Person Profile

Downing, Alfred Eric

1928–2008

Also Known As: Bud

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Biography

After his naval service he earned a BEng in Chemical Engineering).

He joined Corby Distilleries, Corbyville ON.

In 1950 he joined Hiram Walker.

In 1982 he was appointed as President & CEO Hiram Walker Resourources.

He resigned in 1986.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Probationary Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR 1944.

He served in HMCS Assiniboine 1944.

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNVR 1945. (He was demobilized 1945.)

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