Biography
After his naval service he returned to Prince Rupert, married, had four children and became president of the Chamber of Commerce, as well as being involved with many other local organizations. His war years were commemorated by his pleasure boat, which he named Fitzroy II.
He operated a family pharmacy in Prince Rupert BC.
Military Service
He was appointed as an A/Lieutenant RCNVR (With seniority dated 15/05/1938).
He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCNVR (With seniority dated 15/05/1938), (Mobilized for World War Two service).
He served in HMS Pennywort (In command) 1943.
He served in HMS Abelia (In command) 1943.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/07/1944).
He served in HMS Fitzroy (In command).
He was instrumental in sinking two U-Boats for which he was awarded the DSC. (He was released.) (He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate)
Vessels Owned / Designed
Fitzroy II
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References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Blatherwick, John (1992)
- www.cbrnp.com ↗ www.unithistories.com ↗
