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JACKSON, Harry Stanley, Commissioned Engineer - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945. "For services in HMCS St. Thomas in action against a German boat." Details on the action in which HMCS St. Thomas (Castle Class Corvette - K488) and HMCS Sea Cliff sank U-877 in the mid-Atlantic on 27 December 1944 can be found in Chapter 57 of the book "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". * * * * * * JACKSON, Reginald, Acting Commander, VRD - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "In war and in peace, for twenty-two years, this Officer has given unstintingly of his time and effort to the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. He has at all times served faithfully and with great credit to the Service in command of Naval Divisions ashore and of His Majesty's Canadian ships at sea. It is largely due to the vision and untiring loyalty of Officers of the calibre of Commander Jackson that the Volunteer Reserve has been able to make such a magnificent contribution to the success of Canada's war at sea." Medals of Captain Reginald JACKSON, OBE, VRD, RCNVR: OBE - 39/45 Star - Atlantic Star - CVSM & Clasp - 39/45 War Medal - EIIR Coronation - Centennial Medal - EIIR Jubilee - VRD (GRI)
Medals displayed in Navy Museum, HMCS Tecumseh
* * * * * * JACKSON, Thomas James, Paymaster Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 (no Canada Gazette). "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 traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy." New Years List (Admiralty) A.F.O. 239/45. * * * * * * JACKSON, William Frederick, Able Seaman (V-78448) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 14 August 1945. "For services in action against an enemy submarine." * * * * * * JACOBS, George Frederick, Leading Coder (V-267) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. "For coolness and gallantry under trying conditions. Following a premature explosion on board, this rating, though suffering from shock and superficial wounds, worked unceasingly rescuing badly injured shipmates from smoke-filled mess decks. His calmness contributed materially toward averting panic in the damaged and burning mess decks." * * * * * * JACQUES, Carlton Joseph, Stoker Petty Officer (V-19139) (Posthumous) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Esquimalt - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. "For outstanding gallantry and bravery in action. At the time of the sinking of HMCS Esquimalt, Petty Officer Jacques remained for some time helping others to get out of the mess decks so that they could abandon ship. Later he left his carley float to swim round and help others who could not swim. As a result of these further exertions and the additional time in the water, he died shortly afterwards." HMCS Esquimalt (Diesel Bangor Class Minesweeper - J272) was torpedoed by U-190 in the Halifax approaches on 16 April 1945. The loss of the last Canadian Naval ship is described in Chapter 64 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". * * * * * * JAMES, Henry, Petty Officer (2846) - Mention in Despatches - RCN / HMCS Chaudiere - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "For outstanding efficiency, energy, and devotion to duty during a long period at sea. This Petty Officer set a particularly fine example to all those serving under him while in charge of HMCS Chaudiere's depth charge party during the period May to December, 1944, when the ship did a high percentage of sea time, carried out a very large number of attacks and assisted at the destruction of one U-boat and the probably destruction of another." 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". * * * * * * JAMIESON, Thomas, Leading Signalman (V-10313) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR / In Charge Examination Battery, McNab's Island, Halifax - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "This rating, who served with the Imperial Army in the last war, and as a convoy signalman in the North Atlantic at the beginning of this war, has been in charge for the past four years at Examination Battery, McNab's Island, Halifax. Throughout this period, he has shown an excellent example of leadership, cheerful discipline and initiative in carrying out his duties. During heavy convoy movements, his station has been taxed to the utmost and any mistakes which might have had serious consequences were non-existent." * * * * * * JARRY, Gaetan, Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. "From his entry into the Medical Service, Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Jarry exhibited a wholehearted devotion to duty, which was consistently unselfish and unflagging. His service in the field of Tuberculosis has been particularly meritorious, and is worthy of commendation." * * * * * * JARVIS, Edward Gilbert, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / ML-064 - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "This Officer has served almost continuously in M.T.B.'s and M.L.'s for two and a half years. His cheerfulness during arduous duties and his enthusiasm to undertake any duty assigned to him, coupled with marked ability and energy, have inspired many to achieve the same high standard he has set at all times." * * * * * * JAY, Clarence Franklin Wallace, Acting Chief Petty Officer (A-2843) - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / HMCS Hespeler - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 