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Dec 19, 2001 to Jun 23, 2002
BOB BAIRD
MEMBER CRESCENT DIVISION AUG-DEC 1952 CORNWALLIS NS
comox,bc,Canada, - Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 12:18:20 (EDT)
Bill Lord
Served two trips to Korea as "ping Merchant".Went from Basics to the BIG
O and then to the Sioux. Anyone remember the batch of home brew we made in
the mess in a large milk can. The Jimmy found it first. Wonder how it
tasted
Taber,AB,Canada, - Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 22:18:11 (EDT)
Jack Sheedy
Calgary,AB,Canada, - Monday, June 17, 2002 at 23:11:08 (EDT)
Andrew J. MacAulay
Great web site
Moncton,Canada, - Sunday, June 16, 2002 at 09:18:19 (EDT)
Hugh "Robby" Robins
Great site! Brought back many good memories. Except for a brief sojourn
in "Slackers," my RCN service from 1954 to 1959 was mainly on the west coast.
I was a stoker aboard the Crusader when she sailed for Halifax via the Panama
Canal in 1955 or 56. We returned with HMCS Crescent. Sleeping in a bunk for
the first time was wild, and cafeteria-style meal service was far far different
than Crusader "amenities." Also served on HMCS New Glasgow, Sussexvale, Jonquire
and St. Terese
Chilliwack,BC,Canada, - Monday, June 03, 2002 at 23:44:52 (EDT)
Robert OWEN
Served from May 1952 - May 1957. Served Aboard HMCS CHALEUR (144) - HMCS
UNGAVA (148) 31st SUPPORT AIR GROUP - HMCS CAPE BRETON (100)
Mobile,AL,U S A, - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 13:14:58 (EDT)
SCOTTY MORRISON
EXCELLENT JOB YOU HAVE DONE HERE,JOINED 45 RETIRED 72 LAST SHIP COX,N
ST.LAURENT
RR2 MAHONE BAY,N.S.,Canada, - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 18:47:19 (EDT)
Bill Mcdonald
Thanks to your "Add to my Log" I was able to find an old buddy Jim Friars
who had Logged in. We joined together and did our basic at Cornwallis in
1950 "Fraser" Division. Your site does an excellent service for old Matelots.
Reading the Log it seems to do an excellent for young ones as well. Keep
up the good work.
Toronto,ON,Canada, - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 17:48:01 (EDT)
Speedy Gallant
Just came across your site,served 52-57,Cornwallis(columbia Div.)Naden,Ontario
(52-53)Stadacona (53-54)Quebec (54-56)Assiniboine (56-57)including a couple
of refresher courses at eastern passage (course content confidential) Great
site.....Cheers Speedy
Canada, - Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 14:06:05 (EDT)
Butch Frederick
My only naval experience was Sea Cadets (RCSCC Brilliant, North Bay '52
- '56) but they were wonderful times for me and I have had a keen interest
in the Canadian Navy ever since. I can't add anything to your site, which
would be of any interest or value, but I just wanted to impress upon you
the fact that I think it is the best effort of it's type that I have come
across. Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!
Alvinston,Ontario,Canada, - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 13:27:56 (EDT)
Bill Croshaw
Hello again. I was looking at the great picture of the 'Columbia' and
thought I would pass this on. HMCS Kootney was in a collision a few years
ago, with a civi boat and damaged her bow extensively. Columbia was in storage
at Esquimalt so the bow of the Columbia was cut off and it replaced the damaged
bow of the Kootney. My brother was a CPO on the Kootney at the time. The
Columbia is now part of the underwater diving reef on the west coast of British
Columbia. The Columbia's bow continues to sail though. My brother is now
retired from the CAF, he went out as a Master Warrant Officer.
Stonecliffe,Ont,Canada, - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 21:17:45 (EDT)
Karl(Specs)Reiter
I wish I could have had the talent to do such a terrific job as you've
done.Best regards,and I hope to see you in 'Peg in May for the runion.
Karl(Specs)Reiter,ex ABNS1,8047-E
Houston,TX,USA, - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 23:08:30 (EDT)
Jerry Proc organized the web site HMCS Algonquin #1 and I sujpplied the
pictures taken during war time.I am always pleased to hear & correspond
by e- mail any one who had the pleasure of being in the Canadian navy war
time or peace time.It is an honour to submit my query. I say wake up vets
we are approaching the age of 80 Ken
Inverary,Ontario,Canada, - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 10:14:51 (EST)
william lawry
Very interestig site. Just started researching my grandfathers navy history.
