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Gerald Penney

In memory of:

Gunner Gerald Penney

November 29, 1947
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Military Service

Service Number:

F/37938

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Canadian Artillery

Citation(s):

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal 1939-45.

Additional Information

Born:

November 21, 1925
Humbermouth, Newfoundland and Labrador

Enlistment:

November 14, 1944
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Son of Augustus and Daisy Penney, of Humbermouth, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Brother of Phyllis, Fannie, Norma and Kevin.

Gunner Penney received his elementary education at United Corner Brook East Church School and his high school education at Corner Brook Public School. He graduated from High School in 1941 at the age of 15. After graduating, he was employed with the Bowater Pulp and Paper Company, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. He entered a four year machinist apprenticeship program on completion of high school.

In 1944 during his apprenticeship, he took leave and joined the Royal Canadian Artillery in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In December 1945 while having a routine medical examination, a brain tumor was detected. The radiation treatment was unsuccessful and in January 1946, he returned to Corner Brook and immediately returned to his apprenticeship program which he completed prior to his death.

Commemorated on Page 209 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HUMBERMOUTH UNITED CHURCH CEMETERY
Newfoundland, Canada

Grave Reference:

Family Plot.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial Grave marker– This memorial grave marker to Gerald Penney was installed by family at the burial place of his parents at Mt. Patricia Cemetery in Corner brook, Newfoundland. His actual burial place is Humbermouth United Church Cemetery.

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    Memorial Grave marker
    Memorial Grave marker – This memorial grave marker to Gerald Penney was installed by family at the burial place of his parents at Mt. Patricia Cemetery in Corner brook, Newfoundland. His actual burial place is Humbermouth United Church Cemetery.
  • Photo of Gerald Penney– Photograph was taken at Camp Petawawa, Ontario while he was in training.

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    Photo of Gerald Penney
    Photo of Gerald Penney – Photograph was taken at Camp Petawawa, Ontario while he was in training.
  • Photo 2 of Gerald Penney– Photograph was taken at Camp Petawawa, Ontario while he was in training.

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    Photo 2 of Gerald Penney
    Photo 2 of Gerald Penney – Photograph was taken at Camp Petawawa, Ontario while he was in training.
  • Group Photo– Gunner Gerald Penney taking part in the winter training at Camp Petawawa, Ontario.

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    Group Photo
    Group Photo – Gunner Gerald Penney taking part in the winter training at Camp Petawawa, Ontario.
  • Christmas Card (Front)

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    Christmas Card (Front)
    Christmas Card (Front)
  • Christmas Card (Inside)– Handwritten note by Gerald Penney: 'Loads of love to all Family, Gerald'.

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    Christmas Card (Inside)
    Christmas Card (Inside) – Handwritten note by Gerald Penney: 'Loads of love to all Family, Gerald'.
  • Biography– Courtesy of The Royal Canadian Legion, Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command

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    Biography
    Biography – Courtesy of The Royal Canadian Legion, Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command

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