Canadians Remember September 11th - United We Stand!
| Dedicated to SA-Francis Austin Charles Roach (RCNVR), from his grandchildren. Contrary to the book "The Unlucky Lady" "Frank" was aboard the Athabaskan when it was torpedoed April 29, 1944. It is our hope that by correcting this error, "Frank" will be given the honour he deserves. Even in death he is not forgotten by those who loved him. |
Who was Francis Austin Charles Roach?
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Francis Austin Charles Roach, was born September 16, 1924 to the late Austin and Ethel Roach, in Portsmouth, Ontario. He married the late Lois Leduc, July 7 1945 and had a daughter, Heather Mary Coreen born April 17, 1946. "Frank" passed away October 15, 1946. Frank enlisted in the navy when he was just nineteen years old. The destroyer was launched February 3 1943 and Frank joined the crew in September 1943. ...next, Frank's Story 
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