24 November 1945 and London Gazette of 9 October 1945. "For keenness and devotion to duty while serving in H.M. Canadian Ships Hespeler and Dunver in the detection and probable destruction of a U-Boat on 9th September 1944." The sinking of U-484 by HMCS Hespeler (Castle Class Corvette - K489) and HMCS Dunver in the North Irish Sea on 9 September 1944 is described in chapter 52 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". * * * * * * JEANNOTTE, Reynold Joseph, Telegraphist (V-11421) (Posthumous) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Qu'Appelle - 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." * * * * * * JEFFERSON, Frank Harvey, Engineer Captain - Commander - Order of the British Empire (CBE) - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944. "For outstanding service to his country and untiring devotion to duty in organizing and expediting the fitting out of the larger portion of the Canadian Fleet for war service, and in keeping them fit for action at all times." * * * * * * JEFFERY, Joseph, Captain (S) - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR / Secretary to Naval Board - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. Awarded Member - Order of Canada (CM) as per Canada Gazette of 20 March 1999. JEFFERY. Joseph, 0-36400, RCNVR Division London "This Officer volunteered for service at the outbreak of hostilities, and has held various Secretarial appointments since that time. As Secretary to the Naval Board, Captain Jeffery displayed outstanding organizing ability, perseverance and judgement, and successfully hurdled the many obstacles encountered in this appointment. By working long hours and with intense attention to detail, he has contributed greatly to the success of the Naval Secretariat." * * * * * * JEFFERYS, David Emrys, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNR / 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." * * * * * * JEFFREY, Francis Milne, Acting Commander - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945. "On the commencement of hostilities, this Officer immediately offered his services. Though not accepted for active service, his services were utilized by the Toronto Division as a lecturer in Seamanship and he devoted faithfully three nights a week, or more, to this instruction without pay and without other recognition. When requested to accept active service in a junior and routine capacity as a recruiting officer, he unhesitatingly accepted the responsibilities as a pure matter of patriotism. When an officer was required for full-time work in connection with the sea cadets, he was selected and has performed these duties in an outstanding manner, not considering hours of work. Under his supervision the Sea Cadet Corps have increased from 37 to 90, and the number of Cadets from 4,500 to 15,000 and he has been spoken of highly from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island."
* * * * * * JEMMETT, Douglas Edward Folkes, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR / Canadian Liaison Officer and Acting Vice-Consul to the Administration of the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945.
"This Officer, for nearly two years, has held the dual appointment of Canadian Liaison Officer and Acting Vice-Consul to the Administration of the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. Through his tact and devoted loyalty, he has done much to strengthen the ties of friendship between these Islands and Canada. His work in the diplomatic field has been of service to the Allied cause, and he has been successful in obtaining the co-operation of the French Naval Forces based at St. Pierre in spite of great administrative difficulties." * * * * * * JENKINS, James William, Engine Room Artificer First Class (V-55122) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR "For cheerful and unselfish devotion to duty. This rating has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner, at all times. By his willingness, initiative and conscientious attitude, he has been able to lead his men by force of his own example, and impart much of his technical knowledge to them. This has served as a constant source of inspiration to all those who worked with him." * * * * * * JENSEN, Paul Hoeybye, Commissioned Engineer - Mention in Despatches - RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 30 March 1946 and London Gazette of 11 December 1945. "For distinguished service during the war in Europe." * * * * * * JESS, Robert Edmond, Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (O) - Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - RCNVR / No. 828 RN Squadron Malta - Awarded as per London Gazette of 4 May 1943 (no Canada Gazette). "For bravery and skill in many air operations against the enemy."
JESS, Robert Edmond, Lieutenant (P), DSC - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / No. 854 RN Squadron on board HMS Illustrious - Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 (no Canada Gazette). "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 traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy." New Years List (Admiralty) A.F.O. 239/45.
JESS, Robert Edmond, Acting Lieutenant-Commander (P), DSC - Mention in Despatches (Second) - RCNVR / No. 854 RN Squadron on board HMS Illustrious - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 May 1945 and London Gazette of 1 May 1945. "For good service in an attack on oil installations at Palembang, Sumatra."
