Able Seaman Albert Edward Amos
Survivor of WW2
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Albert Edward Amos was born at Valleyfield, Quebec, on 18 September 1924. He enrolled in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve at Montreal on 17 February 1943 and entered active service on 22 March. He served at sea and overseas, including aboard HMCS Regina, and was listed as a survivor after the ship was lost in August 1944. Rated Able Seaman from 22 March 1944, he later served in HMCS Lethbridge before being demobilized at Montreal on 22 August 1945. His wartime awards record lists the 1939-45 Star, “France G. & Clasp,” the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the War Medal 1939-45.
General Information
Conflict:
WW2
Regimental No.:
V54747
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Navy
Regiment:
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Battalion:
HMCS Lethbridge
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
18 years 4 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
20 years 11 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
53 years 5 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Electrical apprentice
Next of Kin:
Mrs. Susan Amos, mother, 100 Salaberry Street, Valleyfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
100 Salaberry Street, Valleyfield, Quebec
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 6.5 in / 169 cm
Weight:
128 lbs / 58 kg
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
2.0 in / 5 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Great Britain
Place of Discharge:
Montreal, Quebec
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
917 days in service
Buried at:
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Lethbridge |
|
|
|
| Default row: final substantive rank in a non-demobilization operational ship. |
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Donnacona |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Peregrine |
|
|
|
| Detailed service ledger begins Peregrine period 30 July; summary record gives 3 August posting date. |
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Peregrine |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Stadacona |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Niobe |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Able Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Regina |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Regina |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Stadacona |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Avalon |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Fennel |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Cornwallis |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS St. Clair |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Cornwallis |
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
HMCS Montreal |
|
|
|
Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW2 |
1939-45 Star |
|
|
|
|
| WW2 |
France G. & Clasp |
|
|
|
|
| WW2 |
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp |
|
|
|
|
| WW2 |
War Medal 1939-45 |
|
|
|
|
Service Chronology
1924-09-18 — Born at Valleyfield, Quebec. Place / Unit: Valleyfield, Quebec.
1943-02-17 — Enrolled as Ordinary Seaman in the RCNVR at Montreal, Quebec / HMCS Montreal. Place / Unit: Montreal, Quebec / HMCS Montreal.
1943-03-22 — Commenced active service at Montreal, Quebec / HMCS Montreal. Place / Unit: Montreal, Quebec / HMCS Montreal.
1943-05-19 — Posted to HMCS Cornwallis. Place / Unit: HMCS Cornwallis.
1943-07-24 to 1943-07-27 — Served in HMCS St. Clair; recorded as Atlantic qualifying service. Place / Unit: HMCS St. Clair.
1943-07-28 to 1943-09-23 — Returned to HMCS Cornwallis after HMCS St. Clair. Place / Unit: HMCS Cornwallis.
1943-09-24 — Posted to HMCS Fennel; recorded as Atlantic qualifying service. Place / Unit: HMCS Fennel.
1943-10-24 — Posted to HMCS Avalon. Place / Unit: HMCS Avalon.
1943-10-28 — Posted to HMCS Stadacona. Place / Unit: HMCS Stadacona.
1943-12-07 — Posted to HMCS Regina. Place / Unit: HMCS Regina.
1944-03-22 — Rated Able Seaman while serving with HMCS Regina. Place / Unit: HMCS Regina.
1944-08 — Survived the loss of HMCS Regina; the service record marks him as a survivor and later medical history refers to the sinking. Place / Unit: HMCS Regina.
1944-08-15 — Posted to HMCS Niobe after HMCS Regina. Place / Unit: HMCS Niobe.
1944-09-14 — Posted to HMCS Stadacona. Place / Unit: HMCS Stadacona.
1944-09-26 — A reimbursement cheque for $7.25 was issued for loss of effects in HMCS Regina. Place / Unit: HMCS Regina.
1944-10-01 — Posted to HMCS Peregrine. Place / Unit: HMCS Peregrine.
1945-04-19 — Seen for a sore spot/rash on the chest; topical treatment was prescribed. Place / Unit: HMCS Peregrine.
