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HAAGENSON, Lloyd Palmer Ambrose, Acting Leading Seaman (V11712) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCNVR / HMCS Saint John - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and London Gazette of 20 March 1945. Home: Sanctuary, Saskatchewan. He served as the HSD (Higher Submarine Detector) operator (in charge of the seamen in the anti-submarine team) on HMCS Saint John.
HAAGENSON. Lloyd Palmer A., V-11712, A/LS, RCNVR,
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 has HMCS
St. John)
HMCS Saint John (River
Class Frigate - K456) and HMCS Swansea (River Class Frigate)
sank U-247 off Cornwall on 1 September 1944 as described
in Chapter 51 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
In Chapter 59 of the same book, details on the action
in which HMCS Saint John (River Class Frigate - K456) sank
U-309 in the Moray Firth, Scotland on 16 February 1945
can be found.
HABART, Horace Bruce, Acting Leading Seaman (V7685) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. Home: Owen Sound, Ontario.
HABART.Horace Bruce, V-7685, A/LS, RCNVR, MID~[5.6.43]
"This rating has displayed exemplary devotion
to duty and cheerfulness over a long period on convoy duty."
* * * * * * HACKNEY, William Watt, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Buctouche - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 November 1942 and London Gazette of 18 November 1942. "This Officer, whilst in command of HMCS
Buctouche, displayed great ability in directing attacks on
an enemy U-Boat, and by his coolness and alertness contributed
largely to the result of the operations."
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HADRILL, Peter Geoffrey, Lieutenant - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / HMCS Ottawa - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 28 November 1944.
"For courage, resolution and skill while serving
in H.M. Ships Wensleydale, Forester, Vidette, Orchis and
Statice and H.M. Canadian Ships Ottawa and Kootenay
in anti-U-Boat operations." HMCS Ottawa (I), (River Class Destroyer - H60), HMCS Kootenay, and HMCS Chaudiere sank U-621 in the Bay of Biscay on 18 August 1944. They also sank a second U-Boat, U-984 on 20 August 1944 as well. These actions are described in Chapter 49 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939 - 1945". * * * * * * HAGEN, Edwin Richard Robert, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (A1513) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944. Home: Port Dover, Ontario.
HAGEN. Edwin Richard Robert, A-1513, ERA 3/cl, RCNR,
BEM~[8.1.44]
"This rating has served continuously in one
of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes for more than three years.
His faithful and cheerful performance of duty throughout this
period, during which the ship escorted many heavily attacked convoys,
has been a source of great satisfaction to his Commanding Officer
and an inspiration to the ship's company."
* * * * * * HAIGH, Samuel, Chief Stoker (21231) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCN - Awarded as per London Gazette of 12 June 1945 (no Canada Gazette). Home: Sydney, Nova Scotia.
HAIGH. Samuel, 21231, C/Stk , RCN, DSM~[14.6.45]
"This Chief Petty Officer has at all times carried
out his responsible post in an efficient, cheerful manner and
has set an example to all serving under him, during a year of
support group operations, and several contacts with the enemy."
* * * * * * HAINES, Ernest, Commander, MBE, RVM - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. Awarded Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE) as per London Gazette of 23 April 1920 as an Acting Lieutenant, RCN. Awarded Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) in 1902 having participated in Queen Victoria's funeral. Ernest Haines was born in Bristol, United Kingdom on 14 January 1876 and served in the Royal Navy before transferring to the Royal Canadian Navy as a gunner on board HMCS Rainbow. He had been a participant in the funeral of Queen Victoria and had received the Royal Victorian Medal for that service. After serving on HMCS Rainbow, he was transferred to N.S.H.Q. as an advisor on naval armament. He transferred in 1921 to the civil service as Naval Armament Supply Officer. He returned to active naval service with the rank of Commander and served as Director of Naval Ordnance from 1939 until January 1943. At that time, he was appointed Superintendent Naval Armament Depot, Halifax but later in 1943 returned to his former position in Ottawa retiring from the Navy and from his working career in 1945 at the age of seventy. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services in World War Two. He died in Ottawa on 21 March 1965. "This Officer has to his credit fifty-four years combined service in the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Navy. He has shown unusual keenness and energy in the performance of his duties during the present war and his experience has been of inestimable value and set a fine example, which has been an inspiration to all with whom he has come in contract." Medals of Commander Ernest HAINES, OBE, RVM, RCN:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --(Invalided home from Tokyo) - - - - - - ABLE SEAMAN - - - - - - 05.07.95 - - 13.01.96 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SQUADRON&MEDITERRANEAN FLEET- - - - - ABLE SEAMAN - - -- 14.01.96 - - 10.03.99 DUKE OF WELLINGTON - -ACCOMMODATION HULKS - PORTSMOUTH - - - - - - ABLE SEAMAN - - 01.04.99 - - - 08.05.99 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SEAMAN GUNNER 2ND CLASS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SEAMAN GUNNER 1ST CLASS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GUNNERY INSTRUCTOR OFFICER–ROYAL NAVY REMOVED FROM ACTIVE LIST AT OWN REQUEST. RETIRED AS LIEUTENANT RN (RET’D) 01.10.21 OFFICER - RCN, SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR TWO
(UNDER CAPT. RUPERT W. WOOD) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01.09.39 "This Officer has to his credit fifty-four years
combined service in the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Navy. He
has shown unusual keenness and energy in the performance of his
duties during the present war and his experience has been of inestimable
value and set a fine example, which has been an inspiration to
all with whom he has come in contract." Medals of Commander Ernest HAINES, OBE, RVM, RCN: OBE (2nd type) African General Service Medal clasp Somaliland 19021904 1914 Star British War Medal Victory Medal CVSM 19391945 Medal King George VI Coronation Medal Royal Victorian Medal (Queen Victoria bust). MBE (1st type) for WW1.
