They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

 

Murray Francis Wilson

 

Able Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman, V56565, RCNVR

 

Born: 12 Oct 19124, Gays River, Nova Scotia, Canada

 

Died: 07 May 1944 at sea

 

Book of Remembrance

 

WILSON, Murray Francis, AB, V56565, RCNVR, MPK - 07 May 1944, HMCS VALLEYFIELD - Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, of Enfield, Nova Scotia.

 

Ships served in:

HALIFAX DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 12 Mar 1943

* Commenced Active Service 20 Apr 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR

HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 20 Apr 1943 as an OS, RCNVR

HMCS PROTECTOR II - Drafted to PROTECTOR II 25 Apr 1943 as an OS, RCNVR

HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 09 Jun 1943 as an OS, RCNVR

HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 11 Sep 1943 as an OS, RCNVR

* Rated Seaman Torpedoman 08 Nov 1943

HMCS HOCHELAGA II - Drafted to HOCHELAGA II (Manning Pool) 26 Nov 1943 as an OS, RCNVR

HMCS VALLEYFIELD - Drafted to VALLEYFIELD 08 Dec 1943 as an OS, RCNVR

* Rated Able Seaman 20 Apr 1944

 

MFW001

MFW002

(MFW01) Seaman Murray Wilson

(MFW002) Service file for Murray Wilson  //  Source: The Library and Archives of Canada

 


 

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