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They made the Ultimate Sacrifice
EVANS, Lewis Brychan, OS, V71593, RCNVR MPK - 24 Nov 1944, HMCS SHAWINIGAN - Son of William W. and Mable Mary K. Evans, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Lewis Evans was born 09 Feb 1926 and lived in Saskatoon, SK, prior to enlisting. Evans Lake, near Kane Lake, SK was named in his honour.
Ships served in: HMCS UNICORN - Enlisted 04 Sep 1943. Commenced active service 22 Dec 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 27 Feb 1944 HMCS HUSKY - Served in Husky 15-21 Apr 1944 for training while drafted to CORNWALLIS HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 07 Jun 1943 * Rated Anti-Aircraft Rating 3rd Class, RCNVR 03 Mar 1944 HMCS SHAWINIGAN - Drafted to SHAWINIGAN 14 Jun 1944
Documents from the Service File of Lewis Evans
Second World War Casualty Index
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