Outline of the Canadians on D-Day

Lieutenant J.C. Davie, RCNVR, DSC.

Distinguished Service Cross, Copyright Veterans Affairs Canada.

Lieutenant J.C. Davie, RCNVR, commanding officer of 528th Royal Canadian Navy LCA Flotilla, displayed outstanding leadership and skill when, despite heavy enemy fire, rough seas, and mined obstacles, successfully took charge of the beaching of all his LCAs and brought them back to the ship, with the exception of one which had been blown up by a mine. Two of these craft were in sinking condition and it is mostly due to this officer's skill and leadership that they, and their crews, were got safely back to the ship. For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, "for good service during the invasion of Normandy."

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