCS HALLOWELL (K666) Fr, stand by, (26.7.44-7.8.44)
HMCS HALLOWELL (K666) Fr, (8.8.44-?) GM~[3.1.44]
HMCS COBALT (K124) Cof, CO, (31.3.44-?)
Medically unfit [5.5.45] Released
"This Officer led a volunteer boarding party to S.S. J.H. Senior,
an American tanker with a full cargo of gasoline, which was stopped
and heavily afire after collision in fog on 18 August 1943, in order
to save this very valuable ship and her cargo, this Officer and his
party fought the fires for over two hours with hand extinguishers,
although they knew the ship was in danger of blowing up at any moment.
During this time, he showed complete disregard for his own safety, and
his leadership was an inspiration and example of bravery and devotion to
duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the service."
* * * * *
BIDDLE, Henry, Chief Petty Officer (V-10186) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
Home: Regina, Saskatchewan.
BIDDLE. Henry, V-10186, CPO, RCNVR, BEM~[10.6.44]
"Chief Petty Officer Biddle has served as Coxswain in one of
His Majesty's corvettes engaged in escort duty in the North
Atlantic since the ship's commissioning in November, 1940.
His cheerful personality has done much to create a spirit of
harmony and team work in the ship, and his extremely efficient
performance of his duties far beyond the normal requirement of
his rating have contributed substantially to her fighting efficiency."
* * * * *
BIDWELL, Roger Edward Shelford, Captain - Commander - Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- RCN / HMS Puncher
- Awarded as per 15 June 1946 and London Gazette of 13 June 1946.
Born Peterborough, U.K., 14 September 1899.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Naval Cadet at Royal Naval College of Canada (Sixth Term) 1915.
HMS Canada for training on 12 March 1918.
To HMS Barham for training in 1919.
To HMCS Aurora 1921; HMS Malaya 20 November 1922.
To HMS Vernon for Long Torpedo Course followed by HMS Nelson as Torpedo Officer.
In 1928 was with HMS Tiger as Torpedo Officer.
To HMCS Naden in 1928 and Commanding Officer of HMCS Armentieres (Battle Class Trawler)
on 19 September 1929.
To HMCS Vancouver as First Lieutenant in 1931.
Briefly Commanding Officer of HMCS Saguenay (Destroyer - D.79)
from 25 May 1932 to 06 June 1932.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Armentieres again in 1933.
To Naval Service Headquarters as Assistant to Director of Operations and Training in 1934.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Champlain from 11 December 1935 to 25 November 1936.
Commanding Officer of HMCS St. Laurent (I) (River Class Destroyer - H.83)
from 17 February 1937 to 7 December 1937.
At Royal Naval Staff College (HMS President) in 1938.
Staff Operations Officer to Commander-in-Chief RN East Indies in 1939.
To Naval Service HQ as Director Operations Division in 1940.
Served at HMCS Avalon as the Chief Staff Officer to the
Commodore Commanding Newfoundland Force (Cmdre Murray) in 1941 to 1942.
To Stadacona as Chief of Staff to Commander-in-Chief Canadian North-West Atlantic in 1943.
Commanding Officer of HMS Puncher (Canadian manned aircraft carrier - D.79)
from 10 April 1944 to 16 January 1946.
To NSHQ as Director Naval Air Division from February 1946 to December 1946.
To Imperial Defence College in 1947 and then to National Defence College
on Staff also in 1947.
Promoted to Commodore and to NHQ as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans)
and Member of the Naval Board in 1949.
Commodore RCN Barracks at Esquimalt in 1951.
Promoted to Rear-Admiral and appointed Flag Officer Atlantic Coast in 1951.
Flag Officer Atlantic Coast and Commander Canadian Atlantic (NATO Sub-Area) in 1952.
Flag Officer Commanding Canadian Coronation Review Squadron in 1953.
Retired on 1 June 1958.
BIDWELL. Roger Edward Shelford, 0-6410, RNCC 6th term,
Mid [15.2.18] RCN, to RN for training.
HMS CANADA BB, (12.3.18-) HMS BARHAM 1919, S/Lt [15.12.19]
Lt [15.3.21] HMS MALAYA (20.11.22-?)
