This acting warrant officer has for the past two years as the chief clerk of the Directorate of Mechanical Maintenance, and latterly of the Directorate of Mechanical Engineering in the branch of the Master General of Ordnance, National Defence Headquarters, shows a high degree of leadership and unselfish devotion to duty. His sound judgment and direction have in many ways contributed greatly to the administrative efficiency of these directorates. On his own initiative, he has organized and conducted classes of instruction for the clerks of the directorate. These classes have been held after the normal working day and have raised immeasurably the standard of proficiency in clerical work, and in addition, have enabled personnel to qualify for higher rates of trades pay. Further, he has for lengthy periods since the formation of the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in May of 1944, carried the full burden of the directorate administration in the absence of the Administrative Officer. This has required many days of long hours, all of which he has contributed in a willing and cheerful spirit. This characteristic has been an excellent example to all those under his direction.

Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 142, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946.

Quartermaster Sergeant Bell designed a cast-cutting machine with a motor attachment for removing heavy casts which due to their construction made previous methods not only extremely difficult but painful to the patient. This machine was presented to Chorley Park Military Hospital for experimental purposes and after a few minor modifications was adopted and put into daily use by that institution. Quartermaster Sergeant Bell has been highly commended by the Officer Commanding Chorley Park Military Hospital for the designing and manufacture of this piece of equipment which has not only saved time and labour but has done much to alleviate undue suffering to the patients when casts were being removed. Several types of manually operated workshop machinery used for exercising patients in physiotherapy wards have also been designed by Quartermaster Sergeant Bell, the basic design of which machinery has been adopted by other military institutes throughout the country. This work on the part of Quartermaster Sergeant Bell was largely carried out at night and during off-duty hours and the success of his achievements is a tribute to his ability and devotion far beyond the call of duty.

(B2143) Canada Gazette dated 15 June 1946 and CARO/6632 dated 17 June 1946.

This non-commissioned officer was attached to the Brockville Rifles on 1 September 1942, as a fitter. He had the normal unit transport under his supervision while the battalion was stationed in Canada. During this period his mechanical skill and organizing ability was developed through experience in the unit garage. Changes of station and command brought several complete changes of vehicles. He was able to meet all demands for maintenance and repair without abnormal delay. When the unit was moved to Jamaica, a large garage, well equipped with tools for second line repair was taken on charge. The unit vehicles were in bad condition because parts had not been made available to previous units in sufficient quantities. With a minimum assistance from the Royal Ordnance Corps and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Depots, this non-commissioned officer restored the condition of the vehicles to such satisfactory state of efficiency that vehicles are rarely grounded for repairs other than those demanded on routine check-ups. During the entire period since attachment to the unit, he has been most helpful in training personnel not only to fill the tradesman requirements in the unit establishment, but also to maintain a large reserve of drivers, driver mechanics and motor mechanics. His personal discipline and that which he exercises over his juniors is most commendable for its quiet effective efficiency.

(H99020) Canada Gazette dated 15 June 1946 and CARO/6632 dated 17 June 1946.

This acting warrant officer has been most outstanding in the performance of his duties as an armament artificer. He has developed (or invented) or improved many pieces of mechanism, mostly on artillery equipments, which have been a very substantial contribution to the success of the war effort. Beyond this, he has been a capable, patient and painstaking instructor for members of both active and reserve army units. He has given freely of his time for such work beyond normal working hours. His services are outstanding and worthy of recognition.

Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 142, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946.

Acting Warrant Officer Burnett, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, has been with 104 Canadian Light Aid Detachment, throughout the campaign in Northwest Europe. His work has, at all times, been carried out cheerfully and efficiently. As the only qualified gun fitter in the Light Aid Detachment, he has personally carried out or supervised every repair job necessary on guns of the regiment with the result that guns were seldom out of action for any appreciable length of time. Practically all this was carried out on the gun positions, quite often under active enemy shelling. In addition, he has efficiently supervised all recovery of the regiment throughout the campaign. He has also carried out his normal duties of administration in the Light Aid Detachment. Despite the fact that he was in ill health for the final six months and, since cessation of hostilities has been struck off strength to hospital, he was at all times an outstanding example to the non-commissioned officers and men of 104 Canadian Light Aid Detachment.

