About Walter John Elliot
Lived 1914 – 1979 (aged 65). Walter John Elliot was a military personnel.
Surgeon Rear-Admiral Walter John Elliot QHS, MD, CM (12 January 1914 – 30 November 1979) was the 22nd Canadian Surgeon General.
Born in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Elliot was educated at Queen's University where he graduated with a medical degree in 1937. He completed post-graduate training at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, from 1943 to 1944.
Elliot died 30 November 1979 at the age of 65.
Awards and decorations Allan's personal awards and decorations include the following:
RibbonDescriptionCanadian Forces' Decoration (CD)with one Clasp for 22 years of services Order of Saint John (OStJ)
Allan was given the title of Queen's Honorary Surgeon by the Medical Household.
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Canadian Surgeon General
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Walter John Elliot was born on 12 January 1914 in Harrison Hot Springs.
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