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John Thomas Clarke
Colonel John Thomas Clarke CBE, CStJ, MD (February 27, 1868 – November 28, 1947) was the 9th Canadian Surgeon General (Canada), Surgeon General. Born in Foxboro, Ontario, Clarke was educated at the University of Toronto and McGill University. From 1897 to 1906, Clarke practiced medicine in Toronto, Ontario. During this period of time he worked "as associate coroner" for the City of Toronto. Clarke joined the Non-Permanent Canadian Militia Medical Corps, "before the turn of the century" as a private, and "was commissioned Lieutenant in that Corps July 1, 1900". In 1907, he joined the permanent force as a captain. He was promoted to major in 1911 and appointed Assistant Director of Medical Services (Army). At the beginning of the First World War, Clarke organized the first Canadian ambulance train which operated between Valcartier and Quebec. In 1914, newly promoted to lieutenant-colonel, he was sent overseas with No. 2 General Hospital. Clarke assumed command of the Canadian Spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxboro, Ontario
Foxboro is a community located in southern Ontario, north of the centre of Belleville. It is just east of Highway 62 linking Belleville with Bancroft, and it has also direct road connections to and from Frankford, Stirling, and Plainfield via Mudcat Road. The Moira River runs just east of the community. The village of Foxboro is a part of the City of Belleville and the Mayor is Mitch Panciuk. Nearest places *Stirling, northwest (distance: 12 km) * Plainfield, northeast (distance: about 6 km) * Belleville, south (distance: 10 km from the centre) * Frankford, west (distance: about 23 km) Geography and information The area around Foxboro is made up of hills, farmlands, and forests within the valley and hilly areas. The main industries until the mid-20th century were agriculture and cheese making. The downtown section features a few shops on Ashley Street (formerly Main Street) where Highways 14 and 62 used to pass, as well as on North Main Street and Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
