Military Service
He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) 1952.
In 1952-1955 he served in HMCS York for UNTD.
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) 01/09/1954. LT(N) RCN(R) 01/09/1956. Retired List 1960.
Anecdotes
1955 - April Outstanding UNTD Cadet of the year - HMCS YORK Presentation of this and other awards took place at the final ceremonial parade held at Royal Roads on Saturday, August 6. The Department of National Defence Sword, to Cadet W. E. Patterson[Err] Paterson, RCN(R), from HMCS York, whose home town is Toronto, Ont. The sword is presented to the best all-round cadet of the RCN(R) who has successfully completed his first and second year training.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD)
- navalreserveassociationofcanada.ca ↗ (Viewed August 3, 2026)
