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CROSS of VALOUR (POLAND)

LAY, Horatio Nelson, Cdr, RCN, HMCS Restigouche

Issued: 21-Oct-1941, London Gazette

"In recognition of services during withdrawal of Polish Forces in France in 1940"

Note: In recognition of services during withdrawal of Polish Forces in France in 1940

Officer - Order of the British Empire

LAY, Horatio Nelson, A/Captain , RCN , HMCS Restigouche

Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette

"For gallantry and distinguished services before the enemy. This Officer was in command of one of HMC Destroyers engaged in convoy and other duties in United Kingdom waters in the early part of the war, and assisted in the evacuations from France. As Senior Officer of a convoy escort group in the Atlantic over a considerable period, his keenness and efficiency were an inspiration to those serving under his command."

Mentioned in Despatches

LAY, Horatio Nelson, Captain, RCN, HMS Nabob

Issued: 20-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette

"For good service when his ship HMS Nabob was damaged."