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Distinguished Service Cross

WELLAND, Robert Philip, Lt , RCN , HMCS St. Laurent

Issued: 11-Mar-1941, London Gazette

"For Courage and enterprise in action against enemy submarines."

Mentioned in Despatches

WELLAND, Robert Philip, A/LCdr, RCN, HMCS Haida

Issued: 20-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette

"For good service when their ship was damaged."

Mentioned in Despatches

WELLAND, Robert Philip, Cdr, HMCS Athabaskan

Issued: 14-Jul-1951, Canada Gazette

“Commander Welland commanded HMCS Athabaskan in Korean Waters from 30 July 1950 to 03 May 1951.”

Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross

WELLAND, Robert Philip, Cdr, RCN, HMCS Athabaskan

Issued: 22-Dec-1951, Canada Gazette

“Commander Welland has carried out long periods of patrol and has harrassed the enemy by bombardments of batteries, landing R.O.K. Marines and dealing with enemy minelaying. His ship was one of those that accompanied HMCS Cayuga up the Inchon approaches. Throughout the war, Commander Welland has shown a very fine ability to lead and has displayed much courage and initiative.”

OFFICER - LEGION of MERIT (United States of America)

WELLAND, Robert Philip, Captain, HMCS Athabaskan

Issued: 16-Apr-1955, Canada Gazette

“Commander Welland commanded HMCS Athabaskan in Korean Waters from 30 July 1950 to 03 May 1951.”