Biography
After his naval service he was an electrical engineer.
Military Service
He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RCN.
He was appointed as a Petty Officer Torpedoman RCN in 1940.
He was an Instructor at the RCN Torpedo School at HMCS Naden in 1940. (CFR).
He was appointed as an A/Gunner (T) RCN (With seniority dated 15/08/1945).
He served in HMCS Scotian.
He was appointed as a Gunner (T) RCN (With seniority dated 15/08/1945), (Short Service Appointment).
He was appointed as a Gunner (T) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 15/08/1945).
He served in HMCS Ontario 1948.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (L) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 25/09/1953).
In 1958 he served in HMCS Naden. (He was released.) (He was qualified for torpedo and TAS duties.)
Anecdotes
He was awarded the BEM for distinguished service during the Second World War.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Blatherwick, John (1992)
- Obituary Victoria Times Colonist 12/1998
