In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

George Gordon Hone

 

RCNVR

 

Died: 15 Jul 2010, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

 

HONE, George Gordon - Passed away peacefully at ARHCC July 15, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Survived by his loving family: sons Randy (Bonnie), Richard (Paula), daughters Linda (Ron), Sharon (Barry), Debbie, Tami (Terry), Jo-Ann (Michele), thirteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Gordon was a life member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 6, Cloverdale. A celebration of Gordon’s life will be held July 21 at 2 pm, at Valleyview Funeral Home, 14470 72nd Ave., Surrey, BC. No flowers by request. Donations to the Kidney Foundation appreciated. (RCL # 6, Last Post)

 

Ships served in:

 

HMCS ANNAN

 

GHH000

(GHH000) George Hone, with his parents, home on leave

 

 

HMCS ANNAN

 

GGH001

GGH002

GGH003

GGH004

GGH005

(GGH001) Jacket patch from HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH002) Newspaper article on the sinking of U-1006 by HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH003) Officers on the bridge of HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH004) Officers on the bridge of HMCS ANNAN K404  //  "Balcer (left) - officer on deck"

(GGH005) Convoy seen from HMCS ANNAN K404

 

GGH006

GGH007

GGH008

GGH009

GGH010

(GGH006) Sailors on the fo'c's'le of HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH007) Sailors in front of the Hedgehog on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH008) Quarter deck and starboard depth charge throwers and rails on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH009) Quarter deck and port depth charge throwers and rails on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH010) HMCS ANNAN in rough seas

 

GGH011

GGH012

GGH013

GGH014

GGH015

(GGH011) HMCS ANNAN K404, Faroe Islands

(GGH012) Four sailors on HMCS ANNAN K404 dressed for foul weather

(GGH013) Sailors on the carley floats on HMCS ANNAN K404  //  George Hone with the arm over his left shoulder

(GGH014) George Hone on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH015) George Hone with shipmates

 

GGH016

GGH017

GGH018

GGH019

GGH020

(GGH016) George Hone with HMCS ANNAN'S mascot

(GGH017) George Hone on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH018) Unknown officers on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH019) Unknown sailor on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH020) Officers on the bridge of HMCS ANNAN K404  //  Howitt (background), Salsbury (foreground)

 

GGH021

GGH022

GGH023


GGH024

GGH025

(GGH021) John Stronski on watch on HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH022) HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH023) LCdr Charles Patrick Balfry, DSC, Commanding Officer, HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH024) HMCS ANNAN K404 rescuing survivors from a merchant ship

(GGH025) HMCS ANNAN K404 rescuing survivors from a merchant ship

 

GGH026

GGH027

GGH028

GGH029

GGH030

(GGH026) Telegraphist Pringle who lost an eye during the battle between HMCS ANNAN K404 and U-1006

(GGH027) Unknown sub astern of HMCS ANNAN K404

(GGH028) Sunderland flying boat

(GGH029) Survivors in motorboat

(GGH030) Merchant ship Whitticker, bridge blown back over the ship

 

 

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