Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Julius Steve Kun
In memory of:
Messman Julius Steve Kun
March 7, 1945
Vancouver, British Columbia
Military Service
Merchant Navy
Canadian Merchant Navy
SS Green Hill Park (Montréal, Québec)
Additional Information
On 6 March 1945, the Green Hill Park was loading her cargo in the port of Vancouver, British Columbia, when a violent explosion shattered the windows of houses in the city centre. Six stevedores and two sailors lost their lives and 19 people were injured. Firefighters managed to beach the ship near Siwash Rock and she will be repaired.
Commemorated on Page 167 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
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