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BOS’N BILL

This fictional character was created as the narrator of true stories involving the Royal Canadian Navy in World War Two. The cartoonist for the serial was Sid Barron. Later a “Bos’n Bill Club” was included to increase the participation of readers.

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY: Published by Educational Projects Inc. Colour cover. Black & white interior.

Content serial journalism:

Canadian Heroes …: “Bos’n Bill …” Car., Sid Barron: …

1-1, Oct. 1942: “Sea Fighters”: 33-38. (Ship descriptions).

1-2, Nov. 1942: “Atlantic Convoy”: 59-64.

1-6, Apr. 1943: “H.M.C.S. Oakville – Gallant Corvette”: 27-32.

2-3, July 1943: “Convoys to North Africa.”: 25-32.

2-6, Oct. 1943: “Navy Courage”: 33-37.

3-3, Feb. 1944: “Beat The Mines”: 24-28.

3-4, March 1944: “Mediterranean Adventures”: 9-13.

3-5, April 1944: “The M.T.B’s.” [Motor Torpedo Boats]: 47-48.

3-5, April 1944: “The M.G.B’s.” [Motor Gun Boats]: 49-51.

3-6, May 1944: “H.M.C.S. Saguenay, Veteran!”: 27-30.

4-1, June 1944: “H.M.C.S. Prince Robert In Action”: 34-37.

4-2, July 1944: “Convoys To Russia”: 9-11.

4-6, January 1945: “Atlantic Escort”: 58-62.

5-1, February 1945: “Invasion Escort”: 41-45.

GALLERY:

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 2-6, Oct 1943, 34.jpg$ Canadian Heroes, 2-6, October 1943: “Navy Courage”. Car., Sid Baron: 34

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 2-6, Oct 1943, 35.jpg$ Canadian Heroes, 2-6, October 1943: “Navy Courage.” Car., Sid Baron : 35

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944, 48.jpg$ Canadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944: “The M.T.B.’s with Bos’n Bill.” Car., Sid Barron: 46.

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CANADIAN CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION and ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOSN BILL Canadian Heroes Comics May 1944, 27 .jpg$ Canadian Heroes, May 1944: “Bos’n Bill.” Car., Sid Baron: 27.

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