Comox News Recalls Aspects of RCNVR Service, WWII
HMCS Givenchy III, Vancouver Island ("It was Heaven!")
Members of RCNVR in Combined Ops had healthy routines,
played baseball, and raised money for Victory-Loan bonds.
Photo from Comox Free Press, April 19, 1945
Introduction:
The news clippings, of course, only provide part of the story related to the service of Canadian sailors - volunteer members of Combined Operations as well - while they were stationed at a small but mighty navy base on Vancouver Island during 1944 - 45. More information can be found in books, memoirs and photographs (some provided on this site; one more link provided at bottom of this entry). Readers who can provide more details re Canadians in Combined Ops are encouraged to contact me at gordh7700@gmail,com, and I will gladly create a space for material that is not already listed.
I have shared many news clippings from The Comox District Free Press (from microfiche, courtesy of Courtenay Library), as well as photographs and supportive materials in six entries that can be found via the links provided below. Happy hunting, I say.
At least four ball players in the back row (L - R, 3rd - 6th)served in up to four
raids and invasions during two years of overseas' service from 1942 - 43.
I.e., Chuck Rose, 3rd left; Doug Harrison, Jim Malone, Bill Grycan (6th)
Photo - Navy No. 1 ball team, at Powell River, 1944 or ' 45
The Comox District Free Press Part 6
For more information about Canadians in Combined Ops serving at HMCS Givenchy III, Canadian Navy base on The Spit at Comox during WWII, please link to Editor's Research: In Comox and Courtenay, Parts 1 - 10
Unattributed Photos GH
For more information about Canadians in Combined Ops serving at HMCS Givenchy III, Canadian Navy base on The Spit at Comox during WWII, please link to Editor's Research: In Comox and Courtenay, Parts 1 - 10
Unattributed Photos GH
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