HMCS STADACONA (D/S) (11.1.26-?) HMS TIGER (5.11.28-?)
LCdr(T) [15.5.29] HMCS ARMENTIERES m/s, CO, (18.9.29-?)
HMCS SAGUENAY (D79) DD, (23.5.32-?)
NSHQ Asst/Dir Naval Ops & Trg (22.6.34-?)
HMCS CHAMPLAIN DD, CO, (11.12.35-25.11.36)
HMCS ST. LAURENT (H83) DD, CO, (13.2.37-7.7.37)
HMS PRESIDENT (11.1.38-?) HMS NORFOLK (2.1.39-?) Cdr [1.7.39]
NDHG, Dir/Ops, (10.6.40-?) Capt [1.1.43]
HMCS PUNCHER (D79) es/carrier, CO, (10.4.44-16.1.46)
CBE~[15.6.46]
Legion of Merit-Degree of Officer(USA)~[3.8.46]
Cmdre [1.1.49] NDHQ, Asst/CNS(Plans) (7.7.49-?)
CD~[?] RAdm [21.11.51] retired [1.6.58]
Naval Cadet RCN 1915 (Royal Naval College of Canada Sixth Term)
Midshipman RCN 15 February 1918 (Served in HMCS Canada)
Sub-Lieutenant RCN 15 December 1919 (Served in HMCS Aurora)
Lieutenant RCN 15 March 1921 (Torpedo Officer in HMS Tiger)
Lieutenant-Commander RCN 15 May 1929 (Commanding Officer of HMCS St. Laurent)
Commander RCN 01 July 1939 (COS to Commander-in-Chief Canadian North-West Atlantic)
Captain RCN 01 January 1943 (Commanding Officer of HMS Puncher)
Commodore RCN 01 January 1949 (Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans)
Rear-Admiral RCN 12 November 1951 (Flag Officer Atlantic Coast)
Retired 01 June 1958
"Captain Bidwell's numerous important appointments during the
war were carried out with initiative, and accuracy and understanding.
At the commencement of hostilities, he was serving with the Royal Navy
as a Staff Officer (Operations) on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief,
East Indies. In June, 1940, he was appointed to Naval Service
Headquarters as Director of Operations, where he served a year prior
to his appointment to Newfoundland as Chief of Staff to the Flag Officer,
Newfoundland Force. His next appointment was that of Chief of Staff
to the Commander-in-Chief, Canadian Northwest Atlantic. In these
latter appointments, his organizing and operation of the escort forces
in the Atlantic, his endurance under heavy pressure, and his excellent
liaison with the United States Forces were an invaluable contribution
towards the prosecution of the war. In April 1944, Captain Bidwell
was appointed Commanding Officer of HMS Puncher, the Canadian manned
aircraft carrier in which appointment he displayed good judgement and
leadership to a marked degree."
BIDWELL, Roger Edward Shelford, Captain, CBE - Officer - Legion of Merit (USA)
- RCN / Chief Staff Officer to Commodore Commanding Newfoundland Force
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 3 August 1946 and London Gazette of 6 May 1946.
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct while serving as Chief Staff
Officer to Rear Admiral L.W. Murray, Royal Canadian Navy, in
connection with the operations of Task Force TWENTY-FOUR from
13 September 1941 to 30 September 1942. He was in constant
communication with Commander Task Force TWENTY-FOUR and his
staff in connection with the planning of operations in the
operational control of the combined surface forces of
Task Force TWENTY-FOUR. His outstanding grasp of escort of
convoy and Anti-submarine Warfare Techniques, his unremitting
energy, and his intelligent and co-operative attitude were most
important factors in the successful operations conducted by
Commander Task Force TWENTY-FOUR."
Medals, Uniform and sword held by the Maritime Command Museum in Halifax. * * * * *
BIGGS, Jeffry Reginald, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches
- RCNR / HMCS Norsyd
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Montreal, Quebec.
Commanding Officer of HMCS Comox (Fundy Class Minesweeper - J64)
from 4 November 1940 to 25 March 1942.
First Commanding Officer of HMCS Granby (Bangor Class Minesweeper - J264)
from 30 March 1942 to 10 October 1943.
