Honours and Awards - Second World War

The following medals and awards were made to Signals personnel during the Second World War. Award citations cards for the Second World War appear beside the names or can be viewed as a collection at Honours and Awards - citation cards - Second World War.

Companion of the Order of Bath

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
MGen E.G. Weeks, CBE, MC, MM	1 January 1946
MGen H.A. Young, CBE, DSO	13 June 1946

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig A.W. Beament, VD	1 January 1944	This officer, after service in the last war, and subsequently in the Non-Permanent Active Militia, proceeded overseas early in 1940 as D.A.A.G., at C.M.H.Q., becoming A.A.G., there in September of the same year. In February, 1941, he was appointed to command “B” Group, Canadian Reinforcement Units, and in the following July returned to C.M.H.Q., as the D.A.G., which post he presently holds. Throughout his overseas service he has displayed exceptional ability in organization and has also, in the opinion of the Senior Officer at C.M.H.Q., and myself, made a most important contribution to the formulation of sound policy, in all Adjutant-General’s business in the Canadian Army. His surveys on the ground preceding the move of Canadian troops to Africa, and recently in Sicily and Italy, were most capably made, have resulted in excellent arrangements, and been most helpful to all concerned. Altogether he has, throughout, given loyal, efficient and outstanding service.
Brig S.F. Clark	17 March 1945	During recent operations Brig Clark has distinguished himself by the capable manner in which he has handled all communications problems within 2 Cdn Corps. Although signal resources have many times been under considerable strain, as a result of the rapid advance and the extensive front on which operations were conducted, this officer has never spared himself in his efforts to ensure that communications were maintained a high standard of efficiency. Under the most difficult conditions he has given service far beyond the normal requirements of his duties. Since May 43, through all phases of preliminary training, planning for operations and operations the standard of efficiency maintained by the signals units of this Corps is attributable to his outstanding work as CSO. [CSO 2 Canadian Corps]
Brig P.E. Earnshaw, DSO, MC	13 June 1946
Brig J.E. Genet, MC	2 June 1943	This officer was appointed to command 1 Canadian Div Signals on mobilization and proceeded overseas with his unit in the fall of 39. He was appointed C.S.O. , 7 Corps, on formation and subsequently became C.S.O. Cdn Corps, and, in April 42, C.S.O., First Cdn Army, the post he at present holds. Throughout he has been the Senior Signals Officer in the U.K. and personally responsible for the organization, administration and development of the Canadian Army’s communication system overseas. He has discharged his duties with every skill and efficiency and the satisfactory state of organization, training and discipline of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Overseas is, in a large measure, due to this officer’s zeal and ability. He has been unsparing in his efforts to bring R.C. Signals to the highest degree of efficiency and his enthusiastic leadership and determination had been an inspiration and example to his officers and men. [CSO First Canadian Army]
Brig W.H.S. Macklin	1 January 1945	Brigadier Macklin, a member of the Permanent Active Militia, proceeded Overseas in July 1940 as GSO II Ops 2 Cdn Div where he rendered most excellent service. In November 1940 he was appointed AA&QMG Canadian Base Units and there made a definite contribution. He returned to Canada in Jun 1941 and during his tour of duty there held the appointment of DSD, DAG, NDHQ; Brigadier i/c Admin and then BGS Pacific Command. On 9 Feb 44 he was appointed to command 13 Cdn Inf Bde and proceeded to the United Kingdom with it in May 1944. In these appointments he has consistently rendered most meritorious service. As Brigadier i/c Admin Pacific Command he was responsible for the working put and execution of administrative plans in connection with the reorganization, movement and re-equpment of the 13 Cdn Inf Bde as part of the US Task Force for the capture of Kiska in the Aleutian Islands. This very difficult undertaking of re-organization on US lines and re-equipment with US equipment and shipment by sea was dine in an exceptional manner in a limited time. The excellent work of this officer was a major factor in the success of the Canadian Brigade in the operation.
Brig C.S. McKee, ED	13 September 1945	Brigadier C.S. McKee has been Chief Signal Officer of 1st Canadian Corps for a period of two years. During this time he prepared his units in organization and by training for active operations. For the past year the Corps has taken part in operations varying from the static front North of Ortona to the breaking and exploitation through the Hitler and Gothic Lines. By careful planning and close supervision, Brigadier McKee ensured that the best use was always made of resources available to him. He made frequent reconnaissances of the forward areas to check Corps cable construction and to satisfy himself that communications within forward units were satisfactory. This last year, spent in the Italian Campaign completed 32 years faithful service in the Canadian Militia – 9 of which have been on active service overseas.
Brig H.E. Taber	1 January 1946
Brig E.G. Weeks, MC, MM	30 December 1944	Brigadier WEEKS, as Officer IC Cdn Sec GHQ 1 Ech, is the Canadian Representative at HQ Allied Armies in Italy, which important duty he has fulfilled ably and well. He also commands and controls all Canadian troops and establishements in this theatre not comprised within 1 Cdn Corps. By his unflagging efforts and example, Brigadier WEEKS has created a very high standard of efficiency throughout all Canadian Base and Line of Communication untis. He has greatly improved the reinforcement organization thereby contributing to the success of operations. He has spared no thought or pains in promoting the welfare of Canadian force in this theatre in particular by improving the mail service and recreational facilities. In the present war Brigadier WEEKS has held the important positions of ADAG CHMQ, and DCGS NDHQ. In both these appointment he rendered outstanding service. Throughout his service, his kindliness, sincerity, devotion to duty and soldierly spirit have been an inspiration and source of strength to those serving with him. [Canadian Section, GHQ 1 Ech (AAI)]
Brig A.E. Wrinch	29 September 1945	An officer possessed of outstanding technical knowledge, Brigadier Wrinch, the Chief Signal Officer, has made a valuable contribution to the functioning of 1st Canadian Corps. Having a wealth of practical experience, including command of both Divisional and Corps Signals units, Brigadier Wrinch has been able to ensure a high standard of communications throughout the difficult battles in the Lago Comacchio region, in spite of conditions of weather and ground which were encountered. His officers and men, respecting the knowledge and leadership of this officer, have striven to attain the high ideals of efficient signals communications set by him with a great measure of success. The cheerful and effective way with which this officer tackles any problem, lare or small, his enthusiasm and eager determination to effect every possible improvement, sets Brigadier Wrinch apart as one worthy of the highest possible praise and well worthy of any recognition he may receive.
MGen H.A. Young, DSO	14 June 1945

Distinguished Service Order

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig W.J. Megill	17 March 1945
Maj G.M. Rolfe	9 February 1946	Responsibility for maintenance of communications between H.Q. 6 Cdn Inf Bde and the Calgarys was charged to Major Gordon Rolfe, during the Dieppe operation 19 Aug 42. Landing with the initial attacking wave, in spite of intense enemy opposition he succeeded in leading his party to the appointed rendezvous. In a most exposed position he continued to maintain contact between ship and shore, keeping tank commanders informed as to the location of targets. When the withdrawal was ordered he was able to co-ordinate the defensive action of the tanks to cover the infantry evacuation. As a result of his direction the re-embarkation of the infantry was made possible. his distinguished service in this action was indicative of a high order of military skill and cool direction. [1 Canadian Tank Brigade Signals attached to 14 Canadian Tank Regiment (Calgary Regiment)]
Brig H.A. Young	19 October 1944	Brigadier Young was in command of 6th Cdn Inf. Bde during the attack n St-Andre-Sur-Orne, which commenced 24 July, 1944. In the early stage of the battle heavy enemy resistance and counter-attacks resulted in very heavy fighting. Communications were disrupted and companies and battalions were separated from one another. Appreciating the importance of maintaining cohesion amongst foremost troops, and that his, and that his troops were fighting in their first major action, Brig. Young, without regard to his personal safety and heavy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire, visited forward battalions and companies and personally supervised the redisposition of units to ensure that counter attacks were repelled and a front established. When his Brigade Major was killed and another of his General Staff Officers was wounded, Brig Young, with little assistance, continued to direct the battle from forward position until it was successfully concluded on 26th July, 1944. By his personal courage, determination, endurance and example he so impressed the officers and men of the brigade that the attack was relentlessly pressed home and St-Andre-Sur-Orne was captured despite the bitter resistance.

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
LCol F.A. Burgess	8 June 1944	This officer served in the RC Signals (NP) from 1922 to 1939 when he joined 1 Cdn Corps Sigs (CASF) on 2 Sep 39. He came overseas with that unit on 4 Sep 40. He remained with 1 Cdn Corps Sigs until 27 Jan 42 when he was posted to No 1 C.S.R.U to take command of a Training Wing of the latter unit. On mobilizations of First Cdn Army Signals he was posted to that unit as Commanding Officer on 11 Apr 42.</br></br>This officer performed outstanding service in the mobilization and training of First Cdn Army Signals. It is a very large and complex unit and to bring it to its present standard of efficiency has entailed not only drive and enthusiasm on the part of the CO, but long hours of hard and, at times, disappointing work. Lt-Col Burgess has risen above all his obstacles and produced a good unit. It is felt that he is not only an example to his own officers but to CO’s of all Cdn Signal Units.
LCol J.D Conover, MC, ED	1 January 1944
LCol H.B. Dean, ED	17 March 1945	As the senior staff officer to the Chief Signal Officer, First Cdn Army, Lt-Col Dean was largely responsible for the Signal planning at the outbreak of the present campaign. His painstaking and very thorough method of approach to all problems is a splendid example to all other officers of his staff. His patience during trying time and his cheerfulness under difficulties has contributed greatly to developing a good relationship with all branches of the staff and to the prompt and loyal support received from all Signal units. Lt-Col Dean is an outstanding officer who gives just that little extra to all he undertakes which ensures success and provides an example to all who work with him.
Col E. Forde, DSO, VD	13 June 1946	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 and promotions in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
Col F.F. Fulton	1 January 1943	This officer has served continuously at C.M.H.Q. since December 1930, and has made important contributions to the development of Radio Location equipment both in the United Kingdom and in Canada. Under the direction of Lt-Gen McNaughton he organized and training the first Radio Location Unit, and provided the War Office with useful information regarding that type of unit. He also assisted in the development in Canada of wireless and other signals equipment by the Liaison which he established and maintained with the various British technical organizations. More recently he has established a comprehensive system of technical liaison between the development organizations in Canada and in the United Kingdom. The value of this work will become more evident during the next few months. This officer has outstanding ability and technical knowledge, and has applied them most energetically and successfully to the problems to be met in a scientific war.
Col R.A.H. Galbraith	13 June 1946	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 and promotions in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
LCol A.R. Gourley	1 January 1946
Maj D. Grant	22 September 1945	Maj Grant has commanded 4 Squadron 4 Cdn Armd Div Signals for two years. Due to his untiring efforts prior to embarking for this theatre of operations, all his signal personnel reached a high standard of training and all necessary equipments were obtained. By his foresight and diligent efforts the communications within the Bde functioned smoothly and efficiently from its first action. During the Caen-Falaise drive in Aug 44, the Bde HQ, was constantly under mortar and shell fire. This officer, with an utter disregard for personal safety, went about from one signals vehicle to another assisting and encouraging his men. As a result of his splendid example no man ever deserted his set to seek cover no matter how intense the enemy fire became. Maj Grant’s task has been one of constant vigilance. Throughout all the Bde’s swift moving operations he has always ensured that all channels of communications gave the utmost service. Line has been lain under hazardous conditions. On innumerable occasions he has made personal reconnaissance when cable routes were reported too dangerous to be laid. The cable was always installed. On the 24 Feb 45, when preparations were being made for the assault upon the Hochwald Forest, it was of prime importance that communications with the eight units under command, as well as the supporting arms, be excellent. By brilliant planning and skilful use of the slender resources at his command he provided a system of communications both by line and wireless. Often the lines were destroyed by the movement of heavy tanks. In all instances alternate lines had been laid and there was not even a momentary pause in essential traffic. The planning, personal example and cheerful willingness of this officer have enabled him to get the maximum effort and efficiency from his men and equipment. The splendid communications provided for this Armd Bde have undoubtedly contributed to its success and are a direct result of the great devotion to duty of this officer.
LCol B.W.G. Grover, ED	2 June 1943	This officer came overseas with First Cdn Div Sigs in December 1939. After a period as a Company officer he became adjutant of the unit. In January 1941 he was appointed Assistant C.S.O. in 1 Cdn Corps, and in April 1942 became G. 1 Signals, First Cdn Army. Lt-Col Gorver (sic) possesses outstanding organizing and directive ability. Perhaps more than any other officer in R.C. Signals he has been responsible for the successful expansion of Cdn Signals from the small organization of a Div Signgls (sic) to the present communication service of the Army. He has given long hours of tedious and arduous work without showing the least sign of fatigue or loss of keenness. All commanding officers and all staff officers with whom he works express their confidence in him and value his advice. It is true to say that he had made an outstanding contribution to the work of his Corps and the Cdn Army as a whole.
Maj H.L. Hurdle	24 August 1944	As Officer Commanding 1 Cdn Armd Bde Sigs, Major Hurdle developed the fundamental practices of infantry-tank communications used so effectively through the Italian campaign. His innovations in this field have become standard practice and drill carried out by the Bde. His great technical knowledge, ability and initiative were towers of strength during critical periods in operations. At no time during the campaign did communications falter, with the direct result that contact was maintained always, even under difficult and trying conditions, with the most forward of tank forces. Under his supervision every variety of wireless combination was used with success to fit varying phases of operations. The untiring efforts of this officer contributed directly to the successes won in this period by the Bde.
Col B. Lake, ED	1 January 1946
Col W.L. Laurie	13 June 1946	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 and promotions in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
Col S.A. Lee, MC	13 June 1946	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 and promotions in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
LCol G.C. Leech	15 December 1945	Lieut-Colonel George Clarence LEECH since his appointment on 16 Jan 45 as CR Sigs and to command 3 Cdn Inf Div Sigs has performed outstanding service to this formation. His foresight, his planning and his untiring persistence in the execution of these plans has at all times and under all conditions provided this formation with good and reliable intercommunications. Throughout the difficult period from the breakout from the Nijmegen area through the Siegfried Line, through the Hockwald Forest, the crossing of the river Rhine, the rapid advance through Holland along the river IJSSEL and until the unconditional surrender of the German Armed Forces on this Division's front all commanders - Divisional, Brigade and Battalion - had full confidence in their Signal communications. This unrestricted confidence was due to the frequent personal visits of Lt-Col LEECH to brigades and battalions in action so that he could see for himself the problems and make suggestions and/or give instructions for the overcoming of same. His work, his leadership and his untiring efforts to provide intercommunication within this Division has enabled the Divisional Commander at all time to exercise full control of all elements under his command and in this way Lt-Col LEECH has contributed much to the many successes that this Division has enjoyed. [3rd Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals]
Col F.G. Malloch, MC, VD	5 January 1946
LCol V.S.C. McClenaghan, MC, ED	4 May 1944
LCol K.G. McCullagh	12 July 1945	Lt-Col McCullagh served for 3 yrs & 8 mos in the C.E.F. during the last was and joined the RC Sigs (PF) on 10 Jun 24, in which he has served continuously to date. He successfully held several service and staff appointments prior to being appointed to command First Cdn Army Sigs on 31 Jan 44. Since assuming command, Lt-Col McCullagh has performed his duties in a most excellent manner. The unit is one of the largest and most difficult Lt-Col’s command in an active theatre and it is chiefly due to the drive and energy displayed by this officer and the example he has set by his untiring devotion to duty that he communications for First Cdn Army under, at times, many trying and adverse conditions, have been established and maintained. His personality and powers of leadership leave nothing to be desired, and have made themselves particularly felt during recent months when the Army has been operating over a very expensive front.
LCol H.A. Millen	4 May 1944
LCol J.T. North, ED	1 February 1945	This offr has comd 2 Cdn Corps Sigs throughout the campaign in France and has accordingly had considerable responsibility for the est and maint of comms wothin this fmn. During this period comms have been est and kept open with uniform success notwithstanding the difficulties inherent in any campaign, and in particular operations of a mobile nature such as have characterized the more recent stages of the battle of France. This achievement has been in no small measure due to the leadership of Lt-Col North who, by the application of his technical knowledge and experience and by the force of his example has spurred an already efficient unit to the accomplishment of many difficult tasks. This was particularly apparent in the battle for Caen where his unit was called upon under most difficult conditions to provide comms for an exceptional number of fmns. The flexibility, adaptability and efficiency shown in this as in other operations has contributed substantially to the success of the campaign.
LCol F.N. Ovens	1 February 1945	This officer has shown great energy and application in the performance of his duties in connection with the performance of his duties in connection with the preparation and organization of reinforcements for the Assault as Officer in Charge of reinforcements and statistics at Cdn Sec GHQ 2nd Echelon. He has shown good judgement in the many decisions he was required to make when thrown upon his own resources during the work of the Advanced Reinforcement Section in Normandy and at all times maintained excellent relations with Officers of other Headquarters he was constantly called upon to deal with.
LCol C.A. Peck, MBE	15 December 1945	Lieutenant-Colonel Peck has held the Appointment of Commander Royal Signals Second Canadian Infantry Division since 14 February 1945, prior to which time he served with distinction in the Central Mediterranean Theatre. He has commanded the Signals fo Second Candian Infantry Division throughout the advances leading to Xanten, to Groningen, and to Oldenburg. During the period of these advances, the Divisional Signals were required to meet widely varying demands of hard-hitting attacks on limited objectives and of rapid movements following a break-through. Despite enemy shelling and mortaring, appalling weather and ground conditions, intercommunication was maintained throughout, often over distances beyond the normally recognized limits of Divisional Signals resources. This record is a splendid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Peck’s ability quickly to appreciate the demands of new circumstances, rapidly to issue orders, and to superintend their execution. His cheeriness, soundness of judgement and zeal have earned him the regard and respect of all ranks under his command, and of the Divisional Staff. He has contributed greatly to the success of this Division’s operations.
LCol W.P. Shirreff	12 July 1945	Lt-Col Shirreff has displayed outstanding qualities as a comd, and great ability and energy in performing the functions of C R Sigs of this fmn throughout the whole period of it's ops in NW EUROPE. Owing to long rapid advs, constantly changing deployment and regrouping of the div, the problem of maintaining comns has, at all times, been extremely onerous. Due very largely to his untiring efforts and the keenly able and versatile mind, which he has devoted to the countless difficult and at times wholly unpredictable problems which arose, this fmn has invariably been able to operate without concern for that fundamental essential of successful ops, good comns. During the latter part of Oct and the early part of Nov 44, 4 Cdn Armd Div was given the difficult task of clearing the area NE of ANTWERP to STEENBERGEN. The enemy had ample opportunity to mine and booby trap all likely lines of adv and lateral routes. Lt-Col Shirreff's keen foresight and ingenious planning resulted in the maintenance, at all times, of good fwd and lateral comns, despite the constant changes of plan which became necessary. He has, at all times, insisted upon the highest standard of technical efficiency and soldierly conduct of the offrs and ORs under his comd. Due greatly to his own personal example and ability to draw from all whom he comds the very best of service, the sigs of this fmn have won the greatest respect and confidence of all comds of the div. Lt-Col Shirreff exemplifies the very highest tradition of service of his Corps. It can be truly said of him that he has contributed greatly to the success of this fmn's ops. [4th Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals]
Col A.R. St. Louis	8 June 1944
Col C.P. Stacey	1 January 1946
Col H.R. Tyner, MC, VD	14 June 1945	Col. Tyner has served continuously in the Cdn Army since 1914. He served in France and Germany during the last was and in N.P.A.M., Canada, to the outbreak of the present war. He arrived in England in June, 1940, with the rank of Major and from October, 1940, he has commanded No. 1 Cdn Signals Rft Unit. He has shown marked ability as an administrator and trainer of troops and his unit has always been commended by various inspecting officers from time to time. Col. Tyner has, by his zeal and energy, made a distinct contribution to the efficiency of the Canadian Army Overseas. This is the second recommendation for a decoration put forward on behalf of Col. Tyner.
LCol W.D. Wishart	15 December 1945

