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They made the Ultimate Sacrifice
THIBODEAU, Simon Joseph, Ordinary Seaman, V2555, RCNVR, MPK - 22 Jan 1942, HMCS ANDRÉE DUPRÉ - Son of Henry Thibodeau, and of Gertrude Thibodeau, of Saint John, New Brunswick.
On 22 Jan 1942, HMCS ANDRÉE DUPRÉ, an examination vessel in the Halifax area, was lowering the ship's boat to board the SS Empire Latimore. When the boat was released, the after falls did not let go. As the ship was still making way (less than 1 knot), the boat swung around on the after falls and capsized. All the boats crew were recovered with the exception of OS Thibodeau. A search was conducted but his body was not recovered.
Ships served in: SAINT JOHN DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 22 Oct 1940 * Commenced Active Service 06 Nov 1940 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 21 Nov 1940 HMS AURANIA (Armed Merchant Cruiser) - Drafted to AURANIA 07 Jan 1941 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 28 Mar 1941 HMCS ANDRÉE DUPRÉ - Drafted to ANDRÉE DUPRÉ 04 May 1941 HMCS VENTURE - Drafted to VENTURE 02 Dec 1941 HMCS ANDRÉE DUPRÉ - Drafted to ANDRÉE DUPRÉ 04 Dec 1941
(STJ001) Ordinary Seaman Simon Thibodeau Lost at Sea // The Saint John Times Globe // Courtesy of Operation Picture Me (SJT002) Service File for Simon Thibodeau // Source: The Library and Archives of Canada
Second World War Casualty Index
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