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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Mentioned in Despatches citation: Duncan, James Alexander, MID, ERA 3c, V3585, RCNVR, HMCS HEPATICA. Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 Jun 1945 and London Gazette of 14 Jun 1945. "This rating has always maintained an exceptionally high standard while in charge of machinery in HMCS HEPATIC. His outstanding skill and devotion have earned the loyal support of all in his branch."
Ships served in: * Enlisted in the RCNVR 16 Jul 1940 HMCS STADACONA (Depot Ship Halifax) - 07 Sep 1940 - 30 Oct 1940 HMCS OTTER - Served in Otter 31 Oct 1940 - 03 Feb 1940 HMCS ADVERSUS - Served in Adversus 04 Feb 1940 - 21 Jul 1941. Rated A/ERA 4c 29 Jun 1940 HMCS KAMLOOPS - Served in Kamloops 22 Jul 1941 - 01 Feb 1944. Rated ERA 4c 29 Jun 1942. Rated ERA 3c 29 Jun 1943 HMCS STADACONA (Deport Ship Halifax) - 02 Feb 1944 - 31 May 1944 HMCS SCOTIAN - Served in Scotia 01 Jun 1944 - 03 Jul 1944 HMCS HEPATICA - Served in Hepatica 04 Jul 1944 - 30 May 1944 as CERA * Demobilized 04 Sep 1945 with 1597 days active service.
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For Posterity's Sake 
