For Posterity's Sake         

A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project

 

In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar 

 

Harry Laurence Adye Minchin, C.D.

 

Stoker, V39261, RCNVR

 

Petty Officer 1st Class Engineering Mechanic, 22249-E, RCN

 

Born: 14 May 1925

 

Died: 17 Mar 2012, Victoria, British Columbia

 

Served in the RCNVR and RCN 01 Jul 1942 - 01 Oct 1955

 

MINCHIN, Harry Laurence Adye (Larry) - Passed away at home March 17, 2012 Predeceased by his wife Ada. Survived By his daughters Suzanne (Terry), Virginia (Alex). Judith (David), granddaughters Wendy (Michael). Stephanie (Josh). Amanda (Mark). Harry served with the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII & Korean War and later with DND Fire Department. Private family gathering was held on March 27, 2012  (Victoria Times Colonist 01 Apr 2012)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS HURON - Served in Huron during WW2

HMCS MICMAC

HMCS WARRIOR

HMCS CAYUGA - Listed on Cayuga's nominal roll 30 Jun 1951 as a P2SM

HMCS ANTIGONISH

HMCS ONTARIO

 

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(1) Portrait of Petty Officer Minchin  (2) Service summary for Larry Minchin (pdf file)

 

 

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