In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Elwyn James Harold Perkins, D.S.M., LS&GC

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, Electronic Technician, 3449-E, RCN

 

Born: 09 Feb 1920, Victoria, British Columbia

 

Died: 25 Jun 1993

 

Citation for Distinguished Service Medal:  PERKINS, Elwyn, Petty Officer, 3449, Distinguished Service Medal, RCN, HMCS ST LAURENT. Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 15 August 1944.  "For leadership, skill and determination in H.M. Ships Affleck, Brecon and Forester, and H.M. Canadian Ships St. Laurent, Swanse aand Owen Sound in operations against U-Boats. For good service in the destruction of a submarine on 10 March 1944."

 

Chief Perkins joined the RCN 31 Jul 1939 and retired 30 Jul 1960

 

Ships served in:

HMCS ST LAURENT

HMCS DRUMHELLER

HMCS STAR

HMCS CATARAQUI

HMCS SCOTIAN

HMCS NEW LISKEARD

HMCS MIDDLESEX

HMCS ONTARIO

HMCS DISCOVERY

HMCS SKEENA

 

 

 


 

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