Chief Petty Officer

A/2404

Royal Canadian Navy Reserve

Age 39

Awarded MENTION IN DISPATCHES as per London Gazette 14 june 1945

"For courage and resourcefulness while picking up survivors under adverse weather conditions in the North Atlantic in October 1942, and again in the Mediterranean in February 1943.  This rating, who lost his life at the time     of the destruction of HMCS Alberni, always showed a consistent devotion to     duty and coolness in action.  This was evident at the time of the destruction     of a JU-88 in July, 1944.  His conduct in action was always a credit to the     service and an inspiration to the men serving under him."

Son of Augustus and Margaret Lighthall of Picton, On

Husband of Mary Lighthall of Picton, ON

Halifax Memorial panel 7