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Mentioned in Despatches

ALERIE, John George, PO, V-5626, RCNVR

Issued: 10-Jun-1944, Canada Gazette

"For coolness and expert seamanship and leadership in the face of trying circumstances following a collision, thereby setting a fine example to the upper deck crew. Immediately following the collision involving HMCS Matapedia and S.S. Scorton, September 1943, Petty Officer Alerie took immediate action in charge of all available hands in rigging the collision mat over the hole sustained. At the same time, he had various parties clearing away the wreckage making the job of rigging the collision mat possible. His quick action and expert leadership probably saved HMCS Matapedia from sinking."