Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

COXON, Harold

Commendation

COXON, Harold, Comm Tech Officer, RCNVR

Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette

"On the occasion of the explosion of the Naval Magazine, Bedford, Halifax in July, 1945, Mr. Coxon rendered invaluable service as Duty Fire Officer. On arrival in the area, he assisted the Fire Chief in taking charge of the fire fighting, with complete disregard for his personal safety. This Officer by his coolness and courage was an inspiration to his men."