His medals are displayed
in the Maritime Command Museum in Halifax.
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HALE, William Frederick, Lieutenant (Posthumous) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / MTB 466 in 29th Canadian MTB Flotilla - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 24 July 1945. Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba.
"For good services in a fire at Ostend, 14th
February 1945."
During the afternoon of 14 February 1945, several
flotillas including he 29th Canadian were tied up at Ostend Harbour.
Highly volatile gasoline had been washed into the water and became
ignited. A wall of flames engulfed the MTBs and five of the eight
boats of the 29th Flotilla were destroyed along with seven British
boats. There were 26 Canadians and 35 British sailors killed in
the fire.
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HALL, George Stanley, Acting Commander - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS New Glasgow - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
"This Officer has served almost continuously
at sea for four years in command of H.M.S. Ships. His long and
varied experience in the Merchant Service in peace time has assisted
him to become a most valuable and efficient Senior Officer. His
unswerving loyalty and strict sense of duty are in accordance
with the highest traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
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HALL, Kenneth William Newman, Temporary Skipper Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Cowichan - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 26 December 1944. Home: Westmount, Quebec.
"For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted
devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast
of Normandy."
HALL, Kenneth William Newman, Skipper Lieutenant
- Croix de Guerre avec Palme en Bronze (France) - RCNR
/ HMCS Cowichan Awarded as per Canada Gazette of
30 March 1946.
Note: Not in London Gazette of 18 December
1944.
"For resolution and devotion to duty in Operation
'Neptune' while engaged in minesweeping duties."
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HALL, Lionel Douglas, Warrant Writer - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE) - RCN / Accountant Branch Training - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943.
"This Officer has considerable service in the
Royal Canadian Navy, and he has at all times worked timelessly
and cheerfully. During the present period of hostilities, he has
been of the greatest value in training the personnel of the Accountant
Branch during a period of tremendous expansion."
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HALLIDAY, Ronald Laurence, Able Seaman (V-38193) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 26 December 1944.
"For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted
devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast
of Normandy."
HALLIDAY, William Charles, Commander - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNR / HMCS Kamsack / Senior Officer of the 16th Escort Group - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
"This Officer has served at sea in command of
His Majesty's Canadian Ships for the past two and a half years,
as Senior Officer of the 16th Escort Group (Frigates) in Eastern
Canadian and British Home waters. Since the Spring of 1944, he
has maintained a notably high standard of efficiency in the ships
of his group. Commander Halliday has set an example of wholehearted
devotion to duty which has been in keeping with the traditions
of the Royal Canadian Navy."
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HAMILTON, John Arthur, Lieutenant-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.
"Lieutenant-Commander Hamilton has served in
various appointments in the Naval Service, latterly as Inspector
of Booms, East Coast. In this appointment, his work has been outstanding.
A thorough seaman, who, by his enthusiasm, hard work, and ability,
has inspired all those with whom he has come in contact."
Medals of Lieutenant-Commander John Arthur HAMILTON, MBE, RCNR: MBE - British War Medal - WW1 Mercantile Marine Medal - CVSM and Clasp - 1939/45 War Medal.
Medals are on display at HMCS Tecumseh Museum in
Calgary, Alberta.
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HAMMOND, Victor Orchard, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (V-32358) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and London Gazette of 26 March 1945.
"This rating showed great devotion to duty,
skill, and disregard for his personal safety, when the fate of
his ship was unknown."
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HAMPSON, George Harold, Sub-Lieutenant - Commendation - RCNVR - Awarded as per London Gazette of 30 March 1943 (no Canada Gazette). "For bravery in fighting fires in a Merchantman." * * * * * .
"For meritorious services before the enemy."
Details on the action in which HMCS Wetaskiwin
(Flower Class Corvette - K175), HMCS Skeena, and HMCS
Sackville sank U-588 in the mid-Atlantic on 31 July
1942 can be found in Chapter 13 of the book "The Canadian
Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". Medals of Rear-Admiral Daniel Lionel HANINGTON, DSC, CD, RCN:
DSC - 39/45 Star - Atlantic Star - CVSM and Clasp
- 39/45 War Medal - Centennial Medal - CD and 3 Bars.
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HANLEY, Albert Joseph, Ordinary Seaman Division, Second Class (V-2493) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR / Division, at St. John's, Newfoundland - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944. Home: Saint John, New Brunswick.
"This rating has displayed meritorious service
and outstanding courage during diving operations in searching
for and recovering a live depth charge and two depth charge pistols
fitted with detonators, lying at a critical depth in the harbour
at St. John's Newfoundland."
