Dr. Fisk was born in Walkerton, Ontario, in 1926. His parents, despite the depression, both worked; his mother as an RN, and his father as a fruit farmer on their small rural farm. Unable to convince his dad to authorize his early enlistment, Dr. Fisk was forced to wait until late 1945 before he saw active service. His relatively short career was spent in the Gulf of St. Lawrence aboard the mine sweeper HMCS New Liskeard. He returned home to Ontario in late 1946 when sweeping for stray mines ended.
War, Conflict or Mission: Second World War
Location/Theatre: Canada
Campaign: Battle of the Atlantic
Branch: Navy
Units/Ship: HMCS New Liskeard
Military Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Occupation: Deck Crew