Military Service
He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RCN.
He was appointed as a Leading Seaman RCN.
He was appointed as a Petty Officer (HSD) RCN.
He served in HMCS Skeena.
He was appointed as a Chief Petty Officer (HSD) RCN.
He served in HMCS Skeena.
He served in H.M.S. Vernon for Pre-Commissioning Course 1948. (CFR).
He was appointed as an A/Commissioned Gunner (TAS) RCN (With seniority dated 04/11/1949).
In 1950 he served in HMCS Stadacona.
He served in HMCS Nootka 1950.
He was appointed as a Commissioned Gunner (TAS) RCN (With seniority dated 04/11/1949).
In 1951 he served in HMCS Stadacona for TAS School as Instructor.
In 1953 he served in HMCS Revelstoke.
In 1955 he served in HMCS Stadacona for TAS Qualification.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (TAS) RCN (With seniority dated 15/10/1951).
In 1955 he served in HMCS Naden (For TAS Training Centre).
In 1957 he served in HMCS Stettler as TAS Officer.
In 1958 he served in HMCS Jonquiere as Executive Officer.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (TAS) RCN (With seniority dated 15/10/1959).
In 1960 he served in HMCS Stadacona for Weapons Division.
In 1963 he served in HMCS Scotian on staff of Flag Officer Atlantic Coast, Assistant Chief of Staff Operations and Plans.
In 1965 he served on staff of Flag Officer Atlantic Coast, as Staff Officer Submarines. (He was released.)
Anecdotes
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal "For devotion to duty and coolness during a prolonged hunt which resulted in the destruction of an enemy U-boat (U-588). As the Higher Submarine Detector of the ship, this Petty Officer displayed skill and tenacity in detecting and holding an enemy U-boat during attacks which lasted over four hours. His action largely contributed to the success of the operation." (Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 28 November 1942 and London Gazette of 25 November 1942.)
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Blatherwick, John (1992)
- www.lifenews.ca ↗
- www.forposterityssake.ca ↗
- www.blatherwick.net ↗
