Person Profile

Swann, Ferris George

1925–1993

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Biography

After his naval service he studied Mining Engineering at the University of Alberta. On graduation joined Mobil Oil and Triac Oil.

He started up the Porta-Test Co.

He received several Government of Alberta Achievement Awards.

Military Service

He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RNVR.

He served in H.M.S. St. Vincent for #51 Pilot Training Course.

He served in #12 Elementary Flying Training School.

He served in #14 Service Flying Training School. (Transferred to RCNVR).

He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (P) (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 22/03/1944).

He served in 809 RN Squadron as Pilot 1944.

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 22/09/1944). (He was demobilized.)

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)

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