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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Article from the Lunenburg Progress Enterprise, Wed., 21 Feb 1945, pg Eight - CHESTER - People of Chester were proud to note the announcement made this week by the Naval Department that the Corvette St. Thomas commanded by Lt. Cmdr. L. P. Denny of Chester, N.S. recently sank an enemy U-boat in the North Atlantic. (Research by George Newbury)
Citation for Award of Distinguished Service Cross (DSC):
DENNY, Leslie Perman, Lieutenant-Commander, Distinguished Service Cross, RCNR, HMCS ST THOMAS - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 15 September 1945 and London Gazette of 24 July 1945.
"For services in HMCS St. Thomas in action against a German boat."
Ships served in: HMCS WOODSTOCK - Served in WOODSTOCK as Commanding Officer 01 May 1942 - 15 Oct 1942 HMCS DRUMHELLER - Served in DRUMHELLER as Commanding Officer 16 Oct 1942 - 20 Aug 1943 HMCS ST THOMAS - Served in ST THOMAS as Commanding Officer 04 May 1944 - 26 Jan 1945 HMCS INCH ARRAN - Served in INCH ARRAN as Commanding Officer 08 Aug 1945 - 28 Nov 1945
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