A long time resident of Prince George, BC, Gerald has been a member of the Society and Branch since 2009. Gerald's arms were granted on September 15, 2014 Vol VI, page 443. Gerald was very keen on heraldry and had attended several branch events as well as the RHSC National Annual General Meeting in Edmonton 2010.

Gerald's interest in heraldry lead him to participating in the Education Program of the Society. He achieved his Level 1 in heraldry proficiency in 2010 and his Level 2 soon after in 2011. On July 31, 2013, Gerald was awarded his Level 3 and became a Licentiate of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada

Besides having a keen interest in heraldry, Gerald wqas also a strong follower of genealogy and Scottich heritage; he had setup the North American McKinnon Clan Society, which to this day, is a vibrant society commenorating Gaelic cultural knowledge

Up to his death, he remained the chief historidan and he was a thorough researcher and a proflific writer. His published works include: "The Shank Bone Papers", "The End of an Old Song", "The Small Regiment", "A short Hisotiry of the Lordship and Baronage of Nova Scotia", "The Clan McKinnon, its Genealogy Lands and Arms", "Biographies of the Officers of the McKinnon Clan" and "How Heraldry came to the West Highlands of Scotland". Gerald had served as a communications technician with the Canadian Arms Forces and saw active service in the Middle East earning medals for service in the Golan Heights.

Honours and Awards

• 2014 Grant of Arms, Canadian Heraldic Authority, Ottawa
• 2013 Licentiate of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
• Canadian Forces Decoration