Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

MARTYN, William Haig

Mentioned in Despatches (2nd Occurance)

MARTYN, William Haig, Lt(A), RN, HMS Furious

Issued: 4-Oct-1940, London Gazette

"For good services in an air attack on oil tanks in Norway."

Note: Canadian Serving in RN

Mentioned in Despatches

MARTYN, William Haig, Lt(A), RN, HMS Ark Royal

Issued: 9-Aug-1940, London Gazette

"For bravery and continued devotion to duty in combating enemy aircraft"

Note: Canadian Serving in RN

Distinguished Service Cross

MARTYN, William Haig, Lt (A), RN, FAA No. 888 RN Sqd

Issued: 22-Nov-1940, London Gazette

“For continued good services in operations against enemy forces in Norway.”

Note: CANADIAN in the RN

Mentioned in Despatches (3rd Occurance)

MARTYN, William Haig, Lt(A), RNAS 800 Sqd, Emperor

Issued: 10-Nov-1942, London Gazette

"For bravery and dauntless resolution...when an important convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day and night from submarines, aircraft and surface forces."

Note: Canadian Serving in RN

Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross

MARTYN, William Haig, LCdr (A), RN, FAA

Issued: 5-Sep-1944, London Gazette

"For courage, skill and devotion to duty while operating from or serving in His Majesty's Ships Furious and Victorious during many successful strikes at enemy shipping off the coast of Norway."

Note: CANADIAN in the RN