Honours and Awards
Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members
LADNER, Thomas Ellis
Mentioned in Despatches
LADNER, Thomas Ellis, Lt, RCNVR, MGB-76
Issued: 8-Sep-1942, London Gazette
"For bravery and skill when H.M. Motor Gun Boats attacked and sank a laden enemy trawler and severely damaged two escorting trawlers off the French coast."
Mentioned in Despatches (2nd Occurance)
LADNER, Thomas Ellis, Lt, RCNVR, MGB-76
Issued: 10-Nov-1942, London Gazette
"For skill an bravery in an attack on an enemy convoy while serving in H.M. Motor Gun Boats."
Mentioned in Despatches (3rd Occurance)
LADNER, Thomas Ellis, Lt, RCNVR, MTB-663
Issued: 24-Jun-1944, Canada Gazette
"For outstanding courage, leadership and skill in Light Coastal Craft in many daring attacks on enemy shipping in enemy waters."
Distinguished Service Cross
LADNER, Thomas Ellis, Lt , RCNVR, MTB-663
Issued: 1-Jan-1945, London 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."
Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross
LADNER, Thomas Ellis, Lt , RCNVR, MTB-663
Issued: 3-Feb-1945, Canada Gazette
"For outstanding courage, skill and determination in operations in the Mediterranean in Light Coastal Craft."
Mentioned in Despatches (4th Occurance)
LADNER, Thomas Ellis, Lt, RCNVR, MTB-663
Issued: 24-Feb-1945, Canada Gazette
"For services in action in the Mediterranean in August 1944 in Light Coastal Forces."