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:
Canadian Heroes, 2-6, October 1943: “Navy Courage”. Car., Sid Baron: 34
Canadian Heroes, 2-6, October 1943: “Navy Courage.” Car., Sid Baron : 35
Canadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944: “The M.T.B.’s with Bos’n Bill.” Car., Sid Barron: 46.
Canadian Heroes, May 1944: “Bos’n Bill.” Car., Sid Baron: 27.