They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

 

Elton West MacDougall

 

Stoker 1st Class, V12820, RCNVR

 

Born: 19 Aug 1911, Inga, Alberta

 

Died: 14 Jun 1943 at sea

 

Book of Remembrance

 

MacDOUGALL, Elton West Sto 1c,  V12820, RCNVR, killed - 14 Jun 1943, HMCS KOOTENAY - Son of William W. and Helene MacDougall, of Burtonsville, AB.

 

Stoker MacDougall died when he was struck in the head by the capstan bar while taking part in a refueling on HMCS KOOTENAY. The capstan had slipped into reverse. He was buried at sea.

 

Ships served in:

EDMONTON DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 12 Sep 1941. Commenced Active Service 12 Sep 1941

HMCS NONSUCH - On Divisional Strength - 12 Sep 1942 - 12 Oct 1942 - Agricultural Leave.  Active Service 13 Oct 1942

HMCS GIVENCHY - Served in GIVENCHY 14 Jan 1943 - 06 Feb 1943 as a Sto 1c, RCNVR

HMCS KOOTENAY - Drafted to KOOTENAY 13 Apr 1943 as a Sto 1c, RCNVR

 

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(EM01-EM02) Certificate of Service  (EM03) Report of Death  (EM04) Letter to Stoker MacDougall's mother

 


 

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