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Fitch, Leslie Arthur

1914–2011

Also Known As: Les

Fitch, Leslie Arthur

Biography

After his naval service he worked another 10 years for the Department of Supply and Services (DSS) in Ottawa ON. (He retired again in 1977.)

Military Service

He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman RCN 1933. (CFR).

He was appointed as a Warrant Supply Officer RCN (With seniority dated 01/06/1942).

He served in HMCS Prince Henry (D-Day landing, and the liberation of Italy and Greece).

He was appointed as a Commissioned Stores Officer RCN He served in HMCS (With seniority dated 01/07/1945).

He served in RCN Barracks Halifax as Officer-in-Charge Central Victualling Depot 1948.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (S) (Star) RCN (With seniority dated 01/07/1945).

He served in NHQ on Staff of Chief of Logistics Engineering and Development 1958. (He was released 1967.)

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Starshell (Autumn 2011)

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