Chaster, Walter Raymond

He was a linesman at the time of his recruitment into the navy during the First World War. (He was qualified as a Master Mariner).

He served as Master of the Fisheries Patrol Vessel Kitimat. (In 1956 he was retired.)

He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman (RNCVR).

He served in the RNCVR during the First World War. (He was demobilized).

He was appointed as a Chief Skipper (Temp.) RCNR.

He served in HMCS Malaspina (In command) 1941.

He was appointed as a Skipper Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 14/11/1942) (Later backdated to 14/11/1941).

He served in HMCS Givenchy for HMCS Wolf (In command 1941-1943 and 1943-1945.

He served in HMCS Cougar (In command) 1945.(He was demobilized.)(He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate.)