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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Henry's brother, PO Ernest George Edwards, also served in the Navy during the Second World War.
Both Ernie and his brother Henry served in HMCS Iroquois G89 during WW2. While serving in HMCS Iroquois, Ernie fell overboard. Word got to his brother and he headed to the upper decks where he was told his brother was being brought onboard. Henry arrived at the sickbay before Ernie, and soaked by sea spray, they thought he was the one who had gone over so they started plying him with rum. Of course he said nothing but was found out when Ernie was brought in.
Ships served in: HMCS ST FRANCIS - Served in ST FRANCIS Jul - Dec 1943 HMCS IROQUOIS - Served in IROQUOIS 1944-1945 HMCS KOOTENAY - Served in KOOTENAY after V.E. Day HMCS MEDICINE HAT - Served in MEDICINE HAT after V.E. Day
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