Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"For outstanding zeal, efficiency and devotion to duty. During almost continuous service at sea since the commencement of hostilities, Petty Officer Doary served with untiring energy and unfailing cheerfulness. His wealth of practical seamanship was unstintingly imparted to his messmates. These qualities, together with his never-failing loyalty and devotion to duty, have inspired respect and confidence."