Enlisted in Vancouver 4 June 1940. Killed in a flying accident, 23 November 1944. 4 Training Command, Calgary, Alberta. Beechcraft Expeditor 3T (1410) aircraft crashed. Addendum: - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.3 Training Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Award presented to next of kin. The citation reads - "This officer, with considerable administrative and executive experience, has shown himself highly qualified for the appointment which he now holds as Senior Personnel Staff Officer at this command. His wide experience, knowledge and friendly, co-operative spirit are strongly emphasized in the energetic and capable manner in which he performs all duties assigned to him. He is an excellent leader whose enthusiasm has been an inspiration to all serving under him. Throughout his service career this officer has displayed outstanding devotion to duty." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.