Tuesday, March 20, 2012

In Memory of Reg.#6743 / O.284 Frank Henry William Zaneth


In Memory of Reg.#6743 / O.284
Frank Henry William Zaneth

'Friends Not Forgotten'

Frank Zaneth was born in 1890 in Gambolo, Italy. He came to Canada and engaged in the RNWMP in 1917. His career was wide and diverse, including Canada wide postings with the the Preventive Service in 'C', 'HQ', 'F' (Regina), 'K' (Calgary), 'C' (Montreal), 'A' (Ottawa) and 'F' Div. (Regina Sub). His final posting was at 'HQ' in the role of Director of Training.

E' Div. Vet Don Klancher submitted this photo and says: 'Undoubtedly, it was taken shortly after his Commission in 1934'. 

There were a few things unique about Frank Zaneth. First, Don Kancher says that: 'Frank Zaneth was the first member promoted to the rank of Detective Inspector.'

And, Graves Program Volunteer Helen Gillespie claims that '...according to a paperback in 1992 entitled 'Undercover: Cases of the RCMP's Most Secret Operative' by James Dubro and Robin Rowland, is the story of Zaneth's life and cases, some of which are pretty incredible.' (Helen Gillespie).[hgillespie@rogers.com]

Frank Zaneth received promotions throughout his career. He retired in 1951 as an Assistant Commissioner. He died in 1971 and he is buried in Quebec.


Oh, I completely forgot that there was something else unique about Frank Zaneth. It wasn't his name.

His real name was Franco Zanetti!

'Maintain Our Memories'

Photo Contributor and Appreciation:
'E' Div. Vet Din Klancher

J. J. Healy
Reg.#23685

1 comment:

  1. Good Morning :
    I am writing an essay about Frank Zaneth with an accent on his Italian side of the family.
    Where can I get a photo of his grave i n New Glasgow?
    Thank you ERnesto R Milani

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