Looking for anyone who might have known him. His name was Gilbert M. Waddington
from Belmont Park(Victoria)BC. Enlisted Feb. 18-52. Discharged Feb. 1962.
Was on/at Hmcs Star,Cornwallis,Naden,New Waterford,Beacon Hill,New
Glasgow,Sioux,Stadacona,Sussexvale and St Laurent. Any contacts, info or
memories would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
St Catharines,on,Canada, - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 12:25:36 (EST)
Bill Croshaw
Served in the R.C.N. Sept.1957 to Sept. 1962. H.M.C.S. Lanark, Buckingham,
Sioux and H.M.C.S. Shelburne. Was a stoker on the Sioux Jan. 1959 to April
1961. A Happy Ship. Best five yrs of my life. Would do it again in a
heartbeat.
Stonecliffe,Ont,Canada, - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 11:27:41 (EST)
Norm Dix
Did not think I would return to site so quickly and the reason is I have
tried unsuccessfully to answer the prior entry for Tammy re her uncle John
Booth. I could maybe help her in her research however apparently the e_mail
address needs updating - Server has rejected address
Canada, - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 23:30:22 (EST)
Norm Dix
Very interesting site which brings back fond memories of the past - I
served five years Jan/1951 to Dec/1955 and will be back to this site again
fore-sure. Hi: any of you old tars remember Cdr David Budge's welcome address
to new arrivals at Cornwallis?
London,On,Canada, - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 22:51:18 (EST)
Tammy Moore
Hi there. I have learned quite a lot by surfing thru your site. The reason
why I came to it in the first place is that I came across some old photo's
of my husband's family (they are not all that close) and found that his uncle
was in the Navy. He and a bunch of other young men are wearing white navy
hats with "Cornwallis" on the front of them. The base in my picture sure
does look like the same one in your Cornwallis tab, but of course I don't
know for sure. My question to you is...what would my husbands uncle be...can
you tell by the uniform? I don't see any "badges" or anything. Just to let
you know his uncle's name is John Booth and he looks to be approx. 17 years
old, so that would make the year 1950. It could be later than the date I
just mentioned though. Anything you could tell me about what his uniform
means (if anything) what he did...anything at all would be so greatly
appreciated. Thank you in advance. Tammy
Canada, - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 23:31:41 (EST)
Lee Mercer
Great site. My friend, an old salt,Bill Skeffington told me about it and
now I have added it to the favorits.I am a stoker onboard HMCS Iroquois and
I am in the Gulf of Omar doing our thing for Canada. I have been to the
Athabaskan Momorial during Nato 99 as well as some other places of great
rememberance to our fine country. I must say it was humbling. Again, great
site Sir Lee Mercer MSER I have the watch
Darthmouth,N.S.,Canada, - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 18:11:29 (EST)
Hi Tom, every time I revisit I get new ideas for my own site at "under
the cat" url above. Your pictures sure bring back lots of memories. I would
like your permission to use a couple on my site if at all possible. Keep
up the great work. John...PO1 Rtrd
North Bay,Ont,Canada, - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 16:08:05 (EST)
earl johnson
Have been unable to find any of my old shipmates. Where are they all
now??
ottawa,on,Canada, - Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 16:34:55 (EST)
Alice
Great site. For anyone who served at HMCS Quadra there is an alumni page.
Check it out. http://members.home.net/qalumni/home.htm
Powell River,BC,Canada, - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 00:21:31 (EST)
Glen Boswell
Joined in 63, severved on the Vickie, Columbia and Albro Lake as a sparker.
Interesting sight. Trying to find more pictures of the Columbia etc
Ottawa,On,Canada, - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 22:24:34 (EST)
Don Collins
This is the best site on the web! I believe we may have been shipmates
on the Wallaceburg in the fall of 1952. I also sailed on the Quebec, the
Swansea, the Toronto and the Maggie. My service time was July 51 to June
55 What a time we had. Was it really asgood as I remember.
Cambridge,On,Canada, - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 17:51:31 (EST)
Gerald W Leach (Yeoman)
Just a correction to the term Dibby-Dab. It was a termed for young OD
Stokers that were employed wipping up spilled oil off the decks of the engine
room and boiler room decks (floors) They did not like to term hence they
tagged it non-stokers as a way of putting off the task they were suited
for...
