Militärdienst
He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RN on 01/08/1943.
He served in H.M.S. St. Vincent for 68th Observer's Course 1943.
He served in H.M.S. Excellent for Training.
He served in H.M.S. Raven for Training.
He served in H.M.S. Goshawk for Training. (CFR).
He was appointed as a A/Sub-Lieutenant (O) (Temp.) RNVR (With seniority dated 01/11/1944).
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (O) (Temp.) RNVR.
He served in the RN College for Courses 1945.
He served in USNAS Brunswick for 738 Squadron 1945.
He served in H.M.S. Nightjar for 773 Squadron 1945.
He served in H.M.S. Macaw 1945. (He was demobilized 01/09/1946). (Short Service Appointment 1952).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (O) (SSA) RN 09/03/1952, Refresher Courses 1952.
He served in H.M.S. Gannet for 815 Squadron 1952.
He served in H.M.S. Illustrious for 815 Squadron 1953.
He served in H.M.S. Eagle for 815 Squadron 1953.
He served in H.M.S. Eagle for 815 Squadron as Senior Observer 1953, RCN Air Station HMCS Shearwater as Instructor 1954. (Transferred to RNVR 01/01/1957). (Transferred to RCN(R) 01/05/1958).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCN(R) (Appointed 01/03/1958) (With seniority dated 01/03/1952). (He was retired from RCN(R) 01/03/1964). (He was qualified for air observer duties.)
Geflogene Flugzeuge
Total Flying Hours: 1100. Total Fixed Wing Deck Landings: 85. Service Aircraft Flown: Goose, Reliant, Proctor, Walrus, Albacore, Swordfish, Firefly, Barracuda, Skyraider, Shackleton)
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)