JESS, Robert Edmond, Acting Lieutenant-Commander (P), DSC - Mention in Despatches (Third) - RCNVR / No. 854 RN Squadron on board HMS Illustrious - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 31 July 1945. "For gallantry, skill and marked devotion to duty in air strikes in the Far East." * * * * * * JODOIN, Lawrence James, Acting Able Seaman (V-57427) (Posthumous) - 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." * * * * * * JOHNSON, Arnold Livingstone, Surgeon Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Assiniboine - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 12 December 1942 and London Gazette of 3 December 1942. "Surgeon Lieutenant Johnson gave medical assistance to wounded ratings whilst under fire from an enemy U-Boat." 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". * * * * * * JOHNSON, Bernard Dodds Leitch, Lieutenant-Commander - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNR / HMCS Agassiz - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944. "This Officer has served for a considerable period in command of His Majesty's Canadian ships in the battle of the Atlantic. Lately he has been senior officer of an escort group. By his outstanding devotion to duty, efficiency and cheerfulness, he has set a high example to all those who have served under him." * * * * * JOHNSON, Bernard Leitch, Captain, DSO - Commander - Order of the British Empire (CBE) - RCNR / Naval Officer-in-Charge at Vancouver "Before his retirement in October 1944, Captain Johnson served as Naval Officer-in-Charge at Vancouver and as British Admiralty Delegation Representative (Pacific Coast) and discharged his duties in both appointments with a high measure of efficiency. His experience, tact and personality have been of a very great service to the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Coast Command. * * * * * * JOHNSON, Ernest Sidney, Supply Chief Petty Officer (40432) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCN - Awarded as per London Gazette of 8 June 1944 (no Canada Gazette). "Awarded on the Occasion of His Majesty's Birthday." * * * * * * JOHNSON, Frederick James Gordon, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Reindeer - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943. "As Commanding Officer of a small armed yacht, Lieutenant Johnson has carried out his duties with outstanding ability, displaying throughout leadership, zeal and devotion to duty." * * * * * * JOHNSON, Kenneth Lorne, Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Fennel - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 21 April 1945 and London Gazette of 25 March 1945. "For leadership, initiative and good judgement in rescuing the survivors of HMCS Clayoquot and in providing for the safety of his convoy during the rescue operations." HMCS Fennel (Flower Class Corvette - K194) rescued survivors from HMCS Clayoquot (Bangor Class Minesweeper) when she was torpedoed by U-806 off Halifax on 24 December 1944 as described in Chapter 56 of "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". * * * * * * JOHNSON, Rendell James Godschal, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Longbranch - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944.
"For consistently good service over a considerable period of time as Commanding Officer of one of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes engaged in convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic. This Officer has at all times exhibited a high degree of cheerfulness, efficiency and aggressive leadership in action against the enemy." * * * * * * JOHNSON, William Arthur, Petty Officer Patrol (A-1693) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "This Petty Officer has consistently been an excellent example of discipline, ability, initiative and devotion to duty over a period of more than four years in Ocean Transport. His cheerful disposition, tact and diplomacy in his constant contact with officers and ratings during embarkations and disembarkations, have brought considerable praise and appreciation from all." * * * * * * JOHNSTONE, David, Petty Officer Steward (V-12503) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR -Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 (no Canada Gazette). "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 traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy." New Years List (Admiralty) A.F.O. 239/45.
* * * * * * JOHNSTONE, David Walker, Surgeon Captain - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR / Senior Medical Officer in the Canadian Northwest Atlantic Command - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "Surgeon Captain Johnstone, who joined the Naval Service in September 1939, has given outstanding service to the Royal Canadian Navy in organizing and administering the Medical Branch in the Canadian Northwest Atlantic Command during its period of greatest expansion." * * * * * * JOHNSTONE, Edmund J., Acting Captain - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 January 1943 and London Gazette of 1 January 1943. "This Officer is one of a number of retired officers of the Royal Navy whose services the Royal Canadian Navy was fortunate to obtain at the outbreak of war. He first assisted in the organization of convoys. Subsequently in the period of rapid expansion resulting in a vast increase in the numbers of personnel of the Royal Canadian Navy, he has held progressively important personnel posts. The value to the service of this officer's great organizing ability cannot be overestimated." * * * * * * JOHNSTONE, John H.L., Electrical Commander, MBE - Officer - Order of the British Empire (OBE) - RCNVR / Director of Operational Research - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1945 and London Gazette of 1 January 1945. "Since the outbreak of hostilities, Electrical Commander Johnstone, MBE, has given devoted and loyal service to the Royal Canadian Navy. His work as a Scientist has been outstandingly successful. As a Director of Operational Research since July 1943, Electrical Commander Johnstone, MBE, RCNVR, has built up a sound organization, and through his energy and perspicacity, he has contributed material which has been of great operational value and has definitely increased the efficiency of the prosecution by the Royal Canadian Navy of anti-submarine warfare."
Medals of Electrical Captain John H.L. JOHNSTONE, OBE, RCNVR: OBE - British War Medal - WW1 Victory Medal with MID - CVSM - 39/45 War Medal - EIIR Coronation
Medal. Medals were displayed at the Maritime Museum in Halifax. * * * * * * JOHNSTONE, Thompson Albert, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS St. Laurent - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. "For unparalleled devotion to duty throughout the Battle of the Atlantic. While serving in His Majesty's Canadian destroyers over a long period of time, Lieutenant Johnstone has carried out his duties with the utmost zeal and devotion. As Torpedo Officer of HMCS St. Laurent it has been through his untiring efforts that the electrical equipment has continued to operate at peak efficiency in successful operations against two enemy U-Boats and during 'D-Day' operations." HMCS St. Laurent (River Class Destroyer - H83) was the main ship involved in sinking U-356 on 27 December 1942, northwest of the Azores, as described in Chapter 20 of the book "The Canadian Naval Chronicle 1939-1945". * * * * * * JONES, Evan, Acting Leading Stoker (V-35210) - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. "This rating has at all times displayed outstanding initiative, resourcefulness and efficiency in carrying out his duties. By his continual cheerfulness and exemplary character he has been an example to all with who he has served."
