Name/Title
Certificate of the Service of Clarence Bernard HoughtonEntry/Object ID
2022-017-004Scope and Content
Certificate of Service for Clarence Bernard Houghton during WWII. The front page lists his personal information, his period of service, and medals he received. The line for next of kin has been whited out and rewritten with Edna Houghton of Thornbury being the current name in that field. The back displays his record of conduct.
The interior lists where he served during his time in the navy. This includes service at HMCS Stadacona, Scotian, Peregrine, and York (land bases) as well as the St. Croix, Hochelaga, Venture (Kamsack), and Bersimis.
Houghtons rank is listed at different points as "Eng'n," Sto. P.O. (Stoker Petty Officer) and E.R.A (Engine Room Arttificer) 4th class, 3rd class, and 2nd class.
The record indicates that Houghton was discharged to shore and demobilized on 13 Dec 45. He is noted to have received a rehabilitation grant and had service on the High Seas.
An injury is noted on the record on 29 July 42. The abbreviation appears to be "SCINH."Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1940 - 1945