Military Service
He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RCNVR.
He was appointed as a Chief Petty Officer Writer RCN c1945. (CFR).
He was appointed as a Commissioned Writer Officer RCN (With seniority dated 13/02/1956).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (S) RCN (With seniority dated 01/01/1959).
In 1962 he served in HMCS Bonaventure.
In 1964 he served in HMCS Hochelaga.
He served in HMCS Donnacona. (He was released 1970.)
Anecdotes
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)-RCN -Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1945 "He was awarded the DSM "For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy." New Years Honours List (Admiralty) A.F.O. 239/45."
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Blatherwick, John (1992)
- obits.dignitymemorial.com ↗
- www.blatherwick.net ↗
