Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette
"Throughout his service in one of HMC Destroyers, Engine Room Artificer 2/Class Allan has carried out his duties with outstanding zeal and efficiency."
Issued: 10-Jun-1944, Canada Gazette
"This rating has served in both wars. Since entering the service in June, 1940, he has served at sea in the North Atlantic for over thirty-nine months. He is outstanding in every respect, and has, at all times, rendered good service to a very high degree. He has displayed great zeal and cheerfulness, and has proved most competent under the most trying conditions."