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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KEYS, John David - was born on September 30, 1922, the son of David Arnold and May Freeze Keys. After serving in the Navy, he attended McGill University, graduating in 1951 with a Ph.D. in Physics. After teaching for some years at Royal Roads, he came to Ottawa in 1958 and joined the public service. He became a VIce-President at the National Research Council and an Assistant Deputy Minister at Energy, Mines and Resources. After leaving the government in 1980, he joined Philip A. Lapp Ltd. in Toronto, attaining his Professional Engineer designation in 1982. He and his wife returned to Ottawa in 1988. John David Keys died on September 24, 2004.
Citation for Mentioned in Despatches:
KEYS, John David, Temporary Lieutenant, Mention in Despatches, RCNVR - Awarded as per London Gazette of 12 June 1945 (no Canada Gazette).
"The King has been graciously pleased on the Occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday to give orders for the following awards for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy"
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