Biography
He came with his family to Esquimalt BC in 1912. After his naval service he served in RCN Auxiliary vessels in Esquimalt. (He was retired in 1966.)
Military Service
He was appointed as a Skipper RCNR (With seniority dated 30/11/1938). (Mobilized for World War Two service), He was appointed as a Chief Skipper RCNR (With seniority dated 30/11/1941).
He served in HMCS Nitinat.
He was appointed as a Skipper Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 30/11/1942).
He served in HMCS Daerwood (In command) 1944.
He served in HMCS Revelstoke (In command) 1945.
He served in HMCS Givenchy for HMCS Armentieres (In command) 1945.
He served in HMCS St. Joseph (In command) 1945. (He was demobilized.) (He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate.)
References
- Obituary Victoria Times Colonist 01/1999
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