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HANLEY, Daniel James, Leading Supply Assistant (V-2962) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
"This rating has been exceptionally efficient
in carrying out his duties at sea. His cheerfulness and his excellent
supervision of his department, have produced a fine spirit of
cooperation among his shipmates, and have contributed greatly
to the efficiency of his ship."
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HANNIVAN, John James, Able Seaman (V-39781) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 3 October 1944.
"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."
* * * * * * HARBOUR, Frank Rene, Acting Petty Officer (V-4150) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Athabaskan - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 29 April 1944 and London Gazette of 11 January 1944. "For courage and seamanship in bringing their ship, HMCS Athabaskan, safely to port after she was damaged." While on patrol in the Bay of Biscay Patrol area at 1300 Hours on 27 August 1943, HMCS Athabaskan was attacked by eighteen enemy Dornier-217s. HMS Egret (British Sloop) was sunk. A glide bomb hit HMCS Athabaskan at the junction of "B" gun-deck and the wheel-house. It passed under the plot room, through the Chief Petty Officer's Mess, and out the starboard side. It exploded barely a few feet beyond and bomb fragments pierced HMCS Athabaskan's side and bridge in a number of places. The Captain, Commander Miles was knocked down by the blast and several officers, including Lieutenant-Commander Dunn Lanthier and Sub-Lieutenant John A. Brebner had severe leg injuries. Able Seaman Joseph McGrath, a bridge lookout, died the next day. The crew of "B" gun bore the worst of the injuries with Able Seaman William Pickett and Petty Officer Ernest Latimer being killed. Leading Seaman John Gordon took charge despite the fact that he was injured and several others were burned. Several members of "A" gun were also burned and wounded. Leading Cook Frank Prudhomme also died. HMCS Athabaskan took on board the 35 survivors from HMS Egret. HMCS Athabaskan continued on at 14 knots, correcting a serious list to starboard. The ship sailed into port on 30 August 1943 under her own power. The ship was battered but not broken. See the book "Unlucky Lady".
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HARBROE, Frederick Maurice, Leading Seaman (V-19023) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943.
"Leading Seaman Harbroe has served on convoy
duty in one of H.M.C. corvettes in the North Atlantic with wholehearted
devotion to duty. His qualities of cheerfulness and reliability
have been instrumental in maintaining the high morale of the ship's
company at sea."
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HARD, Arthur Andrew, Chief Petty Officer (3267) - Mention in Despatches - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946.
"For outstanding devotion to duty over a long
period. This rating has served a period of over five years at
sea in the North Atlantic. By his constant efficiency and devotion
to duty, he has given an excellent example of leadership."
* * * * * HARDING, John, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Charlottetown - Awarded as per Canada Gazette 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945. Home: Montreal, Quebec.
"This Officer has served continuously in command
of escort vessels for the last three and a half years under trying
and arduous conditions. He has at all times displayed the utmost
zeal, cheerfulness and devotion to duty."
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HARDING, Walter Lemuel, Chief Petty Officer (A-831) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. "For over a year and a half, Chief Petty Officer Harding has been coxswain of one of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes engaged in escort duties in the North Atlantic. He has consistently maintained a high degree of cheerfulness and devotion to duty during action with enemy submarines, attacks on convoys and very trying weather conditions."
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HARDWICK, James Lieutenant - Mention in Despathces - RCNVR / HMCS Strathdam - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 14 August 1945. Home: Montreal, Quebec
"For gallantry, resolution and skill whilst
serving in H.M. Ships Conn, Rupert, Redmills, Fitzroy, Byron,
Grindall and Keats and H.M. Canadian Ships La Hulloise,
Strathdam and Thetford Mines in successful anti
U-Boat Warfare." * * * * * * HARDY, Arthur John, Leading Signalman (V-8319) - Bronze Medal - Order of Orange Nassau (Netherlands) - RCNVR - Awarded as per London Gazette of 27 February 1945 (no Canada Gazette). Home: Hamilton, Ontario.
"For services to the Royal Netherlands Navy."
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HARDY, Blake Gilby, Lieutenant-Commander - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE) - RCNVR / Naval Control Service Sydney and Quebec City - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. Home: Fort William, Ontario.
"Lieutenant-Commander Hardy, has served in the
Naval Control Service both at Sydney and Quebec. By his cheerful
courtesy and unstinted attention to duty, he obtained the willing
cooperation of the Merchant Service in carrying out Naval Control
orders."
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HARLEY, Frank, Lieutenant (E) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Gatineau - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 18 July 1944.
"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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HARNETT, Jack Charles, Acting Stoker Petty Officer (A-3255) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Edmunston - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. Home: Vancouver, British Columbia.
"This rating has served with unbounded zeal
in HMCS Edmunston since its commissioning. His leadership
and devotion to duty have been outstanding through years of convoy
work in the North Atlantic."
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HARPER, Arthur Morrell, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / ML-111 of HM CCF - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. Home: Vancouver, British Columbia.
"For outstanding zeal, efficiency and devotion
to duty while with His Majesty's Canadian Coastal Forces (HM CCF).
This Officer at all times displayed high qualities of leadership
and example, thereby adding greatly to the efficiency and well
being of the entire Motor Launch Flotilla."
