Issued: 22-Jun-1917, London Gazette
Issued: 26-Dec-1942, Canada Gazette
"For gallant service in action with enemy submarines while serving in HMCS Oakville."
Issued: 27-Sep-1943, Other Gazette
“This decoration is in recognition of his outstanding service to the cause of the United Nations as commanding officer of H.M.C.S. Oakville which, by the use of every method of destruction available to the commanding officer, sank a German submarine while screening a convoy.”
Issued: 9-Sep-1944, Canada Gazette
"For good service in the destruction of an enemy submarine on 10 March 1944."
Issued: 15-Aug-1944, London Gazette
"For good service in action with enemy destroyers."
Issued: 20-Oct-1945, Canada Gazette
"For good service in the destruction of an enemy submarine."