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They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

 

Edward Maurice Zimmerman

 

V57379, RCNVR

 

Electrical Artificer 2nd Class, 50116-E, RCN

 

Born: 02 Aug 1924, Edmonton, Alberta

 

Died: 28 Jun 1948

 

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ZIMMERMAN, Edward Maurice, EA2c, 50016-E, RCN, died - 28 Jun 1948, HMCS ATHABASKAN - Son of Marjorie Zimmerman of Saanichton, BC. Husband of Joan Bernice (née Fleming) Zimmerman. 

 

EA Edward Zimmerman served in the RCNVR during WW2 from 26 Mar 1943 to 30 Sep 1946. On 01 Oct 1946 he enlisted in the RCN where he served until his death on 28 Jun 1948.  EA Zimmerman was buried at sea.

 

Awards and Decorations:  1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.

 

Ships served in:

HMCS ATHABASKAN

 

Victoria Daily Times

29 Jun 1948

The Victoria Daily Times

02 Jul 1948

 


 

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