Biography
He was appointed as a Constable NWMP in 1888.
In 1897 he accompanied Superintendent Moodie on the epic 13 month overalnd journey from Edmonton to Dawson.
He was released for one year to serve in the South African War with the Canadian Mounted Rifles.
In 1903 he established the NWMP post at Herschel Island NWT by travelling up the Mackenzie River in the steamer Wrigley at Fort Smith to Fort McPherson.
He continued by canoe to Herschel Island and established order among the whalers enforcing customs and liquor regulations.
He opened a detachment at Fort McPherson in the fall of the same year.
He died while on the "Lost Patrol".
He was buried at Fort McPherson YT.
References
- Horrall, S.W. (1973)
- Robinson, M.J. and J.L. Robinson (1946)
- The Canadian Encyclopedia (2nd ed.) Volume II Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers
