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George Medal

HARRIES, James Leslie, A/LCdr , RCNVR

Issued: 13-Nov-1943, Canada Gazette

Details of service could not be published.

Note: From September 1943 until August 1946 Commander Harries volunteered to work with human minesweepers (skin Division) which were employed in the dangerous task of trying to defuse magnetic and acoustic mines. During this period he was commanding officer of his unit. Reference: BLatherwick.net

Bar to the George Medal

HARRIES, James Leslie, A/Cdr , RCNR

Issued: 15-May-1945, London Gazette

"For exceptional gallantry, skill and great devotion to duty, often in close proximity to the enemy, during mine searching and clearance operations in the ports of Normandy and of the Low Countries." / "For good service in mine clearance in North Western Europe."

LEGION OF MERIT - DEGREE of OFFICER (USA)

HARRIES, James Leslie, A/Cdr, RCNVR, Breman Harbour

Issued: 3-Aug-1946, Canada Gazette

"For the performance of the extremely difficult and hazardous task of clearing the Bremen harbour of mines. Working tirelessly and with utmost devotion to duty, he directed an operation which, though, hampered by the adverse condition of tides, mud, and debris, succeeded in removing or rendering safe some forty-seven mines of a type which is extremely difficult and dangerous to handle. Commander Harries has at all times shown outstanding professional ability, a disregard of personal danger, and a quality of leadership that merits the highest commendation."

Officer - Order of the British Empire

HARRIES, James Leslie, A/Cdr, RCN(R), Mine defusing

Issued: 3-Aug-1946, Canada Gazette

"For good service in mine clearance in North Western Europe."