Member of the Order of the British Empire

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Maj P.E. Amyot	13 September 1945	Reference Map Italy 1/100,000 Sheets 100 Forli, 89 Ravenna Major Paul Emile Amyot has served with 1 Canadian Divisional Signals since July 1941. He was promoted to command 3 Company in July 1944. In this capacity he was responsible for the efficient organization and functioning of Infantry Brigade, Battalion, Engineer and Armoured Car Regiment communications during the break-through of the Gothic Line, the crossing of the Savio and the advance to the Senio River. These tasks he discharged with conspicuous success. Under difficult conditions and often under heavy shell and mortar fire Major Amyot has personally delivered signals stores urgently required by forward signals units, enabling a maximum scale of communications to be provided at all times. He has reorganized much of the work in Infantry Brigade Sections and introduced new ideas which have improved communications and facilitated speedy restoration of damaged circuits. For example during the crossing of the Savio and later the crossing of the Lamone, when difficult crossing conditions made other means impossible, a PIAT bomb was used to throw lines across these rivers. The example and cheerfulness of this officer have been a source of inspiration to his men and his personal leadership has been largely responsible for the highly efficient state of communications prevailing with the sections under his command.
Maj J.W. Anderson	12 July 1945	This officer served for a period of four yrs in the RC Sigs (NP) prior to joining CASF on 2 Sep 39. He was appointed to command No 1 Cdn SW Sec in Dec 40, bringing that unit overseas in Dec 41. He organized and trained 3 Cdn SW and has commanded that unit since its inception in June 43. Major Anderson has at all times displayed zeal and keenness in the performance of his duties. It is to a large degree through his efforts and organizational ability that the interception of enemy wireless information has proved so successful and greatly contributed to the enemy intelligence information amassed by First Cdn Army. He is an excellent officer, admired and respected by officers and men alike. The unremitting attention to duty displayed by this officer has led to increasingly important results and in the last few months in particular, he and his unit have rendered outstanding service.
Maj G.C. Baker	22 September 1945	This officer was appointed to a commission on 1 Nov 39 and came overseas in Sep 40, after which he served successively and successfully with Sigs 1 Cdn Corps and Sigs First Cdn Army prior to joining the staff of the CSO HQ First Cdn Army on 12 Mar 44 as SO.II (Wireless) As the senior adviser on wireless maters to the Chief Signal Officer First Cdn Army, Major Baker was largely responsible for the wireless planning at the outset of, and communications throughout the present campaign. His cheerfulness, loyalty and capacity for continuous hard work are an inspiration to all with whom he comes in contact. The excellent wireless communications maintained under extended and trying conditions since ‘D’ Day and particularly so during operations of the last three months are due solely to the energy and initiative displayed by this officer.
Maj E.D. Baldock	14 June 1945
A/Capt J.G. Becker	12 July 1945	The number and complexity of communication equipments in 2 Canadian Corps Troops has greatly increased without any increase in technical maintenance personnel. To meet the consequent demand upon his personnel and facilities, Captain Becker as Technical Maintenance Officer, has been required to display an extraordinary degree of resourcefulness and organizing ability. His success is proven by the report of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers following their inspection of this unit’s signal stores during November and December 1944. In spite of the rapid movement and heavy duty experienced during the advance through France, Belgium, and Holland, the report read “Excellent”. This high standard was maintained only by exceptional devotion to duty on the part of Captain Becker. In addition to this great increase in his normal duties, Captain Becker has, at the same time, contributed a number of improvements to signals equipment and its employment. In particular, during November and December 1944 and January 1945 he has adapted line terminal equipment of Continental manufacture to the requirements of a new type military terminal equipment vehicle which also is largely of his design. The design, collection of material, and equipping of these vehicles has required intensive study and particularly resourceful improvisation. Speed of completion has been of paramount importance and the employment of civilians of limited skill and partial understanding has been necessary. The excellent progress of the work during the last three months has been due entirely to the unfailing efforts of Captain Becker, coupled with his outstanding ability as a technician and a workshop leader. In addition to other duties, immediately prior to the assault from the sea on Walcheren Island 1 November 1944, Captain Becker installed wireless equipments in thirty-one weasels and LVTs and repaired some sixty wireless sets brought to his shop by 4 Commando Brigade.
Maj A.G. Brenneman	15 December 1945	This officer, on the capacity of Second-in-Command, has rendered invaluable service to his unit, by his untiring efforts to ensure at all times that not only the administrative operation of the unit, but the basic function of providing rapid and accurate intercommunications, continued at maximum efficiency with smooth operation and minimum delay. He is extremely alert and his loyalty, coupled with his drive and initiative, make him invaluable to the unit. This unit is one of the largest in the Canadian Army and many times throughout the campaign it has been extended and required to maintain communications over hundreds of miles. It is largely due to the co-ordinating efforts and energetic perseverance of Major Brenneman that communications were maintained under trying conditions. This was particularly noticeable during recent operations.
Maj P.F. Burgoyne	15 December 1945	Major Burgoyne, Sigs 2 Cd Armd Bde, landed in France in July 44 with 4 Cdn Armd Bde, and joined this formation 18 Dec 44. He has proven himself an aggressive and imaginative signal officer. His personal attention to all matters relative to communications has solved many difficult problems. Due to the widely dispersed employment of armoured regiments peculiar to an independent armoured brigade, the difficulties of maintaining communications from regiments to brigade Headquarters have been very great. On occasions, such as late in April 45, the brigade was dispersed over approximately 100 miles. Regardless of this Major Burgoyne insisted that communications be kept open, and only through his personal drive and initiative was this accomplished. He is an expert leader of men, and through his example and hard work, brought the best from his officers, NCOs, and men. The excellent signal service of this formation is largely due to the untiring efforts of Major Burgoyne. His service is worthy of highest praise and commendation.
Maj A.J. Cahill	1 February 1945	This offr has been in comd of 1 Cdn Air Support Control Signal Unit both prior to and during the present operations in France. His unit is a most important communication link both for air support control and the rapid passing of intelligence. Since the beginning of the present campaign, this unit has functioned with great efficiency thus facilitating and indeed, making possible the very marked success of the air support control of the Cdn Army. This efficiency is directly attributable to the organizing and planning ability of this offr and to the leadership which he has given both in the developmental stage and in actual operations.
Maj J.M. Catto, ED	15 December 1945
Lt R.M. Caza	30 June 1945
Maj A.M. Clark, ED	17 March 1945	This Officer while serving with First Cdn Army Signals has contributed in no small measure to the provision of a successful Army System of intercommunication during the past three months. In the course of his duty in establishing line communications, he has devoted long and tiring hours to early reconnaissance, provision, maintenance and improvement of circuits to ensure that these would be readily available when required. The continued energy and enthusiasm displayed, often under most adverse conditions, would be creditable to a man many years younger than Major Clark. The success of Canadian Army line communication has been due largely to his persistent efforts and the splendid sense of loyalty and perseverance he has been able to engender in both officers and men under his command.
Maj M.I. Coombes	1 January 1946
Capt A.T. Curliss	15 December 1945	Lieutenant Arthur Thornfloe CURLISS commanded "A" Section 1 Canadian Infantry Division Signals from October 1944 until May 1945. In this capacity he was responsible for the wireless communicaiton from Main Divisional Headquarters to the Brigades and Reconnissance Regiments, flanking Divisions and to 1 Canadian Corps Headquarters. During this period his organization, inititiave and continuous supervision, many time for twenty-four hours a day, resulted in the highest standard of wireless communications. Due to the high casualty rate of wireless operators he organized throughout this time a continuous training programme in order to maintain the excellent standard of operating and the maintenance of Signal equipment. The administration of "A" Section was carried out with meticulous care and painstaking devotion to duty. The care of his men was an example to all officers and resulted in a high standard of morale and the cheerful acceptance of the long hours of continuous duty. During the landing in SICILY, the advance through ITALY, and the engagemnts in HOLLAND his work has been of an outstanding character. Not only has he shown exceptional ability in his administrative duties but during battle his fine example of courage and hard work has been an inspiration to all those working with him.
Maj J.H.W. Currie	1 January 1946
Maj T.P. Davidson	13 June 1946
Lt C.E. Doeringer	12 July 1945	27 Nov 44 and 9 Dec 44 – Antwerp. On 27 Nov at 1030 Antwerp Trunk Telephone Exchange was put out of commission and on 9 Dec at 1530 British Port Telephone Exchange was destroyed, both by enemy action. On the first occasion this officer was twice cut by flying glass and insisted on supervising the work of restoration until finally instructed to get medical attention. On both occasions the calm steady manner in which he organized the work and the diligence he displayed were the chief inspiration to the men. To him must be given the main credit for the successful restoration of telephone service by the installation of alternative switchboards in new locations in a few hours.
Maj J.D. Duncan	30 December 1944	During the period 1 Jan – 30 Apr 44, Corps HQ moved from Sicily to Italy and was at four widely separated locations in Italy. Due to these moves and the administrative and tactical situation, HQ was at times separated from the Canadian divisions and Cdn Sec GHQ 1 Ech by unusually long distances and difficult terrain, which made the establishment and maintenance of communications exceedingly difficult. Major Duncan, by the force of his personality and leadership, kept the highest degree of co-operation as regards communications between all branches of the staff at Corps HQ. By the same means and by his spirit of co-operation and his outstanding technical knowledge he maintained a particularly satisfactory and useful liaison with the CSOs’ Branches at AAI, Eighth Army, No. 2 District and the British Corps which 1 Cdn Corps was relieving or by which it was being relieved r with which it was cooperating in the matter of communications. The result of his efforts was that the communications difficulties were overcome, which, if they had remained, might seriously have impaired the operation of Corps HQ. This applies particularly to obtaining and to working out technical problems, such as complicated routing and the use of carrier equipment, in connection with trunk circuits controlled other formations. Such circuits were very scarce but due to Major Duncan’s efforts 1 Cdn Corps throughout obtained a fair share of them and had satisfactory arrangements, His example and tireless energy during long hours have been an inspiration to all ranks in Signals.
Maj W.H. Finch	1 February 1945	This brilliant young officer was responsible for the frequency allotment for not only the 21 Army Group, but for all the American Army and the A.E.A.F. (British and American) and the Navies. The system employed was devised and worked out by him and his assistant. The problem was a very difficult one and absolutely vital to the success of “Overloard”. It has proved an unqualified success and been praised by all users. Further, this officer had dealt with all the other many W/T problems with untiring zeal and complete loyalty working very long hours for many months without any thought for personal comfort or health. An M.B.E. is the minimum award he deserved.
Capt E.G. Fraser	15 December 1945	Major E G Fraser, RCCS, joined HQ 21 Army Gp in May 1944. His zeal and devotion to duty has consistently been of a very high standard. He has maintained very good liaison with other arms of service, and in particular with Ordnance personnel who, jointly with Signal Parks, handle SOCR. In doing so he built up an excellent team spirit and also inspired those concerned to great efforts which resulted in vital Signal eqpt reaching the forward areas when it often seemed that this was impossible. He recently exceeded his normal duties of obtaining much valuable and detailed information concerning the latest methods of manufacture of German co-axial submarine cable which were of great value to D Signals and the GPO. The value of this information was such that two experts in cable manufacture are visiting the firm concerned to collect further technical details. This first class Canadian officer is strongly recommended for award of the MBE.
Maj S.E. Frederick	14 June 1945
Capt R.S. Grant	15 December 1945	1. The valuable intelligence obtained through the interception of enemy wireless traffic by 2 Canadian Special Wireless Section throughout the entire period of the European Campaign was due to the outstanding manner in which its commander, Captain Robert Stuart Grant, carried out his duties. 2. Throughout the campaign Captain Grant was tireless in his reconnaissance for sites which would produce the greatest amount of information. By bold and skillful deployment of his resources, together with his outstanding technical handling and keen leadership, this officer made a most valuable contribution to operations.
WO2 L. Griffiths	15 December 1945	Regimental Quarter-Master Sergeant Griffiths has served as Regimental Quarter-Master Sergeant with this unit during the entire period of action in North West Europe. His detailed knowledge of the unit’s stores and of the complicated system necessary to ensure a constant supply to widely scattered sections, has been of inestimable value throughout the campaign. The efficient handling of stores ranging from highly technical equipment to the simplest necessaries demands considerable ability and the capacity for great painstaking. Regimental Quarter-Master Sergeant Griffiths has consistently demonstrated these qualities to the highest degree. His devotion to duty has been of most substantial value to his unit, and consequently to all those units for whom Second Canadian Divisional Signals has furnished communications of any sort.
WO1 G.A. Griffiths	12 July 1945	Sgt.Major Griffiths became Superintending Clerk of GC Branch, 2 Cdn Corps, just prior to it coming to France and has retained the appointment to the present time. During that period he carried out those exacting duties in a highly satisfactory manner, ensuring that the clerical work and office organization in the GS Branch were always efficient and able to meet the sudden and heavy demands entailed in operations of the Corps during that period. In addition to his office duties, Sgt Major Griffiths has taken a genuine interest in ensuring the well-being of his subordinates. There is no doubt that his good work and example directly contributed to the successful operations of 2 Cdn Corps.
Lt H.B. Henderson	15 December 1945
Capt W.J. Henderson	15 December 1945	During March 1945 a Civil Affairs Branch was formed as an increment ot HQ 1 Cdn Corps. This branch assumed full responsibility for the civil administration and reorganization of the Dutch province of GELDERLAND, and subsequently for the provinces of NORTH & SOUTH HOLLAND & UTRECHT. The necessity for reconstituting civil courts of law throughout these areas became of vital importance shortly after the branch became operational, and it devloped as a matter of great urgency that the reorganization take place without delay. A/Capt W.J. Henderson, working entirely without aid, undertook full responsibility for the reorganization, and, by his tireless efforts and organizing ability, had the situation throughout the entire areas well under control in a comparativly short period of time. This officer, by working exceptionally long hours, personnaly directed the reconstitution of civil law courts throughout these areas. In many cases, especially in damaged areas where the existing accomodation for courts had been destroyed, he immediately made arrangements for temporary facilities and personally directed the situation until such time as the courst was able to function alone. By his enthusiasm, energy and devotion to duty this officer was largely responsible for the speedy restoration of law and order in these provinces, and his zeal was an inspiration to all he worked with, Canadian, British and Dutch alike. [HQ 1 Canadian Corps]
Capt J.W.P. Johnson	1 February 1945
Maj H.J. Keating	8 June 1944
Capt D.S. Larter	15 December 1945
Maj P.R. Layard	17 March 1945
Maj J.A.K. Leger	20 October 1945	Acting Major J A K Leger has been employed as SO Lines at HQ 21 Army Group under the CANLOAN Scheme since the early days of planning for the invation of FRANCE and subsequent operations. Throughout the whole period he has worked efficiently and enthusiastically perticularly during the arduous periods prior to the mounting of the various operations culminating in the crossing of the RHINE. He has been largely responsible for the design and provision of the very large trunk communication network which has been built up in FRANCE BELGIUM and HOLLAND for all users of all services. [CSO Branch, Main HQ 21 Army Group]
Capt F.J.J. McCauley	1 February 1945
Lt G.P. Mitchell	1 February 1945
Maj H.O. Moran	1 January 1943
Capt A.J. Morrall	1 January 1944
Capt F.E. Moynihan	2 June 1943
Capt R.G. Murray	15 December 1945	Captain MURRAY as officer commanding No. 1 Canadian Special Wireless Section, has been responsible for all intercept and direction finding of enemy wireless for 1 Canadian Corps. He was an original member of the section and has been in command since June 1943 and in no small measure has been responsible for the training and success of the section. While serving directly under the Eighth Army in Italy Captain Murray and the section received very high personal praise from the Army Commander. While in the field Captain Murray was responsible for experimentation which resulted in the first successful direction finding on very high frequencies. This was not thought technically possible and its use opened up a completely new source of information. During the crossing of the NEDER RHINE and the IJSSEL rivers the Special Wireless Section obtained very valuable information with regard to the enemy order of battle and the location of enemy headquarters. In the resulting break-through the section moved with the forward troops of 5 Canadian Armoured Division and continued to supply "G" Intelligence at Corps Headquarters with very useful information. Captain Murray, by his technical knowledge and leadership has been a credit to his Corps and has greatly contributed to the success of 1 Canadian Corps. [No. 1 Special Wireless Section Type "B"]
Maj J.A. Parker	13 June 1946
Maj C.H. Parks	1 January 1946
Maj C.A. Peck	1 February 1945
Maj F.T. Portsmouth	1 January 1945
WO1 J.C. Potts	1 January 1946
Maj F.R. Pratten	15 December 1945
Capt R.F. Riddell	13 June 1946
Lt H.F. Roche	15 December 1945
Lt D.V. Roland	13 September 1945
Maj G.M. Rolfe, DSO	15 June 1946
Lt J.S. Rolfe	15 December 1945	During the months of February and March 1945, when all the senior officers in the operating company of 2nd Canadian Corps Signals had either become casualties or had been replaced, Lieutenant Rolfe acted as Senior Signalmaster at main Headquarters 2nd Canadian Corps in addition to his normal duties as commander of an operating section. From 15 February to 13 March 1945, the signal office at main headquarters handled the greatest volume of signal traffic in the history of 2nd Canadian Corps; at one period there were eight divisions, five independent armoured brigades and four army groups Royal Artillery under command, also many smaller units. This large number of formations, together with the heavy flow of signal traffic to two army headquarters and a flanking corps imposed an extremely heavy burden on the signal office organization. The normal complement of personnel at the main signal office was considerably reduced by the formation of a tactical headquarters; nevertheless, during this period where three to four times the normal amount of signal traffic passed through the main signal office, this officer, working under continual heavy pressure, inspired his men by his cheerfulness, patience, and organizing ability, to the end that not a single message was lost or unavoidably delayed. By his initiative and devotion to duty Lieutenant Rolfe set an outstanding example and contributed materially to the successful progress of the operation of this corps.
Capt J.S. Rourke	13 September 1945
Lt A.L.J. Sirois	9 June 1945
Maj P.D. Smith	15 December 1945
Capt J.D. Smythe	15 December 1945
Maj G.E. Streb	29 September 1945
Maj H.R. Varcoe	17 March 1945
Lt M. Veilleux	23 June 1945
Capt R.A. Wagner	8 June 1944
Capt B.L. Willis	1 January 1946
Maj W.H.T. Wilson	22 September 1945	Since his appointment to this Headquarters in January 45 as SOR Sigs Major Wilson has shown outstanding ability in the aggressive and forceful manner in which he has carried out his duties. For approximately two weeks while operations to secure the Reichwald Forest were in progress without hesitating he assumed the duties and responsibilities of line communications in addition to his normal responsibilities of wireless communications and worked night and day to ensure that both jobs were carried out effectively. During the subsequent operations to gain the Hochwald Forest feature and the town of XANTEN when this Corps had, under operational control, 8 divisions, 5 armoured brigades, 4 AGRAs and the artillery of 11 Armoured Division, this officer by constant personal liaison organized wireless communications throughout the rapid regrouping with such skill and efficiency that the artillery of these various formations could be controlled on a Corps plan before line communications could be established. After the advance across the Rhine when the formations then under command were extended on a wide front and communications by line, even to Army Headquarters were not possible for many days, this officer worked tirelessly to establish wireless communications. Despite the difficulties of heavy atmospherics this officer succeeded in maintaining wireless communications by rigging special aerials on local towers. By his energy, persistence, tact and skill Major Wilson has set an outstanding example to all ranks and has made a direct contribution to the success of this Corps in recent operations. [II Canadian Corps Signals]
Maj J.D. Wilson, MC, ED	2 June 1943

