In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

George Robert Burton

 

Stoker Petty Officer, RCNVR

 

Born: 31 Oct 1912          Died: 09 Oct 1981

 

 

BURTON, George Robert, PO, V30133, RCNVR - Born 31 Oct 1912  Died 09 Oct 1981, age 68. George served in the RCNVR during WW 2 from 03 Sep 1939 till Dec 1945.

 

Ships served in: 

HMCS ARMENTIERES

HMCS SUDBURY

HMCS VANCOUVER

HMCS KOKANEE - Served in KOKANEE as Sto PO, RCNVR

HMCS QUESNEL

HMCS QUATSINO

 

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(1) George and Georgina Burton

(2) Letter from George to his wife on July 9, 1944 while serving in HMCS KOKANEE

(3) George and Georgina Burton

(4) George Burton with his 2 daughters

(5) George and Georgina Burton

 

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(6) PO George Burton - note the background in photo 6 is the same as photo 3 when George was wearing square rig

(7) George Burton (left) at St. John's, Newfoundland, with U-190 in background

(8) St. John's, Newfoundland

(9 & 10) George Burton with his 2 daughters

 

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(11-12) George and Georgina Burton on their wedding day

(13) Newspaper clippings - Eileen Roy and Betty Burton raise $5 for Red Cross

(14) Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

 

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(GB15-GB17) U-190 alongside St. John's, Newfoundland

 


 

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