Captured German U-19
U-119 was unsuccessfully attacked on 29 April 1943 by a Short Sunderland flying boat of 461 Squadron RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force). The boat sustained no damage but one man was killed.
She sank Halma on 3 June east of Halifax, Nova Scotia and damaged John A. Poor on 27 July. Both ships were attacked with mines laid by U-119 on 1 June.
U-119 was sunk by a combination of depth charges, gunfire and ramming from HMS Starling on 24 June 1943.[1]
Captured German U-119
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-119_(1942)
HMCS Prestonion
Due to her late entry into the Second World War, Prestonian did not see much action. Upon arriving at Halifax, she underwent major repairs and it was not until January 1945 that she began working up at Bermuda. After she returned she was assigned to EG 28, a local convoy escort group working out of Halifax. She remained with this unit until the end of the war in Europe. In preparation for service in the Pacific Ocean, Prestonian began a tropicalization refit at Halifax completing on 20 August 1945. However the plans to send her to the Pacific had been cancelled and she was paid off 9 November and sold to Marine Industries Ltd.[2][3]
Excerpt from Royal Canadian Legion Yearbook:
Stuart Patterson was born 6 April 1928, in Rodney, Ontario. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy on March 9, 1944 and was sent to Cornwallis, Nova Scotia for basic training in WWII. He was assigned to HMCS Prestonian 18 November 1946 as part of escort group 28 out of Halifax. At the end of the war, Stuart volunteered to serve in the Pacific. He was is discharged 4 Jan 1946.
Stuart returned to Rodney where he farmed as well as worked for Union Gas for 30 years. He helped found Rodney Legion Branch and he also founded Rodney Christian Mission and served as its pastor . He volunteered at the Parkwood Hospital in London, a veterans’ hospital. Stuart and his wife Betty have 5 children.
Enjoyed seeing the pictures of my dad (Skip Patterson) and his ship. I’m thankful for the part he played in ensuring we have freedom today. My thanks to all those who served our country and for those who dedicate time to ensure we remember our history…thank you Mary.
Wanda Hazelwood (daughter)
Wardsville, Ont.
Great job Mary , putting that package together about dad . Your site helps us remember and honour our Canadian hero’s , who sacrificed so much for our freedom .
Skip is a man who has lived his life as he has preached it. A kind hearted, giving man with a wonderful sense of humor and fun. I am thankful for his friendship and mentorship in ny life. I am thankful for his service in fighting for my freedom and the freedom of others. An amazing man whom I am so thankful for
This was great. I notice my dad served on some of the same ships he did but not sure if it was at the same time. I will have to check.