HMCS HAIDA sinks German minesweeper M486 off Ile d’Yeu, Bay of Biscay. LS R.H. Betts, and AB G.J. Rowe, both killed in action Aug 6, 1944. A/S Kerwin awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. (This was the second CGM awarded to the RCN. The first was Max Bernay’s on August 6, 1942). August 6, 2021 HMCS HAIDA sinks German minesweeper M486 off Ile d’Yeu, Bay of Biscay. LS R.H. Betts, and AB G.J. Rowe, both killed in action Aug 6, 1944. A/S Kerwin awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. (This was the second CGM awarded to the RCN. The first was Max Bernay’s on August 6, 1942).
HMCS HAIDA arrives at Pier Six in Toronto. August 25, 2021 HMCS HAIDA arrives at Pier Six in Toronto.
HMCS HAIDA commissioned at Newcastle on Tyne. Cdr Henry George DeWolf appointed Commanding Officer August 30, 2021 HMCS HAIDA commissioned at Newcastle on Tyne. Cdr Henry George DeWolf appointed Commanding Officer
HMCS HAIDA moved to Pier 9, Hamilton, Ontario. August 30, 2021 HMCS HAIDA moved to Pier 9, Hamilton, Ontario.
HMCS HAIDA designated as a National Historic Site. August 30, 2021 HMCS HAIDA designated as a National Historic Site.
15 Gun Salute for the burial of Vice Admiral DeWolf. HMCS Haida fired the salute to him as he was being buried in Bedford Basin. August 30, 2021 15 Gun Salute for the burial of Vice Admiral DeWolf. HMCS Haida fired the salute to him as he was being buried in Bedford Basin.
LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer. September 2, 2021 LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer.
HMCS HAIDA departs Korea for Halifax after completing her U.N. assignment. September 12, 2021 HMCS HAIDA departs Korea for Halifax after completing her U.N. assignment.
Ceremony aboard HMCS HAIDA to complete the twinning of HMCS HAIDA and ORP Blyskawica. September 22, 2021 Ceremony aboard HMCS HAIDA to complete the twinning of HMCS HAIDA and ORP Blyskawica.
HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 1st tour in Korea. September 27, 2021 HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 1st tour in Korea.
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