Biographie
He served in the Marine Division of the RCMP before the Second World War.
Service militaire
He was appointed as a Temporary Chief Skipper RCN (With seniority dated 12/06/1917).
He served in H.M.C. Drifter CD-7 (In command) 1917.
He served in HMS Niobe as Additional 1918, (He was demobilized).
He was appointed as an A/Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 08/09/1939). (Mobilized for World War Two service 08/09/1939).
He served in HMS Venosta 1939.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 01/01/1943).
He was appointed as an A/Commander (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 13/08/1944). (He was demobilized (Medically Unfit) 13/08/1944).
He was appointed as a Commander RCN(R) (Retired) (With seniority dated 13/08/1944).
He was Mentioned-in-Despatches "For displaying skill and devotion to duty in carrying out hazardous duties."
Anecdotes
Mention in Despatches-RCNR / HMCS Venosta-Awarded as per the Canada Gazette of 16 October 1943 and the London Gazette 16 October 1943. "For displaying skill and devotion to duty in carrying out hazardous duties." (Canada Gazette Citation)"For bravery and devotion to duty."(London Gazette citation).
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- www.rcnvr.com ↗
- www.blatherwick.net ↗
