Gray volunteered for the naval reserve in 1940, served as a pilot in the navy's fleet during the war in the Pacific in April 1945.

The bow section of HMCS Harry DeWolf was carried by heavy-lift transporters to a spot on the waterfront where it is being fitted to the ship's centre and stern sections.

Global News has an exclusive look at Canada's first Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship -- which when complete will have a vehicle bay, helicopter capability and remote-controlled 25 mm machine gun -- being constructed in Halifax.