1960
- A
distinguished career in the service of the radio branch, extending back 45
years, came to a close when Harris H. Brannen, regional superintendent, radio
regulations, retired on November 21, 1960.
Mr. Brannen received his first training as a radio operator in 1912 with the
Canadian Marconi Company on Sable Island. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian
Navy and until the end of the First World War served as a warrant officer
telegraphist on patrol boats and minesweepers.
In 1918 he took a post as radio operator at the federal government finding
station on Sable Island. He subsequently served at Chebucto Head, Yarmouth and,
from 1926 to 1948, Saint John.
In 1948 Mr. Brannen was promoted to assistant to the superintendent of radio
at Halifax, where he remained until being appointed regional superintendent of
radio regulations at Moncton.
Mr. Brannen was honoured by his associates from throughout the Maritime
region on November 18, 1960, when he was presented with a suitable gift by J. A.
Lenahan, regional director, air services.
Harris Brannen
as Wireless Operator Telegraphist
R.N.C.V.R. HMCS STADACONA in August 1915.