Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

FREWER, John De La Fosse

Mentioned in Despatches

FREWER, John De La Fosse, A/LCdr, RCNVR, HMCS St. Boniface

Issued: 6-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette

"This Officer served with the Royal Navy in the early years of the war and was returned to Canada when his ship was sunk by enemy action. During the last two years, he has served as XO and CO of minesweepers and escort vessels on the Atlantic Coast of Canada under most trying and arduous conditions. By his outstanding zeal, cheerfulness and devotion to duty, he has at all times set a fine example to those serving under him."

KING'S COMMEMORATION MEDAL (NORWAY)

FREWER, John de la Fosse, LCdr, RCN

Issued: 1-Dec-1948, Other Gazette

"Awarded by His Majesty, King Haakon of Norway."