Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"For an outstanding contribution to the Supply Branch of the Canadian Naval Service. Captain Adamson, previously a Purser with the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company, joined the Naval Service in the early days of the war and has served both ashore and afloat with marked success. He has at all times displayed leadership and perseverance of a high order, and by his tact and energy has inspired the confidence and trust of all with who he has come in contract."