Anderson, Algeo Lloyd

He was qualified as a Medical Doctor, BA USask 1917; MB UofT 1921.

In 1922 he stayed 1 year to Intern at the Toronto General Hospital and then went back to Saskatoon.

He was appointed as a Surgeon Lieutenant RCNVR (With seniority dated 14/07/1924).

He served in the Saskatoon Half Company RCNVR 1924.

He was appointed as a Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander RCNVR.

He was appointed as a Surgeon Commander RCNVR (With seniority dated 14/07/1938). (Mobilized for World War Two service 11/09/1939).

He served at the RCN Base Halifax as Senior Medical Officer on 12 February 1940.

He was appointed as an A/Surgeon Captain (Temp.) RCNVR 1943.

He was appointed as a Surgeon Captain (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/01/1944).

He served in HMCS Avalon as Senior Medical Officer (Newfoundland). (He was demobilized 30/11/1945.)

Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 16 June 1945 and London Gazette of 14 June 1945. "This officer has been an outstanding member of the Royal Canadian Volunteer Reserve since 1924, having served as Senior Medical Officer in the Pacific, Canadian Northwest Atlantic and Newfoundland Commands. At present, Surgeon Captain Anderson is the Senior Canadian Naval Medical Officer in the United Kingdom.

In 1941, Captain Anderson undertook the organization of the Medical services in Newfoundland, and through his energy, foresight and devotion to duty, he developed a very extensive medical organization of the highest calibre. During the period when the Battle of the Atlantic was at its height, his handling of various emergencies ashore, arising from the large number of survivors, was in keeping with the highest traditions of his profession and the Naval Service." Bill Clearihue reports that "In early 1952 his Naval Sword was presented to the UNICORN Wardroom, although he himself (at the age of 57) was too ill to attend the ceremony. "