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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ADKIN, Leslie Wilfred - Born September 15, 1925 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Saturday, September 1, 2007. Le peacefully went to be with his beloved daughter, Patti. He will be greatly missed by his devoted and loving wife of 59 years, Kathleen; children, Cathy, Sue Porteous (Garth), and Bill (Sherry); grandchildren, Catherine (Darren), Mike (Kerri), Laura, and Meghan; great grandchildren, Hanna, Keira, and Aidan, whose visits always brought a smile to his face. His joy in life was his family. A note of thanks and appreciation to Marge and Chuck Moser for thier enduring support and friendship. Les served his country in the Royal Canadian Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He enjoyed golfing and could be found almost daily at Ardmore Golf Course. he left us as he lived, quietly, with dignity, and surrounded by family. The family wishes to thank the staff as SPH ECUI for their exceptional care. A Memorial service is to be held on Friday, September 7 at 10 am, First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Ships served in: HMCS UNICORN - Enlisted 24 Aug 1943 * Commenced Active Service 23 Mar 1943 as an Assistant Cook (S), RCNVR HMCS CHIPPAWA - Drafted to CHIPPAWA 28 Mar 1943 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 23 May 1943 HMCS CHATHAM - Drafted to CHATHAM 17 Jul 1943 HMCS KELOWNA - Drafted to KELOWNA 23 Jul 1943 HMCS CHATHAM - Drafted to CHATHAM 28 Aug 1943 MASSET WIRELESS STATION - Drafted to MASSET W/T 04 Sep 1943 * Rated Cook (S), RCNVR 21 Dec 1943 HMCS CHATHAM - Drafted to CHATHAM 02 Mar 1944 HMCS CANCOLIM - Drafted to CANCOLIM 31 Mar 1944 * Transferred to the RCN 10 May 1944 as a Cook (S), RCN HMCS CHATHAM - Drafted to CHATHAM 10 May 1944 HMCS MOONLOCK - Drafted to MOONLOCK 19 May 1944 HMCS CHATHAM - Drafted to CHATHAM 22 Jun 1944 HMCS CANCOLIM - Drafted to CANCOLIM 05 Sep 1944 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 07 Aug 1945 HMCS GROU - Drafted to GROU 26 Oct 1945 HMCS UGANDA - Drafted to UGANDA 05 Dec 1945 * Rated Leading Cook (S), RCN 15 Nov 1945 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 01 Aug 1947 ALDERGROVE Wireless Station - Drafted to ALDERGROVE W/T 02 Jan 1948 * Rated Petty Officer 2nd Class, RCN 01 Jul 1948 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 06 Apr 1949 HMCS ONTARIO - Drafted to ONTARIO 10 Jun 1949 * Rated Petty Officer 1st Class, RCN 15 Sep 1950 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 29 Jan 1951 HMCS SHEARWATER - Drafted to SHEARWATER 12 Feb 1951 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA (DTC) 24 Apr 1951 * Honourably Released, Engagement Expired 29 Jun 1951 HMCS MALAHAT - Re-engaged 24 Jul 1941 as an Able Seaman, RCN HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 24 Jul 1941 as an Able Seaman, RCN * Rated Petty Officer 1st Class, RCN 25 Jul 1951 HMCS QUEBEC - Drafted to QUEBEC 17 Sep 1951 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN (Supply School) 28 Aug 1952 HMCS QUEBEC - Drafted to QUEBEC 10 Nov 1951 HMS FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (later HMCS CAPE BRETON) - Drafted to FLAMBOROUGH HEAD 15 Dec 1952 HMCS CAPE BRETON - Drafted to CAPE BRETON 31 Jan 1953 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 06 Nov 1953 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 20 Apr 1953 HMCS MAGNIFICENT - Drafted to MAGNIFICENT 28 Apr 1955 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN (Supply School) 15 Dec 1953 HMCS STE THERESE - Drafted to STE THERESE 04 Jan 1955 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 28 Nov 1956 * Rated Petty officer 1st Class Cook Trade Group 3, RCN 01 Jan 1957 HMCS HOCHELAGA - Drafted to HOCHELAGA 07 Jan 1957 * Rated Petty Officer 1st Class Cook Trade Group 4, RCN 29 Mar 1957 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 01 Apr 1957 HMCS CAPE BRETON - Drafted to CAPE BRETON 16 Nov 1959 * Transferred. Rated Petty Officer 1st Class Commissaryman Trade Group 4, RCN 01 Jan 1960 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 19 Mar 1962 HMCS ST LAURENT - Drafted to ST LAURENT 04 Oct 1963 HMCS ST CROIX - Drafted to ST CROIX 21 Jul 1964 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 14 Dec 1964 UTILITY SQUADRON VU33 (PATRICIA BAY) - Drafted to VU33 15 Aug 1966 * Rated Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Commissaryman Trade Group 4, RCN 30 Sep 1966 * Rated Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Cook (861), RCN 01 Oct 1966 CFB ESQUIMALT - Drafted to CFB ESQUIMALT Release Centre 27 Jun 1967 * Honourably Released 31 Dec 1967
(LWA001) Portrait of Leslie Adkin (LWA002) Queen's Coronation Review Certificate for PO Leslie Adkin - 15 Jun 1953 (LWA003) Documents from the Service File of Leslie Adkin
(LWA004) Cooks course at HMCS NADEN between May and Jul 1943 Ass't Cook Leslie Adkin front row 1st on left This photo is also posted on the Course Photo page for HMCS NADEN with students and staff numbered for identification purposes
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