Seaborn, Robert Lowder, 1911-1993.

Dates:
Birth 1911
Death 1993

Biographical notes:

Robert Lowder Seaborn (9 July 1911-15 February 1993) was the Bishop of Newfoundland from 1965 until 1980. He served as Padre for the 1st Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment from 1943-1945 and participated in the D-Day Normandy Landings. As part of that landing he held individual services on all three ships over which the Canadian Scottish Regiment was scattered. He won a Military Cross during the Juno Beach fighting for carrying wounded to safety while under fire.

From the description of Robert Lowder Seaborn fonds. [1942-1945]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 688595753

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Subjects:

  • Chaplains, Military
  • Military Cross (Great Britain)
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945

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Places:

  • France--Normandy (as recorded)