Gerald Francis Burgess, RCNR

Birth details unknown
Died  30 May 2005Moncton N.B.

Ranks

8 Apr 1940 T/Skr.
15 May 1942 T/Ch.Skr.
15 May 1944 T/Skr.Lt.

Decorations

Warship Commands listed for Gerald Francis Burgess, RCNR


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMCS Nootka (J 35)T/Skr.Minesweeper16 Mar 194213 Sep 1943

Career information

During the D Day invasion, he was on the HMCS Bayfield. After the war, Gerald went on his life at sea and Captained many ships and retired in the mid 1980's. He lived his final years at the DVA home in Moncton N.B., and passed away 30 May 2005. Prior to his passing, he was asked. What was your favorite ship in the Navy? His answer, the Nanoose.

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