Lt Ernest Webb "June" Thomas in front of the Officer's entrance at the Seaforth Armoury, 1939 Thomas joined the Seaforths in 1933 and served in WW II with the Regiment from 2 September 1939 until 3 January 1944. THOMAS, Ernest Webb, Major - Member, Order of the British Empire - Infantry - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 15 June 1946 and CARO/6632 dated 17 June 1946. This officer joined the ranks of the Non-Permanent Active Militia in 1933 and has served continuously ever since. He was recommended for the award of the Distinguished Service Order when he was a Captain-Company Commander, commanding a rifle company in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada during the fighting for Ortona in December 1943, but this award was not granted. In August 1944 as a Major-Company Commander with the South Saskatchewan Regiment he was again recommended for the Distinguished Service Order, but failed to receive it. He became Acting Battalion Commander of this battalion in September 1944 and was recommended to be Lieutenant-Colonel and command, but suffered a recurrence of malaria and was hospitalized. This officer volunteered for the Pacific and is accepted for Interim Army. He is now doing outstanding work as Administrative Officer at S.17 Canadian School of Instruction. This officer is held in very high regard by all ranks who are associated with him.