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Distinguished Service Cross

PLOMER, James, A/LCdr, RCNVR, HMS Sunflower

Issued: 13-Nov-1943, Canada Gazette

"For gallantry and devotion to duty in determined and successful attacks on U-Boats while serving in H.M. Ships Duncan, Pink, Sunflower, Vidette, Tay, Loosestrife, Alisma, Spey, Pelican, Jed, Snowflake and Logan on convoy escort duties."

Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross

PLOMER, James, A/LCdr, RCNVR, HMS Sunflower

Issued: 29-Apr-1944, Canada Gazette

"For good service in action with enemy submarines in October and November 1943." "For outstanding skill and determination in HMS Duncan, HMS Sunflower and HMS Vidette on convoy escort duty in successful attacks on U-Boats."

Officer - Order of the British Empire

PLOMER, James, Captain, RCN, HMCS Cayuga

Issued: 27-Sep-1952, Canada Gazette

"Awarded for his great devotion to duty during long hours on patrol in Korean waters, on carrier screen, and under fire of coastal batteries and for his great determination, dash and leadership as Commanding Officer of HMCS Cayuga and as the Commander of Canadian Destroyers Far East (CANCOMDESFE) 20 July 1951 to 27 May 1952."

OFFICER - LEGION of MERIT (United States of America)

PLOMER, James, Captain, HMCS Cayuga

Issued: 16-Apr-1955, Canada Gazette

“For exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Navy and to the Government of the United States as the Commanding Officer of HMCS Cayuga during the period from July 1951 to February 1952 while serving in the Korean conflict with the United Nations Blockade and Escort Force, Naval Forces Far East. Commander Plomer by his intelligent leadership, aggressiveness, and untiring devotion to duty, both in his harassing attacks on communist forces and installations, and in his long and arduous Escorting Patrols displayed his outstanding skill as a Naval Officer. He planned and carried out skilfully effective attacks on communist coastal installations, against enemy counter battery fire. Commander Plomer made a marked contribution to the success of the Naval Campaign in the Korean conflict and his serves were in keeping with the best Naval traditions.”