In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Frederick C. (Fred) Polischuk

 

Gunner, RCNVR

 

Chief Petty officer 2nd Class Photographer, RCN

 

Born: 22 Oct 1915, Toronto, Ontario

 

Died: 02 Feb 1995

 

The Globe and Mail 22 Feb 1995

 

Fred is buried in the Mount Hope Catholic Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

 


 

Citation for Mentioned in Despatches:

 

POLISCHUK, Fred, Petty Officer, V7424, Mention in Despatches, RCNVR - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 9 September 1944 and London Gazette of 11 July 1944. 

 

"For good service in action with enemy destroyers. For leadership, resolution and skill in a successful action with enemy destroyers in the English Channel."

 


 

Ships served in:

HMCS SKEENA

HMCS SAGUENAY

HMCS ASSINIBOINE

HMCS HAIDA

HMCS STADACONA

HMCS BONAVENTURE

 

 

Article on PO Fred Polischuk awarded Mentioned in Despatches

Source: Find-a-Grave

 

Article from the Dec 1962 issue of the Crowsnest magazine

 


 

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