About Malcolm Ross Bow
Lived 1887 – 1982 (aged 94). Malcolm Ross Bow was a Canadian physician.
Dr. Malcolm Bow hands serum wrapped in a blanket to pilot Wop May for his 1929 mercy flight. Malcolm Ross Bow (13 July 18875 July 1982) was a Canadian medical doctor and public health officer. From 1912 to 1926 Bow served as Chief Medical Officer for Regina, Saskatchewan.
From 1938 until 1954 Bow combined his administrative duties with teaching public health at the University of Alberta, becoming an associate professor and then professor emeritus in 1956.
In 1953 Bow moved north to become Chief Medical Officer of the Yukon.
Malcolm Bow and his wife Norma had two daughters and a son, diplomat Malcolm Norman Bow. Bow died in 1982 in Edmonton.
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Who was Malcolm Ross Bow?
Canadian public health officer (1887-1982)
When was Malcolm Ross Bow born?
Malcolm Ross Bow was born on 13 July 1887 in Vernon.
When did Malcolm Ross Bow die?
Malcolm Ross Bow died on 5 July 1982.
What was Malcolm Ross Bow's occupation?
Malcolm Ross Bow was a physician.
What nationality was Malcolm Ross Bow?
Malcolm Ross Bow was Canadian.
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