* * * * * * HARRIES, James Leslie, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - George Medal (GM) - RCNVR / Mine Clearance - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 13 November 1943 and London Gazette of 28 September 1943. Born in 1901 in London England (Home listed as The Heath Cardiff, Glamorgan, England and Westmount, Quebec) and was educated at the St. Donat's School. With the outbreak of war in 1939 he was rejected by the Royal Navy as being too old for active service. By this stage in his life he was an executive official with the Sun Life Assurance company of Canada Ltd., based in Montreal. Commander Harries turned to the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and was accepted in September 1940, and taken on strength at HMCS Stadacona. He was commissioned as an officer and became qualified in such fields as navigation, gunnery and mining. Commander Harries was to serve from December 1940 to June 1941 aboard HMS Nogi as a 1st Lieutenant, and from June 1941 to August 1941 as the Commanding Officer of HMS Avon Stream. In 1941his naval career took the interesting turn. From August 1941 to September 1943 he served with a mine disposal unit, specialising in rendering parachute-dropped mines safe. This was an especially dangerous job so only volunteers were employed. To be picked at the "advanced" age of forty for such a hazardous task certainly testifies to Commander Harries' fitness and ability. Commander Harries had served with distinction in such places as the Thames estuary to the coast off of Dieppe. From September 1943 until August 1946 Commander Harries volunteered to work with human minesweepers (skin divers) which were employed in the dangerous task of trying to defuse magnetic and acoustic mines. During this period he was commanding officer of his unit. Commander Harries died in 1988 in London England while talking with a reporter from the Halifax Chronicle-Herald. In his will he left his medal collection to the Canadian War Museum. An example of the nature of this work is the following:
"Two acoustic mines had fallen at Seasalter, near Whitestable, in September 1941 on the mud flats (covered by 10 feet of water at high tide and uncovered at half tide) and about 60 yards from a row of bathing huts. Both these mines had charges blown over them, which had forces them downwards into the mud, but neither had detonated. It was necessary to probe for these mines to a depth of 25 feet and in all 4600 probes were required before both the mines were definitely located. Operations commenced on 4th November 1943. A timber shaft was sunk for the first mine, which owing to sea and tide was constantly being damaged, but after 4 months of working against difficulties, the first mine was in sight at 25 1/2 feet. The conditions as the shaft got lower and smaller were extremely difficult. The men had to work in semi-darkness, deep mud, and with no hope of escape should the mine detonate. The conditions were complicated by the cracking of the timber due to heavy pressure outside..." HARRIES. James Leslie, 0-31030, Lt(Temp) [4.9.39] RCNVR
HARRIES, James Leslie, Acting Commander
- BAR to George Medal (GM*) - RCNR / Mine Clearance - Awarded
as per London Gazette of 15 May 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
"For exceptional gallantry, skill and great
devotion to duty, often in close proximity to the enemy, during
mine searching and clearance operations in the ports of Normandy
and of the Low Countries." / "For good service in mine
clearance in North Western Europe."
HARRIES, James Leslie, Acting Commander, GM*
- Officer - Legion of Merit (USA) - RCNVR / Breman Harbour
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 3 August 1946 and London
Gazette of 18 April 1946.
"For the performance of the extremely difficult
and hazardous task of clearing the Bremen harbour of mines. Working
tirelessly and with utmost devotion to duty, he directed an operation
which, though, hampered by the adverse condition of tides, mud,
and debris, succeeded in removing or rendering safe some forty-seven
mines of a type which is extremely difficult and dangerous to
handle. Commander Harries has at all times shown outstanding professional
ability, a disregard of personal danger, and a quality of leadership
that merits the highest commendation."
HARRIES, James Leslie, Acting Commander, GM*
- Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCN(R)
/ Mine defusing - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 3 August
1946 and London Gazette of 30 April 1946.
"For good service in mine clearance in North
Western Europe."
Medals of Commander James Leslie HARRIES, OBE,
GM*, RCN: OBE - GM and Bar; 1939-1945 Star - Atlantic Star with Bar France and Germany - Defence Medal - CVSM with Clasp - 39/45 War Medal - Naval General Service Medal with Bar Minesweeping 1945-1951 - Canadian Centennial Medal - EIIR Jubilee Medal 1977 - Officer, Legion of Merit (USA)
Held by National War Museum.
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HARRIETHA, Michael Angelo, Stoker Petty Officer (A-4664) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Sackville - Awarded as per Canada Gazette 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
"During two and a half years' service in HMCS
Sackville, this rating has shown exceptional zeal, efficiency
and devotion to duty. In August, 1942, he performed outstanding
service in the boiler room during an engagement with a U-Boat."
Details on the action in which HMCS Sackville
(Flower Class Corvette - K181), HMCS Skeena and HMCS
Wetaskiwin sank U-588 in the mid-Atlantic on 31 July
1942 can be found in Chapter 13 of the book "The Canadian
Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
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HARRIS, Herbert Cecil, Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer (V-25877) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Battleford - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
"This rating has always maintained the engines
in HMCS Battleford (Flower Class Corvette - K165) in excellent
condition over a period of one and a half years, and has always
been able to maintain extra high speed in an emergency. This has
been done by obtaining the loyal support of all in his branch
and long hours of extra work in port."