The Military Cross

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Lt A.M. Burslem	19 June 1945	On 7 March 1945, the Algonquin Regiment with under command A Squadron 29 Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, attacked enemy strong points at MR 103362 on the outskirts of VEEN, GERMANY. Lt Burslem, RCCS (attached to the Algonquin Regiment) directed the battalion intercommunication during this attack. During this period shelling was extremely heavy. It was impossible to prevent infiltration of enemy snipers or the resultant harassing of unit lines of communication. Drivers of supply vehicles and ambulance jeeps were continually being wounded and killed by sniper fire. In spite of this constant danger, Lt Berslem personally guided his line parties into the forward localities under heavy fire and methodical sniping and during a thirty-six hour period this officer made no less than eight trips personally repairing line and carrying batteries to the forward posts. During this action Lt Burslem also acted as guide to ammunition and supply forward localities and on one of these occasions the ammunition carrier he was leading was halted by strong anti-tank fire. Disregarding the fire his actions drew, this officer quickly transferred some badly need PIAT ammunition into his jeep and attempted to run it through to the forward company where supplies had been exhausted. He was again held up by sniper fire but successfully deadly with this situation by employing his Bren gun and eventually reached the beleaguered company. Throughout this whole action Lt Burslem carried out his hazardous work with a quiet efficiency which inspired confidence in all those who worked with him. The continuous gallant, unselfish, conduct of this officer is regarded as most worthy and in the highest interests of the service.
Capt P.L. Cadegan	6 March 1944	During the advance of the 3rd brigade toward Ortona Crossroads MR 322142 on the 12th and 13th of December the area was subjected to heavy shelling and portions of the brigade area covered by enemy snipers and machine guns. Captain P.L. Cadegan, his section reduced by casualties, personally supervised the establishment, and maintenance of line communications within the brigade area with complete disregard for his safety. His untiring work, his cheerfulness and cool efficiency under heavy shelling and small arms fire enabled efficient communications to be available at all times and was an inspiration to his section and all personnel of the brigade with whom he came in contact.
Lt A.C. Davis	10 November 1945	Throughout all the military operations in ITALY and HOLLAND, Lieutenant DAVIS has done a splendid job of providing first class communications for the Cape Breton Highlanders. On many occasions, during very crucial moments in this battalions battles, it has been the maintenance of communications which has won the day. This officer has performed his duties with outstanding efficiency and cheerfulness. He has always given his best and his spirit is reflected throughout his signal platoon. During the battle for SAN ALBERTO, ITALY in the first week of January, Lieutenant DAVIS had charge of the Cape Breton Highlanders communications from battalion headquarters to the fighting companies. The lines of communication were long and hazerdous because there was the ever present counter-attack threat to the Cape Breton Highlander's left flank. The enemy shelled the entire battalion area and communication routes constantly. It was a tremendous task for the signallers to maintain and repair the lines because they were constantly being blown out by shell fire. Everything that moved in the area was fired on by the enemy. The only troops permitted to go forward of Battalion Headquarters were the signallers on line maintenance duty. Time and again Lieutenant DAVIS and his men crawled forward and amid intense shelling repaired the lines. It was due to his personal example and leadership that his men were inspired to keep going for several days under these difficult circumstances. The ultimate success of this operation was largely due to this officers efforts in maintaining communications during the critical stages of this battle. [5 Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals attached to Cape Breton Highlanders.]
Capt W.D. Egan	22 September 1945	On the 18 Apr 45, 10 Cdn Inf Bde has secured a small bridgehead across the KUSTEN Canel NE of ALTENOYTHE in germany. This bridgehead and the SOUTH bank of the canel, being very open, were continually under heavy enemy fire from small arms, mortars and 88s to such an extent that it was impracticable to proceed with the bridging and rafting necessary to bring across the supporting arms that would be required before the bridgehead could be expanded. Foreseeing that a Tactical HQ would be required as soon as supporting arms could cross Capt Egan, with a two-man crew, proceeded to lay a line across the canal and forward almost to the forward defended localities to be used for communications reqrward from this Tactical HQ. Traffic on the narrow secondary road, which was the main Bde axis, was heavy and hte conditions of enemy fire, which forced the infantry to confine themselves to slit trenches, made cable laying a hazardous process. Nonetheless Capt Egan and his small line crew perservered until their job was completed. Their efforts were rewarded when, a few hours later, Tactical HQ did in fact move across the canal and found a means of communication immediately available. The devotion to duty and courage displayed by Capt Egan and the total disregard for his own personal safety in completing this important task materially affected the results of the operation and are worthy of the highest praise. [4th Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals]
Lt R.G. Elliott	12 May 1945	On the 26th of February 1945, 6 Canadian Infantry Brigade were to attack the last remaining high ground before the HOCHWALD forest defensive line. The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada were to seize and hold the right of the feature, thus protecting the main attack from flank thrusts and infiltration. To achieve this purpose the complete battalion was lifted on armoured troop carriers in order that their objectives might be reached in the minimum time, and bypassing all intermediate resistance, which was to be taken care of later. Early in the action the armoured vehicle carrying the battalion communications was hit by enemy fire destroying the wireless set, killing the commanding officer, and wounding the intelligence officer. Lieutenant Elliott, the battalion signal officer, realizing that communicaitons were vital, dedided to set up in the nearest house, as his present position was untenable, seized a spare set and ran for the nearest house. Immediately enemy machine gun posts opened up and were successful in hitting the set rendering it useless. Again with complete disregard for his own safety he made his way from the house, over two hundred yards of open ground under heavy fire, to the artillery officer. He requested this officer to keep contact with the companies through his channels while he made his way to rear headquarters for new wireless equipment. Having ascertained communications would be maintained, he made his way by foot to rear headquarters, although the route took him over roads that were covered by intense enemy fire. At rear headquarters he quickly informed the second in command of the situation and collecting the necessary equipment made his way forward again. In order to return quickly he chose his jeep to travel in, at the same time bringing forward jeeps to evacuate causualties. On returning he set up the wireless contacting all companies and thus restoring full battalion communications. This officer's supreme devotion to duty, bravery, and determination to carry out his duty against seemingly unsurmountable odds was a definte factor in maintaining communications so vital to the successful completion of this extremely important operation. [Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, 6th Candian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division]
Lt W.W. Finlay	10 November 1945	Lieutenant Warren William FINLAY has been in charge of the line section of 1 Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals since August 1944. In this capacity he has done consistently outstanding work. The responsibility of providing line communications within the Division during battle required a high degree of personal courage, leadership, resourcefulness, indefatigable purpose and continuous hard work under very trying conditions. As one example of his outstanding service Lieutenant FINLAY personally supervised the layin gof lines across the IJSSEL ????? at map reference 945024 Sheet 5 ZUTPHEN when 1 Canadian Infantry Division forced a bridgehead across the river on 11 April 1945. Lieutenant FINLAY led a small party of linemen to lay the lines across the river from boats one hour after the initial wave of infantry crossed in BUFFALOS. The first boat crossing the river with the line was destroyed by shellfilre. Lieutenant FINDLAY arranged for the provision of a BUFFALO to take the lines across the river and under shellfire carried two lines across. Seven and a half hours after H hour a bridge was completed. Lieutenant FINDLAY then laid new lines over the bridge to ensure adequate communications by these alternate routes. In addition to this immediate task Lieutenant FINLAY was at the same time responsible for two other parties of linemen, one on lines approaching the bridge site and the other extending the lines on the far side of the river. It was his responsibility to see that the complete system was coordinated and maintained. Lieutenant FINLAY has at all times throughout the campaigns in ITALY and NORTH WEST EUROPE shown himself to be of exceptional value both as a fine loeader of men and also as an outstanding example to all those who have worked with him.
Capt J.M. Galbraith	20 April 1944	On 21 Dec 43, the L. Edmn R secured a foothold in ORTONA and moved it's B.H.Q. to the outskirts of the town at 334163. Command Post 2 Cdn Inf Bde HQ was established at 348133. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada were ordered to move into ORTONA that night and to enable the Bde Comd to have first hand information of the situation, it was important that line communication be established between the Command Post and the L. Edmn R as soon as possible. Demolitions and danger to the line from shell fire made it impracticable to lay the line along the axis of the road. On the other hand, it was known that the approaches to the town were well mined and that to lay line across country would be an extrememly hazardous operation. The danger was increased by the fact that it was now dark and, since there was no moon, it was impossible to discern any indication of mines. Nevertheless, Capt. Galbraith with two linemen carrying two miles of cable and a telephone, set off. During the journey to L Edmn R the party passed through a minefield realizing they had done so only when they saw a sign warning them not to traverse the Area they had already crossed. On their return they again came in this minefield. It was too dark to ascertain its limits and time was too short to allow an extensive recce. Capt. Galbraith therefore, led his party again through the minefield, this time coming across the body of a soldier who, it was subsequently ascertained, had been killed by one of the mines with which the area was strewn. During this whole period the party was constantly under shell fire. Through the courage, determination and devotion, to duty of Capt Galbraith, line communication was established with the L Edmn R wihtin two hours and the conduct of the operation greatly assisted. ["K" Sec, 1st Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals]
Lt D.N. Gardiner	28 April 1945	This officer commands one of the cable sections allotted to the forward lines. His responsibility is to push cable as far forward as possible behind the leading infantry, so as to have communications waiting for formations on their move forward. This officer has discharged his duties in a most gallant and determined manner. On every move since this Corps came out of its rest period, lines have been waiting for formations when they have moved. Lt Gardiner has personally led his detachments close behind the leading infantry without regard to personal safety. He opened the MONTEMAGGIORE test point while shells were falling adjacent streets. Throughout the Gothic Line battles this officer has shown a high degree of bravery, resourcefulness and reliability, far in excess of that demanded in the normal course of his duties. [1 Canadian Corps Signals]
Capt D.H. George	30 December 1944
Capt H.E. Good	21 July 1945	Reference Map HOLLAND 1/25,000 Sheet 3703 BATHMEN. On 11 April 1945, 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade made an assault crossing of the IJSSEL River. Captian Hubert Ernest GOOD was in command of "K" Section, 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade Signals attached to headquarters 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade. Knowing good communication to be vitally important in an operation of this nature and knowing also that wireless communication was extremely unreliable due to the nature of the ground, Captian GOOD, on his own initiative, worked out in detail an ingenious plan whereby line communication could be maintained during battle. Captain GOOD's plan called for various lines to be carried over the 125 yard wide river on the heels of the assaulting waves, some lines being supported above water while others were sunk to the river bed. Crossing the IJSSEL with the assualt waves of intantry, Captain GOOD immediately pressed on to the locations of the two assualting battalion headquarters, and personally supervised the laying of the line, with the result that within fifteen minutes of crossing over the river both battalions were in communication again with Brigade Headquarters. During the night Captain GOOD was out constantly with his line crews laying lines and repairing those cut by the heavy enemy shell fire. Throughout this critical period, when one heavy counter attack was launched, communicaitons were maintained and restored in record time, although the lines were out time and again by shell fire and by our own "Buffaloes" in the off-loading area. Thus the Brigade Commander was able to maintain the close control so essential in an action of this type. As a result of Captain GOOD's skill and devotion to duty Brigade Headquarters was continually in communicaiton with the forward battalions throughout the battle. Had such excellent communication not been available, Brigade Headquarters would have been required to move across the river in order to maintain control of the battle, and a move at that time would have seriously disrupted all communications with the supporting arms and, as a consequence, prejediced the entire opereration. [1st Canadian Divisional Signals attached to 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade]
Lt H.B. Hall	19 August 1944	At Les Buissons and Vieux Cairn. From D day to D plus 6, Lt Hall with almost no rest worked indefatigably to maintain bn communications. During this critical and trying period while our posns were heavily counter-attacked, he maintained our communicaitons by his leadership and courage. On four separate occasions he took signallers out under fire to repair and lay line and on each occasion escaped by a very narrow margin. His coolness steadiness and personal courage inspired his men and were highly important in the success of the bn in holding its ground. [Stormont, Dundass & Glengarry Highlander's, 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division]
Capt R.J.M. LaBrosse	9 November 1944	Lieut. Labrosse volunteered to do secret service work abroad in 1943, and was parachuted into France together with another agent, to form a Prisoner of War escape organization. In March of that year, very shortly after their arrival, the chief was arrested by the Gestapo, and Labrosse found himself without a wireless set. In spite of this disaster, and although knowing that the Gestapo were looking for him, Labrosse got in touch with another organisation for whom he decided to stay and work. He remained working for this organisation until September 1943 then, owing to lack of technical equipment and other difficulties, he was obliged to return to this country. On arrival here he volunteered to return to France as a wireless operator. On this occasion he was sent over with another agent to form a new escape organisation for the evacuation of Allied Service personnel by sea from Brittany. After his return he performed most excellent work, maintaining a high standard of wireless contact with this country, and his associate has frequently spoken highly of him. During the course of their work together they organised the rescue of 150 Allied Service personnel by the very delicate method of evacuation by sea from the Brittany coast. When the supply of evaders dried up as a consequence of the transport limitations after the invasion, they organised a local Marquis in the Plouha area, and cleaned up the German forces in that region.
Lt B. Lafleur	19 June 1945	On the 3rd of March the Fusiliers Mont-Royal were attacking in the vicinity of the HOCHWALD forest to open the approaches to XANTEN. Early in the action connumications between the leading company and the tactical command post were severed due to a direct hit on the company's wireless set and it's operator. Lieutenant Lafleur, battalion signal officer, being unable to contact the company, immediately realized that communication must be restored, as the success of the operation must be known early, in order that the remainder of the plan could be put into effect. Carrying a replacement wireless set, he made his way forward towards the leading company. The area over which he had to travel was under heavy artillery and mortar fire, by observation from well sited enemy observation posts, and any movement brought down concentrations. Despite this he continued forward and was successful in reaching the company, installing the set and restoring commuincations. He personally operated the set, until a spare operator could be brought forward, passing the valuable information of the company's position and situation, which enabled the battalion commander to so appreciate the situation and launch the remainder of his plan. The superb courage and complete disregard for danger shown by Lieutenant Lafleur, enabled communications to be resotred against seemingly unsurmoutable odds, and was a large contribution toward the success of the operation. [Fusiliers Mont-Royal, 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division]
Lt A.I. MacMillan	19 June 1945	On 2 Mar 45, 10 Cdn Inf Bde was given the arduous task of dislodging enemy paratps from strongly def posns in the gap between the HOCHWALD and TUSCHENWALD in GERMANY. For this phase Tac HQ 10 Cdn Inf Bde was situated in a cellar in UDEMERBRUCH. It was absolutely vital to the success of this op that line comns be est and maint from this Tac HQ to Main Div HQ. Lt MacMillan, lines offr, Sigs 4 Cdn Armd Div, was given the difficult job of laying this extremely important artery. At the time the approaches to UDEMERBRUCH and the town itself, were under unrelenting enemy observation and extremely hy mortar fire. Ignoring this danger, Lt MacMillan made a personal and detailed recce of the route the cable was to follow. Later he returned with a cable det and under hy enemy mortar fire superintended the building and maintaining of this necessary line. Under his skillful and courageous direction, this tele link to Main Div HQ was successfully est, and repeatedly maint until the op was finished. Lt MacMillan's complete disregard for his own safety and his stubborn determination to est and maint this vital line comn despite all the enemy's efforts to prevent it, set an inspiring example to the men of his cable det. [4th Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals]
Capt W.J.A. May	10 November 1945	Captain W J A May commanded 5 Canadian Line Section throughout the campaign in FRANCE, BELGIUM, HOLLAND and GERMANY until April 1945. During the battles for CAEN, TILLYLA COMPAGNE and the FALAISE GAP, this section was responsible for providing line communications from Headquarters 2 Canadian Infantry Division and 3 Canadian Infantry Division including divisional artillery, and later, to 4 Canadian Armoured Division. The ground over which lines had to be laid in these areas was mostly open so that both tracked and wheeled vehicles were constantly breaking cables and poles. In addition, the roads were subject to continuous shellfire resulting in numerous broken lines. Inspired by Captain May's leadership, the men of his section followed his personal example by working night and day under shellfire, and often without relief. In particular, at CAEN, in July, two lines to 3 Canadian Infantry Division and 2 Canadian Army Group Royal Artillery, had to be maintained form a cable test point which was in full view of the enemy on the EAST bank of the river ORNE. Movement at this test point drew immeidate shellfire. On one day alone, thirty breaks had to be repaired on these lines, but in spite of this, Captian May and his detachments kept the lines in working condition. Later, at CORMELLES on 8 Auguest 1944, Captain May and two of his detachments were subjected to intense aerial bombing. The line that they had been constructing was completely destroyed. Proceeding with the detachments which had been depleted by casualties from the bombing, Captain May personally supervised the reconstruction of the line, building it in some places past burning lorries loaded with exploding ammunition. By his determined leadership, communicaiton was thus restored to the command post at 4 Canadian Armoured Division. Again, at LE GROS THIEL, on 26 August 1944, one of the vehicles of a detachment working under command of Captain May, drove onto a mine in an un-marked minefield, killing one man and severly wounding another. Captain May, without thought of personal danger carried out the wounded man, cleared a path through the minefield, and went on with the construction of the line. Throughout the whole campaign Captain May was invariably to be found where the going was most dangerous and difficult, directing and encouraging his men to ensure that operational communications were maintianed. [5 Canadian Line Section, 2 Canadian Corps Signals]
Capt A.S. Todd	10 November 1945	Captain TODD has served as Signals Officer at headquarters 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade since July 1944. During this period he has performed his duties with energy and persistence and the excellent reputation established by his squadron in and out of action is due almost entirely to his outstanding leadership and organising ability. In action Captain TODD is a fearless worker and by his personal example has inspired his men to perform superhuman tasks to ensure constant communications within the Brigade. During the advance to Lake CAMACCHIO, ITALY from 2 to 5 January this officer worked day and night without relief. He constantly refused to leave his post until he had ensured himself that communications were established with each regiment regardless of distance or time involved. On 2 January 1945, when wireless reception was limited, this gallant officer and his cable crews maintained line commuincations with armoured regiments throughout the fast moving battles. On 4 January, during the advance to CONVENTELLO, this officer displayed initiative and devotion to duty of the highest order. One squadron of an armoured regiment had succeeded in penetrating a distance of 3 miles behind enemy lines and had captured a bridge intact. By this time the squadron was out of communicaitons with the regiment. Despite the fact that there were enemy pockets of resistence along the route, Captain TODD laid a line to the squadron. Throughout the night he personally patrolled the cable to ensure constant communications until the remainder of the regiment reached the vital bridge. Throughout the operations in HOLLAND, Capt TODD has rendered invaluable service to the armoured Brigade. In the rapid advance from ARNHEM to the ZULDER ZEE this officer maintained vital communications under difficult conditions. By his courageous actions and determination under intense artillery and small arms fire Captain TODD has personally contributed to the successful concusion of the many battle in which 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade has participated. [5th Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals]
Capt F.R. Wiggs	10 November 1945	Capt Frank Ryder WIGGS was posted to HQ 8 Canadian Infantry Brigade to command K section 3 Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals in early October 1944 and has performed this duty throughout the remainder of the North West European campaign. This officer has performed his arduous duties most cheerfully and often under the most difficult conditions. It is to his credit that never once during the entire campaign was brigade headquarters out of touch with the units, and in many instances this was due to this officer personally going forward, at times for protracted periods without sleep. Capt WIGGS has continually set the example to his line crew, going forward under shellfire to ensure good communications. The day prior to the attach on KEPPELN 9844, the 25th February 45, Capt WIGGS spent more than 24 hours in the forward defence localities under heavy enamey shell and mortar fire to establish a forward signal centre that would ensure contant line communication with the units during the entire attack. This officer's tireless efforts and cool performance of duty under the most trying conditions and under enemy fire have been an inspiring example to his men. ["K" Sec, 3rd Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals]

The Distinguished Conduct Medal

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Sgt R.J. Routledge	15 June 1946	For devotion to duty and conspicuous bravery whilst on Special Service during his period of captivity as a prisoner of war in Hong Kong in the hands of the Japanese. From the middle of October 1942 contact had been established between officers of the Shamshuipo Camp and British Intelligence Officers [BAAG] at Waichow. About the middle of May 1943, when the method of sending and receiving messages was through the medium of Chinese drivers of the ration lorries, it became necessary to replace the contact who had been dropped from the ration party, and consequently was no longer in a position to continue the service. Routledge was a member of this ration party who, without hesitation, volunteered to fill the vacancy. He showed considerable initiative and intelligence in performing the extremely difficult and hazardous duty of passing the messages under the eyes of the Japanese guards, when the slightest slip would have resulted in exposure leading to severe punishment, even to the loss of his life. He performed this service competently until the channel of communication was closed about the middle of June. This work was of the utmost value to the Camp, ensuring as it did the vital supply of medicine for the many sick in hospital and providing important information to the outside which was urgently required. On the 1st July he was sent for by the Japanese Military Authorities and, suspecting the reason, he showed great initiative and presence of mind by giving the alarm to his fellow workers en route. He was removed from the Camp and taken to the Gendarmerie Headquarters and charged with communicating with the enemy. He was brutally beaten and suffered a variety of tortures including the Japanese "Water Torture" to endeavour to compel him to disclose the names of the officers directing these operations. In spite of incredible suffering he resolutely refused to divulge any information, and showed great courage and fortitude in enduring these repeated tortures for several hours before finally being removed to Stanley Prison to await Court Martial for espionage. The court sat on 1st December and after the statements were read the Prosecutor demanded the death penalty, but the Court awarded a sentence of 15 years imprisonment. He was confined to Stanley Prison until 22nd June 1945, when he was removed to a Military Prison in Canton. He was returned to Hong Kong on 21st August and set free. The resolute courage of this NCO in spite of indescribable suffering, and his devotion to duty, provide an example in the highest tradition of the Service.

