Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette
"For bravery and devotion to duty before the enemy. This Chief Petty Officer has served continuously as Coxswain in HMC corvettes. During U-Boat and air attacks, Chief Petty Officer Carey displayed efficiency, coolness and devotion to duty worthy of high commendation and by his exemplary conduct, set an inspiring example to those about him."