Young, Robert MacKenzie (Bob)

Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

Lieutenant Robert MacKenzie Young began his naval career during World War II with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR), serving in various capacities across the Mediterranean and North Atlantic theatres before transitioning into peacetime roles with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

June 5, 1942: Assigned to HMS Stag, a Royal Navy base in Port Said, Egypt, supporting motor launch operations.
November 17, 1942: Took command of HDML 1046, a Harbour Defence Motor Launch.
Later in 1942, became Commanding Officer of ML 361, a motor launch used in coastal operations. (Operation Albumen)
July 8, 1944: Posted to HMS Gregale, the Coastal Forces base in Malta, a strategic location for Mediterranean naval operations.
February 26, 1945: Joined HMCS Collingwood, a Flower-class corvette used for convoy escort duties in the Battle of the Atlantic.
April 15, 1945: Transferred to HMCS Chicoutimi, another Flower-class corvette.
1946: Transferred from the RCNVR to the regular Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).
October 1946: Posted to HMS Ajax, a Royal Navy cruiser, indicating continued liaison or exchange service.
January 28, 1948: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander.
1949–1950: Served at Naval Service Headquarters in Ottawa, contributing to national-level naval administration.
February 13, 1950: Appointed Manning Commander at the RCN Depot in Esquimalt, British Columbia.
August 30, 1951: Posted to HMCS Ontario, a light cruiser and flagship of the RCN.
April 13, 1953: Assigned to HMCS Star, the Hamilton Naval Division, supporting reserve naval units.
May 5, 1955 – April 14, 1957: Served as Commanding Officer of HMCS Ungava, a minesweeper tasked with coastal patrol and mine clearance.
Later posted to HMCS Scotian, the Halifax Naval Division, continuing his leadership in naval reserve training and administration.

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