The Military Medal

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Cpl T.E. Anderson	10 November 1945	On 18 November 1944, Corporal Anderson was put in charge of a wireless detachment at a traffic control post at the southwest end of the NIJMEGEN bridge, which was under enemy observations and intermittent shell fire. This bridge was on the main supply route to the formations of the island, and heavy traffic had to be cleared over the bridge with a minimum of delay to keep down vehicle and personnel casualties and congestion. On 23 November 1944, shellfire tore several large holes in the wireless vehicle. On 24 November, Corporal Anderson's driver was taken off the detachment suffering from battle exhaustion. On 25 November, the company commander visited the detachment and found the men in excellent spirits, but, while standing by the vehicle, the company commander, his driver, and the operator on the set were all wounded by airburst. Corporal Anderson took over without hesitation, and shortly afterwards, when visited by his section officer was most insistent that he remain there until the job was finished. His detachment personnel and vehilcle were changed, but he stayed on during two weeks of intermittent shellfire directed onto the immediate area. His enthusiasm for doing a real job, his sense of leadership and disregard for personal danger, inspired his detachment so successfully that during its entire employment at this post, communications were interrupted only once, and that was due to shrapnel damaging the wireless equipment. Corporal Anderson landed in Normany July 1944 as a wireless detachment commander with this unit, and served as such throughout the campaigne in North West Europe. During the advances through France and Belgium, he was an outstanding detachment commander, both as a soldier and as a technician. He was always at his best under adverse conditions, and the confidence which he inspired in his men never failed to carry them through to successful completion of their duties.
Sgt G.H. Bird	10 November 1945
Sigmn E.M. Bourke	10 November 1945
A/Cpl S. Bowman	10 November 1945
Cpl J.D. Brown	10 November 1945
Sgt T.W. Brydon	12 May 1945
Cpl W.A. Chergwin	30 December 1944
LCpl R.D. Clissold	22 September 1945
Sgt B. Craine	1 March 1945
Sgt W.F. Cramp	28 April 1945
Sigmn J.F. Crosby	9 February 1946
Cpl N.F. Daley	19 December 1944
LCpl R.A. Davis	22 September 1945	On the 25 and 26 April 1945 the guns of the 8 Canadian Field Regiment (Self-Propelled) were deployed near WIRDUM in support of the attack on the DELFZIJL pocket. During this time the whole regimental area was subjected continually to intense enemy shelling with the result that vital line communications were being repeatedly cut. The task of Lance Corporal DAVIS was to maintain these communications at all costs. Working day and night for 48 hours with little or no sleep and complete disregard for enemy shelling Lance Corporal DAVIS repaired and maintained approximately 3 miles of existing cables and in addition personally supervised the laying of a supplementary cable, a distance of 2 miles, over difficult country. Lance Corporal DAVIS realized that if line communications were not kept open the full support of the regiment would not be available for our forward troops, and when three members of his party became casualties he re-doubled his efforts, going personally to effect repairs perticularly in the places where the shelling was heaviest. It was in not small degree due to the courage and initiative of this soldier, who carried out a hazardous and trying task with great gallantry, that the full fire support of the regiment was immediately available throughout the action to our forward troops. [5 Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals attached 8 Canadian Field Regiment (Selp-propelled), RCA]
Sigmn J.H.M. Dehler	4 November 1943	Sicily: On the evening of 22 Jul 43 the enemy heavily shelled our position at Linertina. Sigmn Dehler was on duty as operator of the 22 wireless set working to Bde. The wireless vehicle containing the set was in a small wood. Enemy shells began falling close to the vehicle, on about 30 feet in front and one about 15 feet in rear. Fires broke out. Then an ammunition truck about 20 yards from the wireless vehicle caught fire and A. Tank shells and other ammunition began to explode. While this was going on another enemy shell dropped about 6 or 7 feet in front of the wireless vehicle and other fires started nearby. Shelling in the immediate vicinity lasted about an hour. All personnel in the vicinity of the wireless vehicle took cover at the beginning of the shelling and, except when required to leave cover to perform duties, remained under cover while the shelling lasted. Sigmn Dehler might have taken cover or lain down beside his vehicle at least for short periods, however her remained at his set in a very exposed position throughout the shelling and maintained communication with Bde H.Q. He showed great devotion to duty and disregard for his own safety.
Cpl A.R. Edwards	3 July 1945	Corporal Edwards is responsible for the laying and maintenance of regimental line communications. He has always shown great courage and perseverance in the carrying out of his duties, often under heavy fire. In the LIRI VALLEY operations 8 Canadian Field Regiment (Self-Propelled) was continuously moving forward in close support of armoured units. Maintenance of line communications was vital and most difficult due both to enemy shell fire and to the manoeuvering of our own tanks. On 24 and 25 May 1944 this non-Commissioned Officer was continuously out laying and repairing cable, often under very heavy fire and with no respite or rest. Due to his courage and initiative, line was never cut long enough to cause a reduction of fire support. On the night of 5 September 1944, subsequent to the breakthrough the GOTHIC LINE, the regiment was deployed near MISANO. During the night, the gun area was subjected to concentrated enemy shell fire and continued bombing and strafing attacks by enemy aircraft. Many casualties to personnel were suffered and considerable equipment destroyed. Throughout the night, signal lines were continually being out by shell fire and bombing. Completely disregarding the shells and bombs, Corporal Edwards repaired lines throughout the night and by his courageous actions communications were maintained. Corporal Edward's service has been marked by gallantry, courage and initiative. Due to his personal effort, vital regimental line communications have never failed. His distinguished conduct and devotion to duty are an example to all ranks. [5th Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals]
Cpl L.W. Feig	12 July 1945	During November and December 1944 and January 1945 this NCO has shown exemplary devotion to duty and initiative in overcoming technical difficulties whilst in command of isolated wireless detachments. In particular, Corporal Feig showed praiseworthy leadership whilst in charge of the rear link wireless detachment at HQ 4 Commando Brigade during the seaborne assault on WALCHEREN ISLAND 1 November 1944. This detachment manned a wireless set specially installed in an LVT which disembarked from an LCT on the WEST KAPPELLE Beach at H-plus-1 Hour. Enemy shelling was heavy during the approach to the beach and the LVT was hit by fragments from a nearby burst but communication was re-opened immediately after landing. Brigade Headquarters was established in a blockhouse, but since the wireless set could NOT be removed from its vehicle, the LVT carrying Corporal Feig's detachment was forced to remain on open ground where it was subjected to fire from artillery, mortars and machine guns. For two days Corporal Feig's detachment remained in this position, after which they spent three days in the village of WEST KAPPELLE where only occasional shelling was experienced. Wireless traffic was fairly heavy and the detachment, in addition to its expected task, was required to pass messages over a forward net on a different frequency using the same wireless set. During the entire five days, communication was interrupted only twice -- once for fifteen minutes when the LVT was hit, and once for thirty minutes when exploding ammunition from a nearby burning vehicle was falling in and around the wireless LVT. During the difficult first two days of the landing, Corporal Feig remained continuously with his detachment. By his steadiness he ensured that messages were passed forward as necessary, as well as backward over the rear link, thus maintaining communications which were vital to the success of the operation.
LCpl A.A. Ferris	30 September 1944	Reference Map Italy 1/100,000 Sheet 160 Cassino. On 23 May 1944, 1 Canadian Division attacked and broke through the strong enemy defences of the Adolf Hitler Line. 4 Canadian Reconnaissance Regt (4 Princess Louise Dragoon Guards) pushed forward along the road leading west from Pontecorvo (MR 7217) in order to keep contact with the enemy. B-34626 Lance Corporal Alfred Adrian Ferris of 1 Canadian Divisional Signals was detailed to build a line along this route as rapidly as possible. As part of the line had to be laid through a minefield the signals detachment would normally have waited for an engineer reconnaissance party to move forward with it. No sappers were readily available so without hesitation this Non Commissioned Officer led his detachment forward on their own. Lance Corporal Ferris laid the cable through the minefield and up the road. By this time enemy artillery and snipers were making the task of the signallers all the more difficult. This Non Commissioned Officer resolutely pushed on showing great initiative and complete disregard for his own safety. His efforts were successful, for the time the headquarters of the Reconnaissance Regiment arrived at the selected site, the line to Main Divisional Headquarters (MR 751143) was laid and waiting. Largely due to Lance Corporal Ferris' bravery and determined performance of duty, efficient communication for the pursuit had been provided.
LCpl S.E. Gilbert	2 October 1942
LSgt W. Gordon	22 September 1945
Sigmn W.T. Gray	29 September 1945
Sgt D.L. Hart	2 October 1942	During the operation at Dieppe, 19 Aug 42, Sgt Hart was in charge of the "B" Wave Set of BQ 4 Cdn Inf Bde on board LCT #10. In spite of the fact that this LCT was subjected to heavy shell fire which caused considerable damage and many casualties, Sgt Hart steadily carried on with the operation of his set, and kept in touch with Force HQ throughout the operation, making a material contribution to the success obtained. His coolness under fire in the continuous performance of his duties made him a conspicuous example to his men. Sgt Hart's devotion to duty was further emphasized upon his return to England by his work in re-organizing his section, at which task he persisted without leave until his officer came back from hospital. [2nd Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals]
Cpl J. Hayley	28 April 1945
Cpl R.W. James	20 January 1945
Sgt I.R. Johns	10 November 1945	Sergeant JOHNS has been attached to 3 Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (Governor General's Horse Guards) for the past eighteen months in command of 'R' Troop Signals 5 Canadian Armoured Division. He has displayed excellent qualities of a Non Commissioned Officer and in the exercise of his duties has shown outstanding ability and leadership. By the enthusiastic spirit of this Non Commissioned Officer it is evident that he has at heart not only the interestes of his own troop but of the Regiment as a whole. In October 1944 the Governor General's undertook a dismounted role for the push from BELARIA to RAVENNA. The complex system of line communications required for this role appeared impossible from the resources within the Regiment. Sergeant JOHNS immediately undertook to assemble the necessary equipment to provide signal converage for this extremely difficult change-over. Working at high speed Sergeant JOHNS and his detachment accomplished the task and when the regiment went into action, complete wireless and line communications were available. Throughout the long operation this outstanding Non Commissioned officer inspired his men to such a degree that maintenance and repair of signal cables were of the highest order. The initiative and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant JOHNS have materially contributed to the brilliant success of the operation. In April 1945, South or DREEL, HOLLAND, Sergeant JOHNS again distinguished himself. "B" Echelon had just harboured for the night when word was received that a force of approximately 200 of the enemy were forming up to attack the position. Without hesitation Sergeant JOHNS organized a cable laying party from men available and quickly established communications from the command post to each outpost. Sergeant JOHNS personally undertook to lay cable and check the telephone of the most exposed outpost and remained at this position until he was satisfied that everything was in order. As a result of the rapid action on the part of this Non Commissioned Officer complete control was mainained throughout the attack. The service rendered by Sergeant JOHNS to the regiment to which he as attached, has often been above and beyond the normal call of duty, and has won him the respect and admiration of all and has contributed greatly to the many successful actions fought by the regiment. ['R' Troop, 5 Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals (attached to 3 Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (Governor General's Horse Guards))]
Sgt T.J. Johnson	17 March 1945
LSgt H.W.M. Johnson	3 July 1945
Sigmn P.V. Kallal	10 March 1945
Cpl A.E. Kimball	10 November 1945
Cpl R.J. Kirkpatrick	3 July 1945
LCpl J.W.A. Mackie	10 March 1945
LCpl N. Main	28 April 1945
LCpl C.H. McNeill	10 November 1945
Sgt W.H. McPherson	22 September 1945
Sigmn B.C. Mills	3 July 1945
Cpl J.M. Murray	10 November 1945	On the 7th and 8th of April 1945 Cpl Murray was placed in charge of a test point at Driel, west of Arnhem on the Neder Rhine. The test point was located in the center of Driel in the area of a forward company of the Perth Regt. and its purpose was to keep open line communications to be used to control a proposed crossing of the river at that point. During the hours of daylight the immediate area was under observation from the far side of the river and was constantly under fire from enemy mortars and machine guns. On ten separate occasions the lines were cut and each time Cpl Murray at once led his detachment to repair them. While up a pole making a splice, shells landed nearby. He ordered his men to cover but without regard for his own safety he completed the splices. Cpl Murray's devotion to duty and splendid example is typical of the fine service rendered by this N.C.O. throughout the campaign in Italy + N W Europe. [1 Canadian Corps Signals]
Cpl H.T. O’Neill	20 January 1945
Sgt A. Pateman	22 September 1945
LCpl F.J. Pickstock	20 January 1945
Cpl S.H. Rampling	22 September 1945
Sigmn W.J. Ray	2 October 1942
A/Cpl J. Rieberger	21 July 1945	Reference Map HOLLAND 1/50,000 Sheet 5 ZUTPHEN. On 11 April 1945, 1 Canadian Infantry Division made an assault crossing of the IJSSEL River at MR 945024. L10515 Signalman (Acting Corporal) RIEBERGER was in command of a detachment of 1 Canadian Infantry Division Signals Line Section. Acting Corporal RIEBERGER'S task was to lay signal lines from the command post of the Commander Royal Engineers to the bridging sites of the three Field Companies. One of these bridging sites was on the far side of the river. Acting Corporal RIEBERGER worked ceaselissly from 1630 hours on 11 April until 0230 hours 12 April laying and maintaining the lines to these bridging sites. Throughout the whole of this he was under continuous shell fire. In one instance while paying out cable and shells were dropping all around him, he continued to ignore the safety of a slit trench nearby and carried on with his task ensuring that the lines did not become snarled or broken. At 0100 hours on that night it was reported to Corporal RIEBERGER that the line to the Forward Observation Officer was out. Realizing the vital necessity of counter battery fire he immediately volunteered to repair it. Under the harassing ocnditions of complete darkness he unertook this task of repairing a line with which he was not familiar and which was laid across ground he had not been over before. By his own initiative and courage Corporal RIEBERGER overcame these difficulties and repaired the line. Again, he was under countinuous shelling. Such unflinching devotion to his duty was a constant inspiration to his men. As a result of his efforts good communications were maintained with the bridging site and largely contributed to the successful bridging operation. [1 Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals]
Sgt T.J. Ryan	19 December 1944
Cpl M.S. Scott	19 December 1944
LSgt R.F. Seabrook	26 August 1944
Cpl L.C. Speller	2 April 1946
Cpl E.A. Stanley	26 May 1945	Prior to and during the attack on 19 February 1945 on the Wood covering the approaches to Calcar, Corporal Stanley was in charge of the line detachment of "J" Section, 3 Canadian Infantry Division Signals. The tactical disposition of the units requuired that the line communications be laid along a road, which was in full view of the enemy and ran parallel to the wood. The plan to capture this wood was intricate and to effect success it was of paramount importance that line communications be maintained to all units under command at all times. For forty-eight hours prior to the operation this road was under continuous mortar and heavy artillery fire and all during this time, without pause for rest or food, and with members of his detachment being killed or wounded about him, Corporal Stanley laboured to build this line. He succeeded just prior to zero hour in completing an air line thirty feet above the ground that withstood all mortaring and shelling throughout the operation thus contributing materially to the success of the operation. This Non-Commissioned Officer's matchless courage, determination and devotion to duty was an example and inspiration to all ranks of "J" Section and his actions are worthy of the highest traditions of his Corps.
Sigmn D. Theriault	10 November 1945
Sigmn G.E. Thomas	22 September 1945
Cpl J. Tomlinson	22 September 1945
A/LSgt N.A. Walker	30 September 1944
Cpl G.O. Wilcox	28 April 1945

