In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Charles V. Pilger, C.D.

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Meteorological Technician, 8673-H, RCN

 

Died: 24 Nov 2007, Kelowna, British Columbia

 

Served in the RCN 1942 - 1968

 

PILGER, Charles V. - passed away in Kelowna, B.C. on November 24, 2007 at the age of 81. Charles was a decorated veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict serving with the Royal Canadian Navy for twenty-five years. He worked at the U of C for twenty-two years. Charles was predeceased by his wife Anne in 2001. He is survived by his five children and six grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff in the critical care unit of the Kelowna General Hospital. There will not be a Memorial Service at his request. In lieu of memorial tributes the family asks that you celebrate life, enjoying the things that brought so much joy to Charles. (Legacy Remembers 01 Dec 2007)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS HURON

HMCS IROQUOIS

HMCS ONTARIO

HMCS MAGNIFICENT

HMCS LABRADOR

HMCS BONAVENTURE

CFB SHEARWATER

CFB TRENTON

HMCS HUNTER

 

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(CP01) P2MO Charles Pilger

(CP02) Article ON Petty Officer Charles Pilger onboard HMCS LABRADOR

(CP03) Article on voting for a federal election taking place at HMCS HUNTER.  Listed in the article: LS G.R. Blanchard, Lt. S.W. Spencer, PO C.V. Pilger and Lt J.O. Duffy

(CP04) Charles Pilger onboard HMCS MAGNIFICENT

 

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(CP05) Meteorological Course, Padloping Island - Charles Pilger front, 2nd from left

(CP06) Meteorological Course - Charles Pilger 2nd from right

 


 

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