(C19645) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

Sergeant Carlson has been employed for the past sixteen months by 2 Group Technical Administration Department, Canadian Military Headquarters, on the supervision of the overhaul of radial tank engines. He has worked conscientiously for long hours to produce the layouts and specifications necessary to make this assembly line a success. He has also been untiring in his efforts to investigate defects and troubles encountered in the shop, in order to produce efficient tank engines for field units. Due to his efforts in this regard, rejects were reduced from 20 percent to about four and a half percent, a very notable achievement. In addition to this normal work, he has cheerfully undertaken any other tasks that were assigned to him and by his example has done much to maintain production of these engines at the high peak, which it actually reached.

(M40997) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 144, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946.

Throughout the campaign in Northwest Europe, this warrant officer was the senior NCO in the tank repair section of an RCEME armoured troops workshop. During all of this period, he has displayed a devotion to duty far beyond that normally expected. His enthusiasm, persistence, and high sense of responsibility presented an outstanding example to all with whom he came in contact and has done much to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the unit. On several occasions, largely through his own personal efforts, his section completed ahead of schedule tasks of vital importance to current operations.

(M50949) Supplement to the London Gazette of 22 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

During the period from 1 September 1944 to 31 December 1944, Staff Sergeant Clemmons was in charge of an armoured advanced workshop detachment operating in the forward area and engaged in the emergency repair of tanks. During the action, Staff Sergeant Clemmons exhibited great coolness and initiative in handling the detachment, with the result that the work was carried out efficiently and without casualties. The example set by Staff Sergeant Clemmons inspired his men to continue their work around tanks still burning on the battlefield, thus contributing largely to the success of the action.

(M50915) Supplement to the London Gazette of 11 September 1945, No. 37262, page 4558, and Canada Gazette and CARO/5849, both dated 7 July 1945.

During the period from 11 May to 7 June 1944, during the battle for the Hitler Line, Sgt. Daniels was in charge of recovering tanks using D-8 tractors. This work was of a most dangerous nature, being carried out under all conditions in minefields and under shellfire. During the performance of his duty, Sgt. Daniels had a mine destroy the D-8 that he was driving himself. In spite of this, Sgt. Daniels returned to the job immediately. Due to aggressiveness, initiative, and leadership, Sgt. Daniels was responsible for returning many tanks to action which otherwise would have remained inactive until the operation was over.

(B69523) Supplement to the London Gazette of 29 May 1945, No. 37101, page 2742, and Canada Gazette and CARO/5625, both dated 28 April 1945.

Craftsman Dawson is employed in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Instrument Shop, Esquimalt Detachment, as an instrument mechanic. He has displayed great ingenuity in devising new equipment and improving existing equipment. In particular a recordograph was produced by him for No.1 Special Wireless Group. The instrument is now in use in the Pacific sphere of the war. This was an original pilot model equipment. In addition, he has developed a device to improve the performance and accuracy of Magslip Transmitting and Receiving Gears for coast defence artillery. This has been accepted for general application. His ingenuity and skill is most commendable and he well deserves recognition.

(A114481) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 144, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946. Postwar he worked for Westeel-Rosco and Avro Canada. Died in Toronto, 10 August 1997. His obituary erroneously credited him with an OBE.

Sergeant Durado has been employed by “B” Company 1 Canadian Base Workshop at Canadian Military Headquarters on the maintenance of the engine assembly lines and the production of tools and jigs required by these lines. On many occasions, Sergeant Durado worked long intense hours in producing jigs that would enable these departments to meet the high production targets, which have been required from time to time. In this connection, he has been in no small way responsible for the efficient production of engine assemblies and the reduction in the necessary man-hours required for their overhaul. One outstanding piece of work was the design and production of a centrifugal casting machine for Chevrolet connecting rods, which considerably cut down the time, required for this operation and immensely improved the quality. This machine design has now been adopted by the War Office as standard equipment for engine lines under their direction. Sergeant Durado has, at all times, put the greatest effort into his work, and has been an outstanding asset to his company and this unit.

