Major Henselwood was the Officer Commanding 18 Canadian Field Company during the operation to clear the west bank of the Rhine in February and March 1945, and the subsequent operation to establish a bridgehead across the Rhine. In these actions Major Henselwood's field company had on numerous occasions to assist the infantry brigade through heavily mined country, belts of demolitions, and across streams and rivers in the face of heavy enemy shelling and in some cases observed small arms fire. That this was accomplished was due in no small part to the distinguished qualities of leadership and direction, and to the example of courage and skill set by this officer. He showed himself determined to afford, even under exceptionally difficult circumstances and at any cost in personal sacrifice, the fullest possible measure of support at all times, to the formation he served. This was an important factor in its success, and reflected the very highest traditions of the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers. At every instance of exceptional effort by a part of the company, whether during 3, 6-48 hours of continuous hard work or at tasks under heavy fire, Major Henselwood made it his business to be present. There his courage, coolness and utter disregard for his own safety inspired the respect and confidence of officers and men alike, and encouraged them to greater efforts. Through six months of action in operations as varied as the assault on the Schelde Pocket in October, the attack on Cleve in February, the clearing of the Balberger Forest in March and the attack across the Rhine in March and April, the consistent skill, gallantry and unflagging efforts of this officer have measured up to the highest possible standards