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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
McLEAN, Leslie Charles Bruce (Les) - Passed away at the Victoria General Hospital on November 13, 2006. Born in Nelson, BC September 11, 1915, Les spent his early years in Trail. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Helen in March 2006 and is lovingly remembered by his 3 sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Les served in the RCN during WW2 earning a Mention in Dispatch. Following the war, he was employed by BC Hydro retiring after 30 years. Private cremation. Donations, if desired, may be made to a charity if your choice. Lest We Forget (The Victoria Times Colonist 20 Nov 2006)
Awards and decorations: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star & Clasp; African Star & Clasp; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp; War Medal 1939-45; Mentioned in Despatches
Citation for Mentioned in Despatches:
McLEAN, Leslie Charles Bruce, Engine Room Artificer Third Class, 21807, Mention in Despatches, RCN - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 20 Jan 1945 and London Gazette of 24 Oct 1944.
"For good service in the destruction of an enemy submarine."
Ships served in: * Enlisted 17 Oct 1940 as an Engine Room Artificer * Commenced Service 18 Nov 1940 at Nelson BC for a period of 7 years HMCS ARMENTIERES - Drafted to ARMENTIERES 08 Feb 1941 HMCS SAGUENAY - Drafted to SAGUENAY 06 Aug 1941 HMCS ARVIDA - Drafted to ARVIDA 31 Jan 1942 HMCS PORT ARTHUR - Drafted to PORT ARTHUR 26 May 1942 // 19 Jan 1943 on board Port Arthur, in company with another ship, in the Mediterranean, attacked and sank Italian submarine TRITONE, which was on her first patrol, on 19 Jan 1943 HMCS GIVENCHY - Drafted to GIVENCHY 06 Apr 1943 HMCS SWANSEA - Drafted to SWANSEA 06 Apr 1943 // 10 Mar 1944 on board SWANSEA in company with 4 other ships attacked and sank U845 in the North Atlantic, saving 45 survivors // 14 Apr 1944 on board SWANSEA in company with British sloop HMS PELICAN, attacked and sank U448 in the North Atlantic with 42 survivors // 22 Apr 1944 on board SWANSEA in company with HMCS MATANE attacked and sank U311 in the North Atlantic with no survivors // 01 Sep 1944 on board SWANSEA in company with HMCS SAINT JOHN attacked and sank U247 in North Atlantic with no survivors. HMCS BORDER CITIES - Drafted to BORDER CITIES 20 Oct 1945 HMCS WARRIOR - Drafted to WARRIOR 06 Jan 1947 * Discharged 17 Nov 1947
PO ERA Leslie McLean
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