(H95307) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 144, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946.

Armourer Staff Sergeant George William McKay Forgie has been attached to the Fort Garry Horse since January 1940. He landed in France in June 1944 and served all through the Northwest Europe campaign. All through the campaign, the responsibility for the preparedness for action of the weapons used by the unit rested upon this NCO and the outstanding successes achieved by the unit on so many occasions bear tribute to the high standard of his work. Staff Sergeant Forgie’s devotion to duty under all conditions, at times under enemy fire, his untiring efforts, and fine soldierly qualities cannot be too highly commended and have earned the respect and admiration of all with whom he has been in contact in his work.

(H2510) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

During the period 1 August 1944 to 8 September 1944, while in charge of a detachment of No.1 Advanced Base Workshop attached to No.17 Army Ordnance Depot, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, this non-commissioned officer supervised and directed the inspection, modification, repair and servicing of 775 artillery equipments, meeting all issue requirements on time, despite adverse working conditions, shortage of parts and extremely short notice of issue on some equipments.

(B94147) Supplement to the London Gazette of 17 April 1945, No. 37038, page 2064, and Canada Gazette dated 17 March 1945 and CARO/5466 dated 19 March 1945.

Sergeant Glenn, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, has been employed as a clerk at DDME Branch, Headquarters, 2 Canadian Corps since shortly after the formation of the Corps. Throughout the past two years, and especially during the campaign in Northwest Europe, he has displayed a great sense of duty combined with cheerfulness, initiative, and the will to do the best job possible. In the early stages of the campaign in Europe, while still a private soldier, and even while the office was understaffed, he carried the major load of clerical work. Regardless of the circumstances, he never complained of the amount of work given to him, the heavy responsibility thrust upon him, nor of the long hours often required to complete the jobs in hand. Through his unofficial leadership, returns were never late, work was completed when required, and the office was prepared for any exigency. His outstanding ability won him the rank of Sergeant, and since his promotion, he has continued to do excellent work. His cheerfulness, leadership, industriousness, and initiative were a source of inspiration for all about him. He continued to work long hours and at all times endeavoured to learn more so that he would be in a better position to produce a finer result.

(B58738) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

This non-commissioned officer enlisted in Canada in the Royal Canadian Air Force on 17 April 1941 and served as a radar mechanic. He was returned to Canada from service in England in May 1943 and was discharged from the Royal Canadian Air Force to enlist in the army. He was posted to No. 6 Company Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers on 4 June 1943, and has been employed as orderly room clerk receiving promotion to the rank of acting sergeant on 1 September 1944. At all times Sergeant Harcourt carries out his duties efficiently and enthusiastically and is always ready to undertake extra duties or work. During a very severe fire in the lumberyard near New Wellington Barracks, Halifax, Nova Scotia, in September 1944, Sergeant Harcourt manned a hose and commanded a hose detachment for a period of nine hours during the night. In spite of exposure to fire and water, he was ready for normal duties the next morning. On the night of 18 July 1945, Sergeant Harcourt was returning, from detached duty, to his unit and was close to the naval magazine at the time of its explosion. He immediately drove to the scene of the accident and placed himself at the service of the naval officer in charge, and assisted in the evacuation of all civilians from the area at considerable risk.

(F33483) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 144, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946.

