Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 25, 1984
• Invested on: October 03, 1984

After entering business in St John's he became the holder of the first student flying permit in Newfoundland. His pioneer bush-flying service brought benefit and relief to many an isolated settlement and laid the foundation for Eastern Provincial Airways. Having since become a company director and president, he has put much voluntary effort into health care transportation and the Newfoundland Regiment.