1934–2026
Also Known As: Garry
He was a a member of the RCMP Musical Ride.
He was awarded the George Medal for subduing an armed bank robber in Terrace, BC in 1962, sustaining serious injuries including the loss of his left leg.
He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) 1951.
In 1951 - 1952 he served in HMCS Chippawa for UNTD. (He was released. navalreserveassociationofcanada.ca ↗ (Viewed 01/04/2026)
Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD)
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