Category Archives: HMCS Athabaskan

Williams, Kenneth W. – ERA

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Hi, my great-uncle was killed on the Athabaskan. His name was Kenneth Williams. I know he worked in the engine room. Can anybody identify him in the top photograph assuming he is even in this specific photo? Thanks This picture … Continue reading →

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Remembering April 29, 1944 – April 29, 2012

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I have to admit I had forgotten this anniversary. Paul Sulkers just sent me an e-mail. Hi Pierre, just a quick note to remember April 29, 1944. If you want to share something about HMCS Athabaskan, just write a comment … Continue reading →

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Émile Beaudoin

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Émile Beaudoin 1919 – 2012 At la Maison Paul-Triquet in Quebec City, on March 25th, 2012, at the age of 92 years and 10 months, passed away peacefully Mr. Émile Beaudoin, husband of Mrs. Yvette Laliberté.  Born in St-Raphaël de … Continue reading →

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Émile Beaudoin 1919-2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Émile Beaudoin has rejoined his comrades in arms last Sunday. Émile Beaudoin’s grandnephew sent me a message… His granduncle died last Sunday at the age of 92. Émile Beaudoin co-authored with Len Burrow the book Unlucky Lady.  We owe him … Continue reading →

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Able Seaman Anthony D. Bianco

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

John Hawley wrote a comment. He was inquiring about AB Anthony Bianco. Do you have a photo or received any comments regarding AB Anthony Bianco? I believe he is from my hometown (Peterborough, Ontario). He was reported as lost when … Continue reading →

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Edward Calderwood Hinds

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

I got this comment… Picture  athabaskan G07 “files.wordpress.com/2011/06/far-left-front-row-jpg” 3rd man from the left front row is Edward Calderwood Hinds born July 22, 1904 Irvine, Ayr, Scotland. Emigrated to Canada 1930. RCNVR 1941  was not on board when Athabaskan was torpedoed. … Continue reading →

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A comment just in…

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Someone just sent me this… Today I came across a piece of information that stunned me. I was told that the mystery of the sinking of the HMS Athabaskan was created because of the ship actually being sunk by US … Continue reading →

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Rememberance Week: Remembering HMCS Athabaskan

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

November 11, 2011, 11:11 This blog all started in 2009 to pay homage to the sailors of HMCS Athabaskan, the Unlucky Lady. Before my wife’s uncle said he was part of the crew on that faithful night of April 29, … Continue reading →

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Rememberance Week: My First Post

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

I now have 188 articles posted on this blog. I first started it to pay homage to the sailors of HMCS Athabaskan. Here is the first post… published in 2009. This is a blog about the story of the Canadian … Continue reading →

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From the Toronto Star

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Paul Sulkers, Herm Sulkers’ son just wrote me… Hi Pierre, Elizabeth may be interested in this news clipping from the Toronto Star – her uncle is in row 3.  Also the photos of the Athabaskan’s company that I had forwarded … Continue reading →

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