Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

ARBICK, John Henry

Officer - Order of the British Empire

ARBICK, John Henry, A/Cdr (A), RCNVR, Director Naval Air Division

Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette

"Commander Arbick joined the Naval Service in October 1943 when his four years' flying service in the Royal Canadian Air Force was terminated as a result of a serious accident. With a true sense of patriotism, he spared no effort in promoting the development of an air branch in the Royal Canadian Navy. As Director of Naval Air Division, this Officer's loyalty, energy, keenness and foresight have been an inspiration to those who have served with him."