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Officer - Order of the British Empire

HOPE, Geoffrey Bateman, A/Captain , RCN

Issued: 10-Jun-1944, Canada Gazette

"For consistently good service over a considerable period of time as Executive Officer of one of His Majesty's Canadian Auxiliary Cruisers in the Pacific; for his part in the capture of the German Merchant ship Weser and for outstanding zeal and efficiency in administrative work vitally affecting the course of the Battle of the Atlantic. For over two years in various capacities, latterly as Naval Officer-in-Charge, St. John's, Newfoundland, and Chief of Staff to the Flag Officer, he has, through his marked ability, resourcefulness and enthusiasm played an important part in the development and maintenance of one of the largest North Atlantic operational bases. The knowledge, experience and good judgement which he has brought to this task have been of the greatest importance in the establishing and efficient operation of this organization."