1945-04-26 — Medical consultation diagnosed a mild anxiety state following the HMCS Regina sinking; found fit for duty with recommendation for short-term medication and no prolonged sea service. Place / Unit: HMCS Peregrine.
1945-05-12 — Posted to HMCS Lethbridge; qualifying-service records show Atlantic service. Place / Unit: HMCS Lethbridge.
1945-05-29 — Overseas qualifying service ended; total overseas qualifying service was later computed as 443 days. Place / Unit: HMCS Lethbridge.
1945-05-30 — A draft order directed transfer from HMCS Lethbridge to HMCS Peregrine for disposal; the detailed service ledger nevertheless continues Lethbridge service to 29 July 1945. Place / Unit: HMCS Lethbridge / HMCS Peregrine.
1945-07-30 to 1945-08-03 — Detailed service ledger records HMCS Peregrine for demobilization processing from 30 July through 3 August; the summary record gives 3 August as the posting date. Place / Unit: HMCS Peregrine.
1945-08-04 — Posted to HMCS Donnacona for final demobilization processing. Place / Unit: HMCS Donnacona.
1945-08-22 — Demobilized and discharged honourably at Montreal, Quebec / HMCS Donnacona, rank Able Seaman. Place / Unit: Montreal, Quebec / HMCS Donnacona.
1951-05-11 — Postwar record shows enlistment/allocation to 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery at Valleyfield, Quebec. Place / Unit: Valleyfield, Quebec / 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA.
1951-10-14 — Son Steven Edward was born; recorded on the postwar 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment record card. Place / Unit: 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA.
1952-09-30 — Promoted Staff Sergeant in 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. Place / Unit: 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA.
1953-11-26 — Awarded the Coronation Medal during postwar RCA service. Place / Unit: 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA.
1978-03-04 — Existing CWVMP information records death at Montreal, Quebec. Place / Unit: Montreal, Quebec.
Notes
Before enlistment he had completed Grade 7 and worked as an electrical apprentice for Defence Industries Limited at Nitro, Quebec. A 1945 rehabilitation interview recorded earlier farm work and recommended further on-the-job electrical training after discharge. Postwar records in the file show service with 61st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery from 1951, promotion to Staff Sergeant in 1952, award of the Coronation Medal in 1953, and re-engagement in 1954. His son Steven Edward was born 14 October 1951.
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1925-1978
Married Marie Claire Hebert 1924-2017
Albert Edward Ernest Amos c BIRTH 18 SEP 1924 • Valleyfield Quebec DEATH 4 MAR 1978 • Montreal
grave photo
Word has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Amos, of 100 Salaberry Street, Valleyfleld, Que., that A/8 A. E. Amos is a survivor of the sunken Corvette “Regina”. The Regina was sunk off the Normandy coast while convoying supplies to the Allled Forces in France. A/S Amos is well except for a few minor injuries and his family is expecting him home for a well deserved leave shortly. He joined the R.C.N.V.R. in March, 1941, and train- ed at Montreal, Deepbrook and Halifax and served on H.M.CS. Tennel and was later transferred to H.M.C.- 8. Regina. Serving with the forces is his twin brother. LAC. Buddy Amos, with the R.C.A.P.; Pte. Nelson Amos in France, Cpl. George Amos with the United States Army in Italy.
Your AORS reference number is EA2026_0172180
Additional Service Notes
Enrolled in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve on 17 February 1943 and commenced active service on 22 March 1943. Served overseas and at sea, including HMCS Regina, and was listed as a survivor after Regina was lost in August 1944. Rated Able Seaman from 22 March 1944 and later served in HMCS Lethbridge. Discharged on demobilization at Montreal on 22 August 1945 after 855 qualifying days, including 443 overseas days.
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Mother Susan Amos was next of kin at 100 Salaberry Street, Valleyfield. The file records that his father was about 70 in 1945 and that Albert came from a family of eight children. Existing CWVMP material identifies brothers serving during the war and records a later marriage to Marie Claire Hebert. Postwar Army records record a son, Steven Edward, born 14 October 1951.
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