V16460
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Stocker Petty Officer

Born: November 17th 1918, Cheltenham, ON
Died: January 25th 1988, Stratford
Attended: Cheltenham Public, Ingelwood High School, Wells Academy
After School: Sheet Metal factory worker; taxi driver, Express CNR
Enlisted: September 1939, Thunder Bay
Trained: Port Arthur, HMCS Royal Roads Barracks
Served: North Atlantic, Mediterranean, England, Pacific
Medals or Awards: George VI 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, CVSM, King George VI War Medal, Discharge Medal
Discharged: September 28th 1945
After the War: Zimmerman Bros., Thompson's, St. Mary's; Henrickson's, Stratford; Elmer Amsbary (Chartered Accountant); Retail Sales; Tax Auditor
Family: Parents - Fredrick and Etta (Sloan)
Married - Edna Zimmerman, May 26th 1945
Sons - Wyman, William, Calvin
Comments: Cub Master (Tavistock), Boy Scouts (Stratford), Rotarian, St. John's Ambulance; Member of Presbyterian Church at Shelton; Tavistock E.U.B. Church; Grace United, Tavistock; Central United, Stratford. He served on Corvettes, Minesweepers, Destroyers; survived 3 sinkings, injured and reported missing in action. Member of Orange Lodge, Masonic Lodge in Tavistock, Stratford Legion, Canadian Royal Navy Association