* * * * * * JONES, George Clarence, Rear-Admiral - Companion - Order of the Bath (CB) - RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and London Gazette of 2 June 1943. Naval Cadet, RCN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 January 1911 (Royal Naval College of Canada First Term) "Now Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, this officer having commanded His Majesty's Canadian ships in the Atlantic in the early part of the war, was Commanding Officer Atlantic Coast for nearly two years. An outstanding officer of great ability, his contribution since the outbreak of war to the part that the Royal Canadian Navy is now able to take in the United Nations War Effort, particularly in the maintenance of the Atlantic lifeline, has been most marked, and is deserving of the highest recognition."
JONES, George Clarence, Vice-Admiral, CB (Deceased) - Commander - Legion of Merit (USA) - RCN / Cdn Rep Joint Planning Board - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 3 August 1946 and London Gazette of 10 July 1946. "For exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States from 1 October 1942 to 8 February 1946. As the Canadian Naval Member for the Joint Permanent Board on Defences, Vice-Admiral Jones was untiring in his efforts to further and strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between Canada and the United States. As Chief of the Naval Staff from January 1944 to February 1946, he was responsible for the excellent integration of the Canadian and United States Navies which resulted in the complete defeat of the enemy in the Atlantic."
JONES, George Clarence, Vice-Admiral, CB (Deceased) - Commander - Legion of Honour (France) - RCN - Awarded effective 1 November 1946.
JONES, George Clarence, Vice-Admiral, CB (Deceased) - Croix de Guerre avec Palme en Bronze (France) - RCN - Awarded effective 1 December 1948.
JONES, George Clarence, Vice-Admiral, CB (Deceased) - Knight (First Class) - Order of St. Olav (Norway) - RCN - Awarded effective 1 December 1948.
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JONES, George Herbert, Chief Motor Mechanic Third Class (V-49010) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 30 March 1946 and London Gazette of 11 December 1945. "For distinguished service during the war in Europe." * * * * * * JONES, Griffith, Chief Petty Officer Writer (V-30439) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 5 January 1946 and London Gazette of 1 January 1946. "This Chief Petty Officer has given unstintingly of his time in connection with the Naval Canteen at St. John's, Newfoundland and as representative of the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Trust Fund there. His interests in the welfare of his mess-mates and their dependents will be long remembered in the Newfoundland Command, and by all those who benefitted as a result of his untiring efforts." * * * * * * JONES, Lloyd Irwin, Gunner - Mention in Despatches - RCN / HMCS Haida - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 15 August 1944. "For courage, resolution and devotion to duty in HMCS Haida in action with enemy destroyers in rescuing survivors from HMCS Athabaskan." 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. 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". * * * * * * JOUDREY, Bruce Stirling, Chief Petty Officer Writer (V-25078) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 10 June 1944 and London Gazette of 8 June 1944. "This Chief Petty Officer Writer has at all times displayed outstanding devotion to duty. His cheerfulness, zeal and efficiency, extending over a period of four and a half years in Ship's Office have set an outstanding example to others." * * * * * * JOURDIN, Arthur Andrew, Chief Stoker (V-11231) - British Empire Medal (BEM) - RCNVR / HMCS Cape Breton - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "For outstanding organizing ability and leadership. This Chief Stoker has served a total of forty-five months at sea since November 1939, and on one occasion proved himself to be cool-headed and fearless in dealing with a dangerous boiler-room fire about HMCS Cape Breton. He has sacrificed shore leave many times by his zeal in voluntarily coping with work on hand and in supervising the many fuelings of the ship." * * * * * * JOY, Alexander Primrose Grahame, Lieutenant - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR - 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."
* * * * * * JUCHLI, Andre Auguste, Petty Officer Motor Mechanic (V-58735) - Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) - RCNVR / MTB 746 - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 12 June 1945. Home: Edmonton, Alberta. "For bravery, skill and great devotion to duty in damaging attacks against enemy shipping off the Coast of France." * * * * * * JUDGES, Ronald Alfred, Acting Lieutenant-Commander - Mention in Despatches - RCNVR / HMCS Cobalt - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944. "Acting Lieutenant-Commander Judges, as Commanding Officer of HMCS Cobalt showed a fine fighting spirit and great skill and determination in the handling of his ship, laying it alongside a blazing tanker with a cargo of gasoline. It was due to his inspiration, leadership and bravery that he and his ship's company were able to save this valuable ship from total loss by putting out the fires." * * * * * * |
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