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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
PORTER, Alfred (Al) Mark - Passed away on June 12, 2009, born 1924 in Ioco, B.C. Al enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served on the Iroquois from 1944 to September, 1945 in both the North Atlantic and in the D-Day launch at Normandy. After the war Al rejoined the Navy in 1946, married Agnes Klassen in 1947 and also served in the Korean war and went on to serve over 25 years with the Navy on both coasts before retiring in 1968. For the last two years, Al has been a resident of the Jeskin Aerie in Langford, B.C. Al is survived by his four daughters, Connie Watson, Sandra (Gary) Strickland, Karen Cannon and Shanen Porter, and six grandchildren. Al is also survived by one brother, Earl and sister Alice and many nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank the Victoria Hospice 3rd Richmond Pavilion for all their compassion and support. A Family and Friends service will be held at a later date. Donations in AI's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. "Oh hear us when we cry to thee, For those in peril on the sea " (Victoria Times Colonist 16 Jun 2009)
Alfred Porter served in the RCNVR 30 Apr 1942 - 21 Nov 1945. After the war he transferred to the RCN and served until 1968.
Ships served in: HMCS IROQUOIS - Served in IROQUOIS 17 Mar 1944 - 12 Sep 1945 taking part in D-Day operations and the Murmansk Run Convoys JW66 and RA66 HMCS ONTARIO - Served in ONTARIO in 1947-1948 HMCS BEACON HILL - Served in BEACON HILL in 1949 HMCS ANTIGONISH - Served in ANTIGONISH in 1949 HMCS CAYUGA - Served in CAYUGA during he 1st Korean War Tour 1950-1951. He is listed on the 30 Jun 1951 Nominal Roll as a P1CA3 HMCS SAULT STE MARIE - Served in SAULT STE MARIE in 1953 HMCS BEACON HILL - Served in BEACON HILL in 1953 HMCS NEW GLASGOW - Served in NEW GLASGOW in 1954 HMCS DISCOVERY - Served in DISCOVERY in 1956 HMCS ALGONQUIN - Served in ALGONQUIN in 1957 HMCS COLUMBIA - Served in COLUMBIA in 1959 HMCS MICMAC - Served in MICMAC in 1962 HMCS CAPE SCOTT - Served in CAPE SCOTT in 1964
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