Biographical Data

Bissett, Conrad Robert

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Title Sub-Lieutenant (P) (RCN)
Official Number L450048
 
Birth 21/09/1931 Death 14/05/1957
Place Edmonton Place Prospect
Area AB Area NS
Country Canada Country Canada
 
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Biography
He moved with his family from Edmonton AB to Regina SK while he was boy.
 
Military Service
He joined the Canadian Army at Regina SK Canada on November 15, 1951. In 1954 he was commissiobned as a Second Lieutenant. (Short Service Appointment 23/01/1954). He was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 23/01/1954). In 1954 he served in HMCS Cornwallis for Junior Aviation Officer Course. He served in USNAS Pensacola for Flying Course. (He was awarded Wings). He was appointed as A/Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 25/01/1956). He was appointed as Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 25/01/1956). He served in HMCS Shearwater For Duty With VF-871 Squadron 1956.
 
Vessels Owned
Aircraft Flown Banshee (jet)
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Anecdotes
On May 14, 1957 he was killed in a Banshee (jet) crash at Prospect NS Canada while he was taking part in joint army-navy exercises.
 
References
Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON; https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/80001896 (website viewed 26/02/2024);
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