About Douglas Boyle
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 77). Douglas Boyle was a Canadian naval officer.
Vice Admiral Douglas Seaman Boyle CMM, CD (29 November 1923 – 23 July 2001) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Commander of Maritime Command from 21 August 1973 to 14 June 1977.
Career Boyle joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939 and trained at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth before serving in the cruiser and the destroyers , and HMCS Chaudiere during the Second World War. He became Commanding Officer of the destroyer in 1957, Commanding Officer of the destroyer in 1959 and Commander of the 4th Canadian Escort Squadron in 1962. before retiring in 1977.
WWII 1939-1945
WWII 1939–1945 with France & Germany Clasp
WWII 1939-1945
WWII 1939–1945 with Overseas Service bar
WWII 1939-1945
Decoration awarded in 1952
Decoration awarded in 1967
with two Clasp for 32 years of services
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Who was Douglas Boyle?
Canadian navy officer
When was Douglas Boyle born?
Douglas Boyle was born on 29 November 1923 in Revelstoke.
When did Douglas Boyle die?
Douglas Boyle died on 23 July 2001 in Ottawa.
What was Douglas Boyle's occupation?
Douglas Boyle was a naval officer.
What nationality was Douglas Boyle?
Douglas Boyle was Canadian.
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