They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

 

 

William Gordon deBalinhard

 

Able Seaman Steward, C.A.F. (Navy)

 

Died: 22 Sep 1971 at sea

 

AB deBalinhard was presumed drowned after falling overboard off HMCS PROVIDER while enroute from Hawaii to San Diego.  The search was called off after 9 hours.  His body was not recovered.

 

Ships served in:

HMCS PROVIDER

 

Article on the BOI of AB deBalinhard

From the Daily Colonist 02 Oct 1971

Courtesy of Steve Hutchings

Article on the death of AB deBalinhard

The Victoria Daily Times 09 Oct 1971

Courtesy of Steve Hutchings

 

 

 

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