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Donaldson, John Drummond

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Title Surgeon-Lieutenant (RCN(R))
Official Number U-01733; O-20186
 
Birth 08/06/1944 Death 19/09/2021
Place Saskatoon Place Fort Myers
Area SK Area FL
Country Canada Country USA
 
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Qualifications MD;
 
Biography
He was a sea cadet in Saskatoon SK before his naval service. He was living in Saskatoon at the time of his recruitment. He was a sub-specialist-trained Pe­di­atric Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat). He trained at University of Pittsburgh. He was Chief of Pediatric Surgery - Galisano Children's Hospital, Fort Myers, FL and Chairman of the Board - Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, FL.
 
Military Service
He was appointed as an Officer Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) 1962. In 1962 he served in HMCS Unicorn for UNTD. He served in HMCS Cornwallis for Training 1963. He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 15/09/1964). He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R). He served in HMCS Unicorn. He was appointed as a Lieutenant RCN(R). (Transferred to CAF Medical Service 1968). He served as a Surgeon-Lieutenant (CF). In 1971-1972 he served in HMCS Pereserver as Medical Officer. In 1974 he served in HMCS Shearwater as Medical Officer. (He was retired 1974.)
 
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References
Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON; White Twist (UNTD Yearbook) 1967; Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD); https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/obituaries/john-donaldson-md-62396/;
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2021-11-23 00:00:00

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