Militärdienst
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR.
He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 15/01/1943) (Later backdated to 1942).
He served in HMCS Stadacona. (Appointment terminated Demobilized 19/03/1946.) (Transferred to RCN for Short Service Appointment).
He was appointed as a Constructor Lieutenant-Commander (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 15/01/1950). (He was released.)
Anekdoten
Lt. George Rundle was aboard ML 053 in a sweeper flotilla operating off of Halifax, Nova Scotia, between 5 June and 12 June 1943. Mines were found on two occasions and towed to the beach at Ketch Harbour, near Halifax. On 8 June, Lt. Rundle with the assistance of LS Lancien, removed the access plate to the mine, but the electrical wiring and extracted the detonator and primer.
He repeated this procedure on 11 June 1943. (from Salty Dips Vol. 1 page 82).
He received a bar to the George Medal (London Gazette of 14 June 1945). The Citation submitted stated: "For displaying gallantry, skill and coolness in carrying out hazardous duties in connection with Mine Recovery Operations in Halifax harbour, June, 1943."
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Blatherwick, John (1992)
- www.blatherwick.net ↗
