Person Profile

Van Allen, Eric Williams

1929–

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Biography

He was the President and CEO of Safeguard of Canada. (He was retired in 1995).

Military Service

He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) (With seniority dated 04/10/1948).

He served in HMCS Discovery for UNTD 1948-1951.

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (S) RCN(R).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (S) RCN(R) (With seniority dated06/02/1953).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN(R) (With seniority dated 06/02/1961).

He was appointed as a Commander RCN(R). (He was released.)

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD)

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