August 6, 1952 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 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 30, 1952 HMCS HAIDA commissioned at Newcastle on Tyne. Cdr Henry George DeWolf appointed Commanding Officer HMCS HAIDA commissioned at Newcastle on Tyne. Cdr Henry George DeWolf appointed Commanding Officer
September 2, 1952 LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer. LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer.
September 27, 1952 HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 1st tour in Korea. HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 1st tour in Korea.
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