Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

GRIFFITHS, George Humphrey

Officer - Order of the British Empire

GRIFFITHS, George Humphrey, Cdr , RCN , HMCS Drumheller

Issued: 5-Jun-1943, Canada Gazette

"This retired Royal Navy Officer, who joined the Royal Canadian Navy on the outbreak of hostilities, has been in command of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes in the North Atlantic for a considerable period, during which time his loyalty and enthusiasm have been an inspiration to those serving under him."

Mentioned in Despatches

GRIFFITHS, George Humphrey, A/Cdr, RCN, HMCS Drumheller

Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette

"Throughout his service in HMC Corvettes in the North Atlantic, this officer has displayed outstanding zeal, leadership and wholehearted devotion to duty."