Biografie
At the age of one he moved with his parents to Hull UK.
He returned to Canada to sit the entrance exam to the Royal Naval College of Canada. After his naval service he became noted as an illustrator of certificates for naval "Crossing the Line" ceremonies.
He was a skilled wood carver and an accomplished water colourist.
Militärdienst
He was appointed as a Naval Cadet RCN 1912.
He served in the Royal Naval College of Canada (Second Term) 1912.
He was appointed as a Midshipman RCN (With seniority dated 25/01/1914).
He served with the Royal Navy for training 1914.
He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 01/12/1916).
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 01/12/1916).
He served in H.M.S. Jackal (Torpedo Boat Destroyer) 1917.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 06/08/1918).
He served in H.M.S. Hearty 1919.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN (With seniority dated 06/08/1926).
He served in NHQ as Supervising Officer Naval Reserves 1927.
He served in HMCS Comox (In command) 1938.
He served in HMCS Armentieres (In command) 1930.
In 1935 he accompanied the C.G.S. William J. Stewart on a survey in the Queen Charlotte Islands.
He served in HMCS Comox (In command) 1938.
He was appointed as an A/Commander RCN (With seniority dated 01/01/1940).
He served in HMCS Comox (In command) 1940.
He served in HMCS Ambler (In command) 1940.
He served in HMCS Naden, He was appointed as a Commander RCN (With seniority dated 01/07/1942).
He served in HMCS Burrard for Miscellaneous Duties 1943.
He served in HMCS Givenchy 1944. (He was released 1944.)
Benannte Orte
Soulsby Cove (BC), Commander Point (BC). Soulsby Point (BC). Commander Point (BC).
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Dalzell, Kathleen E. (1973)