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
