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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served in the Navy 05 Nov 1943 - 27 Feb 1946 and 31 May 1954 - 03 Nov 1973
SMITH, Oscar Melvin - passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital with members of three generations at his side. Oscar was born in Big Valley Alberta (Drumheller) the third of twelve siblings. Oscar started working for the Railway at the age of 14. In 1943 he joined the Royal Canadian Forces and pursued a career in the Royal Canadian Navy and was Honorably Discharged in 1973. He worked at the Chief and Petty Officers Mess for the next ten years, at times holding three jobs to provide for his family. Oscar married Dorine A. Boyes in 1948 and had five daughters and four sons. Dorine passed away October 9, 1999. Oscar enjoyed fishing, golf, doing crafts, and travelling down south with his second wife Wynona Bergerud. Oscar enjoyed spending time with Friends playing Keno at Tillicum Mall. You will be missed. Thank you for your service in World War II. (Victoria Times Colonist 20 Feb 2019)
Ships served in:
(OS01) Oscar's medals - 1939-45 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Forces Decoration (C.D.) (OS02) Certificate of Service (OS03-OS04) PO2 Oscar Smith
(OS05) Leadership Course - 1965 HMCS CORNWALLIS
PO2 Oscar Smith, rear row, 3rd from right
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