Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"Prior to his being appointed Naval Assistant, Plans and Policy, on the staff of the Canadian Naval Mission Overseas, this Officer was Assistant Director of the Plans Division of Naval Service Headquarters, Ottawa, an appointment which he filled with marked success. His work in London has been outstanding, and it is largely through his efforts that Naval Service Headquarters was able to keep abreast of all operational developments, arising out of the invasion of the Continent of Europe. Commander Todd has made a notable contribution to the Canadian Naval Service."