Dutch awards to Canadians for World War II

MacCauley - McNickle

MacCauley, Alexander George

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Engineers

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Maccuaig, D.M.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Private, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 266

MacDonald, A.

Known awards: KV

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

MacDonald, Donald John

Known awards: CBE,DSO,MC,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau
? ; Canada Gazette 24 February, 1945
Acting Major-General, General List

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

MacDonald, J.C.P.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Lance-Sergeant, South Saskatchewan Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 228

MacKay, Earle Ladner

Known awards: ED,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 21 September, 1946
Major, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Mackay, W.L.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 228

MacKenzie, Donald Barclay

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 21 September, 1946
Major, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

MacLellan, N.A.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 266

MacLeod, Harold Morris

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 21 of 10 June, 1949
   Flying Officer (J24949), Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Air Force no. 190 Squadron
   The recommendation reads as follows:

This officer not only took part in the major airborne operations on the Continent up to and including the Battle of Arnhem, but also made flights alone deep into enemy occupied territory to deliver arms and food to resistance movements. On several occasions he dropped members of the armed forces far behind the enemy lines.
His tenacity of purpose and skill when operating alone at night enabled him to produce a very high percentage of success on supply missions. This was never more clearly shown than at Arnhem where on his third flight to the battle area he was shot down when flying at low altitude in daylight over the heavily defended area.
At all times Flying Officer MacLeod displayed excellent powers of leadership which were accentuated when flying on operations against the enemy.

According to Public Records Office Air 2/9642 the citation reads as follows:

Flying Officer MacLeod as captain of aircraft took part in the major airborne operations at Arnhem, and also made flights deep into enemy territory to deliver arms and food to resistance movements. On several occasions he dropped members of the armed forces far behind the enemy lines successfully. Flying Officer MacLeod's skill and tenacity when operating alone, at night, enabled him to obtain a very high percentage of success during supply missions. Flying Officer MacLeod was made prisoner of war when his aircraft was shot down during his third sortie to Arnhem.

Source: BL/BK p. 266 ; Canada Gazette of 12 September, 1949 ; with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

MacLeod Lett, S.

Known awards: DSO,BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Lieutenant-Colonel, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 228 (gives name as S.M. Lett)

Manion, James Patrick

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 March, 1947
Lieutenant-Colonel, General List

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Mann, Clarence Churchill

Born in Nutley, New Jersey (USA), on 6 September 1904. Died in 1989.
Known awards: CBE,DSO,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 ; Canada Gazette of 22 December, 1945
   Brigadier General, Chief of Staff, First Canadian Army
   The recommendation reads as follows:

Brigadier Mann has served as Chief of Staff, First Canadian Army throughout the campaign in Northwest Europe. By virtue of his great organizing and executive ability and the force of his personality, he has welded together a staff which functioned with great precision during the operations and has thus ensured that the instructions of the Commander have been executed with efficiency and despatch.
The successful operations of First Canadian Army in the Netherlands owe much to the foresight, energy and skill of Brigadier Mann who has made an important personal contribution to the liberation of that country.

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Manning, W.L.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Lance-Sergeant, Royal Canadian Engineers

Source: BL/BK p. 229

Manzer, Reynold Bayard

Known awards: ED,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 21 September, 1946
Lieutenant-Colonel, General List

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Martin, J.R.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 (posthume)
Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Engineers

Source: BL/BK p. 229

Martin, J.A.L.H.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Acting Corporal, Candian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 229

Martin, Walter Ross

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Major, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Mason, G.E.

Known awards: KV

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Mason, Gerald Linn

Born on 26 March 1910.

Ridder 4^e klasse der Militaire Willems-Orde
Knight 4^th class of the Military William's Order
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 ; Canada Gazette of 22 December, 1945
   Lieutenant, Canadian Infantry Corps
   Wegens:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden door het bedrijven van uitstekende daden van moed, beleid en trouw. Daarbij herhaaldelijk blijk gegeven van buitengewone plichtsbetrachting en groot doorzettingsvermogen en in alle opzichten, door een loffelijk voorbeeld, een inspiratie geweest voor allen in die roemvolle dagen.

