Issued: 11-Mar-1941, London Gazette
"For Courage and enterprise in action against enemy submarines."
Issued: 20-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette
"For good service when their ship was damaged."
Issued: 14-Jul-1951, Canada Gazette
“Commander Welland commanded HMCS Athabaskan in Korean Waters from 30 July 1950 to 03 May 1951.”
Issued: 22-Dec-1951, Canada Gazette
“Commander Welland has carried out long periods of patrol and has harrassed the enemy by bombardments of batteries, landing R.O.K. Marines and dealing with enemy minelaying. His ship was one of those that accompanied HMCS Cayuga up the Inchon approaches. Throughout the war, Commander Welland has shown a very fine ability to lead and has displayed much courage and initiative.”
Issued: 16-Apr-1955, Canada Gazette
“Commander Welland commanded HMCS Athabaskan in Korean Waters from 30 July 1950 to 03 May 1951.”