For Posterity's Sake         

A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project

 

In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

George Edward Van't Haaff, C.D.

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, Storesman, 21663-E, RCN

 

Born: 1920

 

Died: 31 Jul 2007

 

VAN'T HAAFF, George Edward - suddenly July 31, 2007. He leaves his devoted wife of 60 years, Patricia, sons John, Owen, Lloyd. Much decorated WW 2 and Korean war veteran, mentioned in dispatches. Memorial celebration of his life, Friday, 7 Sept. 2 pm, RC Legion 411 Gorge Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C & POs Ass'n., 418 Admirals Rd., V9A 2N7 or St. Andrews 49, 650 Fisgard St., V8W 1R6 for their charity work. (Victoria Times Colonist 01 Sep 2007)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS ARMENTIERES

HMCS QUATSINO

HMCS PRINCE DAVID - Served in Prince David in 1943

HMCS NIOBE

HMS BATTLER

HMCS CRUSADER

HMCS CAYUGA

HMCS SIOUX - Served in Sioux in 1952

 

 


 

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