The War Office, 20th February, 1948.

The KING has been graciously pleased, on the advice of His Canadian Ministers, to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a Pnsoner-of-War in Japanese hands (prior to September, 1945): —

Royal Canadian Infantry Corps

No. H-6016 Sgt. John Oliver Payne

No. H-6700 L/Cpl. George Berzenski

No H-6294 Pte. John Henry Adams

No  H-6771 Pte Percy John Ellis