Duke joined the RCN in 1944 and was demobilized in 1945.  He re-enlisted in Nov 1946    and being active in Canadian Football and Lacrosse, he transferred to the P&RT trade completing his initial course on 13 May 1949.  Following a number of drafts ( postings for you other types) he returned to the PT school for his trade group 3 course 14 Aug - 15 Dec 1954.  Duke's career spanned 20 years under the old part 4 system. On retirement he took up residence and employment as a farrier in White Rock BC.  He later moved to 108 Mile Ranch and became a school bus driver.  He held this position until he suffered a major stroke which left him wheelchair bound for the balance of his life.  Subsequently he moved to the Fraser Valley for a period prior to settling in Kelowna B.C.