They made the Ultimate Sacrifice
MCCARTHY, John Michael, AB, A2809, RCNR, MPK - 19 Sep 1941, HMCS LEVIS - Son of John and Gertrude McCarthy, of Topsail, Newfoundland.
Able Seaman John Michael McCarthy was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and educated at Holy Cross School, St. John and in Corner Brook where he resided for some time. Prior to enlisting in the Navy he worked as a Switchboard operator on the SS Monarch of Bermuda.
Ships served in: HMCS STADACONA - Enlisted 09 Oct 1940 as a Prob. Steward, RCNR HMCS VENTURE - Drafted to VENTURE 26 Nov 1940 as a Prob. Stwd, RCNR HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 06 Dec 1940 as a Prob. Stwd, RCNR *Transferred to Seaman Branch 25 Feb 1941 * Rated AB 25 Feb 1941 HMCS HOCHELAGA - Drafted to HOCHELAGA (Manning Pool) 06 May 1941 as an AB, RCNR HMCS LEVIS - Drafted to LEVIS 16 May 1941 as an AB, RCNR
(JM01) John McCarthy prior to enlisting (JM02) Seaman John McCarthy (JM03-JM04_ Certificate of Service - pages 1 and 2 (JM05) Report of Death
(JM06) Letter to AB McCarthy's mother
Second World War Casualty Index
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