They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

 

William Allan Stirling

 

Able Seaman Anti-Aircraft Rating, 19701-H, RCN

 

Born: 21 Apr 1936, Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada

 

Died: 13 Jun 1957, United Kingdom

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STIRLING, William Allan, ABAA1, 19701-H, RCN, died - 13 Jun 1957, HMCS MAGNIFICENT

 

Able Seaman Stirling died from an accidental fall from a fire escape on the top floor of the Royal Fleet Club, Devonport, Plymouth, some time in the night of 13 Jun 1957. Some of Magnificent's crew, including Stirling, were billeted at the Fleet Club.  He enlisted in the RCN 07 Jan 1953.  He is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK

 

Ships served in:

HMCS MAGNIFICENT

 

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(WAS001) Obituary for AB William Stirling  //  Courtesy of Steve Hutchings

(WAS002) Headstone for AB William Stirling in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK  //  Source: Find-a-Grave

 


 

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