Henry Pybus
Bell-Irving - West Vancouver
![Click image for full-size version](/web/20061229014111im_/http://www.protocol.gov.bc.ca/protocol/prgs/obc/1990/1990_HPBell-Irving_sm.jpg) Brigadier
The Honourable Henry Bell-Irving has served his country and his
province with great distinction.
A member of
a distinguished pioneer family, Mr. Bell-Irving went overseas with
the first contingent of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada in December
of 1939 and commanded a company of the battalion in Sicily and later
in Italy and northwest Europe before succeeding to the command of
the 10th. Canadian Infantry Brigade. He was awarded the D.S.O. and
bar, the O.B.E. for bravery in action and was twice mentioned in
dispatches. Mr. Bell-Irving has served 57 continuous years with
the Seaforth Highlanders and until recently was Honourary Colonel
of the Regiment. In short, he is one of Canada's most distinguished
and decorated soldiers.
In business,
Mr. Bell-Irving is known for his integrity and enthusiasm. In addition
to the executive positions he occupied with his own Bell-Irving
real estate concern and its successor, he was President of the Vancouver
Real Estate Board and of the Canadian Real Estate Association as
well as President of the Vancouver Board of Trade.
As Lieutenant-Governor
from 1978 to 1983, His Honour will be remembered for his extensive
travel throughout the Province to remote communities, including
native villages, to bring the Vice-Regal Office to British Columbians
who had seldom - if ever - enjoyed the opportunity to meet Her Majesty's
official representative.
If there is
an activity that particularly characterizes his term, it was his
strong support of youth-related activities and programmes, - both
officially and personally - including helping young people from
disadvantaged situations find a productive and fulfilling role in
society. In these tasks he was graciously supported by Mrs. Bell-Irving.
Mr. Bell-Irving's
community interests include long service with the Provincial Council
of the Boy Scouts of Canada, the Children's Hospital and the B.C.
Corps of Commissionaires. He is an officer of the Order of Canada.
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