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Wilkinson, William Arthur

1909–1997

También conocido como: Bill

Wilkinson, William Arthur
Foto: RCN Crowsnest Magazine

Biografía

He worked as a Pharmacist 1931-65.

He was Ontario's "outstanding pharmacist" in 1960.

He retired as the Chairman of Board and the CEO of Green Shield Prepaid Services Inc. LLD University of Windsor 1982.

He served three times as the President of the Windsor Branch of the Naval Officers Association.

Servicio militar

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR 1940.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/12/1940).

He served in HMCS Matapedia 1941-42.

He served in H.M.S. Osprey for Anti-Submarine Specialist Course 1942.

He served in HMCS Stadacona as Instructor in Anti-Submarine School 1943-4, Orkney 1944, Strathdam 1944.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNVR (With seniority dated 01/01/1945). (He was demobilized).

He served in HMCS Hunter as Commanding Officer 1947, Commander RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/07/1948).

He served in HMCS Hunter as Commanding Officer 1947-52 (Transferred to Supplementary Reserve 1952-68). (He retired from RCN(R) 01/03/1952). (He was qualified for anti-submarine duties.)

Referencias

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON

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