Source: Maalderink p. 284

Mason, Melbourne Joseph

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Mathie, James Clarence

Known awards: HO.BEM

Eremedaille in brons, verbonden aan de Huisorde van Oranje
Bronze Medal of Honour of the Family Order of Orange
Royal Warrant of 18 December, 1945
Private (C75721), The Canadian Intelligence Corps

Source: London Gazette 15 August, 1946 ; Canada Gazette 16 March, 1946

Matthews, Albert Bruce

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August, 1909. Died in 1991.
Known awards: CBE,DSO,ED,ON.2x

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Grand Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 ; Canada Gazette of 22 December, 1945
   Brigadier (Acting Major General), Chief of Staff, First Canadian Army
   The recommendation reads as follows:

Major-General Matthews has distinguished himself by the outstanding manner in which he has commanded 2 Canadian Infantry Division during operations in Holland. As a result of his sound tactical judgement and efficient forward planning, complete and rapid success was achieved by his division in all engagements. To maintain adequate control of the battle he constantly positioned his tactical headquarters well forward, thereby ensuring that every opportunity to exploit success was seized immediately and vigorously pursued. The skilful and aggressive manner in which he has directed the operations of the division has been a marked contribution to the liberation of Holland.

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Matthews, Beverley

Born in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 February, 1905.
Known awards: CBE,WM2+MID2,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 ; Canada Gazette of 22 December, 1945
   Colonel (Acting Brigadier), General List
   The recommendation reads as follows:

Colonel Matthews served at Headquarters First Canadian Army during virtually the whole period of operations in the Netherlands, first as Colonel AQ and subsequently as Colonel A. In these capacities he had very considerable administrative responsibilities under the Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster-General. Colonel Matthews performed his duties with the utmost energy and despatch and proved himself during this period to be an exceptionally capable administrative staff officer. His work contributed very materially to the success of the operations of First Canadian Army in the Netherlands.

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Matthews, Sydney James

Known awards: ED,ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Captain, Royal Canadian Artillery

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Mawer, Reginald John

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Captain, Royal Canadian Artillery

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McCallum, Alexander Campbell

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Captain, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McCordic, J.D.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Major, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 229

McCreary, John Ferguson

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Canada Gazette of 12 October, 1946
Wing Commander (C11164), Royal Canadian Air Force

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McDonald, Donald Malcolm

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Captain, Canadian Armoured Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McDonald, D.W.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Captain, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 267

McGregor, C.H.D.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Corporal, British Columbia Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 229

McGregor, Gordon Roy

Known awards: OBE,DFC,MID2,ON.3x,FCG.ea,CzWC

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   ?
   Group Captain (C936), Royal Canadian Air Force
   The recommendation reads as follows:

Group Captain McGregor commanded No.126 Wing from July 1944 to October 1945. No.126 Wing had the most outstanding successes in combat against the enemy of any Wing on the continent. Group Captain McGregor's outstanding ability and inspiring leadership played no small part in attaining these unparalleled successes. The very fine fighting pitch which was attained in the Wing in the battles of Falaise Gap was maintained through the subsequent advance through Holland, and Group Captain McGregor's personal example and leadership was responsible for their outstanding achievements.

Source: The Canada Gazette, Volume LXXXI, number 38, Saturday, September 20, 1947, Part I, p. 2813 ; with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McKay, J.A.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 (posthume)
Lance-Corporal, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 229

McKay, J.B.R.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Corporal, British Columbia Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 229

McKerrow, J.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 229

McLain, John West

Known awards: OBE,ED,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945 ; Canada Gazette of 22 December, 1945
Colonel, General List

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McLaughlin, A.W.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Artillery

Source: BL/BK p. 267

McMullen, Frederick Aton

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree No. 29 of 11 November, 1946 ; Canada Gazette 15 February, 1947
Captain, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

McNickle, J.L.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Private, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 267