In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
William Schoenhals is buried in the Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeway, Ontario.
William's nephew, LS Donald Patterson, was one of 4 sailor who died onboard HMCS BONAVENTURE while cleaning the AVGAS tank, which had not been properly vented.
Ships served in:
(WS01) Portrait of William Schoenhals (WS02) Notification to report to the Hamilton Division RCNVR for Active Service (WS03) William Schoenhals (WS04) William Schoenhals on unknown ship, possibly HMCS GALT, in southern waters (WS05) William Schoenhals and shipmates on the forward gun of a minesweeper
(WS06) Unknown Naval sports team
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