Nederlandse onderscheidingen aan Canadese staatsburgers voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog

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
   Colonel, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, No. 3 Canadian Casualty Collecting Station
   Recommendation:

This officer commanded the first Canadian General Hospital while operating in the Netherlands. Many Dutch wounded were treated in this hospital and, not infrequently, assistance was rendered to civilian. By his never failing tact, courtesy and consideration for others, he did much to bind the friendly relations existing between the two countries. His capable control of the administration and the technical functioning of his unit ensured its efficient operation at all times.

Wegens de uitstekende diensten, door genoemde officieren aan het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden bewezen, bij de voorbereiding en uitvoering van de operaties der Canadeesche strijdkrachten ter bevrijding van het grondgebied in EUROPA in de periode van September 1944 tot Mei 1945.

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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Private (D95733), Carelton and York Regiment
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden door het bedrijven van bijzonder moedige en beleidvolle daden. In alle opzichten een loffelijk voorbeeld gegeven onder moeilijke omstandigheden.

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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Lieutenant, Canadian Infantry Corps
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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Private (F31534), Canadian Infantry Corps
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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Major, Royal Canadian Artillery
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
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Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 40 of 8 June, 1946
Captain, Canadian Intelligence Corps

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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Corporal (D51389), Canadian Infantry Corps
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Ereburger van de Stad Deventer
Freedom of the City of Deventer
   22 April, 1945
   Brigadier-General, Royal Canadian Army
   Citation:

Brigadier-General T. Graeme Gibson of the valiant Canadian Army, which in a most glorious campaign with great sacrifice of life gave back freedom to already so many Dutch towns and villages and which liberatied the City of Deventer from the German tyranny on the 10th April 1945, is, in remembrance of this most auspicious day, offered the freedom of the City of Deventer.

Born in St. Alban's, Vermont (USA) on 28 April, 1911.
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
   Brigadier, Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, 1^st Canadian Corps
   Recommendation:

Just prior to the capitulation of the 25th German Army in Northwest Holland, 1st Canadian Corps assumed the difficult and pressing task of supplying food to the Dutch civilians, many of whom were suffering from advanced stages of starvation. Brigadier William Preston Gilbride, Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General, 1st Canadian Corps, was instrumental in organizing the highly efficient machinery for the speedy distribution of food and other necessities. Untiringly, this officer devoted his energy and time to solving the many problems which threatened the smooth distribution of supplies to the Dutch populace.
By numerous discussions with Dutch officials, both military and civilian, Brigadier Gilbride was able to get a very clear perspective of what was required to relieve the suffering of the civilians, and he was thus able to employ, with the least possible delay, the resource under the command of the Corps, so that they produced the required results in the least possible time.
Brigadier Gilbride was also responsible for ensuring that tools, stores, clothing and equipment of Dutch origin which had been requisitioned by the Germans were returned to the Dutch. He firmly insisted that all German troops be subjected to a strict search to locate and remote any loot, prior to their departure from Holland.
Always cheerful, cooperative and courteous in his dealings with Dutch officials, and by his ceaseless endeavours to find new ways in which he could further the rehabilitation of Holland, Brigadier Gilbride was largely responsible for the success of 1st Canadian Corps in aiding the Netherlands, after five years of Nazi oppression, to rise again towards a great and free nationhood.

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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Company Sergeant-Major (F55579), Canadian Infantry Corps
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Kruis van Verdienste
Cross of Merit
   Royal Decree no.2 of 8 December, 1945
   Sergeant (K70584), Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden in verband met de vijandelijke actie door moedig en beleidvol optreden.

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
   Gunner (F82234), Royal Canadian Artillery
   Citation:

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.

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 25 of 14 May, 1946
Major

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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Private (M33971), The Queen's Own Canadian Highlanders
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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Captain, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Sergeant (H9443), Canadian Infantry Corps
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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Corporal (Acting Sergeant) (M.24211), 2 Canadian Provost Company
   Recommendation:

