Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

SMITH, Percy

Distinguished Service Medal

SMITH, Percy, A/LS, 2821, RCN , HMCS Assiniboine

Issued: 12-Dec-1942, Canada Gazette

"For courage and devotion to duty before the enemy. This rating was in charge of 'A' gun under heavy fire from the enemy for forty minutes. Notwithstanding the fact that all but three of the gun's crew were wounded and out of action, Leading Seaman Smith, completely disregarding his own safety, continued to operate the gun and thus contributed substantially to the success of the operation."

Mentioned in Despatches

SMITH, Percy, PO, 2861, RCN

Issued: 16-Jun-1945, Canada Gazette

"This Petty Officer has displayed outstanding devotion to duty over a long period of North Atlantic Convoy Duty in His Majesty's Canadian Corvettes. He is most dependable and willing, and due to his knowledge of seamanship, is an inspiration to all those working under him."