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Officer - Order of the British Empire

MILES, George Ralph, A/Captain, RCN, HMCS Saguenay

Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette

"For gallantry and distinguished services before the enemy. As Senior Officer of a Convoy Escort Group in the Atlantic, over a considerable period of time, Acting Captain Miles displayed great devotion to duty and rendered excellent and invaluable service. In bringing HMCS Saguenay back to port after damage by a torpedo attack, he exhibited determination, initiative and resourcefulness worthy of the best traditions of the Canadian Navy."

Mentioned in Despatches

MILES, George Ralph, Cdr, RCN, HMCS Athabaskan

Issued: 29-Apr-1944, Canada Gazette

"For courage and seamanship in bringing his ship, HMCS Athabaskan, safely to port after she was damaged."