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 A Veteran of the Korean War with a career in the Navy
spanning more than 37 years, Mr. Rolfe was
instrumental in uniting retired Naval Aviators to form a Chapter of the
Canadian Naval Air Group. Mr. Rolfe further
encouraged Veteran Naval Divers of Ontario and Quebec to form Chapters of The Canadian Naval Divers
Association in their respective provinces and successfully convinced four
Western Provinces to form a Western Chapter. In addition to serving in
all executive positions at the Canadian Naval Air Group, Mr. Rolfe drafted the association's official Constitution and
conducted the national office's business for several years. He also
produced, edited and distributed the Quarterly Newsletter for The Canadian
Naval Divers Association. Mr. Rolfe has devoted 15
years to research and locating lost documents pertaining to the last Canadian
awarded the Victoria Cross, Lt. Pilot Robert Hampton Gray.
.Mr. Rolfe sits
on the National Council of Veterans Organizations where he has been
representing the two Naval Veterans fraternal organizations. His
exemplary leadership on behalf of Naval Veterans and his contribution to the
commemoration of their achievements and sacrifice has been invaluable, and
demonstrates his remarkable ability to be an effective advocate of Veterans'
causes.
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