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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DAVIDGE, George L. - George was born in Edson, AB in 1925 and grew up there.
After leaving school, George went to Vancouver to work with the Boeing Aircraft Company at Sea Island on PBY aircraft.
He eventually returned to Edson and worked in an auto shop.
George enlisted in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1944 when he was 20. After basic training, he was posted to HMCS Cornwallis, NS for four months before joining HMCS Oshawa in Halifax, NS and serving on the high seas during World War II.
George volunteered for Pacific duty at HMCS Naden in the Esquimalt Naval Base and completed four months training before being shipped to Edmonton.
He was discharged in January 1946 and worked in a hardware and sporting goods store.
George and his family moved to Vancouver in 1958 and later to White Rock where he managed an apartment building.
George was a Life Member of the Naval Vets Association and was a recipient of the Queen’s 60th Anniversary Medal.
George was a member of the legion for 42 years and our branch for 17 years. (RCL Last Post 2021)
George along with 2 older Brothers served during the Second World War - one with the Canadian Army in NW Europe (1944/45) and the other with the RCAF/RAF assigned to RAF 193 Typhoon Sqd. (1943 - 1945). All returned home after the war.
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