Naval Career
He chose a naval career for himself, and joined the Royal Australian Naval College on 13 September 1932, aged 14, to complete his schooling. He was the smallest and shortest of his entry, measuring 4 feet 10.5 inches (148.6 cm). He graduated Dux in 1935 and received sporting colours in swimming, tennis, cricket and Rugby.
After initial training in HMAS Canberra, he was posted to HMS Queen Elizabeth, flagship of the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, which was observing the Spanish Civil War.
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