Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"For long and meritorious service of a high order. As Senior Cookery Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, Mr. Goodyer has been responsible for the modernization of all ships' galleys and bakeries in shore establishments. He instituted cookery school in various establishments, which resulted in a vast general improvement in the work of that branch. In his capacity as Head of the Cookery Department, he has made an invaluable contribution to the Canadian Naval Service and by his zeal, ability and cheerfulness, he has performed an arduous task with unparalleled success."