Issued: 16-Jun-1945, Canada Gazette
"This Rating has served extremely well aboard HMCS Lloyd George since commissioning on August 25, 1942. During 1943 when enemy mines were discovered off the port of Halifax, this Rating worked diligently and the efficiency of his department was constantly maintained. Prior to joining the Royal Canadian Navy, Able Seaman Phillips served for five and a half years in the Merchant Navy."