Biographical Data

Champion, Joseph Barr

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Photo Credit: Garry Weir Collection

 
 
Title Skipper (RCN)
Official Number OFF VR-0476; VR-4521; 1125; 954
 
Birth 20/03/1888 Death 00/00/1962
Place Melbourne Place (nk)
Area VIC Area (nk)
Country Australia Country Australia
 
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Biography
He was an electrician at the time of his recruitment into the navy.
 
Military Service
He was appointed as an Able-Seaman RCNR 07/06/1915. In 1915 he served in HMCS Diana (Depot Ship). In 1915 he served in HMCS Niobe (Depot Ship). In 1916-1917 he served in HMCS Niobe for HMCS Hochelaga. (He was released 05/04/1917 at his request) (He re-enlisted 17/10/1917) (CFR) He was appointed as a Mate RNCVR (With seniority dated 17/10/1917). In 1917 he served in HMCS niobe (Depot Ship). He was appointed as a Temporary Skipper RCN (With seniority dated 08/01/1918). In 1918 he served in HMS Victory for Training. (He transferred to RCN 08/06/1918) He was appointed as a Skipper RCN. In 1918 he served in HMS Vivid. In 1918 he served in HMCS Niobe (Depot Ship) as Additional. In 1918 he served in HMCS Guelph for HMCS C.D. - 9 (In command). In 1918 he served in HMCS Seagull (Depot Ship). In 1918 he served in HMCS Seagull for HMCS P.V.-IV. In 1919 he served in HMCS Niobe for HMCS Bethalma (In command). (He was demobilized 29/01/1920.)
 
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References
Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON; http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/royal-canadian-navy-1910-1941-ledger-sheets/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=664&; Photo Courtesy PO1 Gary Weir (Great Nephew of J.B. Champion)
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2015-12-11 00:00:00

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