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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Gerald joined the RCNR 04 Jun 1940 and served until 06 Dec 1943. His brother believes he was released due to what is now known as PTSD.
Gerald's father William Farley and his two brothers Reginald Farley and Norman Farley also served in the Navy as Stokers.
Ships served in: HMCS LYNX - Served in Lynx 05 Oct 1940 - 14 Feb 1941 as a Stoker (T) HMCS REINDEER - Served in Reindeer 15 Feb 1941 - 23 Feb 1941 as a Sto (T) HMCS PICTOU - Served in Pictou 12 Mar 1941 - 03 May 1941 as a Sto (T) HMCS CARIBOU - Served in Caribou 08 May 1941 - 06 Aug 1941 as a Sto (T) ML Q072 - Served in Q072 02 Apr 1942 - 31 May 1942 as a Sto (T) HMCS NIPIGON - Served in Nipigon 28 Oct 1942 - 19 Nov 1942 as an A/L/Sto (Ty) HMCS KENTVILLE - Served in Kentville 02 Mar 1943 - 17 Apr 1943 as an A/L/Sto (Ty)
(1-2) Certificate of Service
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For Posterity's Sake 
