Issued: 6-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette
"Throughout a total of thirty-two months service at sea during which period he was a survivor from HMCS Charlottetown, he has continually received excellent recommendations for good service and devotion to duty. His loyalty and zeal during his service in HMCS Napanee contributed in a high degree to the efficiency of this department and he has been a fine example to the Ship's Company as a whole."