In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Alexander John Cruickshank

 

Leading Seaman, Submarine Detector, V50135, RCNVR

 

Born: 1921

 

Died: 13 Jul 1999

 

Ships served in:

HMCS STRATFORD

 

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(AC01) Alex's medals - the 1939-45 Star, the Atlantic Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar, the War Medal 1939-45

(AC2) Alex's uniform

(AC03) National Registration Regulation 1940 Registration Certificate

(AC04) Passing Certificate - Educational Test for Advancement to Petty Officer

(AC05) Statement of Account

 

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(AC06) LS Alex Cruickshank (on right) with unknown friend / shipmate in Victoria, Easter 1945

(AC07) VAC Booket - Information Regarding Mounting and Wearing of Decorations, Campaign Stars and Medals

 

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(AC08) New Entry Training at HMCS CORNWALLIS, Halifax NS

Alex Cruickshank below the white arrow 2nd last row

Click here to view the names on the back of the photo

 

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(AC09) White Ensign off HMCS STRATFORD J310

(AC10) Alex Cruickshank, sporting a beard, onboard HMCS STRATFORD

(AC11) Alex Cruickshank on duty as Quartermaster, standing on the quarterdeck / sweepdeck of HMCS STRATFORD J310

(AC12) Alex Cruickshank onboard HMCS STRATFORD J310 at sea

(AC13) HMCS STRATFORD J310 detonating a mine

 

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(AC14) HMCS STRATFORD Christmas card

 

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(AC15) HMCS STRATFORD crew photo, St. John's Newfoundland c1943

This photo is also posted on the ship's company photo page for HMCS STRATFORD  with the crew numbered for identification

 

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(AC16) Newspaper / magazine article on HMCS CORNWALLIS near Digby, NS

(AC17) Newspaper article on MTBs

 


 


 

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