Biografie
He was was raised in Hong Kong and Vancouver BC.
He was an avid football player, coach and fan and he was known as "Mr. Football" for his dedication to the sport.
Militärdienst
He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RN 1936. (CFR).
He was appointed as a Warrant Engineer RCN (With seniority dated 01/05/1943).
He served in HMCS Trentonian 1943.
He survived the sinking of HMCS Trentonian in 1944, earning a Mention In Despatches.
He served in HMCS Uganda.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (E) (Star) RCN (With seniority dated 01/05/1949).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (E) RCN (With seniority dated 25/07/1950), (Korean War service).
He served in HMCS Stadacona for 5th Branch Officer's Educational Course 1954.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN (With seniority dated 25/07/1958).
He served in HMCS Naden for HMC Dockyard on Staff of Commodore Superintendent. (He retired in 1967.)
Referenzen
- Obituary Victoria Times Colonist 01/1999
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