Since the commencement of operations in Europe, Lance Corporal CL Holotuk has operated a heavy breakdown vehicle in an advanced workshop detachment that was responsible for the repair of the heavy and medium guns of 2 Canadian AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery). These artillery equipments are very heavy and it is impossible to efficiently strip and reassemble them without the aid of a recovery vehicle. The operation of a recovery vehicle to do this work requires patience, alertness, and extrRCEME care, as one false move could damage valuable equipment and endanger the lives of the fitter crews engaged in their repair. Only one recovery vehicle was available for this important task and Lance Corporal Holotuk was completely responsible for its operation. This soldier, realizing the importance of his job and the responsibility that it entailed, by his diligence, efficiency, and carefulness, so dispatched his duties, although it often entailed working for 24 hours at a stretch, that no fitter crew was ever hindered in their work from lack of assistance. His devotion to duty, his constant availability at all times, his cheerfulness that were and untiring efforts, were an inspiration to all ranks and he was largely instrumental in ensuring that guns operationally required were returned to the units without delay.

(B53091) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

This soldier, who is employed in the Armament Group, Directorate of Mechanical Engineering, National Defence Headquarters, has outstandingly performed the duties of Chief Clerk to a technical group. Over and above this, he has organized the present system of life history records for artillery equipment and mortars. He has unstintingly given of his time and energy. He has maintained, at all times, cheerfulness and high personal efficiency and shown an exceptional devotion to duty even to the point of sacrificing his own health. This non-commissioned officer’s energy and organizing ability and the cheerful manner in which he has performed his normal duties and many special duties superior to his ordinary work have been a source of inspiration to those working with him

(C94000) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 8 June 1945, No. 37120, page 3037, and Canada Gazette and CARO/5786, both dated 16 June 1945.

During the campaign from Falaise to Holland, H58547 Sergeant Sverre Ivan Jacobson showed great resource, initiative, and untiring devotions to duty and by his efforts, involving many sleepless days and nights, succeeded in keeping the 14th Field Regiment, RCA, on the road. The regiment had just been re-equipped, the gun-towing vehicles were all approaching the end of their third year of life and lacked vital modifications, resulting in an abnormal number of breakdowns daily. H58547 Sergeant Sverre Ivan Jacobson’s resourcefulness and ceaseless efforts were of a type well beyond the ordinary call of duty and put the regiment into all of its battles in good condition.

(H58547) Supplement to the London Gazette of 17 April 1945, No. 37038, page 2064, and Canada Gazette dated 17 March 1945 and CARO/5466 dated 19 March 1945.

During the operation of the division in Italy and Northwest Europe, Sergeant Koenen has worked continuously and tirelessly on the repair of the divisional artillery equipment, and his personal supervision of such work has become known to artillery troop officers as perfect. He has 40 complete overhauls, nearly two field regiment’s worth, to his credit. His tactful handling of this man has been an outstanding example to the unit, and his loyalty has been exemplary. While his work is often arduous and painstaking nature, he has managed by his patient efforts to thoroughly train many inexperienced men. Sergeant Koenen has shown himself a most capable non-commissioned officer, with the determined will to do his duty and has performed outstanding work over a long period.

(M28061) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

This non-commissioned officer enlisted in the Canadian Army in the United Kingdom in November 1940. After eighteen months duty as mechanical draughtsman with Headquarters 1 Canadian Corps, he was posted to Canadian Military Headquarters in June 1942, and since that time has been employed in the capacity of Chief Draughtsman on Deputy Director Mechanical Engineer’s staff. Much of the draughting work of this section consists of the design of equipment or modifications thereto, and in this work, this NCO has shown remarkable initiative and originality. During the recent developments of the rocket projector for the Staghound armoured car, his services were made available to Staff Duties (Weapons) and Chief Engineer, Armament Design, where he played an important part in the design programme. During this assignment, he was responsible to a considerable degree for the original design and exhibited outstanding qualities of mechanical ingenuity, combined with a practical manufacturing and production knowledge. It is considered that the meritorious service he has rendered in the discharge of these special duties is much superior to the work that is normally expected from one of his rank.

(U1653) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 8 June 1945, No. 37120, page 3037, and Canada Gazette and CARO/5786, both dated 16 June 1945.

