In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
COOK, Arthur Percival - Born in England, grew up in Hamilton. Enlisted in HAMILTON and served from 1941 - 1946. Chief Petty Officer, RCNVR on a minesweeper and the frigate PORT COLBORNE. Served in the Atlantic and Pacific and was at Normandy on D-Day and was medalled by Russia for the Murmansk Run. He died in Grimsby on December 3, 2000. Thanks, Dad, for your service and our freedoms. Richard and Cheryl
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Presentation of the Russian medal on the 40th Anniversary of the Great Patriotic War 1945-1985 to honour those who served on the Murmansk Run.
Arthur Cook, first on left - right below the "I" in Christmas
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