Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

VANDERHAEGAN, George

Distinguished Service Medal

VANDERHAEGAN, George, CPO, 3154, RCN, HMCS Sioux

Issued: 14-Jun-1945, London Gazette

“The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following appointments to the Distinguished Service Medal and to approve the following awards for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy.”