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George Medal

ROBERTSON, Owen Connor, Cdr , RCNR

Issued: 10-Jun-1944, Canada Gazette

"For distinguished service in taking over command of a vessel, loaded with explosives, which caught fire in Bedford Basin, Halifax, in 1943, when the officers and crew had abandoned efforts to save the ship. Commander Robertson directed the fighting of the fire with complete disregard for his personal safety, and brought the ship down harbour, finally beaching her. Due to his efforts, a major explosion in the harbour was avoided and the ship was salvaged."