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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SEDGWICK, George John (Jack) - Passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Hospital, Saturday, May 28th, 2005, aged 90. Predeceased by son Richard. He is survived by his loving wife Thelma; son Jim (Marilyn) of Courtenay and daughter-in-law Karen of Winnipeg; grandson Rick (Sandy) of Courtenay; grand-daughter Kim (Byron) of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons Paul, and Robbie of Winnipeg; great grandchildren: Brennin, Kyle, Eric and Chase. Jack was a wonderful, caring man who always had time for people. He was an excellent husband, father and grandpa. We will miss you Dad. a gravesite service will be held at one o’clock Thursday, June 2nd, at Courtenay Cemetery with a small gathering of family and friends to follow.
Ships served in: HMCS SANS PEUR - Served in SANS PEUR 04 Dec 1940 - 03 Feb 1941 as an OS, RCNVR // 01 May 1941 - 11 Apr 1942 as an OS / AB, RCNVR. Rated Able Seaman 24 May 1941 HMCS HUSKY - Served in HUSKY 30 Sep 1942 - 17 Dec 1942 as an AB, RCNVR
(JS01) Portrait of Seaman Jack Sedgwick (JS02) Jack's Naval Identity disc (JS03) Jack's Naval pay and Identity book (JS04) Service documents for John George (Jack) Sedgwick
(JS05) Jack Sedgwick (JS06) Unknown group photo - background appears to be dockyard in Esquimalt (JS07) Jack Sedgwick (centre) and unknown friends (JS08) Jack Sedgwick (left) with Royal Marine - possibly at HMS Ferret (JS09) Jack Sedgwick by gun battery - location unknown but believed to be in BC
(JS10) Jack Sedgwick (front left), other sailors and Petty Officer are unknown (JS11) Jack Sedgwick in the wheelhouse of HMCS SANS PEUR // From the collection of George (Jack) Sedgwick // Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick (JS12) Jack Sedgwick (2nd from right - looking at camera) - other sailors unknown - on HMCS SANS PEUR // From the collection of George (Jack) Sedgwick // Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick
Courtesy of Jim Sedgwick
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