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Mentioned in Despatches

KING, Dudley Gawen, A/LCdr, RCNVR, HMCS Arvida

Issued: 10-Aug-1944, Canada Gazette

"This Officer has faithfully served in the Royal Canadian Navy since October 1939. Since assuming command of one of His Majesty's Canadian corvettes in September 1942, he has most loyally and capably carried out his duties under the most trying conditions, in encounters with the enemy, he has proved himself to be both cool and courageous."

Distinguished Service Cross

KING, Dudley Gawen, Captain, RCN, HMCS Athabaskan

Issued: 27-Sep-1952, Canada Gazette

“Commander King is commended for his great devotion to duty during long hours on patrol in Korean waters, on carrier screen, and under fire of coastal batteries and for his great determination, dash and leadership as served as Canadian Commander Destroyers Far East (CANCOMDESFE) from 27 May 1952 to 20 June 1952 while Commanding HMCS Athabaskan. In particular he was recognized for his excellent work during the evacuation of the island of Taewha-do in the Yalu Gulf.”

LEGIONNAIRE - LEGION of MERIT (United States of America)

KING, Dudley Gawen, Captain, HMCS Athabaskan

Issued: 16-Apr-1955, Canada Gazette

“For exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Navy and to the Government of the United States as the Commanding Officer of HMCS Athabaskan during the period from September 1951 to February 1952 while serving in the Korean conflict with the United Nations Blockade and Escort Force, Naval Forces Far East. Commander King by his intelligent leadership, aggressiveness, and untiring devotion to duty, both in his harassing attacks on communist forces and installations, and in his long and arduous Escorting Patrols displayed his outstanding skill as a Naval Officer. He planned and carried out skilfully effective attacks on communist coastal installations, against enemy counter battery fire. Commander King made a marked contribution to the success of the Naval Campaign in the Korean conflict and his serves were in keeping with the best Naval traditions.”