Dave C. P. Coughlin, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, Naval Weapons Technicain, RCN / C.A.F. (Navy)

Service information for:

Dave C. P. Coughlin

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class

Torpedo Anti-Submarine Rate, 35197-E, RCN

Weaponman Underwater, 35197-E, RCN

Naval Weapons Technician, C.A.F. (Navy)

Dave was born in Thrupp, Stroud Gloucestershire UK prior to the Second World War. On completion of school, he attended the Hartpury College with the intention of becoming a DVM, (Veterinary Medical Degree), However this did not materialize. In 1955 he immigrated to Canada, settling on Vancouver Island. Finding employment in both the agriculture and Forestry section. Later he Joined the Royal Canadian Navy on 01 Apr 1957 at HMCS Malahat, Victoria, BC, as a TAS Rate. (Torpedo Anti Submarine). This trade designation over time evolved into the Weapons Underwater & eventually Naval Weapons Technician. With postings & promotion He became the Coxswain on the destroyer Mackenzie, Base Chief at CFB Esquimalt (Naden). Command Chief Esquimalt (P), and postings at NDHQ Ottawa. After his release from the Navy, Dave worked for the BC Provincial Government for a few years before retiring in 2006.

Ships served in: (shore bases not listed in sequence with drafts to ships.)

HMCS MALAHAT - Enlisted 01 Apr 1957

HMCS CORNWALLIS - Assiniboine I Division

HMCS ATHABASKAN - 1958-1959

HMCS SAGUENAY - 1959-1960

HMCS ASSINIBOINE - 1961-1962

HMCS BEACON HILL - 1962-1963

HMCS MACKENZIE - 1964-1967

HMCS GATINEAU - 1971-1974

HMCS MACKENZIE - 1978-1979 as Cox'n

HMCS NADEN

RCSCC QUADRA