Dartmouth,NS,Canada, - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 10:18:29 (EST)
Jim Friars
Joined 1950, Brunswicker to Cornwallis,Fraser Div. 1951 to Ontario, to
Iroquois, to Swansea, to Toronto, to Maggie . Left In June 1955. You have
a great site. Congrats.
Thornbury,On,Canada, - Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 12:16:07 (EST)
Joe Kearney - C2CK3
Thanks for getting back to me so promptly Tom. I think that this is an
invaluable contribution you are making. I also joined in 52 and was in Cornwallis
from Aug 4th to Dec. 13th. Crescent Division. I retired in 1977 Ships: 1953-55
Micmac Any shipmates 1955-57 Stad (pool) 1957-60 Restigouche Any shipmates
1960-63 Cornwallis (ships company) Any shipmates 1965-68 Gloucester Any shipmates
1969-70 Bonaventure (cancomflt staff) Any shipmates 1970-71 Protecteur (cancomflt
staff) Any shipmates 1971-72 CFB Petawawa 1972-73 Chaudiere 1974-75 Sakatchewan
Looking for: Ray Nelson, Gus Boomer, Dale Rix, Brian Gammon, Bob Levin, Herbie
McNairn & Anybody else who served on Chaudiere and Sakatchewan 1975-77
CFB Toronto
Belleville,On,Canada, - Saturday, February 09, 2002 at 13:41:57 (EST)
Joe Kearney
Great idea Tom. how do we go about listing our name, ships and wingers
we're looking for.
Belleville,On,Canada, - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 23:25:26 (EST)
Marty Flowersmith
Former 'Stoker' HMCS HURON 2nd (Island Bulldozer) Trip . Enjoyed your
site.Am transfering all my RCN Pics and Dips to disks and came across yours
through the CTA List.Now theres a great site for weekly interest. You take
care and maybe we will get tied up in a yarn or two--- site and a weekly
pleasure site which
River Denys,NS,Canada, - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 17:09:00 (EST)
You have a great web page, it sure brought back memories for me, especially
the pictures of Cornwallis, who could forget that 6 months of your life.
I was on the Algonquin 1958 and it was interesting going through the history
you have of all the ships. You deserve a lot of credit for the many hours
you must have put in
Burlington,On,Canada, - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 11:11:33 (EST)
Norm Van Tassel
normvant@mb.sympatico.ca
Nice Job on your Webite I know what happened now in 52 I left the Cornwallis
Area and joined the Army because you arrived in my home town. Now you know
why all the Digby Boys joined the Army rather than the Navy. Although I was
in the Sea Cadets in Cormwallis in my eary years. I served in Korea with
The Queens Own Rifles at the same time you were there.
Winnipeg,MB,Canada, - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 08:21:30 (EST)
Bob Turner
Joined RCNVR in June of 1945 at HMCS Chippawa, then on to HM Signal School
at St. Hyacinthe, Que. to take a Huff-Duff course, and then posted to a frigate,
HMCS Inch Arran at Slackers (Halifax). Along with four other frigates, we
formed Escort Group 28 for mid-Atlantic convoy duty. Along with HMCS Buckingham,
we escorted U-889 into Shelbourne, N.S. at the beginning of May, 1945. After
returning to civilian life, I worked for Canadian Pacific Railway as a telegraph
operator and train dispatcher on the north shore of Lake Superior for many
years. I will turn 76 on my next birthday in July of 2002. You have an excellent
web site. Both of my two sons were in Sea Cadets.
Brampton,On,Canada, - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 20:36:53 (EST)
LS Jason Intini
Hello, I'm currently on my Junior Leadership Course at CFB Esquimalt.
I have an assignnment on the history of HMCS/CFB Cornwallis to write up.
If anyone has other web pages that I could view to assist me, please let
me know at; jayintini@hotmail.com.