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HARRIS, Roland Fraser, Lieutenant-Commander - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNR / HMCS Niagara - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. Home: Pictou, Nova Scotia. "This Officer has been in command of His Majesty's Canadian ships on North Atlantic Convoy work since the outbreak of hostilities. He has frequently been senior officer of an escort group, and has set an excellent example by his exemplary conduct and unfailing devotion to duty." Medals of Commander Roland Fraser HARRIS, DSC, RD, RCNR:
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HARRISON, Albert Norman, Constructor Captain - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCN / Director of Naval Construction - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. Home: Ottawa, Ontario.
"This Officer has made an outstanding contribution
to the Canadian Naval Service during the present war. In his capacity
as Director of Naval Construction, Captain Harrison was largely
responsible for the building of the hundreds of ships which were
required in Canada's Navy during its period of very rapid expansion."
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HARRISON, Herbert Leonard, Petty Officer (3193) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCN / MTB 743 - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 12 June 1945.
"For services in action against enemy light
forces in June and July, 1944."
"For bravery, skill and great devotion to duty
in damaging attacks against enemy shipping off the Coast of France
(London Gazette)."
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HARRISON, William Edward, Acting Temporary Lieutenant-Commander - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / HMCS Joliette - Awarded as per London Gazette of 12 June 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
"The King has been graciously pleased on the
Occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday to give
orders for the following awards 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 high tradition of the Royal (Canadian)
Navy."
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"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."
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HART, Richard Wallace, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Dundas - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944. Home: Belleville, Ontario.
"Lieutenant Hart has served at sea with both
the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy for the majority of the
war, and has held command of one of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes
on escort duty for the past year. He has always displayed great
energy, zeal and devotion to duty."
The sinking of U-1006 by HMCS Loch Achanalt
(River Class Frigate - K424) and HMCS Annan (Loch Class
Frigate) South of the Faeroes Islands on 16 October 1944 is described
in chapter 53 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
Lieutenant Hart was Commanding Officer of HMCS Loch Achanalt
at this time but the Mention in Despatches was for his service
with HMCS Dundas.
* * * * * *
HARTE, Francis David Weston, Leading Seaman (V-5573) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. "This rating, during the salving of a stranded vessel, displayed exceptional zeal, initiative and a high standard of seamanship in difficult weather conditions." * * * * * * HARTLEY, Maurice Samuel, Sub-Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMS Dido - Awarded as per London Gazette of 11 June 1942 (no Canada Gazette). Served aboard HMS Dido. "For outstanding zeal, patience, and cheerfulness, and for never failing to set and example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld."
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HATCHWELL, Norman James, Acting Petty Officer (V-22410) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
"For over three years, Petty Officer Hatchwell
has served at sea in the North Atlantic. He has consistently shown
untiring and cheerful devotion to duty and has proved an inspiration
to the whole ship's company by the high standard of efficiency
he has set."
* * * * * *
HATFIELD, Roby Emmerson, Leading Seaman (A-4522) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Sherbrooke - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. Home: Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
"This rating has been employed in ocean escort
work in HMCS Sherbrooke for a period of forty-four months.
As Chief Boatswain's Mate, he has shown fine seamanlike qualities
and has maintained a high standard of efficiency in the upper
work of the ship. His continual cheerfulness and resourcefulness,
under sometimes trying conditions, are a fine example to all with
whom he comes in contact."
* * * * * *
HATRICK, Raymond Gardiner, Temporary Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Ville de Quebec - Awarded as per London Gazette of 4 May 1943 (no Canada Gazette).
"For skill and judgement in action against enemy
Submarines while serving in H.M. Ships Paladin, Gloxinia, Easton
and Wheatland, and H.M. Canadian Ships Port Arthur
and Ville de Quebec."
On 24 May 1942 off Oran in the Mediterranean, HMCS
Ville de Quebec (Revised Flower Class Corvette - K242) sank
U-224 as described in Chapter 21 of "The Canadian
Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
HATRICK, Raymond Gardiner, Lieutenant
- Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / HMCS Levis
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London
Gazette of 1 January 1946.
"For bravery, resourcefulness and devotion to
duty when HMCS Levis was sunk by enemy action. Lieutenant
Hatrick was responsible for warning other escorts and the convoy.
This Officer directed the rescue of injured men from below deck,
and took precautions to have all depth charge pistols set to 'Safe'.
The high quality of this Officer's courage and devotion to duty
in the face of the enemy was an inspiration and a splendid example
to the ship's company. His actions were at all times in keeping
with the highest traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
HMCS Levis (Flower Class
Corvette - K115) was sunk by U-74 off Greenland on 19 September
1941. This is described in Chapter 8 of "The Canadian
Naval Chronicle 1939 - 1945". Hatrick's actions are described
on page 38. * * * * * * HAUGEN, Gerald Ludvig, Stoker Petty Officer (A-764) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
"This rating has consistently displayed devotion
to duty. He has served in one of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes
since December, 1941, during which time, by his exceptional reliability,
willingness, and general good conduct, he has been an example
to all on board."