First Commanding Officer of HMCS Norsyd
(Revised Flower Class Corvette Increased Endurance - K520)
from 22 December 1943 to 20 October 1944.
BIGGS. Jeffrey Reginald, 0-6440, Mate(Temp) [26.6.40] RCNR
HMCS COMOX (J64) m/s, CO, (4.11.40-?)
Lt(Temp) [26.6.41] HMCS COMOX(J64) m/s, CO, (29.9.41-?)
HMCS GRANDBY (J264) m/s, CO stand by (30.3.42-1.5.42)
HMCS GRANDBY (J264) m/s, CO, (2.5.42-7.2.43)
HMCS THUNDER (J156) m/s, CO, (2.9.42-5.9.42)
HMCS GRANDBY (J264) m/s, Co, (5.9.42-?)
HMCS GRANDBY (J264) m/s, CO, (17.3.43-10.10.43)
HMCS NORSYD (K520) Cofm, stand by (15.11.43-21.12.43]
HMCS NORSYD (K520) Cofm, CO, (22.12.43-20.10.44) MID~[6.1.45]
"This Officer has served at sea for four years of the war, the
last three of which have been spent in command of escort vessels,
employed in extremely arduous duties on the Atlantic Coast of Canada.
By his zeal, cheerfulness and devotion to duty, he has set a fine
example to those working under him."
* * * * *
BIGGS, Maurice Edward, Acting Petty Officer Higher Submarine Detector (3278)
- Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- RCN / HMCS St. Croix
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 28 November 1942 and London Gazette of 25 November 1942.
BIGGS. Maurice Edward, 3278, A/PO(HSD), RCN, DSM~[28.11.42]
"For devotion to duty and coolness during a two hour hunt for
an enemy U-Boat which resulted in its destruction. As Higher
Submarine Detector in HMCS St. Croix, this Petty Officer showed
extreme skill and tenacity in detecting and maintaining contact
with an enemy U-boat thus contributing to a high degree to the
successful conclusion of the operation."
The story of HMCS St. Croix (Town Class Destroyer - I81) sinking U-90 on
24 July 1942 in the North Atlantic can be found in Chapter 12 of
"Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * *
BILLARD, Victor, Petty Officer (A-979) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943.
Home: Sydney, Nova Scotia.
BILLARD. Victor, A-979, PO, RCNR, BEM~[5.6.43]
"This Petty Officer has shown zeal in carrying out all duties
imposed upon him and his influence and example as an experienced
seaman have been an inspiration to younger ratings with who he has
come in contact."
* * * * * BING, John Bythe, Leading Seaman (V-10240) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Buctouche - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 November 1943 and London Gazette of 18 November 1942. BING. John Blythe, 0-6475, LS(T) V-10240, RCNVR * * * * * BINGHAM, Frederick Charles, Supply Chief Petty Officer (2641) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. Home: St. John, New Brunswick. Acting Warrant Officer (Sup), RCN, on 1 June 1943. To HMCS Prince David (Armed Merchant Carrier - F.89) on 30 August 1943. BINGHAM. Frederick Charles, 0-6480, (Saint John, NB) * * * * *
BINGHAM, Harold Wesley, Acting Petty Officer Coxswain (V-24409) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMC ML-078
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
Home: Indian Head Saskatchewan and North Kildonan, Manitoba.
"This rating is presently serving in ML-078 and has served
continuously in HMC M.L.'s for two years and 10 months,
one year and three months as Coxswain. He has displayed
outstanding zeal, efficiency and devotion to duty."
* * * * *
BINNIE, Ernest Eric Walter, Able Seaman (now Acting Leading Seaman) (3820)
- British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCN
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943.
Home: Edmonton, Alberta.
BINNIE. Ernest Eric Walter, 3820, AB, RCN, BEM~[5.6.43]
"During prolonged engagements with U-Boats in heavy attacks on
convoys in the North Atlantic, this rating performed his duty
with certainty of precision which led to sight of U-Boats on five
occasions, thereby contributing to the saving of merchant ships."
* * * * *
BIRD, Frederick, Leading Seaman (3345) - Mention in Despatches
- RCN
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943.
Home: Vancouver, B.C.
Paquette has BIRS but Canada and London Gazettes and the Navy lists are clearly BIRD.
