Person Profile

Murray, Sherman Edwin

1934–2016

Also Known As: Sam

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Biography

After his naval service he was self employed in the construction business.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Leading Seaman Signalman RCN.

He had Korean War Service. (He was released). (Short Service Appointment).

He was appointed as a Midshipman (Air) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 04/04/1955).

He served in #9 Junior Air Officer Basic Training Course.

He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 04/04/1956).

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 04/04/1957).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 21/03/1959). (Selected for permanent commission).

He served in HMCS Shearwater for VU-32 Squadron as Pilot 1963.

He served in HMCS Bonaventure for VU-32 Squadron. (He was released.)

Aircraft Flown

Service Aircraft Flown: Banshee;

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)
  • www.legacy.com ↗

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