Person Profile

Bell, Arthur John Avery

1886–1961

Bell, Arthur John Avery

Biography

He retired to White Rock BC.

He was a farmer after his naval service.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Leading Seaman RNCVR 1916.

He was appointed as a Petty Officer RNCVR.

He served in H.M. C.D. 75 as Mate 1918. (He was demobilized.)

Anecdotes

He claimed the idea of painting a red maple leaf on the funnel of Canadian naval ships originated with him while serving in a drifter based at Gibraltar.

References

  • McKee, Fraser M. (1973)
  • Crowsnest (1957)
  • Death Certificate (Province of British Columbia)
  • RG 150 1992-93/170 Item 12804

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