Walter John Elliot

Surgeon Rear-Admiral Walter John Elliot OStJ CD QHS, MD, CM (12 January 1914 – 30 November 1979) was the 22nd Canadian Surgeon General.

Walter John Elliot
Walter John Elliot
Born	January 12, 1914 Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
Died	November 30, 1979 (aged 65)
Allegiance	Canada
Service/branch	Royal Canadian Navy
Years of service	1940–1968
Rank	Surgeon Rear-Admiral
Commands held	Surgeon General of Canada
Battles/wars	World War II

Born in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Elliot was educated at Queen's University where he graduated with a medical degree in 1937.[1] He completed post-graduate training at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, from 1943 to 1944.[1]

Elliot joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in 1940 as a medical officer, where he served on escort ships in the North Atlantic. In June 1942 he transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve and served ashore at the hospital at HMCS Naden in Esquimalt, British Columbia.[1]

He joined the regular force in 1946 and throughout his subsequent career as a naval medical officer served aboard HMCS Stadacona in 1954, HMCS Magnificent in 1956, and HMCS Bonaventure in 1957.[1] He was promoted to Commodore in 1961 and appointed Deputy Surgeon General (Professional), and Surgeon General in 1964.[2]

Elliot died 30 November 1979 at the age of 64.

Awards and decorations

Allan's personal awards and decorations include the following:

Ribbon	Description
	Canadian Forces Decoration (CD)	with one Clasp for 22 years of services
	Order of Saint John (OStJ)

Allan was given the title of Queen's Honourary Surgeon by the Medical Household.

References

1. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
2. "Elliot, Walter John". Retrieved 4 May 2015.