Kelly, Robert James (R. J.) Photo
Rank Ordinary Seaman
Service # V39619
Unit # R.C.N.V.R.
Resident 58 Murry St., Chatham
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Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment.

Served on the Destroyer H.M.C.S. Columbia. During Convoy Duty ship struck a rock off Newfoundland Coast, Most of Crew rescued, but equipment total loss.

It was reported that AB Kelly had arrived in Chatham on furlough from the East Coast spent at his mothers, Mrs. J. E. Kelly home on Murray St. Chatham. AB Kelly was aboard the HMCS Columbia that ran into Newfoundland in heavy fog looking for a German submarine.

Discharged November 13th, 1945.

Afa,  PO Fletcher Photos (wreck of HMCS Columbia) JRH Collection.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources CFF-FD44, KCFA, IODE(P)
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Anglican
When Enlisted June 1942
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. James Kelly

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