Sad to hear that Cdr Robert Hugh Bowman, STAR’s 23rd Commanding Officer (September 1979 to November 1982), crossed the bar on 25 January 2026, in his 90th year. Bob was a UNTD (U-8070) at the Ontario Agricultural College (University of Guelph) in 1955. In civilian life, he was a teacher and Principal in Dundas. He will be missed.
Each month, except April, June, July, August & October, we host a luncheon meeting at 11:30 on the last Wednesday of the month (LWOTM) at the Battlefield Branch, No. 622, at 12 King Street East, in Stoney Creek. There is a social time, a light lunch followed by a speaker or presentation. The cost is $22, by e-transfer to hna@hamiltonnaval.ca.
We also host the Battle of Atlantic Mess Dinner in May and the Trafalgar / Niobe Mess Dinner in October as well as a holiday lunch in November, all at LIUNA Station, 360 James Street North, in Hamilton. There is also a summer luncheon in June which is held at various locations throughout the Niagara Peninsula.
For more information email “hna@hamiltonnaval.ca” or contact LCdr (Ret’d) Bob DeWolfe at 905-745-2548 or “r.dewolfe2023@outlook.com”.
In Conversation with Cdr Ryan Bell, an article in the Naval Association of Canada’s STARSHELLS, Issue 104, Fall 2025. Ryan Bell started his career at HMCS STAR.
