In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

John B. (Jack) (Zip) Rimmer

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Ordnance Artificer, 2620-E, RCN

 

Born: 05 Jul 1915

 

Died: 2010, Bakersfield, California

 

Served in the RCN from 11 Oct 1932 to 11 Oct 1953

 

John's father, William Rimmer, served in the RCA during both the First and Second World Wars, attaining the rank of RSM.

 

John's brother, Flight Sergeant Clarence Flint Rimmer went missing during overseas flight operations on 10 Apr 1943 and was reported as missing, presumed dead 11 Apr 1943.  Flight Sergeant Rimmer was posted to No. 100 Squadron RAF 13 Mar 1943.  His squadron was on a night-time bombing mission targeting the German city of Essen at the time of his death. Click here to view his service file.

 

John's brothers David E. Rimmer and Reginald B. Rimmer both served in the RCN.

 

 


 

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