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Originally Posted by jimbuna
He was in the merchant marine from before the commencement of hostilities to the wars end. His discharge papers containing all the vessels he sailed aboard is 5 pages long and include such adventures (if that's the appropriate term) as:
First British ship to be bombed in the Spanish Civil War (Barcelona).
Last ship to leave France before it fell.
Only unescorted convoy to sail to Russia.
You'll meet a great guy on this forum shortly called Sailor Steve...he took a personal interest in my fathers war record and has copies of all his papers.
I remember he always spoke highly of the Canadians.
Sadly he departed this earth on Dec 7th 2009.
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What a history! What he saw! Be proud.
Merchant Mariners, truely unsung heros of the war.
My late father (err.. stepfather - long story) joined the infantry but never got overseas. After a short stint guarding the Halifax docks and as a Motorcycle Messenger, he was mustered out because his family had nobody to work the farm. My mother still cherishs the only picture of him in uniform, standing next to the big, beautiful, Indian motorcycle that he used. It has been twelve years since his passing and I still miss him.
I can understand your loss.