Balfry, Charles Patrick
- Date of birth:
- 1906
- Date of death:
- August 1992 (Perth/Western-Australia, Australia)
- Nationality:
- Canadian
Biography
Promotions:
February 15th, 1939: temporary Lieutenant;
January 1st, 1944: temporary acting Lieutenant Commander;
January 1st, 1945: temporary Lieutenant Commander.
Career:
July 28th, 1941 - January 4th, 1944: Commanding Officer, HMCS Shawinigan (K136);
March 11th, 1944 - May 26th, 1945: Commanding Officer, HMCS Annan (K404);
May 27th, 1945: Commanding Officer, HMCS Dunver (K03).
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant-Commander
- Awarded on:
- March 20th, 1945
Citation:
"For outstanding skill, courage and zeal in anti-U-Boat operations whilst serving in H.M. Canadian Ships Annan and St. John."
The London Gazette, dated 20th March 1945.
Sources
- Photo 1: Roberta Fox
- - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 16th March 1945, Issue 36992, dated 20th March 1945