Smith, Murdo

(He was qualified as a Master Mariner.) He served with the Colonial Steamship Co. Pt. Colbourne ON.

He served in the RNVR for First World War service 1917-1919. (He was demobilized.) (He was mobilized for Second World War service.) He was appointed as a Chief Skipper (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 29/07/1941).

In 1941 he served in HMCS Cobalt.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 14/01/1942).

In 1942 he served in HMCS Stadacona as Additional.

He served in HMCS Quesnel (In command) 1942.

In 1944 he served in HMCS Stadacona for Refresher Course with Captain (D).

He served in HMCS Clayoquot (In command) 1944.

In 1944 he served in HMCS Hochelaga.

He served in HMCS West York (In command) 1944. (He died of natural causes while serving in HMCS West York 23/12/1944).