Biography
He served in the Merchant Navy prior to his naval service.
Military Service
He was appointed as a Cadet RNR.
In 1942-44 he attended HMS Conway (Merchant Navy training establishment). (He joined the RCN(R)).
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 14/09/1949). (Short Service Appointment).
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 14/09/1949).
He served in HMCS La Hulloise 1951-52.
He served on the Junior Officer Leadership and Technical Course 1952.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 31/03/1952).
He served in HMCS Buckingham 1954-56.
He served in HMCS Dryad for Navigation Course 1956. (Selected for permanent commission).
He served in Canadian Minesweeping Squadron One as Squadron Navigating Officer 1959-1960.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN (With seniority dated 31/03/1960).
He served in HMCS Stadacona for Operations Division 1960-1961.
He served in Canadian Escort Squadron One in HMCS Algonquin as Squadron Navigating Officer 1961-1963.
He served in CFHQ for DNFOR 1963-1965.
He served in HMCS Gatineau as Executive Officer 1965-1966.
He served in HMCS Niobe 1966-69.
He served on Staff STU(H) 1969-1971.
He served in MARCOM 1971-74. (He was released.) (He served in Naval Reserve).
He was appointed as an A/Commander (NR).
He served on Staff of Reserve Training Commander in command of various Gate Vessels. (He was released.) (He was qualified for navigation duties)
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- The Navy List Volumes I, II and III (HMSO London)
- www.hmsconway.org ↗