* * * * * *
HAY, James MacMurray, Sub-Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS St. Laurent - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. Home: St. John, New Brunswick.
"This Officer has shown outstanding efficiency
and devotion to duty for eighteen months while serving in one
of HMC Destroyers. During a wolf pack attack by U-Boats on a North
Atlantic convoy, his work as Anti-Submarine Control Officer was
invaluable."
HAY, James MacMurray, Lieutenant
- Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / HMCS Chaudiere
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London
Gazette of 14 June 1945.
"This Officer, who has been at sea for three
years of the war, served as Anti-Submarine Control Officer of
HMCS Chaudiere for over a year and was present when the
ship assisted in the destruction of one U-Boat and the probable
destruction of another in August, 1944. His outstanding zeal and
efficiency were responsible for the ship's most efficient Anti-Submarine
Team. During the months immediately following 'D-Day', he displayed
exceptional devotion to duty during long and trying periods at
action stations, and by his service has, at all times, been an
outstanding example to all his shipmates in keeping with the highest
traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
HMCS Chaudiere (River
Class Destroyers - H99), HMCS Ottawa (I), and HMCS Kootenay
sank U-621 in the Bay of Biscay on 18 August 1944.
They also sank a second U-Boat, U-984 on 20 August 1944
as well. These actions are described in Chapter 49 of "The
Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939 - 1945".
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HAYES, William Prine, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCN / HMCS Iroquois - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 November 1944. Officer Cadet 1937 (Royal Military College of Canada) Naval Cadet, RCN - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - 25 August 1939 (Special Entry No. 49) Midshipman, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 May 1940 (Torpedoed in HMS Liverpool) Sub-Lieutenant, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 April 1941 (Torpedoed in HMS York / to HMS Issis which was hit by a bomb) Lieutenant, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 January 1943 (First Lieutenant on HMCS Iroquois) Lieutenant-Commander, RCN - - - - - - - - 01 January 1951 (Commanding Officer of HMCS Cayuga - Korean War Service) Commander, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 January 1954 (First Commanding Officer of HMCS Columbia) Captain, RCN- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 January 1961 (Commander Fifth Canadian Escort Squadron) Commodore, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 September 1967 (Commandant Royal Military College)
Retired - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - 1973 (Commander Cdn Flotilla
Atlantic and Senior Officer Afloat)
"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."
HAYES, William Prine, Lieutenant
- Mention in Despatches (Second) - RCN / HMCS Iroquois
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and
London Gazette of 10 July 1945. "For services in HMCS Iroquois in attacking an enemy convoy on 3-4 April 1945."
"For resolution, zeal and skill whilst serving
with H.M. Ships Onslow and Zealous, and HMCS
Iroquois in an attack on enemy shipping off Norway (London
Gazette)." * * * * * *
HAYWOOD, James Mervin, Chief Ordnance Artificer (40727) - Mention in Despatches - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 11 July 1944.
"For leadership, resolution and skill in H.M.
Ships Black Prince and Ashanti and H.M. Canadian
Ships Athabaskan, Haida and Huron in a successful action
with enemy destroyers in the English Channel."
HAYWOOD, James Mervin, Chief Ordnance Artificer
(40727) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCN - Awarded
as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London
Gazette of 29 August 1944.
"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."
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HAYWOOD, Stanley H., Leading Seaman (V-7949) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCNVR / HMCS Regina - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 13 November 1943 and London Gazette of 29 June 1943. Home: Port Credit, Ontario.
"For skill and devotion to duty in the destruction
of an Italian Submarine while serving in HMCS Regina."
Details of the sinking of Italian Submarine Avorio
by HMCS Regina (Revised Flower Class Corvette - K234) on
8 February 1943 off Algria in the Mediterranean is described in
Chapter 24 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * * *
HEARD, Trevor Frederick, Leading Writer (V-22198) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Skeena - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 28 November 1942 and London Gazette of 25 November 1942.
"This rating rendered very valuable service
during the long hunt of an enemy U-Boat. His records in this case
were of inestimable value at the time and in later analysis. His
outstanding personality and devotion to duty was an inspiration
to the Ship's company."
Details on the action in which HMCS Skeena
(River Class Destroyer - D159), HMCS Sackville, and HMCS
Wetaskiwin sank U-588 in the mid-Atlantic on 31 July
1942 can be found in Chapter 13 of the book "The Canadian
Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
* * * * * *
HEATH, Kenneth David, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Swift Current - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. Home: Windsor, Ontario.
"Whilst in command of HMCS Swift Current,
this Officer has displayed good seamanship and praiseworthy perseverance
in long and arduous patrols and escorts as a member of the Newfoundland
Force. He has at all times, in his three years at sea, proven
a cool and capable leaders, and as a result of his unfailing cheerfulness
has always commanded a most happy ship."
* * * * * *
HEAYBERD, Valentine Maxwell, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Iroquois - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and London Gazette of 14 November 1944.
"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."
* * * * * *
HEBERT, Paul, Acting Leading Seaman (V-33358) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. Home: Lachine, Quebec.
"Leading Seaman Hebert, the radar operator on
watch, was given a bearing by the First Lieutenant to investigate.
