Issued: 21-Apr-1945, Canada Gazette
"For going over the side and by his personal example and leadership inspiring others in effecting the rescue of survivors of HMCS Clayoquot (Bangor Class Minesweeper - J174) and later untiringly comforting the men in the mess decks. Because of low water temperature and known close presence of a U-Boat, it was of utmost importance that rescue be completed most expeditiously."