John Strathdee Coutts, A/Lt, RCN(R)

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John Strathdee Coutts

Acting-Lieutenant, O-16195, RCN(R)

Died: c1996

In the obituary for his wife Madelyne Eva (Ball) Coutts, who passed away 12 Apr 2012, it mentioned that John predeceased her almost 16 years earlier.

John's brother Bill Coutts also served in the Navy during WW2.

Ships served in:

HMCS GRIFFON (PORT ARTHUR DIVISION RCNVR) - as a Prob SLt, RCNVR (seniority 29 Feb 1944) (Navy List Feb 1944)

HMCS KINGS - Appointed to Kings 12 May 1944 as a Prob SLt, RCNVR (for Disposal or Under Training) (Navy List May 1944)

HMCS HUNTER (WINDSOR DIVISION RCNVR) - Appointed to Hunter 09 Oct 1944 as a SLt, RCNVR (seniority 22 Sep 1944) (Navy List Nov 1944)

* Appointment Terminated (Demobilization) 29 Oct 1945 as an A/Lt, RCN(R) (Navy List Apr 1946)

Wedding Announcement for John Strathdee Coutts to Madelyne Eva Ball

The Halifax Chronicle, Wednesday, 01 Mar 1944

Researched by / Courtesy of George Newbury