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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SEDGWICK, George John (Jack) - Passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Hospital, Saturday, May 28th, 2005, aged 90. Predeceased by son Richard. He is survived by his loving wife Thelma; son Jim (Marilyn) of Courtenay and daughter-in-law Karen of Winnipeg; grandson Rick (Sandy) of Courtenay; grand-daughter Kim (Byron) of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons Paul, and Robbie of Winnipeg; great grandchildren: Brennin, Kyle, Eric and Chase. Jack was a wonderful, caring man who always had time for people. He was an excellent husband, father and grandpa. We will miss you Dad. a gravesite service will be held at one o’clock Thursday, June 2nd, at Courtenay Cemetery with a small gathering of family and friends to follow.
Ships served in: HMCS SANS PEUR - Served in SANS PEUR 04 Dec 1940 - 03 Feb 1941 as an OS, RCNVR // 01 May 1941 - 11 Apr 1942 as an OS / AB, RCNVR. Rated Able Seaman 24 May 1941 HMCS HUSKY - Served in HUSKY 30 Sep 1942 - 17 Dec 1942 as an AB, RCNVR
(1) Portrait of Seaman Sedgwick (2) Naval Identity disc (3-4) Naval pay and Identity book (5) Certificate of Service (6-7) Naval Training and Drills
(8) Active Service Record (9) Conduct record (10) Certificate of Service - continued from certificate #1 (11-12) Naval Training and Active Service Record
(13-14) Submarine Detector History sheet (15) Record of Service as Submarine Detector - ASDICS (16) Record of Service as Submarine Detectors - other A/S Devices (17) Trade Certificates - Submarine Detector Ratings
(18) George John Sedgwick (19) Unknown group photo - background appears to be dockyard in Esquimalt (20) George Sedgwick (centre) and unknown friends (21) George Sedgwick (left) with Royal Marine - possibly at HMS Ferret (22) George Sedgwick by gun battery - location unknown but believed to be in BC (23) George Sedgwick (front left), other sailors and Petty Officer are unknown (24)
Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick
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