Biographical Data

Bell, Arthur John Avery

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Title Petty Officer (RNCVR)
Official Number VR-2733
 
Birth 07/01/1886 Death 12/12/1961
Place London Place Vancouver
Area Area BC
Country UK Country Canada
 
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Biography
He retired to White Rock BC. He was a farmer after his naval service.
 
Military Service
He was appointed as a Leading Seaman RNCVR 1916. He was appointed as a Petty Officer RNCVR. He served in H.M. C.D. 75 as Mate 1918. (He was demobilized.)
 
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Anecdotes
He claimed the idea of painting a red maple leaf on the funnel of Canadian naval ships originated with him while serving in a drifter based at Gibraltar.
 
References
McKee, Fraser M. (1973); Crowsnest (1957); Death Certificate (Province of British Columbia); RG 150 1992-93/170 Item 12804;
Last update
2019-02-07 00:00:00

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