This NCO, who came overseas with 1 Canadian Base Workshop, is one of the most valuable men in the unit. He is an inventive genius, who has devised and developed various pieces of equipment, which have been adopted either as standard equipment in the Base Workshop, or in some cases, for general use in the Canadian and British Armies. Among some of the devices designed by this NCO are a hydraulic testing apparatus for the clutch pressure spring, for GMC diesel machines (to be adopted for general use by British and Canadian forces); a holding fixture and hand ranch for a medium tank track support rollers (adopted for general use by these workshops and by several Canadian LADs); and an air wrench for medium tank track support rollers (adopted for general use by these workshops). The foregoing developments represent a substantial saving and manpower in the unit and have been an invaluable contribution in increasing the output of the workshop. He possesses high qualities of character, dependability, and leadership, and has made a contribution to the workshop much in excess of that expected from one in his rank

(G54341) Supplement to the London Gazette of 29 December 1944, No. 36867, page 113, and Canada Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and CARO/5244 dated 5 January 1945.

M28138 Staff Sergeant MacDonald, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached 10 Canadian Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse), landed in Normandy in June 1944 and served throughout the Northwest Europe campaign. During the entire course of the campaign, his work was of an outstanding nature and the excellent record of the recovery and return to action of tanks of the unit during that time can, in many instances, be attributed to the efforts and devotion to duty of Staff Sergeant McDonald under the most trying conditions. An excellent soldier cheerfully and willingly carrying out his duties and prepared at all times to accept responsibility beyond that required of him, Staff Sergeant McDonald’s work cannot be too highly commended.

(M28138) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 633, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

H17646 Corporal Norman McIntosh has been employed as a fitter with 90 LAD, RCEME attached to 3 Canadian Medium Regiment. While not required to do so, he acquired exceptional skill in gun maintenance and repair and did outstanding work of a nature not ordinarily required of a fitter. During the period from 1 February 1945 to 30 April 1945, he had, on occasions, to work on the actual gun positions, effecting field repairs under heavy enemy fire by day and night. Thoroughly proficient and versatile, he was at all times available for many diversified jobs of the mechanical nature, which promoted the efficiency of the regiment. Throughout the whole campaign, Corporal McIntosh has shown great devotion to duty, and the care and thoroughness of his work has been of invaluable assistance to the regiment.

(H17646) Supplement to the London Gazette of 11 October 1945, No. 37302, page 4997, and Canada Gazette and CARO/6074, both dated 22 September 1945.

On 21st February 1942, a serious fire broke out in a garage occupied by a section of 2nd Canadian Division Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps at Crowborough, Sussex. A Machinery Lorry Type Mechanical Transport (valued at approximately $ 17,000) was in the building and in danger of total destruction by fire. Two unsuccessful attempts had already been made to remove the lorry, one by driving and one by withdrawing by means of a winch and cable. Members of the local fire service had already given it up as beyond recovery and had advised against further attempts to recover the vehicle. Private Mitchell, on his own initiative, realizing the seriousness of the possible loss of such equipment and appreciating the monetary value of same, went into the burning building, entered the blazing cab of the truck and despite smoke, fumes and heat attempted to back the lorry out of the garage. After one unsuccessful attempt and realizing that the only chance of saving the vehicle was to crash it through the corner of the building, he drove the vehicle forward a few feet and on his second attempt, succeeded in backing the lorry, the front end now in flames, through the corner of the building to safety while the fire services assisted by turning their hose on him. By this outstanding demonstration of leadership, his prompt and commendable action, Private Mitchell not only prevented the total loss of a valuable Machinery Lorry, but made an opening through which further recoveries were made.

(A29464) Canada Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and CARO/2983 dated 4 January 1943; confirmed in CARO/3580 dated 2 September 1943. Previously Commended for Distinguished Conduct.

