They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

MARTIN, Kenneth Wesley, ERA 4c, V18307, RCNVR, MPK - 07 Dec 1941, HMCS WINDFLOWER - Son of Alexander and Janet E. Martin, of Trenton, Ontario.

Prior to enlisting, Ken was a Sectionman for Canadian National Railway.

Ships served in:

KINGSTON DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 04 Apr 1941. Commenced Active Service 04 Apr 1941 as an A/ERA 4c, RCNVR
HMCS NADEN - NADEN for unknown United States Ship  - Served in U.S.S. 15 Jul 1941 - 07 Sep 1941 for training

HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 08 Sep 1941 as an A/ERA 4c

HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 16 Se p1941 as an A/ERA 4c, RCNVR

HMCS WINDFLOWER - Drafted to WINDFLOWER 23 Sep 1941 as an A/ERA 4c, RCNVR

(KM01) A/ERA Kenneth Martin

(KM02-KM03) Certificate of Service - pages 1 and 2

(KM04) Casualty report

(KM05) Letter to ERA Martin's mother

(KM06) Article on HMCS WINDFLOWER casualties and survivors

(KM07) Last family photo taken with Ken Martin - May 1941

(KM08) Eldorado Hockey team 1937-1938 Cup Winners

Ken Martin front row, centre

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