In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

William M. Schoenhals

 

RCNVR

 

Born: 09 Nov 1921          Died: 15 Mar 1990

 

William Schoenhals is buried in the Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeway, Ontario.

 

William's nephew, LS Donald Patterson, was one of 4 sailor who died onboard HMCS BONAVENTURE while cleaning the AVGAS tank, which had not been properly vented.

 

Ships served in:

HMCS HUNTER

HMCS GALT

 

WS01

WS02

WS03

WS04

WS05

(WS01) Portrait of William Schoenhals

(WS02) Notification to report to the Hamilton Division RCNVR for Active Service

(WS03) William Schoenhals

(WS04) William Schoenhals on unknown ship, possibly HMCS GALT, in southern waters

(WS05) William Schoenhals and shipmates on the forward gun of a minesweeper

 

WS06

(WS06) Unknown Naval sports team

 


 

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