Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"For exemplary coolness and sill in enemy action. Lieutenant Turnbull was Executive Officer of HMCS Chebogue when she was torpedoed in October 1944. It was due to his exceptional initiative and devotion to duty that the situation was held in check. His coolness and organizing ability were largely responsible for the safe transfer of many injured men, and the greater part of the Officers and Men of the Ship's Company. His tireless energy and determination contributed in a large measure to the successful towing and eventual arrival of this Ship at Port Talbot."