Person Profile

Burnside, James Albert

1921–2018

Also Known As: Bert

Burnside, James Albert
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Biography

He graduated with a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Toronto in 1948. ostwar, he joined Grinnell Corporation, later ITT Fluid Products Canada, retiring as President and General Manager after 40 years.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Probationary Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR.

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 15/09/1944).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR. (He was demobilized.)

Anecdotes

He was a member of St. George's Golf and Country Club since 1951, Bert served as Club Captain 1962, Deputy General Chair of the 1968 Canadian Open Committee, Board Member 1965 - 1969 and President 1983 - 1985.

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