Dad's Navy Days, 1941 - 1945
By G. A. Harrison
Introduction: I will be making a presentation in November, 2016 regarding my father's WW2 service with the RCNVR and Combined Operations organization, including information about raids and invasions at Dieppe, North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Some of the following photographs may be displayed to provide context for the stories presented.
Photo Gallery (1) - MY DAD'S NAVY DAYS
Volendam carried the first Canadians for Combined Ops to Scotland, Jan. 1942
Canadians trained on landing crafts in S. England, Irvine and Inveraray
Part of Combined Ops memorial in Inveraray
Battle honours displayed at HMS Quebec in Inveraray
Early design of C.O. rest with rifle pointing to right
This sailor (in part) inspired D. Harrison to be buried at sea
Canadians in C.O. were familiar with HMCS Niobe (base) in Scotland
Wellington Barracks, HMCS Stadacona, home to RCNVR ratings in 1941
This block of Wellington Barracks faced the parade square and Officers Block
Officers pose in front of door to Officers Mess, Wellington Barracks
Block of Officers Quarters still remains at HMS Halifax. Photo, 2014 by GH
More related photographs to follow.
Please link to Presentation: Dad's Navy Days 3 (2)
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