Issued: 8-Jun-1944, London Gazette
"For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
Issued: 10-Jun-1944, Canada Gazette
"Mr. McDonald is the longest serving Officer in the Physical and Recreational Training Branch of the Royal Canadian Navy, and throughout his whole service, both as a Rating and an Officer, he has displayed a whole hearted devotion to duty which has done much to improve the morale and spirit of the Service."