Issued: 16-Jun-1945, Canada Gazette
"Whilst in command of HMCS Swift Current, this Officer has displayed good seamanship and praiseworthy perseverance in long and arduous patrols and escorts as a member of the Newfoundland Force. He has at all times, in his three years at sea, proven a cool and capable leaders, and as a result of his unfailing cheerfulness has always commanded a most happy ship."