He immediately classified the echo as a submarine and continued
to give excellent reports, thereby aiding the Commanding Officer
to pursue the submarine. His steadfast loyalty and devotion to
duty is worthy of commendation."
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HEENAN, Joseph Alfred, Captain, RD - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNR / Commander Canadian Coastal Forces Atlantic - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945. Home: Ottawa, Ontario. Captain Heenan was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, on June 25th, 1892. He first went to sea in 1907 aboard a sailing ship, the full rigged ship 'Lynton'. In his memoirs and interviews, these years counted amongst the happiest in his life. Between 1907 and 1911 he sailed around the world ten times, going around Cape Horn on six occasions. One trip nearly cost him his life as the ship was caught in a storm which lasted for nearly six weeks. It was also during these years that Heenan would run on a whale in the middle of the Atlantic. In 1911 he switched to steamships and began Naval Reserve training with the Royal Navy. The outbreak of war in 1914 found him aboard the cruiser HMS Fox in the Indian Ocean escorting troopships and joining in the chase of the German cruisers Emden and Koenigsburg. In 1915 he helped in the defence of the Suez Canal and acted as liaison with T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) during the early phases of the Arab Revolt. It was Heenan who fired two ship-board rockets which signalled the beginning of the Arab Revolt. Although he found Lawrence to be extremely difficult to work with, they became friends during the time that the Royal Navy was able to support the revolt. Heenan was then transferred to the Grand Fleet, based at Scapa Flow in the Shetland Islands. It was from this location that Heenan sailed in late October 1918 aboard the battlecruiser HMS Repulse to do battle with the German High Seas Fleet. The battle never evolved as the German fleet mutinied. Heenan was present for the surrender of the German fleet and was a member of the boarding party on the German flagship, SMS Moltke. Heenan's career after the war took him to the White Star Line. From 1919 to 1930 he sailed aboard the Majestic which was the largest liner in the world at that time. He mingled with celebrities and met his future wife. Heenan came to Canada in 1930 and began working for Canadian National Steamships, coming to Ottawa in 1937 to begin life as a civil servant. He had switched from the Royal Navy Reserve to the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve before the war and was therefore called up for service rather early. Initially he held down staff positions in Ottawa. Heenan returned to sea in 1942 aboard the support vessel HMCS Provider as the Commanding Officer from 1 December 1942 to 4 May 1943. In 1942-43 German U-Boat activity in the Gulf of St. Lawrence forced the RCN to respond. Heenan was given command of a wide array of vessels to protect the area (standard sub-chasers were needed for the main convoy runs). His force encompassed some 80 vessels of assorted sizes; none was a destroyer. Although his forces never claimed a submarine sinking, they did engage the enemy and Heenan proudly claimed that before his arrival there were 42 sinkings in the Gulf, yet only three after his forces took to the Gulf. His services gained him the OBE. After the war he worked on several Commissions and Boards for the federal government before becoming an advisor for a large Ottawa law firm, a career begun in his 60's. In 1974 Heenan was awarded the silver medallion by the Naval Officers' Association of Canada in recognition of his services to shipping and the naval forces of Canada. He died on May 11th, 1985, age 93, in Ottawa.
"For outstanding service in organizing the training
and operation of the coastal forces of Canada into an efficient
and confident weapon of defence and offense." Medals of Captain Joseph Alfred HEENAN, OBE, RD, CD: OBE - 1914-1915 Star - British War Medal - Victory Medal WW1 - 39/45 Star - Atlantic Star - CVSM & Clasp 39/45 War Medal - Royal Naval Reserve Decoration - Canadian Forces Decoration with Bar.
Medals and uniform on display at the Canadian War
Museum in Ottawa.
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HELGASON, Stefan, Chief Petty Officer
(A949) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNR - Awarded
as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette
of 1 January 1944. Home: Isafjortur, Iceland.
"This rating has served in one of His Majesty's
Canadian corvettes engaged in escort duties in the North Atlantic
since April 1941, during which time he has proved himself to be
a most conscientious, efficient and resourceful worker. His excellent
power of leadership and general conduct, both in action and during
the dull periods between, have been an example to all whom he
has come in contact."
* * * * * *
HEMPHILL, Ralph Ambrose, Petty Officer (3341) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCN / MTB743 - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 12 June 1945. Merchant Navy Career Merchant Navy Ships Other Family Medals of Chief Petty Officer Ralph Ambrose HEMPHILL, DSM, RCN "For services in action against enemy light forces in June and July, 1944. For courage, skill. and great devotion to duty in action against the enemy during the night of 3rd and 4th July when three enemy ships were torpedoed." "For bravery, skill and great devotion to duty in damaging attacks against enemy shipping off the Coast of France (London Gazette)." * * * * * *
HEMSLEY, Benjamin, Engine Room Artificer Third Class (V-19282) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Fredericton - Awarded as per Canada Gazette 6 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
"For over a period of thirty-three months in
HMCS Fredericton, during which time he has served as second
engineer and latterly in charge of machinery, he has at all times
displayed a cheerful attitude, combined with exceptional willingness
to work. On several occasions in the vicinity of the enemy, he
set a shining example of coolness and efficiency to his subordinates."
