Person Profile

Arnott, James Albert

1913–1993

Arnott, James Albert

Biography

After his naval service he was a Professor of Physical Education at the University of Ottawa.

He was the Executive Director of Sport Canada.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Ordinary Seaman RCN. (CFR).

He was appointed as a A/Boatswain RCN (With seniority dated 01/08/1945).

He served in HMCS Stadacona for RCN Barracks Halifax 1945.

He was appointed as a Boatswain RCN (With seniority dated 01/08/1945).

He was appointed as an Acting Commissioned Boatswain RCN.

He served in HMCS Stadacona as Officer-in-Charge of the P and RT School 1945-46.

He was appointed as a Commissioned Boatswain RCN (With seniority dated 01/08/1945).

He served in HMCS Stadacona as P and RT Officer.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 28/07/1949).

He served in HMCS Stadacona on the Training staff (East Coast) of the University Naval Training Division (UNTD) 1954.

He served in HMCS Cornwallis as Officer-in-Charge P and RT School 1955-60.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN (With seniority dated 28/07/1957).

He served in the College Militaire Royal de St. Jean as P and RT Officer. (He was retired). (He was qualified for duty as a as a P and RT Officer at the RN Physical Training School.)

References

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON

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