Rear Adm.
Charles J.
Dillon
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Ancestors 
Brother of
Welbourne Roy Dillon and Marie Dillon
Husband of
Winsome Case (Morris) Dillon
— married
17 Nov 1942 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada [uncertain]
[uncertain] Father of
[private son (1940s - unknown)], [private son (1940s - unknown)] and [private daughter (1950s - unknown)]
Died after
after age 86
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 26 Jun 2021
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Biography
Charles J. Dillon's 37 year naval career started as a cadet in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve on May 5, 1931. He then served as paymaster, accounting officer, supply officer, and after serving actively in WWII, became comptroller of the RCN. His active service was aboard the battleship HMS Royal Sovereign, HMS Nabob, and HMCS Prince Henry (auxiliary cruiser). While aboard the Nabob, it was nearly sunk by a torpedo in the Barents Sea, losing 21 men. He married Winsome Case (Morris) on the 17th of November, 1942 and they had 2 sons and a daughter.
Sources
*Personal correspondence between Christine (Pope) Wallis and Rear Admiral Charles J. Dillon.
- Biography in CFMWS, modified in 2013
- Article and photo of guests of honor, including Charles and his wife, Winsome, at the 17th annual Trafalgar Ball, which appeared in The Montreal Star, October 20, 1962.
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