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Balfry, Charles Patrick

Date of birth:
1906
Date of death:
August 1992 (Perth/Western-Australia, Australia)
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

Promotions:
February 15th, 1939: temporary Lieutenant;
January 1st, 1944: temporary acting Lieutenant Commander;
January 1st, 1945: temporary Lieutenant Commander.

Career:
July 28th, 1941 - January 4th, 1944: Commanding Officer, HMCS Shawinigan (K136);
March 11th, 1944 - May 26th, 1945: Commanding Officer, HMCS Annan (K404);
May 27th, 1945: Commanding Officer, HMCS Dunver (K03).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant-Commander
Awarded on:
March 20th, 1945
Citation:
"For outstanding skill, courage and zeal in anti-U-Boat operations whilst serving in H.M. Canadian Ships Annan and St. John."

The London Gazette, dated 20th March 1945.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Roberta Fox
  • - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 16th March 1945, Issue 36992, dated 20th March 1945

Photo