Biografie
After his naval service he had a career in insurance.
He was the brother of Colonel J,M. Houghton.
Militärdienst
He was appointed as a Probationary Sub-Lieutenant RCNVR 1941.
He served in Royal Roads 1941.
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/05/1942) (Later backdated to 01/05/1941).
He served in NSHQ on the staff of the Directorate of Warfare and Training 1943.
He served in HMCS Poundmaker 1945. (He was demobilized), (Transferred to RCN(R)).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/05/1941).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/01/1948).
He served in HMCS York.
He was appointed as an A/Commander RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/07/1955).
He served in HMCS York as Executive Officer 1955.
He was appointed as a Commander RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/01/1958).
He served in HMCS Star as Commanding Officer 1958-63.
He was appointed as a Captain RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/01/1962). (He was released.) (He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate.) (He was qualified for anti-submarine duties.)
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- The Navy List Volumes I, II and III (HMSO London)
- www.unithistories.com ↗
