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Kringhaug, Olaf Tronsen

1928–2008

Kringhaug, Olaf Tronsen

Biography

He was qualified as a medical doctor 1954.

He moved to Canada at the age of four.

He graduated from UBC in 1954 as an MD. After graduation, he interned at Vancouver General Hospital before starting his practice.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) 1948.

He served in HMCS Discovery for UNTD 1948-1950.

He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 15/09/1950).

He was appointed as a Surgeon Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/06/1952). (He was released.)

References

  • The Navy List Volumes I, II and III (HMSO London)
  • Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD)
  • Obituary Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Dec. 18, 2008

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