HMCS Cornwallis :
Phys Ed Instructors, 1944 & 1945.
Thanks to Guy Helfrich who sent me these photos previously owned by his grandfather, Kenneth William Helfrich, who was a PT instructor at HMCS Cornwallis during World War 2. Quoted comments with the photo names below are Kenneth's.
"Maritime Champions, 1944".
Back Row, L to R:
CPO James A. Arnott (Montreal),
"Woodburn" (Victoria, BC),
Bud Langley (West Vancouver, BC),
"Tiny" Kiren (Montreal),
"Slim" Ed Roruiq (Edmonton, AB "Home is North Dakota")
CPO Rowland (Toronto, ON "My boss at Stanley Park/HMCS Discovery").
Front Row, L to R:
Gerry Dawson (Windsor, ON),
Lieutenant "Shaky" Jake Edwards (Queens University),
Art Goldfinch (Chilliwack BC),
Johnny Ecclis (Edmonton, AB).
Physical Education instructors at HMCS Cornwallis in 1945.
Harvey Dubbs is in the back row, 4th from right.
Physical Education staff at HMCS Cornwallis in 1944 or 1945.
Kenneth William Helfrich is in the 4th row from the front, 7th from the right.
Can you provide missing names, details or corrections?
Please email Charlie Dobie.