Staff Sergeant Moses has been employed in 10 Canadian Infantry Brigade Workshop, RCEME, throughout operations in Northwest Europe. During the period from 1 November 1944 to 31 January 1945, who has supervised the ancillary section with distinction and has consistently displayed a conscientious spirit and a persistent energy. At all times, he has exercised a beneficial effect upon morale within the unit. He has succeeded in establishing the highest standard of efficiency within his section, tackling difficult jobs cheerfully and insisting upon accuracy, no matter how difficult the conditions under which he was required to work. This NCO has, in addition, made a notable contribution towards the war effort, namely in the manufacture and standardization of a very successful type of machine-gun mounting for universal carriers. It is felt that Staff Sergeant Moses, in his term of enthusiastic service, has far exceeded the normal call of duty, which has influenced, in no small measure, the work of those who serve under him.

(F20421) Supplement to the London Gazette of 10 July 1945, No. 37172, page 3590, and Canada Gazette and CARO/5826, both dated 30 June 1945.

This non-commissioned officer has performed outstanding and conscientious service in the supervision of the Mechanical Transport Workshops of 1 Canadian Central Ordnance Depot, during which time all the vehicles for the Canadian Army Overseas have passed through the hands of the mechanics at this depot. It has been due to his ability to handle men with cheerfulness and tact, his untiring efforts to bring along younger men and teach them their trades that has kept the esprit-de-corps of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers personnel of 1 Canadian Central Ordnance Depot at a high level. As foreman of the “B” Vehicle Shops, he was called on for his technical knowledge, particularly during the preparation for D-Day and the excellent condition of the mechanical transport delivered to the Canadian Army was largely due to the efforts of this non-commissioned officer and the men under his supervision. This non-commissioned officer is a definite credit to his Corps and an asset to his unit.

(A291772) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, No. 37408, page 143, and Canada Gazette dated 5 January 1946 and CARO/6309 dated 7 January 1946. Note: possibly spelled Neil.

During operations in Northwest Europe, Lance corporal R.J. Nelson was a machinist in an advanced workshop detachment, which was responsible for the repair of the medium and heavy artillery guns of 2 Canadian AGRA. Many parts for these equipments were temporarily unavailable, and as they were urgently required to keep the guns in service, they had to be manufactured locally. The majority of this manufacturing of parts fell upon Lance corporal Nelson, who did his duty unfailingly, working long hours under the most trying conditions. His untiring efforts throughout the campaign from the Normandy beachhead to Germany, made it possible to return repaired equipments to the units with a minimum delay when they were vitally required. By his initiative, his ability to improvise and fashion the parts required, and his energetic dispatch of duty, he set an example to the rest of his unit, and at the same time made a most praiseworthy contribution to the success of operations.

(B53144) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 634, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

Staff Sergeant Ranger has served with 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade Workshop for the past year and a half. Throughout this period, his services have been marked by perseverance and loyalty. His work, particularly in connection with the advanced workshop detachment, has been outstanding, and it is entirely due to his unceasing efforts that this detachment has reached a high standard of efficiency. On the night of 13-14 April 1945, during the breakout of the Arnhem bridgehead, the armour suffered heavy casualties in tanks. Realizing that every tank was needed, this non-commissioned officer moved his detachment well forward and carried out essential repairs. Working under heavy mortar and artillery fire, Staff Sergeant Ranger personally searched for and located three knocked-out tanks. As a result of his skilful direction, these tanks were repaired and returned to the units in record time. As the advanced move rapidly forward, the demands on the advanced workshop detachment increased, and by the time Barneveld was reached, Staff Sergeant Ranger and his men were working day and night without relief or rest. Under the guidance of this non-commissioned officer, the detachment performed superhuman tasks. Over a period of three days, seven tanks were made battleworthy, three of which required major assemblies. These assemblies, not readily available to the advanced workshop detachment, were obtained by the initiative of Staff Sergeant Ranger from other casualty tanks in the area. By his resourcefulness and forethought, Staff Sergeant Ranger materially assisted 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade in its successful advance to the Zuider Zee.

(M50277) Supplement to the London Gazette of 11 October 1945, No. 37302, page 4997, and Canada Gazette and CARO/6074, both dated 22 September 1945.

