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Charles Ernest Bonnell 1909 - 1943

Charles Ernest Bonnell of Canada County, TX was born on August 4, 1909 in Toronto, Toronto Division County, ON Canada to Walter Herbert Muirhead Bonnell and Ola Barrett White. He had siblings Marion Bonnell (Stewart), William A. Bonnell, and Minnie White Bonnell (Bixel). He married Eleanor (Happy) E. Bonnell, and had a child Barbara Bonnell. Charles Bonnell died at age 33 years old on January 8, 1943 at Straits of Bonifacio, and was buried at Halifax Memorial Panel 9..

Charles Ernest Bonnell

Chuck

Newtonbrooke in Canada County, TX

August 4, 1909

Toronto, Toronto Division County, ON, Canada

January 8, 1943

Straits of Bonifacio

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Introduction

Chuck was reported missing, before I was born but I remember that my grandfater was VERY PROUD of him and saddened by his untimely demise. FAMILY: Wife: Eleanor E. Bonnell, Daughter: Barbara Bonnell Father: Walter Herbert Muirhead Bonnell, Mother: Ola Barrett White, Sisters: Minnie Bixel, Marion Stewart, Brother William A. Bonnell.
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1909

Birthday

August 4, 1909

Birthdate

Toronto, Toronto Division County, ON Canada

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

French
Early Life & Education

Lakefield Prepatory College, '25
Religious Beliefs

Church of England
Military Service

Engaged RCNVR, 6th of October 1937, to report upon receipt of "calling up notice" for mobilization. :( Recommended by Chief of Naval Staff to be enrolled in RCVRN As Acting Lieutenant for service with the Toronto Division, Ottawa, 25th September, 1939. Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, October 2, 1939 - January 8, 1943. AWARDS Distinguished service Cross: 6-1-42 ... Div. Str. Tononto, A/Lieutenant 27 th of September, 1939 HMCS Stone Frigate: 8-1-40 HMCS Stradacona Acadia: 24-3-40. - 27-4-40 HMCS Ambler: Lieutenant T, 6-5-40 - 11-6-40 HMS King Alfred: 13-6-40 -30-8-40 Patroclus: 31-8-40 - 2-11-40 Osprey: 3-11-40 - ? Nominated for service in MTB's (CAFO 50/1/40 for MTB training For MTB training for duties with O.O. 4th MTB Flotilla Hornet: ? - 19-1-41 Beehive: 20-1-41 -? Hornet: ? - 1-6-41 (MTB 46): 2-6-41 Commanding Officer St. Christopher: Hornet (MTB 218): ? - 6-2-42 Commanding Officer Hornet: 7-2-42 - 2-3-42 Dolphin: 3-3-42 - 11-6-42 Titanic: 12-6-42 HM Submarine P311:
Professional Career

Scuba Diver Sales and Maintenance
Personal Life & Family

Member of Royal Canadian Navy volunteer Reserve Supplementary Reserve since October 20, 1937.
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1943

Death

January 8, 1943

Death date

MIA

Cause of death

Straits of Bonifacio
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Funeral date
Halifax Memorial Panel 9. in Canada
Burial location
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Julie Ferguson

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11/26/2021

I would like to direct those interested in Bonnell's service as a charioteer to read Through a Canadian Periscope (2nd edition) which details his story.

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Julie Ferguson

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11/26/2021

The Canadian Charioteers:

L: Lt. Charles E. Bonnell, DSC, RCNVR; R - Lt. Alan Moreton, RCNVR.
Taken in Loch Erisort, Scotland during their training as charioteers, aka human torpedoes. They were the first to be selected for this hazardous service and the only Canadians.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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