They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

 

George William Burnfield

 

Able Seaman 3315, RCN

 

Born: 15 Feb 1921, Holden, Alberta

 

Died: 25 Jun 1940 at sea

 

Book of Remembrance

 

BURNFIELD, George William, AB, 3315, RCN, MPK - 25 Jun 1940, HMCS RESTIGOUCHE - Son of William and Hazel Burnfield of Victoria, BC.

 

AB Burnfield drowned while taking part in the rescue of HMCS FRASER'S crew.

 

Ships served in:

HMCS NADEN (for RCN BARRACKS ESQUIMALT) - Enlisted 17 Oct 1938. Served as a Boy Seaman 17 Oct 1938 - 14 Feb 1939. Commenced 7 years service engagement 15 Feb 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman.

HMCS RESTIGOUCHE - Drafted to RESTIGOUCHE 05 May 1939 as an OS, RCN

 

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(GB01-GB02) Certificate of Service

(GB03) Report of Death

(GB04) Commanding Officer's report on the death of AB Burnfield

(GB05) Letter to AB Burnfield's mother

 

 

Second World War Casualty Index

 

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