Biography
He attended McGill University.
Military Service
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/11/1938). (Mobilized for World War Two servive).
He served in HMCS Timmins.
He was appointed as an A/Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/01/1944).
He served in HMCS Timmins (In command) 1943.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNVR.
He served in HMCS Poundmaker (In command) 1944.
He was appointed as an A/Commander (Temp.) RCNVR. (He was demobilized 06/11/1945).
He was appointed as a Commander RCN(R) (Retired) (With seniority dated 07/11/1945).
In 1945 he served in HMCS Stadacona. (He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate.) (He was qualified for navigational duties.)
Anecdotes
He was Mentioned in Despatches (01/01/1945) "This officer has served for a considerable period as Executive Officer and in command of escort vessels in the Battle of the Atlantic. By his cheerfulness, zeal and devotion of duty he has at all times set an outstanding example to those serving under him."
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- www.archives.mcgill.ca ↗
- McGill University Archives, 0000-0481.01.1.e4605
