Battle of the Sharnhorst (Part 1 of 3)
Heroes Remember
Battle of the Sharnhorst (Part 1 of 3)
Transcript
Description
Mr. Treherne recalls a scuffle between some navy cruisers and the Scharnhorst.
Thomas Claude Treherne
Mr. Treherne returned to Canada after the war and continued his military career as a senior instructor at Naden Supply School. Mr. Treherne maintains a family history of his father's and grandfather's service lives. He is currently writing his memoirs of his navy service in the supply branch, and also serves as a member of the Council for Canadian Security in the 21st Century (CCS 21).
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 01:53
- Person Interviewed:
- Thomas Claude Treherne
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Branch:
- Navy
- Units/Ship:
- HMCS Jamaica
- Rank:
- Midshipman
- Occupation:
- Pay Master
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