On 13 April 1945 at approximately 0900 to 1000 at Map Reference 140750 Bielen, Province Drente, Holland, M.24212 Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Gouldie, S.W., 2 Canadian Provost Company, accompanied by Lieutenant R.W. Lawlor, an officer of 2 Canadian Provost Company, were on a reconnaissance to ascertain the required needs for the handling of their Provost duties, at the approaches to the bridge to be erected by 7 Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, 2 Canadian Infantry Division. While on this reconnaissance they found that the infantry were seriously pinned down about 250 yards from the canal by concentrated enemy small arms fire and mortaring. Needless of this they pushed on with their task in spite of the fact that the intensity of enemy fire was ever increasing. Learning from two infantry stretcher bearers that the Reconnoitring Engineer Officer had been badly wounded while at the proposed bridge site, Map Reference 140750 over the canal, they pressed on fearlessly right to the edge of the canal, and thence to the house on the right of the road Map Reference 140750. Here they discovered the wounded Engineer Officer who had been laying there, after crawling to there from the proposed bridge site, for over three hours under heavy fire. The officer and Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Gouldie immediately gave first aid to the wounded Engineer Officer, who by this time was close to dying. This was done under heavy fire. The Provost officer remained with his brother officer, sheltering him at all times with his own body from the enemy fire. Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Gouldie made his way back to get his own Provost car 5-cwt, just in the rear of the infantry battalion. He procured it and again bravely made his way back in spite of the enemy's murderous fire along the road and at the house by the road and canal. He passed the first ambulance car 5-cwt, which had been knocked out of action, and made sure there were no wounded there. On arriving at the side of the house, they both placed the wounded officer in the Provost car 5-cwt, and Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Gouldie, S.W. drove from the house to the road and down to the nearest Regimental Aid Post. The intensity of the enemy fire was terrific which, by this time included shelling by German 88-mm artillery. The highly courageous action not only saved the life of the Engineer Officer, but also stimulated the morale of the hard pressed infantry so that when the time came for them to attack there was no question or hesitation.

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Lance-Sergeant (L1632), Canadian Infantry Corps
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, on 10 August 1918.
Enlisted in Calgary, 11 October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (grad. 09-12-1940), No.1 EFTS (grad. 28-01-1941), and No.1 SFTS (grad. 28-04-1941). Commissioned on latter date; F/O 30-04-1942; F/Lt 01-09-1942, S/Ldr 01-05-1943, W/Cdr 14-10-1944. Served in Aleutians with No.118 Squadron, went overseas with it when it became No.438, later becoming W/Cdr (Flying) of No.143 Wing.
Known awards: DSO,DFC,FCG.ea,VK

Vliegerkruis
Flying Cross
   Royal Decree no. 13 of 10 May, 1947
   Wing Commander (J5056), Royal Canadian Air Force, Officer Commanding R.A.F. no. 143 Wing
   Recommendation:

Wing Commander Grant was Wing Commander (Operations) at No.143 Wing from October 1944 to August 1945. Throughout the whole of this period of intensive operations, this officer showed the utmost gallantry and greatest determination in leading his Wing against the enemy. His personal courage and enthusiasm were of the highest order, and the determination with which he led his squadrons to attack heavily defended enemy strong points, communications and retreating German columns, often in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, were beyond praise. During the period of the battle through Holland to the borders of Germany, No.143 Wing suffered very heavy casualties, but in spite of this, Wing Commander Grant's keenness and determination maintained the morale of the Wing at the finest pitch, and their outstanding achievements were due in great measure to this officer's personal qualities of leadership.

Heeft zich door daden van initiatief, moed en volharding gedurende een of meer vluchten in een luchtvaartuig tegenover den vijand onderscheiden, door zijn optreden als Commandant van een Wing R.A.F. jachtvliegtuigen in het tijdvak van October 1944 - Mei 1945, waarbij zijn optreden heeft gestrekt ten behoeve van den Nederlandschen Staat.

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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Lieutenant, Canadian Infantry Corps
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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Gunner (H67085), Royal Canadian Artillery
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Captain, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Kruis van Verdienste
Cross of Merit
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Staff Sergeant (K15036), Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden in verband met de vijandelijke actie door moedig en beleidvol optreden.

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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Private (H43089), Canadian Infantry Corps
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Engineers
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Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Acting Colonel, Royal Canadian Artillery

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December 1945
   Captain, Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch)
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Kruis van Verdienste
Cross of Merit
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December 1945
   Sergeant Major (D21091), Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden in verband met de vijandelijke actie door moedig en beleidvol optreden.

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Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Lieutenant, Canadian Infantry Corps
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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Private (B118695), Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch)
   Citation:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

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Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
   Corporal (L27120), Canadian Infantry Corps
   Citation:

Dutch awards to Canadians for World War II

Gaboury - Gugins