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John Bernard Koster

30/06/1920 - 21/08/1944

Age 24

Born: Toronto, ON        Home: Toronto, ON

Son of Michael and Mary Koster

Roman Catholic

Machinist at Canadian General Electric - Toronto, ON

Attestation 09/02/1942 - Toronto, ON

Engine Room Artificer 4th Class - V27989

RCNVR

HMCS YORK - Enlisted 09 FEB 1942

Commenced Active Service 10 Feb 1942

as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class, RCNVR

HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 12 Feb 1942

HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 1 Apr 1942

HMCS ALBERNI - Drafted to ALBERNI 08 Aug 1942

* Rated Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 07 Dec 1942

* Rated Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 31 Jan 1944

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