Biography
He graduated in 1947 with a BA in English Language & Literature from the University of Toronto, his Master's degree in Colgate and 2 Doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin. Although he was officially retired, he was still very active in the department.
From 1983 until his retirement in 1993, he served as Executive Vice Chancellor, Faculty Relations and Academic Support.
He was the chairman of the English Department at UC Riverside.
He was the author of many distinguished books and was awarded many honors throughout his career. Some of those include a post doctorate Harvard fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies in Philosophy and the Guggenheim and American Council of Learned Societies Fellowships.
Military Service
He was appointed as an Ordinary Seaman (Officer Candidate UNTD) RCNVR (With seniority dated 10/1943).
In 1943-1945 he served in HMCS York for UNTD. (He was demobilized.)
References
- Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD)
- www.legacy.com ↗