The British Empire Medal

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
SSgt H.W. Baker	13 June 1946
L/Sgt P.G. Berlinguette	15 December 1945
Sgt A.H.H. Bieber	8 June 1944
A/Cpl T.H. Brogden	1 January 1945
WO2 N.D. Brooks	14 June 1945
CQMS W.G. Burkholder	15 December 1945
A/SSgt D.A. Campbell	1 January 1945
Sgt R.W. Clark	2 June 1943
Sigmn W.T. Codlin	15 December 1945	1. Between December, 1944, and March, 1945, 2nd Canadian Corps Signals constructed two new terminal equipment vehicles at WIJCHEN, in HOLLAND. Suitable lineman-mechanics were not available to do the detailed wiring which entailed the soldering of some 8,000 connections in each vehicle. For this work, Signalman Codlin, a lineman, was put in charge of three lineman-mechanics and five Dutch technicians. He laid out tasks for himself and his assistants, set the pace by his work, and checked each detail as it was completed. In addiiton, he contributed several ingenious solutions to problems which arose as the work proegressed. 2. So thoroughly did Signalman Codlin devote himself to the work that final checks were entirely satisfactory and the vehicles were completed in time to be used during preparations for the crossing of the Rhine. 3. During the entire advance through France, Belgium and Holland, this signalman, though trained only as a lineman, has repeatedly shown as outstanding devotion to duty and a dogged determination to master the complexities of terminal equipment vehicles. His success has done much to shorten interruptions to the corps communications, and to spur his comrades on to greater effort.
WO2 L.W. Costen	13 June 1946
Sgt R.A. Craft	2 June 1943
Sgt R.A. Cribbs	13 June 1946
L/Sgt M.J.O. Drolet	15 December 1945
Sigmn W.L. Earle	17 March 1944
Cpl G.T. Fox	15 December 1945
L/Sgt K.G. Gilmore	15 December 1945
A/SSgt J.C. Gourlay	13 June 1946
A/CQMS P.I. Grant	1 January 1945
WO2 S.A. Hall	13 June 1946
Sgt F.G. Harrington	15 December 1945
WO1 J.W. Hughes	1 January 1946
L/Sgt H.A. Huntington	15 December 1945	This NCO has been a Detachment Sgt of a line section during the operational period on the continent. During the entire period he has shown outstanding leadership, willingness, and resourcefulness. His ability to grasp a situation and take immediate action on his own initiative, is far beyond that demanded or expected of one of his rank. On one occasion, when fire thretened destruction of a considerable amount of transport, his prompt action in extinguishing the fire resulted in severe burns but was successful in saving badly needed transport. During the flooding of the Mass in February 45, Sgt. Huntington worked in water to his waist for several days to save, restore, and establish our line communications across the Mass. His inestimable value as a N.C.O. in this Unit, has not resulted from any isoloted and specific instance, but rather from a continued application to his work and an unfailing sense of responsibility that would be creditable in a soldier of much higher rank than Sgt. Huntington. [First Canadian Army Signals]
Sgt J.F. Kay	12 July 1945
Sigmn D.G. Keith	17 March 1944
A/SSgt D. Livingstone	1 January 1944
LCpl T. Lungul	18 August 1945
L/Sgt A.G. Luttrell	1 February 1945
Sgt I.H. MacBeth	13 September 1945
WO1 G.W.G. McConnell	1 January 1946
SSgt E. McLean	1 January 1946
Sgt J.A. Milne	17 March 1945
Cpl W.L. Moore	13 September 1945
SSgt W.W. Nattrass	14 June 1945
A/SSgt I.T. Palmer, MM	1 January 1944
WO2 P.H. Parker	1 January 1946
Sgt A. Pavey	14 June 1945
L/Sgt W.N. Plumb	15 December 1945
Cpl H.H. Ponting	15 December 1945
WO2 W.H. Shaw	2 June 1943
SSgt H. Shirley	1 January 1946
Sigmn D. Smith	17 March 1944
Sgt A.R. Squires	15 June 1946
Sgt J.E. Stanton	13 September 1945
Sgt C.M. Stephenson	12 August 1944
L/Sgt A.L. Strachan	15 December 1945	Lance Sergeant Angus Leonard Strachan has served continuously with “L” Section 1 Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals since the landing in Sicily on 1943. He has been through every action either as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the Wireless detachment of “L” Section at the Royal 22e Regiment or at a Signal Centre in the forward area. Throughout this period he has proven himself to be a most capable and reliable Signal Non-Commissioned Officer. At short notice he has frequently taken over wireless detachments, line crews and signal offices and has always set an example of steadfastness and endurance under the most trying conditions. On numerous occasions his versatility and technical skill have ensured the provision and maintenance of vital communications. In February 1945 Lance Sergeant Strachan was given the task of installing and maintaining propaganda broadcasting equipment at the Senio River in Italy. This involved taking heavy loudspeakers to within a hundred yards of the river and installing and maintaining the lines to them throughout the broadcasts which were punctuated by heavy German shell firing and mortaring. When 3 Canadian Infantry Brigade pushed out of the Ijssel River bridgehead April 1945, Sergeant Strachan as a wireless operator, successfully maintained his wireless links through a particularly trying period, by constantly servicing and visiting his out-stations. By this action he was able to maintain vital communications through the critical stages of the battle. The excellence of Lance Sergeant Strachan’s work and his constant devotion to duty throughout the past months have won him the esteem and confidence of all ranks with whom he has come in contact. [1 Canadian Infrantry Divisional Signals]
Cpl D.L. Taylor	15 December 1945	Cpl Taylor is a wireless operator, and as such carries the responsibility of operating the wireless net in this unit. His ability to transmit traffic over the air during periods of heavy interference when other operators have failed to get through has been a driving incentive for increased endeavour to all his men. This ready willingness and cheerful execution of orders given by the officers and men of this HQ for whom he works has earned the confidence and admiration of all. To his excellent technical ability as an operator he combines outstanding ability on the switchboard. His cheerful and efficient manner of handling the telephone exchange has been commended by many out-side sources reflecting credit on this unit. Beyond this his work throughout the entire campaign has been exceptional. In cases when communication by line has been deemed advisable, although line work is beyond his sphere of duty he has, with inadequate eqpt and untrained pers, laid out and maintained lines under most difficult conditions. On 28 Apr 45 2 Cdn C Tps Engrs built with a Bailey Pontoon Br across the Leda River at LEER. Communication between the building site and the br site, a distance of 5 miles, was of vital importance to the completion of the br. This was to be by line. When the tps that were to cross the br is support of the assault unit began to mass for the crossing, the line was cut by tanks, half-tracks, and caterpillars al-most continually. Cpl Taylor, with no training as a lineman, and with the help of the only available man, the section electrician, also inexperienced in line work, kept this line in operation. Patrolling the line on foot, through the driving rain and the complete blackness he was able to keep open this vital speech channel. The line had to be spliced in several places where it had been cut by armoured vehs and at one time in the early hours of the morning over a mile of complete new line had to be laid. He knew that relief pers could not be supplied and that the maint of the line meant the speedy completion of the br and support to our forces on the opposite bank. He neither asked for rest not flagged in his efforts till his jobs was done and sufficient bridging had been called up to complete the br. [HQ RCE 2 Canadian Corps Signal Section, 2 Corps Signals]
Sgt S.J. Tellery, MM	13 September 1945
Cpl J.C. Turton	15 December 1945
Sgt J.C. Ward-Moran	1 January 1944
SSgt F.M. Weston	13 June 1946
WO2 R.A.S. White	13 June 1946
Sgt J.W. Willis	1 February 1945
A/Sgt W. Wilson	1 January 1943
SSgt J. Wilson	14 June 1945

