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Rear-Admiral Sir Charles E. Kingsmill

Rear-Admiral Sir Charles E. Kingsmill was born in Guelph, Ontario, and enjoyed a successful career with the Royal Navy before returning to Canada to head its Fisheries Protection Service.

Seen here in the British-style full dress uniform of a rear-admiral while head of the Fisheries Protection Service, Kingsmill subsequently became the first Director of the Naval Service of Canada in 1910, heading the establishment of the new navy and overseeing its administration until 1921.

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 20020045-2811