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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LEARY, Joseph Ernest - passed away on May 13, 1992 at Peace Arch Hospital, at the age of 71. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (Betty) on April 20, 1990. He is survived by his daughter, Juliana; his son, James and three step-children, Ann, Jane, Robin, as well as his brother, Jack and wife Irene; his aunt, Georgina Leary. Joseph was a veteran of the Canadian Navy serving 19 or his 20 years at sea. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. During this time he had the most active war time hours in the Canadian Navy. Memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, (corner of Roper and Best) in White Rock on Saturday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Lorin Koss will be officiating (The Vancouver Sunk 16 May 1992 / Courtesy of George Newbury)
Citation for Mentioned in Despatches:
Leary, Joseph Ernest, CPO, Mentioned in Despatches, RCN - CPO Leary spent two tours of duty in Korean waters as Coxswain of HMCS NOOTKA.
"For outstanding attention to duty and the initiative displayed by this man during long periods at action stations in confined and treacherous waters." (Source: The Crowsnest Magazine)
Joseph's brother, John Malcom (Jack) Leary, also served in the RCN
Ships served in: * Enlisted 27 Apr 1939 RNB DEVONPORT HMCS NOOTKA - Served in NOOTKA in c1950-1953 as a Cox'n HMS DOLPHIN * Honourably Released 25 Apr 1959
Retirement notice Crowsnest Magazine May 1959
CPO Joseph Leary's medals
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