Issued: 6-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette
"This Officer has served for two and a half years in command of a Bangor Minesweeper prior to taking up his present appointment in command of an Algerine Minesweeper. He has been employed under arduous and monotonous conditions on local minesweepers and escort work and has at all times displayed outstanding zeal, cheerfulness and devotion to duty, which have been an inspiration to those serving under him."