RN submarine P54, HMSub UNSHAKEN -“U” class. Photo possibly taken from TRENTONIAN off Oban Scotland, May 1944. An RN Sub surfaced among the RCN escort group as they were forming their convoy of blockships destined for the Normandy beachhead. Ralph O’Brien served in TRENTONIAN during this time. Roger Litwiller Collection, photo courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. […]
Basic Traing HMCS CORNWALLIS
Basic Training Division of Howard Abbott, RCNVR at HMCS CORNWALLIS around 1943. Abbott is middle row, second from left. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA028)
HMCS SHAWINIGAN
HMCS SHAWINIGAN (1st), Flower class corvette, during WWII. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Raymond Leslie Reid, RCNVR. (RTL-RLR023)
Banana Plantation
A Canadian sailor from HMCS WASAGA stands in a banana grove while his ship is visiting Horta in the Azores in February 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM148)
HMCS TRENTONIAN Christening
The daughter of one of the employees of Kingston Shipyards presents Mrs Cory, wife of the Mayor of Trenton flowers at the christening ceremony of HMCS TRENTONIAN, 1 September 1943. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Trenton Branch, Royal Canadian Legion. (RTL -TBRCL001)
The Doctor Who Changed the World with a Poppy
Remembrance Day is upon us once again, and the bright red poppy adorns our breasts. For me the simple poppy took on a new meaning in 2014 and a strengthened resolve to wear this simple message with respect, honour and humility. In 2014, my wife and I were away and missed Remembrance Day commemorations in […]
French Corvette Sailors
Caption on back of photo, “In Scotland with two French Sailors.” Ralph O’Brian served in HMCS MAYFLOWER. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB076)
RCN Petty Officers
Three Petty Officer’s from HMCS WASAGA, Wormworth, Rivard and Nythe with their ship in Pictou, NS. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM156)
HMCS TRENTONIAN Deck Division
HMCS TRENTONIAN’s Deck Division. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Douglas Campbell, RCNVR. (RTL-DC067)
HMCS MORDEN K 170 Gunshield Art
Gunshield art of HMCS MORDEN K170, eagle sweeping over a U-Boat, talons ready to pick up it’s prey. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Raymond Leslie Reid, RCNVR. (RTL-RLR010)