Mentioned in Despatches

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Sigmn G.W. Adair	23 June 1945
LCpl G.W. Adams	22 September 1945
Capt V.E. Aksim	25 March 1944
LCpl S. Allen	4 April 1946
Maj S.E. Alsop	4 April 1946
Sigmn G.A. Anderson	4 April 1946
Sgt C.A. Asher	3 February 1945
Sigmn S.G. Ashford	3 February 1945
Sgt J. Atkinson	3 February 1945
Cpl E.J. Attridge	14 April 1945
Capt G.L. Atyeo	23 June 1945
Capt J.A. August	28 June 1945
LCpl J.T. Bagley	4 April 1946
CQMS T.R. Baines	6 January 1945
Sgt E.E. Baird	28 June 1945
Sigmn R.G. Barber	22 September 1945
Sgt A.R. Barker	4 April 1946
Sigmn C.A. Barnes	15 June 1946
Sigmn J. Barr	3 February 1945
LCpl F.B. Barr	3 November 1945
Lt A. Beauregard (Posthumous)	29 December 1945
A/Capt J.G. Becker	4 April 1946
LSgt G. Berilinguette	23 June 1945
Sgt J. Beveridge	4 April 1946
Sigmn F. Biggs	22 September 1945
LSgt R.M. Bird	4 April 1946
A/Sgt J.F. Blackburn	4 April 1946
Sigmn A.B. Bounds	23 June 1945
Sgt P.N. Bourgue	4 April 1946
LCpl G. Bowers	22 September 1945
LCpl H.W. Bowser	23 June 1945
A/Cpl W.P. Brenan	6 January 1945
A/Capt J. Bridges	4 April 1946
Capt J.T. Brodie	3 February 1945
Cpl J.J. Brooks	4 April 1946
LCpl S.T. Brooks	22 September 1945
Sigmn J.E. Broughton	22 September 1945
Sigmn A.D. Brown	23 June 1945
Lt A.G.S. Brown	3 February 1945
Lt H.C. Brown	6 January 1945
Sgt T.W. Bryden	21 June 1945
Cpl M.J.H. Buck	29 September 1945
Sgt B.R. Bunnett	4 April 1946
Lt D.R. Burrill	22 September 1945
Sgt J.W. Burroughs	21 June 1945
Cpl S.L. Button	22 September 1945
LCpl J.D. Cabel	28 June 1945
A/Sgt H.A. Calhoun	4 April 1946
Sgt A.B. Cameron	4 April 1946
Sigmn N. Campbell	28 June 1945
LCpl K.D. Caney	23 June 1945
Cpl H.E. Carmichael	22 September 1945
Sigmn W.J. Carson	21 June 1945
LCpl P. Chapman	4 April 1946
LCpl A.S. Chapman	4 April 1946
Cpl G. Cheyne	4 April 1946
A/Maj R.N. Chisholm	29 September 1945
CQMS D.G. Christian	4 April 1946
Sigmn F.S. Clarabut	28 June 1945
A/Sgt G.H. Clark	22 September 1945
CQMS E.G. Clark	22 September 1945
Brig S.F. Clark, CBE	29 September 1945
Sigmn C.L. Clarke	22 September 1945
Maj J.B. Clement	29 September 1945
Sigmn J.B. Cooley	29 September 1945
Sgt N.W. Cooper	6 January 1945
WO2 D.W. Cooper	29 September 1945
Sigmn H.C. Coulter	3 February 1945
LCpl H.H. Cox	14 April 1945
Lt H.C. Craig	3 February 1945
Lt N.K. Cram	6 January 1945
Capt H.R. Crossley	21 June 1945
Cpl K.D. Currah	6 January 1945
Sigmn R. Damant (Posthumous)	2 April 1946
Lt J.A. Davidson	29 September 1945
Sigmn C. Davison	4 April 1946
A/Maj J.S. Deacon	4 April 1946
LCol H.B. Dean, OBE, ED	4 April 1946
Sigmn J.J.F. Deans	15 June 1946
Sigmn S. Deavy	28 June 1945
Lt J.H.M. Dehler, MM	30 August 1945
LCpl R.C. Demenco	4 April 1946
Sigmn E.S. Desson	29 September 1945
Sigmn C.M. Dobbin	3 February 1945
Capt L.R. Douglas	28 June 1945
Maj T.P. Dunderdale	4 April 1946
Lt L.J. Durocher	11 August 1945
Sgt W.W. Dyke	6 January 1945	The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of Mentions in Despatches, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services.
Cpl T.E. Dyson	6 January 1945
LSgt R.H. Easby	28 June 1945
Capt J. Eccleston	6 January 1945
Capt G.V. Eckenfelder	3 February 1945
Capt A.L. Edgar	4 April 1946
LCpl J.G. Edwards	22 September 1945
Capt W.D. Egan, MC	29 September 1945
A/Capt A.M. Ervin	3 February 1945
Sgt E.H. Essex	4 April 1946
Cpl L. Everts	29 September 1945
LSgt F.J. Ewen	4 April 1946
Sgt J. Fairbrother	21 June 1945
Lt D.F. Fairgrieve	4 April 1946
CQMS C.J. Farr	4 April 1946
Lt M.S. Ferguson	4 April 1946
Sigmn J.H. Ferguson	22 September 1945
Sgt A.A. Ferris	6 January 1945
Capt W.H. Finch, MBE	2 October 1942
Lt W.W. Finlay	22 September 1945
Sigmn W.J. Fishley	22 September 1945
Sigmn E. Foran	28 June 1945
Sigmn H.S. Ford	3 February 1945
Lt L.J. Forest	6 January 1945
Cpl G.T. Fox	29 September 1945
Sigmn H. Frank	4 April 1946
LSgt J.L. Fraser	23 June 1945
LCpl R.A. Freeman	22 September 1945
LCpl A. Galinsky	29 September 1945
CQMS J.C. Gare	4 April 1946
WO2 A.K. Geddes	22 September 1945
Brig J.E. Genet, CBE, MC	21 June 1945
LSgt W.H. Gerry	6 January 1945
Sigmn M.E. Gilbert	28 June 1945
LSgt D.B. Gilchrist	4 April 1946
Sigmn G.A. Glover	23 June 1945
Capt H.E. Good	28 June 1945
Sgt G.H. Goodenough	4 April 1946
Sigmn G.T. Goodman	4 April 1946
Sgt L.E. Gore	4 April 1946
Lt J.C. Gornall	21 June 1945
WO2 W.N. Grace	28 June 1945
Maj D. Grant	21 June 1945
Capt K.D. Grant	4 April 1946
Sgt J.G. Grant	3 February 1945
Capt R.S. Grant	29 September 1945
Capt D.G. Green	6 January 1945
WO1 G.A. Griffiths	3 February 1945
A/Capt J.W. Gross	21 June 1945
LCol B.W.G. Grover, OBE, ED	29 September 1945
LCpl P.R. Gunn	6 January 1945
Sigmn W.M. Guthrie	28 June 1945
Sgt D.W. Hadfield	21 June 1945
Capt J.K. Hall	29 September 1945
LSgt J.J. Hallinan	4 April 1946
LCpl L.F. Hammond	21 June 1945
LCpl W.V. Hance	21 June 1945
Sgt F.C. Hansen	14 April 1945
Sigmn L.H. Hanson	3 February 1945
LSgt T.G. Hanson	6 January 1945
LSgt C.H. Harkness	21 June 1945
Sgt T.D. Harris	3 February 1945
Sgt W.L. Harvey	6 January 1945
WO1 H.T. Harwood	3 November 1945
Sgt V.C. Hayes	4 April 1946
Cpl J. Hayley	6 January 1945
Sigmn J.R. Heal	4 April 1946
Lt H.D Heavysege	29 September 1945
WO2 N. Henderson	4 April 1946
Sigmn E.C. Herod	28 June 1945
LCpl E.C. Herod	3 November 1945
Sgt G.A. Hibbins	4 April 1946
Sgt G.M. Higgins	6 January 1945
Cpl J. Higgins	29 September 1945
Cpl R.A. Hill	22 September 1945
Sgt S.D. Hodge	3 February 1945
Sigmn L.E. Hoganson	4 April 1946
LCpl P.R. Holdaway	6 January 1945
Sigmn R.G. Holloway	23 June 1945
Sgt A. Holoski	4 April 1946
Sgt W.D. Homes	14 April 1945
Sigmn T.H. Houston	23 June 1945
LCpl L.J. Howatt	29 September 1945
Maj E. Hulbert	4 April 1946
Capt H.G.A. Humphreys	4 April 1946
Sgt L.W. Hunt	4 April 1946
Sigmn W. Hunter	9 February 1946
LSgt H.A. Huntington	23 June 1945
WO1 A.L. Hurst	4 April 1946
Sgt H. Hutcheon	6 January 1945
Sigmn R.H. Hyde	4 April 1946
Cpl K. Ingard	29 September 1945
Sigmn A.E. Jackson	21 June 1945
Capt V.G. Jamieson	29 September 1945
Maj W.H. Jardine	23 June 1945
LSgt A. Jarrett	4 April 1946
WO1 C.P. Jenkins	4 April 1946
Capt D.W. Jenkins	4 April 1946
Capt F.S. Jenkins	21 June 1945
Maj R.H. Jenner, ED	4 April 1946
Sgt E.M. Jewell	29 September 1945
LCol J.W. Johanson, ED	21 June 1945
CQMS H.V. Johnson	4 April 1946
Maj K.M. Johnston	23 June 1945
Sgt G. Johnston	4 April 1946
Cpl W.G. Jones	29 September 1945
LSgt J. Jordan	6 January 1945
Capt J.S. Kaiser	4 April 1946
Capt G.R. Kell	22 September 1945
Capt C. Kennedy	6 January 1945
Lt D.C. Kerr	21 June 1945
Maj E.H. Kerr	23 June 1945
LCpl M.A. Kerslake	3 November 1945
Sgt G.A. Kerstens	23 June 1945
Cpl A.E. Kimball	29 September 1945
Cpl W.C. Kimmel	3 February 1945
LCpl A.R. Kryzanowski	2 October 1942
WO1 R.L. Lackie	22 September 1945
Sigmn L.W. Lacusta	2 October 1942
WO2 M. Lafond	6 January 1945
Sgt R.W. Laing	3 February 1945
Capt D.S. Larter	6 January 1945
Maj P.R. Layard, MBE	4 April 1946
Col S.A. Lee, MC	6 January 1945
Capt J.A.K. Leger	3 February 1945
Sigmn P.F. Leugner	4 April 1946
Sgt W.J. Little	28 June 1945
LCol W.W. Lockhart	29 September 1945
Lt W.C. Long	29 September 1945
Sgt W.J. Lothrop	6 January 1945
Sigmn S.E. Lowe	23 June 1945
Cpl R.A. Lyon	29 September 1945
Sgt E.A.R. Lyon	21 June 1945
Capt S.A. MacAulay	4 April 1946
Cpl J.E. MacDonald	29 September 1945
WO2 D.F. MacDonald	29 September 1945
Sigmn M. MacDonald	22 September 1945
Capt D.H. MacLean	3 February 1945
Lt A.I. MacMillan	21 June 1945
Sgt A. MacPherson	22 September 1945
Sigmn H. Mack	23 June 1945
Cpl J. Marachini	29 September 1945
Sigmn E.W. Marnoch	23 June 1945
Cpl R.W. Maxwell	6 January 1945
Capt W.J.A. May	3 February 1945
Sigmn B.H. McAloney	22 September 1945
Lt A.C. McCallum	21 June 1945
Cpl J.F. McCann	22 September 1945
Sigmn M.J. McClelland	29 September 1945
LSgt W.F. McCormick	3 February 1945
LCpl W.W. McDougall	22 September 1945
WO2 W.F. McGowan	22 September 1945
SSgt C. McGregor	4 April 1946
Lt D.A. McInnis	28 June 1945
Sigmn D.A. McKay	6 January 1945
Brig C.S. McKee, ED	26 May 1945
Sgt G.R. McKenzie	22 September 1945
LSgt C.H. McKenzie	3 February 1945
Sigmn M.M. McKillop	3 February 1945
LSgt D.W.J. McMullin	3 November 1945
CQMS W.A. McTaggart	28 June 1945
Cpl G.F. McWade	3 February 1945
Cpl H.R. Medcoff	4 April 1946
Brig W.J. Megill, DSO	4 April 1946
Sgt M.J. Meins	21 June 1945
Sgt W.F. Merchant	28 June 1945
Sigmn K.F.C. Merlin	29 September 1945
Sigmn E.T. Mitchell	22 September 1945
Sgt G. Moggach	4 April 1946
Cpl J.W. Moore	23 June 1945
A/LCol H.O. Moran	3 February 1945
Lt J.E. Morgan	28 June 1945
Cpl G. Morgan	4 April 1946
Sigmn R.L. Mork	3 February 1945
Lt A.J. Morrall	2 October 1942
WO1 J.D. Mossman	3 February 1945
LCpl E. Moyle	4 April 1946
Sgt J.T. Munroe	29 September 1945
Sgt H.B. Murdock	29 September 1945
Cpl M.C. Murdy	12 August 1944
LSgt J.M. Murland	6 January 1945
Sigmn W.C. Naylor	21 June 1945
Sigmn W.J. Ness	2 October 1942
Sgt G. Nickel	4 April 1946
Sigmn W.H. Norgrove	29 September 1945
LCol J.T. North, OBE, ED	29 September 1945
A/Maj E.C. Nowlan	4 April 1946
Sgt W.H. Nye	4 April 1946
Sgt C.F. Ogden	28 June 1945
Capt C.G. O’Brien	29 September 1945
Sigmn K.H. O’Neil	6 January 1945