Victoria,BC,Canada, - Friday, January 18, 2002 at 01:13:06 (EST)
my name is paul livingstone, looking for aanyone that was in com.school
in Naden in 1958
maple ridge/bc /canada,B.C,Canada, - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 06:30:15
(EST)
Iam X SPARKER looking for an old ship mate Terry Fingleman he is also
a sparker we did com school toghter @H.m.c.s Naden in i beleve 1958 and this
is a great site thaank you
Maple Ridge,B.C,Canada, - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 06:25:03 (EST)
Served on th HAIDA from 55/57 , it would be a pleasure to reminiscent
with friends from that era
Greenfield Park,Canada, - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 18:57:31 (EST)
KarlH.Reiter(Specs)
Hey Tom,are you going to the reunion in'Peg,5/17/02? If so,Id sure like
to meet you. Best regards for the New Year Specs(ex-ABNS1)
Houston,Tx,USA, - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 18:57:19 (EST)
Leonard C Hawtin
Born Oakville ont 1932,joined RCN at HMCS Star as a stoker mechanic.Retired
1977 P1 er.Looking for old buddies,servedon Hmcs Cedarwood 1952
Nanaimo,bc,Canada, - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 16:26:51 (EST)
Wayne LaPorte
I joined the Navy in March 1953 And left in March of 1958. After Cornwallis
I went to Naden then shortly after to HMCS Ontario while she was still in
drydock. I spent all of my time on her except for short periods in Naden
on course.
Morrisburg,ONT,Canada, - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 19:38:42 (EST)
Donald Rose (Rosie)
I was a stoker on the last trip to Korea. I was a friend of the upper
deck stocker MacKay Ashley.
Calgary,AB,Canada, - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 22:22:44 (EST)
I REALLY ENJOY YOUR SITE . I JOINED THE SEA CADETS AND WENT TO THE SUMMER
CAMP IN SYDNEY N.S. AT H.M.C.S. ACADIA IN 1960 FEW MOONS AGO,AND THAN I JOINED
THE RCNR IN 61 AT H.M.C.S.MONTCALM SPENT 2 WEEKS ON H.M.C.S.INCH ARRAN CRUISING
FROM PORT ARTHUR (THUNDER BAY) AND SAILED THE LAKES AND THE 2 FOLLOWING SUMMERS
I WAS ON COURSE AT H.M.C.S PATRIOT.KEEP INTOUCH
BEAUPORT,QC,Canada, - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 18:22:07 (EST)
Doug Mackay
A great site for old R.C.N. sailors.
Canada, - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 15:02:39 (EST)
joined Cornwallis Skeena 1/64 then on to Stadacona for six weeks training
.Spent most time on Provider in 64 and Annapolis in 65 and 66 Enjoying your
site and Merry Christmas to all Sunday Dec.23/01 05:50est
Toronto,On,Canada, - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 05:49:48 (EST)
Sylvie Gagnon
I'm a Lt(v) of Rcscc Sioux at Laval, Quebec. the RCSCC is a Cadets corps,
the name of the cadets corps is Sioux, Sorry for my english, i speak french
only. We made an history for the HMCS Sioux for the cadets corps because
we given this name for the destroyer of the canadian navy the cadets corps
borned in september 1952. If you write me in french (super). Do you have
some informations about the Sioux and more. Thanks a lot.
Pierrefonds,qc,Canada, - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 00:18:16 (EST)
Sam Crowshaw
What a surprise to find out about your Web Site, it's just great. Another
ex-hairy bum Bill Shedden from Toronto just sent it to me. I'm the Crowshaw
in the Elmer photo. I'm in touch with John Munton so will pass on your URL
and to others I know. Will be in touch latter. Regards: Sam
Grande Prairie,AB,Canada, - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 22:00:08 (EST)
Karl H.Reiter
I joined RCN at Chippewa in 9/52,after transfering fron RCSC then
RCNR,discharged in 9/57. Served in/at Cornwallis(of course),Naden,Sault
Ste.Marie,Crusader,Sussexvale,Royal Roads,and discharged at Naden in'57.
I'd love to hear from old wingers.I intend to attend the RCNA reunion in
Winnipeg ,May 15th.Hope to see y'all there. Thanks Tom for a great
site
Houston,Tx,USA, - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 19:13:53 (EST)
Douglas Parker (P1ET-Retired)
Joined the RCN on Sept 25,1964 and retired Oct 16, 1996. It was fun while
it lasted!!
Lr. Sackville,NS,Canada, - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 00:51:34 (EST)
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