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Judges, Ronald Alfred

1910–1993

Also Known As: Ron

Judges, Ronald Alfred
Photo: RCN Crowsnest Magazine

Biography

After his naval service he was Assistant Director, then Director of Advertising of the Montreal Star.

Military Service

He was appointed as an A/Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 15/01/1940). (Mobilized for World War Two service).

He served in HMCS Stone Frigate (Second Course) for Training 1940.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 15/01/1940).

He served in HMCS Cobalt.

He was appointed as an A/Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNVR 1943.

He served in HMCS Cobalt (In command) 1943.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (n) (Temp.) RCNVR 1944.

He served in HMCS Winnipeg (In command) 1944.

He served in HMCS Cap de la Madeleine (In command) 1944. (He was demobilized.) He was Mentioned in Despatches - "Acting Lieutenant-Commander Judges, as Commanding Officer of HMCS Cobalt showed a fine fighting spirit and great skill and determination in the handling of his ship, laying it alongside a blazing tanker with a cargo of gasoline. It was due to his inspiration, leadership and bravery that he and his ship's company were able to save this valuable ship from total loss by putting out the fires." (He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate.) (He was qualified for navigation duties.)

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