Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

1st Canadian Special Service Battalion, 1st Special Service Force, Fifth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

December 17th, 1944

"For gallantry in action while attached to the U.S. FIFTH Army during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the Canadian Army."

Headquarters, 5th Army, General Orders No. 37