BIRD. Frederick, 3345, LS, RCN, MID~[5.6.43]
"This rating displayed courage and high devotion to duty in taking
away a boat's crew to rescue two airmen under hazardous conditions
in the presence of the enemy."
"For bravery, resource and devotion to duty." (London Gazette)
* * * * * BISHOP, Lennox Craig, Lieutenant - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / MTB 464 - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 14 November 1944. Home: Sherbrooke, Quebec. Lt(Temp), RCNVR, on 31 December 1941. Served on HMS Castleton (American lead/lease Destroyer) and then to St. Christopher's for MTB training. Commanding Officer of HMC MTB-464 from 26 March 1944 to 24 February 1945 and again from 7 March 1945 to 9 April 1945. BISHOP. Lennox Craig, 0-6650, (Sherbrooke, PQ) * * * * * BISHOP, Robert Lindsay, Acting Commander (SB) - Officer - Order of the British Empire - RCNR / Director of Transportation at N.S.H.Q. - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 June 1946 and London Gazette of 13 June 1946. Home: Overbrook, Ottawa, Ontario. LCdr (SB) (Temp), RCNVR and Acting Commander (SB) (WHA) on 1 January 1943. BISHOP. Robert Lindsay, 0-6660, LCdr(SB)(Temp) [1.7.43] RCNVR A/Cdr(SB)(WHA) [1.7.43]; OBE~[15.6.46] Cdr(SB) [?] RCN(R) * * * * *
BLACKBURN, James William, Able Seaman (V-49988) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1944 and London Gazette of 14 November 1944.
Home: Ottawa, Ontario.
BLACKBRUN. James William, V-49988, AB, RCNVR, MID~[20.1.45]
"For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion
to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy."
* * * * *
BLAIR, David William, Acting Lieutenant (now Lieutenant)
- Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943.
He was born in Quebec City, Quebec on April 14, 1917,
the son of N. Fairlie Blair and M. Jean Marsh.
Enlisted in the RCNVR in November 1939 and was
loaned to the Royal Navy for the entire war.
Served overseas from 1940 to 1945;
promoted Lieutenant(Temp) on 31 December 1941;
was discharged with rank of Lieutenant(Temp).
Received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from
the University of New Brunswick in 1945.
Served post-war in the naval reserve division HMCS Montcalm and
was promoted Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December 1949.
Married the former Joyce Phyllis Orgill
Had one daughter, Margaret Ann (Peggy) Brittain (now James) of Saint John, N.B.;
Had one son, Peter F. Blair, Q.C. of Moncton
Had 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren).
Worked for CN Rail, Atlantic Region and lived in Moncton after the war.
In 1982, he retired as Vice-President of CN Rail, Atlantic region.
Prominent in the Moncton community serving as:
President of the United Way of Moncton;
Chairman of the Moncton School Board;
President of the Greater Moncton Foundation Inc.;
Director of the Memramcook Institute;
Member of the Engineering Advisory Committee of the University of Moncton;
Member of the Research & Productivity Council;
Member of the Moncton Club, the Moncton Golf & Country Club,
Member of the Moncton Kinsmen Club, the Moncton Rotary Club, Gyro and Probus.
Lead the campaign to raise funds to build the present YMCA building
on Highfield Street in Moncton.
Member of Acadia Lodge No. 49, and the Moncton Lodge of Perfection A.A.S.R.
Attended St. George's Anglican Church in Moncton.
For his community work, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering
from the University of Moncton.
Died at the Moncton Hospital on 16 November 2000.
BLAIR. David William, 0-6990, Lt(Temp) [31.12.41] RCNVR
MBE~[5.1.43], Demobilized [1.11.45]
"For gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty."
* * * * *
BLAIR, Douglas Duncan, Able Seaman (V-43301) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 14 November 1944.
Home: Oshawa, Ontario.
BLAIR. Douglas Duncan, V-43301, AB, RCNVR, MID~[20.1.45]
"For courage and determination in H.M. Ships Albright, Ashanti,
Bellona, Diadem, Mauritius, Onslow, Tartar and Ursa and
H.M. Canadian Ships Assiniboine, Haida, Iroquois, Qu'appelle,
Restigouche and Skeena, in a series of successful attacks on enemy
escorted convoys off the coast of France."
