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Commendation

WELLS, John William, LS, A-1084, RCN

Issued: 29-Jul-1943, London Gazette

"For courage and good seamanship in carrying out hazardous duties."

British Empire Medal

WELLS, John William, LS, A-1084, RCNR

Issued: 16-Jun-1945, Canada Gazette

"This Rating displayed exceptional coolness and courage at great personal risk during difficult mine recovery operations, in rendering the mines safe, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Service. This Rating was awarded a Commendation on 29 July 1943."