For Posterity's Sake A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
They made the Ultimate Sacrifice
ZIMMERMAN, Edward Maurice, EA2c, 50016-E, RCN, died - 28 Jun 1948, HMCS ATHABASKAN - Son of Marjorie Zimmerman of Saanichton, BC. Husband of Joan Bernice (née Fleming) Zimmerman.
EA Edward Zimmerman served in the RCNVR during WW2 from 26 Mar 1943 to 30 Sep 1946. On 01 Oct 1946 he enlisted in the RCN where he served until his death on 28 Jun 1948. EA Zimmerman was buried at sea.
Awards and Decorations: 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.
Ships served in:
In Service of Canada - RCN Peacetime Casualty Index
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