Honours and Awards
Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members
GRANT, Harold Taylor Wood
DSO
GRANT, Harold Taylor Wood, Captain, RCN, HMS Enterprise
Issued: 26-Feb-1944, Canada Gazette
"For good services in command of HMS Enterprise in an action with enemy destroyers."
Mentioned in Despatches
GRANT, Harold Taylor Wood, Captain, RCN, HMS Enterprise
Issued: 3-Feb-1945, Canada Gazette
"For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landings of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy."
BRONZE STAR (USA)
GRANT, Harold Taylor Wood, Captain, RCN, HMS Enterprise
Issued: 20-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette
"For meritorious service as Commanding Officer of HMS Enterprise (Cruiser) in action against enemy German installations at Cherbourg, France, on June 25, 1944. Gallantly directing his ship in bold defiance of close and intense shore batteries with aggressive determination, delivering accurate and effective gunfire and providing splendid support for units of the United States Army involved. By his exemplary leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and loyal co-operation, Captain Grant contributed essentially to the success of Allied Operations in this strategic area."
Commander - Order of the British Empire
GRANT, Harold Taylor Wood, Commodore, RCN
Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"Commodore Grant has made an outstanding contribution to the Canadian Naval Service, not only by his exceptionally competent seamanship and gallantry at sea, but by his administrative ability ashore as well. His high personal qualities, his foresight and integrity are in keeping with the high traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy."
THE MILITARY ORDER OF ITALY - COMMANDER
GRANT, Harold Taylor Wood, Vice-Admiral, RCN
Issued: 17-Nov-1951, Canada Gazette