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15th June 2019, 01:47 AM
#21
Re: Canadian MN flag
Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
Talking earlier with my mother, she asked that I reiterate her thanks
to all involved in Canada. My late fathers Red Ensign was donated and
she felt it appropriate, his own words appear below.
Attachment 28857
“As a rating, my first ship was a Canadian cargo ship, the ‘Gatineau Park’ in 1948. It sailed from Barry to Liverpool where it picked up a local cargo and went up the Manchester Canal to Salford and after that crossed the Atlantic to ports in Canada and the USA. TJG.
Hi Keith.
Was in the museum today.
It hangs in a place of honour.
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16th June 2019, 02:53 PM
#22
Re: Canadian MN flag
Originally Posted by
Tony Taylor
Lets have the recipe then, I got loadsa rum.
Tony, I would love to taste some Lilly the Pink cakes, That was a lovely beverage you so kindly sent me. Regards Terry.
{terry scouse}
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16th June 2019, 04:39 PM
#23
Re: Canadian MN flag
One thing that our Government has done correctly.
The Magazine, cover attached, has gone out to schools here in Canada.
The letter is in reply to one I sent to them regarding 'The Forgotten Service'
At last some recognition.Canadian MN.jpgLetter from VA.jpg
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