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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Citation for award of Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.):
CORMIER, Joseph Louis Nazaire, Chief Skipper - Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE), RCNR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 October 1943 and London Gazette of 16 October 1943.
"For displaying courage and skill in carrying out hazardous duties."
Ships served in: HMCS ST ANNE - to ST ANNE 14 Dec 1939 as A/Skpr, RCNR HMCS LYNX - Served in Lynx 03 Jun 1940 - 24 Jul 1940 as A/Skpr, RCNR. Re-Appointed to Lynx 26 Aug 1940 as A/Skpr, RCNR HMCS REINDEER - Appointed to REINDEER 25 Jul 1940 as Skpr, RCNR HMCS STANDARD COASTER - Appointed Commanding Officer 18 Jun 1945
(left) Article on Skipper Lieutenant Louis Cormier being awarded "Member - Order of the British Empire (MBE)" (right) Skipper Lieutenant Louis Cormier by the German mine his ship recovered and brought ashore - for which he was awarded the MBE.
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