* * * * *
BLAKELEY, Robert, Regulating Petty Officer (R.P.O.) (V-22076) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNVR / HMCS Stadacona
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
Home: Toronto, Ontario.
BLAKELEY. Robert, V-22076, RPO, RCNVR, BEM~[10.6.44]
"A zealous and conscientious regulating Petty Officer.
His service, both ashore and afloat, have been consistently
of a high order. His devotion to duty as Regulating Petty Officer
in HMCS Stadacona has been particularly outstanding."
* * * * *
BLANCHARD, Henry Blair, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR / HMCS Saint John
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and London Gazette of 20 March 1945.
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
BLANCHARD. Henry Blair, 0-7100, S/Lt(Temp) [13.4.42] RCNVR
HMCS CHEDABUCTO (J168) m/s, (18.8.42-?) Lt(Temp) [13.1.43]
HMCS SAINT JOHN (K456) Fr, stand by (29.11.43-12.12.43)
HMCS SAINT JOHN (K456) Fr, (13.12.43-?) MID~[21.4.45]
Demobilized [3.12.45]
"For outstanding skill, courage and zeal in Anti-U-Boat
operations while serving in H.M. Canadian Ships Annan and Saint John."
(London Gazette had HMCS St. John)
Details on the sinking of U-247 off Cornwall which occurred on
1 September 1944 by HMCS Saint John (River Class Frigate - K456)
and HMCS Swansea (River Class Frigate - K328) can be found in Chapter 51
of "The Canadian Naval Chronicles 1939-1945".
Chapter 59 of the same book describes the sinking of U-309 by HMCS Saint John
at Moray Firth, Scotland on 16 February 1945.
* * * * *
BLAND, James Gordon, Petty Officer Cook (V-30186) - Mention in Despatches
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
Home: Grand Forks, B.C.
BLAND. James Gordon, V-30186, PO/Ck, RCNVR, MID~[1.1.45]
"For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy
or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and
for setting and example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding
the high traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
New Years Honours List (Admiralty) A.F.O. 239/45.
* * * * *
BLANDIN, Rene Alex, Acting Stoker Petty Officer (A1273) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- RCNR / HMCS St. Laurent
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 12 September 1944.
Home: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
HMCS St. Laurent was a River Class Destroyer (H83).
BLANDIN. René Alex, A-1273, A/Stk/PO, RCNR, BEM~[20.1.45]
"For bravery and undaunted devotion to duty as members
of a volunteer fire party (Shipwright William COX,
Leading Stoker Rene BLANDIN, Able Seaman Peter SCOTT
and Able Seaman Frederick WILSON) from HMCS St. Laurent,
which boarded a burning Merchant Vessel in a rough sea and
by their determined efforts saved the ship and her valuable cargo."
* * * * *
BLESSE, Margaret Anastasia, Acting Petty Officer (W1239) - British Empire Medal (BEM)
- WRCNS
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
Home: Everett, Mass., U.S.A.
BLESSE. Margaret Anastasia, W-1239, A/PO, WRCNS, BEM~[5.1.46]
"This rating came from the United States of America to join
the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service, and had served diligently
and faithfully in her capacity as Confidential Book Corrector. Petty
Officer Blesse has performed her arduous duties in s superior manner.
Her good conduct, morale and sense of responsibility have been outstanding
and her example to other ratings has been in keeping with the high traditions
of the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service."
* * * * * BLOOMFIELD, George Henry, Yeoman of Signals (V9856) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- RCNVR
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 3 October 1944.
Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba.
BLOOMFIELD. George Lament O, A-2445, Stk 1/cl, RCNVR
DSM~[20.1.45]
"For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in
H.M. Canadian Ships Qu'appelle, Skeena, Saskatchewan and Restigouche
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Medals of Rear-Admiral Roger Edward Shelford BIDWELL, CBE, CD, RCN
CBE - WW1 British War Medal - WW1 Victory Medal - 1939/45 Start - Atlantic Star - Defence Medal - CVSM with Clasp
- 1939/45 War Medal - King George V Jubilee - King George VI Coronation - EIIR Coronation -
CD (GVI) and two Bars - Officer, Legion of Merit (USA)
