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Clifford Shaw Thompson
Brigadier C.S. Thompson OBE, CD, (28 December 1899 – 6 August 1983) was the 15th Canadian Surgeon General (Canada), Surgeon General. Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Clifford S. was educated at Mount Allison University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, as well as McGill University, where he graduated with a Medical Degree in 1925. During World War I, Thompson, at the age of 18 years, enlisted as Gunner with the 10th (Halifax) Siege Battery,McGill University Archives, item #: 0000-0481.01.2.e2713. http://www.archives.mcgill.ca/public/exhibits/mcgillremembers/results.asp?id=5683 Retrieved 13 May 2015 3rd Brigade, Canadian Garrison Artillery (CGA). After the war, he enrolled in medical school. After graduating, he was posted as the Medical Officer (Non-Permanent Active Militia) of 4th Divisional Train, and the Royal Montreal Regiment. In 1939 he returned 10th (Halifax) Siege Battery for a brief period, as Medical Officer. He remained in the position until 1940; at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surgeon General (Canada)
The Surgeon General ( French: ''médecin-général'') is the professional head of the Canadian military health jurisdiction, the adviser to the Minister of National Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on all matters related to health, and head of the Royal Canadian Medical Service. The Surgeon General may also be appointed the commander of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, which fulfils all military health system functions from education and clinical services to research and public health. It consists of the Royal Canadian Medical Service, the Royal Canadian Dental Corps, personnel from other branches of the armed forces, and civilians, with health professionals from over 45 occupations and specialties in over 125 units and detachments across Canada and abroad. When appointed Director General Health Services, the Surgeon General is also the senior health services staff officer in the Department of National Defence. The Surgeon General is normally appointed to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |