Ryan Melanson Trident Newspaper –– The future HMCS Harry DeWolf sailed under Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) command for the first time in early October, and has since been at sea regularly with the crew conducting training, testing, and trials on the new vessel.. Vice Admiral Henry George "Harry" DeWolf CBE DSO DSC CD (26 June 1903 – 18 December 2000) was a Canadian naval officer who was made famous as the first commander of HMCS Haida (G63) during World War II. St. Laurent was posted to convoy duty out of Halifax. A native of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf (RCN) was decorated for outstanding service throughout his naval career, which included wartime command of HMCS St. Laurent from 1939-40, and later, his 1943-44 command of HMCS Haida, known as the “Fightingest Ship in the RCN.” "For outstanding courage, skill and devotion to duty in H.M. Canada B3K 5M7 In 1944, Haida moved to the English Channel as part of preparations for the Allied invasion of Normandy. Commander Corey Gleason MMM, CD will serve as commanding officer for Canada’s first AOPS. St. Laurent under DeWolf reportedly fired the RCN's first shots of the war as they helped rescue British and French troops escaping from continental Europe during Operation Dynamo after the Fall of Francein late May and early June 1940. . "For gallantry and distinguished service as Senior Officer of Destroyers in successful destroyer night actions in the English Channel on 26th and 29th April 1944." 3099 Barrington Street On being re-appointed ashore, he now holds the position of Assistant Chief of Naval Staff, which appointment is being filled with perspicacity and ability.". A native of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf (RCN) was decorated for outstanding service throughout his naval career, which included wartime command of HMCS St. Laurent from 1939-40, and later, his 1943-44 command of HMCS Haida, known as the “Fightingest Ship in the RCN.” Returning to Canada in the summer of 1925, he was posted to one of the RCN's two destroyers, HMCS Patriot. When war broke out, DeWolf was appointed commanding officer of HMCS St. Laurent, and in that capacity did convoy duty out of Halifax until 1940. Harry DeWolf is the namesake of the first of six Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) under construction for the Royal Canadian Navy at Halifax Shipyard. The work is part of a normal process to incrementally test Harry DeWolf’s systems, and as sailors gain experience with this first-of-class ship, they’re also making an immediate impact on RCN … In July 1935, he was promoted to lieutenant commander and posted to National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) in Ottawa. ... ’s Command-ing Officer. Projected service entry for the lead ship of the class is in 2018. The ship was ordered in 2011, laid down in 2016, and launched in 2018. Corey Gleason, left, commanding officer of HMCS Harry DeWolf, and Chief Petty Officer First Class Jamie Haas walk alongside the ship at the Halifax Dockyard on Oct. 23, 2020. “HMCS Harry DeWolf will be commissioned in summer of 2021.” MacDonald said the ship will offer not only the capacity to work in Arctic waters, but also patrol offshore in Canadian territorial waters and beyond. 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