Person Profile

MacPherson, Ian Alexander

1918–2009

MacPherson, Ian Alexander
Photo: RCN Crowsnest Magazine

Military Service

He was appointed as an Officer Cadet RCN 1942.

He served in the Royal Roads (RCNC) 1942.

He was appointed as a Midshipman RCN (With seniority dated 01/08/1944).

He served in HMS Devonshire for Training 1942.

He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 01/04/1946).

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 01/04/1946).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 01/07/1947).

He served in HMCS Niobe for Training with RN 1947.

He served in HMCS Nootka (Korean War service).

He served in HMCS Ontario 1947.

He served in H.M.S. Excellent for RN Long Gunnery Course 1950.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (G) RCN (With seniority dated 01/07/1955).

He served in HMCS St. Laurent.

He served on exchange with the Royal Navy.

He was appointed as the AdC to the Governor General 1954 and as Naval Equerry to the Queen (Royal Tour and opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway) 1959.

He served in HMCS New Glasgow (In command) 1960.

He was appointed as a Commander RCN (With seniority dated 01/01/1961).

He served in HMCS Ottawa (III) (In command) 1961.

He served in CFB Winnipeg for Training Command Staff. (He retired in 1976.) (He was qualified for Gunnery duties.).

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Starshell (NOAC Newsletter) Obituaries Spring 2009

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