Biography
(He was qualified as a Master Mariner (Passenger Coastal) #10441).
He worked with Coastwise Steamship & Barge Co. (James Griffith).
He was the Master of the Griffco, Amur, Anyox.
He operated Harbour Services Ltd. and they acquired Tidewater Agencies Ltd.
In 1952.
He was qualified as a Marine Pilot in 1935. (He retired as a Marine Pilot in 1951).
Military Service
He served in the RNCVR during the First World War. (He was demobilized). (He was mobilized for second World War service) He was appointed as a Chief Skipper (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 24/02/1942).
He was appointed as a Skipper Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 01/09/1942).
In 1944 he served in HMCS Burrard. (He was demobilized.)
References
- www.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗
- Miles, Fraser (1992)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Wilson, Hill (2005)