Sigmn L.T. O’Neill	4 April 1946
Cpl H.D. Palmer	4 April 1946
Capt J.A. Parker	23 June 1945
Cpl T.F. Perry	4 April 1946
Lt D.M. Philip (Posthumous)	3 February 1945
Capt E.A. Phillips	22 September 1945
Cpl W.W. Pichette	3 February 1945
LCpl T.B. Plunkett	21 June 1945
Cpl H.H. Ponting	3 February 1945
A/Maj H. Popplewell	21 June 1945
LCpl G.M. Porter	4 April 1946
Cpl J.J.N. Purdy	4 April 1946
Sigmn E.J. Racette	23 June 1945
Sigmn E.V. Ramsden	29 September 1945
Capt O.J.F. Rankin	29 September 1945
Capt F.J. Rapp	6 January 1945
Sigmn H.E. Rathwell	28 June 1945
LSgt E.J. Rayner	4 April 1946
Sigmn A. Rebus	29 September 1945
Cpl M.H.G. Reekie	2 October 1942
Sgt F.J. Regan	4 April 1946
Sgt G.A. Reid	4 April 1946
LCpl L.G. Richard	28 June 1945
Capt J.W. Rintoul	4 April 1946
Sgt F.J. Ritchie	23 June 1945
Lt V.L. Robbins	21 June 1945
Cpl H. Roberts	29 September 1945
Cpl G.C. Robertson	23 June 1945
Sgt D.J. Robertson	28 June 1945
Sigmn G. Robinson	29 September 1945
Sigmn G. Rodrigues (Posthumous)	1 June 1946
Sigmn J.B.G. Rose	6 January 1945
Lt W.A. Rouse	4 April 1946
Cpl J.W. Roy	23 June 1945
Capt W.A. Ruse	6 January 1945
Cpl W.H. Russell	6 January 1945
Cpl L.D. Sawyer	4 April 1946
LCpl A.E. Schnell	4 April 1946
Cpl D.A. Scott	21 June 1945
LSgt R.F. Seabrook	6 January 1945
Cpl J.H. Selman	22 September 1945
Sigmn O.S. Serp	22 September 1945
Sgt C.J. Sharp (Posthumous)	2 April 1946	Sergeant Sharp was a member of a signals detachment at Hong Kong in December 1941. On 13 December he was ordered to evacuate a group of men and vehicles from the mainland Headquarters at Kowloon. In order to do this, he drove with a convoy of four vehicles through Kowloon in the face of guerilla opposition. He then attempted to return with one vehicle to extricate his officer and certain signals personnel, but was prevented by enemy action. He then tried to return on foot but was driven back. He stayed on the waterfront until nightfall engaging enemy patrols and eventually crossed to Hong Kong Island on a sampan, whose crew he intimidated with a sub-machine gun. Later, on the island on 19 December, he and a signals party held an important road position on their own initiative, holding up the Japanese advance in that sector until he was relieved. His men were greatly outnumbered. His courage and leadership were exemplary, unflinching devotion to duty taking him into dangerous positions, and he performed his duties without a thought for his personal safety. Unfortunately on or about 23rd December he was killed by a shell striking the building in which he was billeted.
Capt R. Sharples	4 April 1946
Lt J.W. Sheen	6 January 1945
Cpl J.A. Sherlock	22 September 1945
Lt J.A. Shivas	22 September 1945
Cpl P.A. Simard	28 June 1945
Cpl D.L.G. Simcox	3 November 1945
Sigmn G.R. Simpson	6 January 1945
Sgt D.W.R. Smith	4 April 1946
Sgt S.W. Smith	3 February 1945
WO1 C.T. Smith	12 August 1944
Lt T.D.C. Smith	4 April 1946
Lt W.W.M. Smith	4 April 1946
Capt J.D. Smythe	29 September 1945
Sgt R.W. Songhurst	4 April 1946
Sigmn J.J. Spearing	21 June 1945
Sigmn A. Stead	21 June 1945
Cpl D.I. Steinhauser	28 June 1945
WO2 E. Steinson	4 April 1946
Sigmn N.H. Stewart	4 April 1946
Maj F.J. Storey	4 April 1946
CQMS R.F. Stothers	6 January 1945
Sgt J.M. Strachan	3 February 1945
Cpl H. Strong	29 September 1945
Capt C.L. Stroud	4 April 1946
WO2 G. Sturman	29 September 1945
Capt M.A. Sugden	4 April 1946
Sigmn R.W. Swainson	23 June 1945
WO2 C.J. Taillon	29 September 1945
Sigmn T. Tarry	29 September 1945
Cpl E.R. Taylor	29 September 1945
Lt R.B. Taylor	4 April 1946
Lt A.M. Tedford	23 June 1945
LCpl G. Teunion	4 April 1946
Cpl O.S. Thibideau	22 September 1945
Sigmn V.C. Thomas	29 September 1945
Sigmn A.E. Thompson	23 June 1945
Sgt E.S. Thompson	6 January 1945
Cpl W.I. Thomson	29 September 1945
Sigmn J.A. Tierney	6 January 1945
LCpl T.S. Tolland	22 September 1945
Cpl H.J. Tooman	6 January 1945
WO2 C.J. Tracey	6 January 1945
Cpl E.L. Treagus	22 September 1945
Sigmn K.W. Umpherson	6 January 1945
Maj H.R. Varcoe, MBE	3 February 1945
Capt W.G. Vernon	3 February 1945
Lt W. Victor	21 June 1945
Cpl T.E. Wall	23 June 1945
Cpl G.D. Wark	3 February 1945
Capt D.B.deC. Warner	2 October 1942
LSgt E.C. Webber	23 June 1945
Sgt M.L. Weber	25 March 1944
MGen E.G. Weeks, CBE, MC, MM	4 April 1946
Cpl W.R. Wert	4 April 1946
LCpl W. Westmoreland	22 September 1945
Sgt W.E. Wheeler	25 March 1944
Sigmn R.E. White	21 June 1945
Capt F.R. Wiggs	29 September 1945
Sgt E.J. Williams	29 September 1945
A/Maj W.E. Williams	4 April 1946
LCpl A.G. Wills	9 February 1946
Capt C.M. Wiltshire	4 April 1946
LCpl A.G. Wiseman	22 September 1945
Cpl S.W. Wolf	28 June 1945
A/Maj J.W. Woods	4 April 1946
Sgt J.T. Wormald	6 January 1945
Lt W. Worwood	29 September 1945
A/Capt G.S. Wright	4 April 1946
Brig A.E. Wrinch, CBE	28 June 1945
Sigmn F.C. Wyatt	4 April 1946
Sgt K.H. Yeathead	4 April 1946
MGen H.A. Young, DSO	4 April 1946

Mentioned in Despatches (Second Award)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Sigmn J. Barr	23 June 1945
LCpl P. Chapman	22 September 1945
LSgt R.H. Easby	3 November 1945
Capt H.E. Good	22 September 1945
Sgt W.L. Harvey	28 June 1945
LCpl G.M. Porter	23 June 1945
Sigmn N.H. Stewart	23 June 1945
Brig A.E. Wrinch, CBE	4 April 1946

Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur and Croix de Guerre avec Palme (France)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Capt R.J.M. LaBrosse, MC	2 February 1952
MGen H.A. Young, CB, CBE, DSO	25 November 1946

Croix de Guerre 1940 avec Palme de Bronze (France)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
WO1 J.E. Burman	31 August 1946
LCol G.O. Gamble, ED	28 April 1945
LCol J.W. Johanson, ED	28 April 1945
LCol J.D. MacBeth	13 November 1943
WO2 J.L. Robertson
MGen H.A. Young, CB, CBE, DSO

Croix de Guerre avec Etoile de Vermeil (France)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Capt W.S. Hamilton	28 April 1945
Maj R.L. Houston	28 April 1945
Capt R.J.M. LaBrosse	1 September 1945

Croix de Guerre avec Etoile d’Argent (France)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Lt H.C. Catherund
Lt R.M. Caza	23 September 1946
Lt H.C. Craig	28 April 1945
Lt J.H.M. Dehler, MM	26 May 1945
Lt D.M. Ferguson	28 April 1945
Maj D.A. Kellough	25 November 1946
Lt A.L.J. Sirois	23 September 1946
Lt M. Veilleux

Croix de Guerre avec Etoile de Bronze (France)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Cpl T.W. Brown	28 April 1945
LCpl J.M. Burchell	28 April 1945
Cpl R.T. Burton	28 April 1945
Cpl L.G. Corbett	28 April 1945
CQMS S.L.J. Dethy	25 November 1946
LSgt C.H. Harkness	28 April 1945
Cpl W.C. Kimmel	28 April 1945	On 15 Aug 44 at HQ 7th Cdn Bde Cpl Kimmel was engaged in operating the ASSU set for Visual Command Post. When the RAF were bombing the area in error, a considerable number of bombs were landing in the vicinity of Cpl Kimmel’s vehicle. Casualties were mounting and Cpl Kimmel sent his detachment personnel to their slit trench and stayed at the set, sending messages back to Group Control Centre in an effort to halt the bombing. As a result of these msgs, the necessary action was taken to warn off the last flight of Bombers. Cpl Kimmel displayed remarkable courage and devotion to duty.
LCpl J. MacIntyre	28 April 1945
Sigmn G.T. Mountain	25 November 1946
LSgt J. Travis	25 November 1946
Cpl A. Vezina	28 April 1945

Commander de l’Ordre de la Couronne (Belgium)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
MGen E.G. Weeks, CB, CBE, MC, MM	17 July 1948

Officier de l’Ordre de Leopold II avec Palme (Belgium)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig W.J. Megill, DSO	31 August 1946

Chevalier de l’Ordre de Leopold II avec Palme (Belgium)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Capt J.W. Gross	31 August 1946
Capt D.H. MacLean	31 August 1946
Lt D.H. Thomson	31 August 1946
Lt H.L. Van Wyck	31 August 1946
Capt W.A. Willson	31 August 1946

Croix de Guerre 1940 avec Palme (Belgium)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Sigmn R.A. Ayles (postumous)	17 July 1948
WO1 J.E. Burman	31 August 1946
Capt J.W. Gross	31 August 1946
Cpl W.E.E. Hall	31 August 1946
Cpl J.M. Hunt	31 August 1946
Capt D.H. MacLean	31 August 1946
Brig W.J. Megill, DSO	31 August 1946
Sigmn P.D. Ouellet (postumous)	17 July 1948
WO2 J.L. Robertson	31 August 1946
Sigmn J.W. Smith (postumous)
Lt D.H. Thomson	31 August 1946
Lt H.L. Van Wyck	31 August 1946
Capt W.A. Willson	31 August 1946
Sigmn J.W. Yates (postumous)	17 July 1948
Sigmn H.G. Young (postumous)	17 July 1948

Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau, with Swords (Netherlands)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig S.F. Clark, CBE	22 December 1945	Throughout the campaign in the Netherlands Brig Clark distinguished himself by the outstanding efficiency with which he carried out his duties as CSO of this Corps. His clear appreciation of the many problems involved, his sound planning and his energetic direction of the resources under his control ensured that communications, vital to the successful conduct of the operations in progress, were established and maintained with maximum effectiveness.

Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, with Swords (Netherlands)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Maj F. Deacon	22 December 1945	As Officer Commanding 4 Company, Major Fraser Deacon has been responsible to the CCRA for communications within the Corps Artillery and to the CE for communications within the Corps Engineers, a task requireing a great deal of liaison and close supervision. Possessed of tireless energy and a tactful personality this officer has by continual effort, careful planning and organization, maintained communications under trying and difficult conditions. He has made a great contribution to the success of operations within 1 Canadian Corps during the campaign in Holland. [ 1 Canadian Corps Siganls]
Maj W.H. Jardine	22 December 1945	From landing in FRANCE 4th July 1944 until wounded at the approach to NIJMEGEN bridge 25 November 1944, Major Jardine commanded the company of 2nd Canadian Corps Signals which provides all communications to Rear Headquarters 2nd Canadian Corps. Due to his organizing ability, energy, and constant devotion to duty, communications to this headquarters were outstandingly successful. In spite of the fact that on several occasions the corps had under command more than twice as many formations as were contemplated when his company was formed, Major Jardine never failed to provide the required communications and throughout the entire period NO message was lost and only one was delayed. By constant careful supervision and intelligent anticipation of possible difficulties, Maj Jardine ensured the maintenance of communications at a high degree of efficiency thereby contributing to the success of the operations leading to the ???? of the Netherlands. [2 Canadian Corps Signals]

Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau, with Swords (Netherlands)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Capt E.G. Coombe	22 December 1945	During the last stages of the battle for Western Holland the rapid advances of the artillery regiments of 1 Cdn Corps took them further and further away from the airfield from which photographic flights were being made for counter batter purposes. Intercommunication was vital; Capt Coombe was the signal officer responsible for it. The distances involved were much greater than those for which his equipment was designed. Coniditons were particularly difficult during the period 20-5 Apr 45. during this time Capt Coombe went practically without rest but managed to mainain efficient service with his wireless sets. by his forethought, initiative and hard work he contributed greatly to the success of the operations.
Lt F.A. Hanning	22 December 1945
Capt A.C. McCallum	22 December 1945
A/Capt N.C. Phemister	22 December 1945	This officer has been employed on the restoration and maintenance of commuications in Holland, particularly at Eindhoven, Utrech, Rotterdam and The Hague. In this capacity he dealt directly with P.T.T. employees and officials. His capacity for work and pleasing personality made him ideally suited to this type of work and gained for the unit further operation by P.T.T. personnel. [1 Canadian Line of Communication Signals]
Capt W.J. Stevenson	22 December 1945	During the operations of 1 Canadian Corps in the North West European theatre Captain Walter James Stevenson as Technical Maintenance Officer was in charge of the maintenance and repair of all signal equipment. This highly important task which required sound technical knowledge and an ability to get the most from his men under trying conditions, he has carried out with such efficiency that communications were never delayed through faulty equipment. He has contributed in a large measure to the success of communicatoins within 1 Canadian Corps during operations in Holland. [1 Canadian Corps Signals]
Capt W.J. Thomson	15 February 1947

Meritorious Conduct Cross (Netherlands)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
LSgt H. Alford	22 December 1945	L/Sgt Harold Alford was employed during the advance of 1 Canadian Corps through Holland as non commissioned officer controlling wireless at Main corps headquarters. By continual effort, foresight and good organization he maintained wireless communications under most trying conditions. His task required many long hours of tedious work constantly checking as many as fifteen wireless stations. By sound knowledge, fine example and cheerfulness he got the most from his men during difficult periods, thereby contributing largely to the success of wireless communications in 1 Canadian Corps.
Sgt S.R. Gillespie	22 December 1945
WO1 G.A. Griffiths	22 December 1945
Sgt R.C. Hammond	22 December 1945	This NCO has performed outstanding duties as a splicer of armoured and buried cables for communications within First Canadian Army in Holland and Germany. These duties took him to the very forward areas, in order to put through earliest possible communications. His work was performed in a most outstanding and successful manner, and very often carried out in the face of persistent enemy action. In Holland his services in connection with the PTT have been most valuable and his contribution towards good telephone service is most commendable. This NCO has the confidence of his men, is cheerful, thorough, and in every way he has set and outstanding example to his comrades. [First Canadian Army Signals]
LCpl A. Sigurdson	22 December 1945	L/Cpl SIGURDSON was an NCO in charge of a Despatch Rider Detachment during the operations in the NETHERLANDS. As well as actually taking many of the runs himself he had the full responsibility of organizaing and despatching all regular SDS runs and every SDR that was called for. During the operations in the NETHERLANDS the SDS was exceptionally arduous due to the fact that the Division was continually moving and the large area it was required to cover. L/Cpl Sigurdson was required to put in many hours of continous duty and his services were invaluable. This NCO's unselfish devotion to duty was an inspiration and example to the rest of the Despatch Riders and his work contributed greatly to the efficiency of communications. [3rd Canadian Divisional Signals att CDA]

Bronze Cross (Netherlands)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Cpl A. Burgin	22 December 1945	During the advance of 1 Canadian Corps in Holland B38765 Corporal Albert Burgin was the instrument mechanic in the signal section of 1 Canadian Armoured Car Regiment (RCD). He was responsible for the maintenance and repair of all wireless sets in the regiment. During March, April and May the section was short of electricians. He successfully carred out the extra duties often working all day and night. When the regiment was advancing to the Zuider Zee the squadrons were far apart and on many occasions he had to pass through territory through which none of our troops had been. On the night 15/16 April while travelling between headquarters squadron and C squadron, a distance of twenty-five miles which had not been cleared of the enemy, he came upon several Germans, gave chase and managed to capture two of them. This N.C.O. has set a fine example in his section. It was mainly due to his hard work, determination and sound knowledge that wireless sets in the regiment were kept working when their use was vital.
Cpl J.C. Fooks	22 December 1945	Corporal FOOKS was in charge of the wireless detachment attached to 17 Canadian Field Regiment and was responsible for the maintaining of communications to the batteries of the regiment and to the Commander Royal Artillery. During the night of 17 April 1945, the regiment was counter attacked by a large force of the enemy. The vehicle in which Corporal FOOKS was working was exposed to extremely heavy small arms and mortar fire from all directions. Enemy infantry succeeded in infiltrating through the defences and fighting was taking place within a few yards of Corporal FOOK's vehicle. During the entire action, Corporal FOOKS remained in the vehicle maintaining wireless communications. His devotion to duty was an outstanding example to his comrades and assisted the defenders to successfully beat off the attack with very heavy losses to the enemy. [5th Canadian Divisional Signals]
Lt W.C. Long	22 December 1945	In early January 1945 the Germans were firmly established on Kappelscheveer Island in the River Mass. 4 Cdn Armd Div was ordered to clear this position which threatened sothern Holland. The action lasted from 21-27 Jan 45. The enemy made a desperate stand; several assaults and heavy concentrations of artillery were required before the island was captured. Lt LONG was signal officer of one of the supporting field regiments. He personally supervised the establishment and maintenance of the vital telephone and wireless communications to the island in the face of enemy fire. By his untiring efforts, cheeful and conscientious performance of duty, he inspired his own men, won the respect of his superiors and contributed considerably to the success of the operation. [4 Canadian Armoured Divisional Signals]
Cpl H. Roberts	22 December 1945	Cpl Roberts was Corporal in charge of line laying for "E" Sec Sigs att to 4 Fd Regt., RCA, from the landing in Normandy to the end of the war in Europe. By his skilfull handling of all features of his work, by his supreme courage under fire, and more especially by his cheerful disposition under the most difficult circumstances, he was a superb example to all the men under his command. In the advance from the Rhine to Groningen when the Regt was moving fast, and on many occiasions found itself ahead of the infantry, his services were beyond priase. Immediately before the fall of Assen the line crew were working almost constantly under shell and small arms fire but Cpl Roberts, with complete disregard for personal safety, ensured that the communications so vital to the Regt were never delayed. By such acts as these which occurred many times during the campaign, and because of the importance of his accomplishments much credit for the successful operations of the Regt is due to him. ["E" Sec, 2nd Canadian Infantry Divisional Signals]
LCpl R.E. Wiebe	22 December 1945	From the twenty fifth day of March 1945 until the first day of May 1945, Lance Corporal Ross Elton WIEBE was attached to the Regina Rifle Regiment as NCO in charge of the Brigade Signal Detachment. Throughout the entire period of his service with the Regina Rifle Regiment, Lance Corporal WIEBE performed all his duties in such an exemplary fashion as to be a continual source of inspiration to those men serving under him. There were no duties too arduous nor none too long and difficult that Lance Corporal WIEBE's outstanding technical ability and sheer physical perserverance that communications were maintained. On the night of 8 February 1945, Lance Corporal WIEBE operated the rear link of the 1st Battalion The Regina Rifle Regiment continuously and without a break in communications for sixteen hours. By this outstanding peice of work Lance Corporal WIEBE in no small way contributed to the success of the kick off of operation "VERITABLE". In the attack on EMMERICH on the night of 29 March 1945, Lance Corporal WIEBE after having put in an extremely arduous day on the rear link wireless set, turned to in an emergency and with absolutely no rest continued to operate the set and was able to maintain communications throughout the entire twenty four hour period. This whole period being spent with no relief or assistance of any kind. Lance Corporal WIEBE's untiring devotion to the task before him, and as a result, the continuous communication that was maintained, undoubtedly asisted the handling of the Battalion in action and subsequently materially affected the course of hte battle. Throughout the fast moving advance after the RIVER RHINE was established communications were strained to the utmost and Lance Corporal WIEBE continued to do an outstanding job. His technical skill and ability to maintain communications under the most difficult circumstances has been of considerable assistance during and a contribution to the success of operations in Holland and adjacent German territory. His aggressiveness and devotion to duty during this time has been an example to all. ["J" Sec 3rd Canadian Intantry Divisional Signals, att HQ 7 Canadian Infantry Brigade]
Lt W.S. Wills	22 December 1945	During the battle for HOOGERHIEDE, HOLLAND, on the 9th of October 1944, "A" Company was attacked very strongly and cut off from the rest of the battalion. With no communications, and completely surrouned by the enemy, it was impossible to relay vital information back to the battalion commander. The situation was serious. Lieutenant Wills, battalion signals officer, volunteered to push forward to establish communications with the isolated company. Taking a wireless set, and accompanied by two signallers, he set off in daylight. The enemy continued his aggressive attack and his fire thickened up along the whole disorganized battalion front. Eventually the remaining companies of the battalion were busily engaging the enemy. Lieutenant Wills and his small party soon was forced to engage the enemy. One signaller was wounded. But this did not deter Lieutentant Wills from his purpose. He pushed tirelessly forward through enemy shell and mortar fire with the remaining signaller and his heavy equipment, making use of all the cover he could find. Eventually he reached "A" Company and immediately set up his wireless set. Unfortunately some lengths of aerial had been lost on the way and he was unable to get into communication with headquarters. Appreciating this technical difficulty he quickly remedied the situation by connecting the wireless set to an aerial which was still intact on a partially demolished house. The set functioned properly and all the necessary information was passed back to battalion headquarters. With this information the battalion commander was able to plan a successful counter attack and relieve the stranded company. The very difficult task which Lieutenant Wills set for himself was carried out successfully and in doing so he displayed courage of the highest order. [The Calgary Highlanders, 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division]

Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) (USA)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig J.E. Genet, CBE, MC	30 March 1946	Brig Genet has been Chief Signals Officer First Cdn Army throughout the campaign in North West Europe and accordingly has been responsible for the successful maintenance of communications during operations. In discharging this most important task he has consistently shown an acute appreciation of the problems which have from time to time arisen, great ability as an organizor and at improvisation, tireless energy and high qualities of leadership. Due in very large measure to his efforts, capabilities and example, vital communications have been established efficiently and maintained no matter what the difficulties and conditions. He has accordingly contributed in an important degree to the success of operations and has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. [CSO, First Canadian Army]
MGen E.G. Weeks, CB, CBE, MC, MM	26 July 1947

Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer) (USA)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig S.F. Clark, CBE	30 March 1946	During the entire Campaign in NW Europe Brig Clark, as Chief Signals Officer, has directed and controlled the signals resources of this Corps with exceptional ability and effectiveness. Although on many occasions there has been a much greater number of formations under command than the available signals equipments were designed to service, yet by his sound and accurate appreciation and anticipation of the problems involved this officer has so ably planned ahead and allotted all available resources that essential communications were constantly ensured in a minimum of time. Throughout operations Brig Clark has distinguished himself by his exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. [CSO, II Canadian Corps]]
Brig C.S. McKee, ED	6 March 1948
Col A.E. Wrinch, CBE	6 March 1948

Legion of Merit (Degree of Legionnaire) (USA)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Maj J.R. Low	8 June 1946

Bronze Star (USA)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Lt J.A. Bauman	30 March 1946
Maj J.B. Clement	30 March 1946	Maj Clement commanded No 2 Company L of C Sigs from Aug 43 to Jan 45, and in that capacity he was to a great degree responsible for the communications on the long L of C necessary through France, Belgium and Holland. He was posted to Sigs 4 Cdn Armd Div in Jan 45 as second in command and has distinguished himself by meritorious service during subsequent operations of this division. Under the most trying conditions, especially in the advances to the RHINE wher ethe line communicaitons problems, with narrow congested roads, was perhaps the most difficult since the arrival of this unit in France, he never once failed to carry out his duties in anything but an outstanding manner. maj Clement's sound judgement and well directed efforts contributed largely to the success of the divisional communications. His leadership and loyalty in all phases of his work have been of the highest quality and he has always been an inspirations to those under his command.
Maj K.C. MacLean	26 January 1946
Cpl J.B. MacNeil	30 March 1946

Medal of Liberty with Silver Palm (USA)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Capt R.J.M. LaBrosse	30 November 1946

Order of the White Lion 3rd Class (Czechoslovakia)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
Brig W.H.S. Macklin, CBE	5 October 1946

War Cross 1939 (Czechoslovakia)

Name	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
WO2 W.R. Parker	31 January 1948