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Mentioned in Despatches

TAYLOR, Paul Dalrymple, Cdr, HMCS Sioux

Issued: 13-Jul-1951, Canada Gazette

“Commanded HMCS Sioux in Korean Waters from 30 July 1950 to 15 January 1951.”

Distinguished Service Cross

TAYLOR, Paul Dalrymple Thomas, Captain, RCN, HMCS Sioux

Issued: 27-Sep-1952, Canada Gazette

“He is commended for his long service in the Korean War and that he has proved himself a fearless leader among the islands and harbors of the west coast of Korea while in Commanding Officer of HMCS Sioux in Korean Waters from 30 April 1951 to 14 February 1952.”

OFFICER - LEGION of MERIT (United States of America)

TAYLOR, Paul Dalrymple, Captain, HMCS Sioux

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 Sioux during the period from August 1950 to December 1950 while serving in the Korean conflict with the United Nations Blockade and Escort Force, Naval Forces Far East. Commander Taylor 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 Taylor 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.” He commanded HMCS Sioux on 5 December 1950 when the Canadian Ships went up the estuary known as the Daido-ko to the relieve the Port of Chinnampo.”