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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SEDGWICK, George John (Jack) - Passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Hospital, Saturday, May 28th, 2005, aged 90. Predeceased by son Richard. He is survived by his loving wife Thelma; son Jim (Marilyn) of Courtenay and daughter-in-law Karen of Winnipeg; grandson Rick (Sandy) of Courtenay; grand-daughter Kim (Byron) of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons Paul, and Robbie of Winnipeg; great grandchildren: Brennin, Kyle, Eric and Chase. Jack was a wonderful, caring man who always had time for people. He was an excellent husband, father and grandpa. We will miss you Dad. a gravesite service will be held at one o’clock Thursday, June 2nd, at Courtenay Cemetery with a small gathering of family and friends to follow.
Ships served in: WINNIPEG DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 05 Oct 1937 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR HMCS NADEN - Served in NADEN for training 04 - 30 Jul 1938 WINNIPEG DIVISION RCNVR - 29 Sep 1939 - 24 Aug 1940 * Commenced Active Service 24 Aug 1940 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 08 Sep 1940 HMCS SANS PEUR - Drafted to SANS PEUR 04 Dec 1940 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 04 Feb 1941 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 21 Feb 1941 * Rated Acting Submarine Detector, RCNVR 22 Mar 1941 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 23 Mar 1941 HMCS SANS PEUR - Drafted to SANS PEUR 01 May 1941 * Rated Able Seaman, RCNVR 24 May 1941 * Rated Acting Higher Submarine Detector, RCNVR whilst carrying out duties 24 Jan 1942 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 12 Apr 1942 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 17 Apr 1942 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 05 May 1942 HMCS HUSKY - Drafted to HUSKY 30 Sep 1942 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA for Port War Signal Station 18 Dec 1942 HMCS AVALON - Drafted to AVALON 16 Jul 1943 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 22 Dec 1943 * Transferred. Rated Patrolman, RCNVR 22 Apr 1944 HMCS NIOBE - Drafted to NIOBE 03 Jun 1944 HMS FERRET - Drafted to FERRET 15 Jun 1944 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 16 Jun 1945 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 27 Jun 1945 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 16 Dec 1945 HMCS CHIPPAWA - Drafted to CHIPPAWA 20 Dec 1945 * Demobilized 15 Jan 1946
(JS01) Portrait of Seaman Jack Sedgwick (JS02) Jack's Naval Identity disc (JS03) Jack's Naval pay and Identity book (JS04) Service documents for John George (Jack) Sedgwick
(JS05) Jack Sedgwick (JS06) Unknown group photo - background appears to be dockyard in Esquimalt (JS07) Jack Sedgwick (centre) and unknown friends (JS08) Jack Sedgwick (left) with Royal Marine - possibly at HMS Ferret (JS09) Jack Sedgwick by gun battery - location unknown but believed to be in BC
(JS10) Jack Sedgwick (front left), other sailors and Petty Officer are unknown (JS11) Jack Sedgwick in the wheelhouse of HMCS SANS PEUR // From the collection of George (Jack) Sedgwick // Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick (JS12) Jack Sedgwick (2nd from right - looking at camera) - other sailors unknown - on HMCS SANS PEUR // From the collection of George (Jack) Sedgwick // Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick
Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick
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