Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette
"Engine Room Artificer LaDeroute, throughout his service in one of HMC Destroyers rendered invaluable service in the Engine Room and by his exemplary conduct, has consistently set a high standard of morale."
Issued: 9-Sep-1944, Canada Gazette
"For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in HMS Icarus and H.M. Canadian Ships Chilliwack, Chaudiere, Fennel, Gatineau and St. Catherines in a successful operation against a U-Boat."