Biografie
He served in Empress-class passenger vessels of the CPR before his naval service.
Militärdienst
He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCNR (With seniority dated 31/01/1933), (Mobilized for World War Two service 16/11/1939),.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 21/01/1941).
He served in HMCS Alberni (In command) 1941.
He served in HMCS St. Clair (In command) 1942.
He was appointed as a Commander (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 01/01/1945). (He was demobilized 12/12/1945).
He was appointed as a Commander RCN(R) (Retired) (With seniority dated 01/01/1945).
Anekdoten
Officer -Order of the British Empire (OBE)-RCNR / HMCS St. Clair -Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 5 June 1943 and the London Gazette 2 June 1943. "This Officer has consistently performed invaluable work in command of His Majesty's Canadian Ships, and, as Senior Officer of an escort group, his leadership and cheerfulness have been an inspiration to those serving under his command."
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- www.rcnvr.com ↗
- www.unithistories.com ↗
- Blatherwick, John (1992)
- Western Mariner (April 2010)
- www.blatherwick.net ↗