Since his arrival in Northwest Europe and previously throughout the Italian campaign, this soldier has met exceptionally heavy demands upon his ability as a tradesman cheerfully and has never failed to produce excellent work before the time required. By his ability, resourcefulness, perseverance, and untiring efforts, he has made a substantial contribution to the success of operations. During June 1944, this craftsman was attached to the Royal Canadian Dragoons as a welder to complete essential modifications to the Staghound armoured cars, which were to be used in the attack against the Hitler line. Realizing that unless these modifications were carried out before the battle was joined, men’s lives would be endangered, Craftsman Reid worked long hours showing outstanding skill and physical endurance to ensure their completion. RCEME resources were strained to the limit and no aid could be given him, so it was largely through this craftsman’s thoroughness, tenacity, and devotion to duty that this important task was completed. Later during September 1944, an experimental Bailey Bridge launched from two Sherman tanks was constructed. Again, the responsibility for the successful completion of this important welding work fell upon Craftsman Reid. He worked untiringly against time and, in October 1944, the completed bridge was used in successful operations. He worked night and day during March 1945 with great persistence and ability modifying tanks of 5 Canadian Armoured Division by welding tracks to their armour, to increase their operational efficiency for service in Northwest Europe. By his willingness, cheerfulness, and ability for sustained work over long periods, irrespective of conditions, he was an incentive to all who worked with him.

(K70354) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 634, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

During the night of 24 and 25 July 1944, the battery to which Staff Sergeant Rule is attached was deployed in Faubourg St.Vaucelles in defence of the bridges across the River Orne. From approximately 0100 to 0200 hours, the battery headquarters was attacked by enemy bombers, which dropped high explosive and anti-personnel bombs and flares and diving low, violently strafed the area with machine gun fire. The blaze from the flames made an excellent target for the enemy aircraft, but in spite of their attack and the continuous hazard from exploding ammunition and petrol, Staff Sergeant Rule, showing complete disregard for his personal safety, continued to fight the fire. His coolness and leadership served as an inspiration to all ranks at a time when the most strenuous efforts were necessary to prevent the conflagration spreading to the many vehicles of his own and neighbouring units stationed in the immediate vicinity. During the course of the attack, no fewer than seven of those working with Staff Sergeant Rule, including the battery commander, became casualties through enemy action while fighting the blaze, but through their efforts a general conflagration was prevented.

(B57381) Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 7 November 1944, No. 36786, page 5134, and Canada Gazette dated 21 October 1944 and CARO/5028 dated 28 October 1944.

Staff Sergeant Stone has served with an advanced workshop detachment throughout the entire campaign in Northwest Europe and at all times has displayed the utmost in coolness, resourcefulness and ability. This NCO worked tirelessly to ensure the maximum output of repaired equipment regardless of the circumstances under which he and his men were required to work. In spite of difficult conditions enemy shelling, bombing and strafing, Staff Sergeant Stone was master of every situation and by his example and outstanding ability succeeded in maintaining the steady flow of work with no reduction in the standard of skilled workmanship essential to the efficient operation of mechanical equipment. Staff Sergeant Stone, by his exceptional devotion to duty, coolness and leadership, coupled with his organizing ability and sound technical knowledge, has contributed materially to the excellent record of the repair services of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

(A29297) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 634, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.

Staff Sergeant Taylor has been in charge of the telecommunications section of a large workshop throughout the whole of the campaign in Northwest Europe. He took over the section shortly after it was first formed, and by displaying a degree of energy, initiative, and resourcefulness quite beyond what would normally be expected of an NCO of his rank, he built up an organization which did much excellent work and contributed in no small measure towards maintaining the wireless equipment of First Canadian Army in first class condition. To achieve these results, Staff Sergeant Taylor, on his own account, undertook the training of the mechanics under his charge, and so instilled them with his own enthusiasm that they rapidly became most proficient tradesman. He was also solely responsible for designing and installing several pieces of test equipment that proved most valuable in tracing faults.

(K34053) Supplement to the London Gazette of 24 January 1946, No. 37442, page 634, and Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and CARO/6276 dated 18 December 1945.