* * * * * *
HENDRY, George Ainslie, Surgeon Lieutenant (Posthumous) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Ottawa - Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1943 (no Canada Gazette). "Whilst serving in one of HMC Destroyers (HMCS Ottawa) in the North Atlantic, the late Surgeon Lieutenant G.A. Hendry performed outstanding surgical work aboard his ship, and displayed at all times the most commendable devotion to duty."
The sinking of HMCS Ottawa by U-91
in mid-Atlantic on 13 September 1942 is described in Chapter 19
of 'The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945'. HMCS Ottawa,
a River Class Destroyer, was sunk with the loss of 5 officers,
108 crew, 6 Royal Navy seamen and 22 merchant seamen. Her Commanding
Officer was Cdr C.D. Donald, RCN, who was also senior officer
of C-4 Escort Group.
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HENNESSY, Ralph Lucien, Lieutenant - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCN / HMCS Assiniboine - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 12 December 1942 and London Gazette of 3 December 1942. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 5 September 1918. Naval Cadet, RCN 1936. To HMS Frobisher (Training Cruiser) for Training (Special Entry No. 40) in 1936. Midshipman RCN in 1937. To HMS Resolution in 1937 (on non-intervention patrol Spanish Civil War). To HMS Neptune 1937 to 1939). Sub-Lieutenant's Technical Courses at Portsmouth in 1939. HENNESSY. Ralph Lucien "Spike", 0-32440, Naval Cadet, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1936 (To HMS Frobisher Training Cruiser)
The action in which HMCS Assiniboine sank U-210 on 6 August 1942 in the North Atlantic while protecting Convoy SC-94 is described in Chapter 14 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". Hennessy was First Lieutenant on HMCS Assiniboine at this time. Medals of Vice-Admiral Ralph Lucien HENNESSY, DSC, CD, BA, RCN: DSC - 39/45 Star - Atlantic Star with France-Germany Clasp - Defence Medal - CVSM and Clasp - 39/45 War Medal - General Service Medal with NATO Clasp - EIIR Coronation Medal - Centennial Medal - CD and two Bars -Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Long Service Medal with three Clasps.
Captain Hennessy, DSC, RCN, at his desk in HMCS Algonquin in theFall of 1954 when he took the First Canadian Escort Squadron through the Mediterranean * * * * * * HENSHAW, Victor, Stoker First Class (V-41809) - Mention in Despatches - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 26 February 1944 and London Gazette of 21 December 1943.
"For gallant and distinguished services and
untiring devotion to duty in operations which led to the capture
of Sicily by Allied Forces." * * * * * * HERMAN, Ronald James, Lieutenant - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR / HMCS Matapedia - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943.
"This Officer has been in continuous command
in the North Atlantic since the outbreak of hostilities and due
to his hard work and enterprise has at all times commanded an
efficient fighting unit."
* * * * * *
HERMANN, Charles Bismarck, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / Bowmanville - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944.
"This Officer has displayed courage and resourcefulness
in the presence of the enemy and maintained a highly efficient
organization at all times while serving as First Lieutenant of
one of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes engaged in convoy duties
in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean."
* * * * * *
HESLAM, Richard Murray, Temporary Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Haida - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 11 July 1944.
"For leadership, resolution and skill in H.M.
Ships Black Prince and Ashanti and H.M. Canadian
Ships Athabaskan, Haida and Huron in a successful action
with enemy destroyers in the English Channel."
Details on the action in which HMCS Haida
(Tribal Class Destroyer - G63), HMCS Huron (Tribal Class
Destroyer - G24) and HMCS Athabaskan (Tribal Class Destroyer
- 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 HMCS Haida
(Tribal Class Destroyer - G63) and HMCS Huron (Tribal Class
Destroyer), and sunk the German Destroyer Z-32 in the English
Channel on 9 June 1944 can be found in Chapter 42 of the book
"The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945".
HESLAM, Richard Murray, Temporary Lieutenant
- Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / HMCS Haida
- Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 January 1945 and
London Gazette of 14 November 1944.
"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."
* * * * * *
HETHERINGTON, Thomas Alexander, Regulating Petty Officer (2287) - Mention in Despatches- RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943. Home: Esquimalt, British Columbia
"Regulating Petty Officer Hetherington has given
excellent service as Master-at-Arms in one of His Majesty's Auxiliary
Cruisers and by his exemplary conduct, zeal and sound judgement
has contributed in a high degree to the efficiency and morale
of the ship's company."
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HETHERINGTON, William Francis, Petty Officer Electrician (V-3556) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943. Home: Asbestos, Quebec.
"Whilst serving in one of HMC Destroyers in
the North Atlantic over a considerable period of time, this Petty
Officer has consistently displayed outstanding zeal, efficiency
and devotion to duty, characteristic of the highest traditions
of the Canadian Navy."
* * * * * *
HEWARD, John Edisforth, Acting Sub-Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNR - Awarded as per London Gazette of 26 July 1940 (no Canada Gazette).
"For good service in successful operations which
prevented much war material from falling into the hands of the
enemy."
* * * * * * HIBBARD, Godfrey Musgrave, Commodore Second Class - Commander - Order of the British Empire (CBE) - RCN / Commodore Superintendent Halifax - Awarded as per Canada Gaze |
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