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They made the Ultimate Sacrifice
MCDERMOTT, Joseph Gerald, Sto PO, V17569, RCNVR, MPK - 21 Aug 1944, HMCS ALBERNI - Son of Mr. and Mrs. James McDermott, of London, Ontario. Husband of Kathleen McDermott and father of Mary Elizabeth McDermott.
Stoker PO McDermott died when his ship, HMCS ALBERNI, was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel on 21 Aug 1944 by U-480, southeast of the Isle of Wight. Fifty-nine of her ship's company lost their lives. Prior to enlisting he worked as an Ashpitman and Firebuilder for the CNR.
Ships served in: LONDON DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted of 05 Jun 1941. Commenced Active Service 05 Jun 1941 as a Stoker 1st Class, RCNVR KINGSTON DIVISION RCNVR - Drafted to RCNVR DIVISION KINGSTON 30 Jun 1941 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 29 Aug 1941 HMCS HOCHELAGA - Drafted to HOCHELAGA 04 Nov 1941 HMCS GANANOQUE - Drafted to GANANOQUE 07 Nov 1941 * Rated Acting Leading Stoker 15 Jan 1943 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 01 Jul 1943 HMCS ALBERNI - Drafted to ALBERNI 01 Dec 1943 * Rated Acting Stoker Petty Officer 15 Jan 1944
(JM01) Photo of Leading Stoker McDermott (JM02) Documents from the Service File of Joseph McDermott
Second World War Casualty Index
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