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Donald Munn

In memory of:

Chief Steward Donald Munn

March 7, 1945
Vancouver, British Columbia

Military Service


Age:

54

Force:

Merchant Navy

Unit:

Canadian Merchant Navy

Division:

SS Green Hill Park (Montréal, Québec)

Additional Information


Born:

January 1, 1891

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 198 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

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