Background
Ellis, William Herbert Baxter was born on July 2, 1921 in Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England. Son of William Baxter and Georgina Isabella (Waller) Ellis.
Ellis, William Herbert Baxter was born on July 2, 1921 in Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England. Son of William Baxter and Georgina Isabella (Waller) Ellis.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, Durham University, Newcastle on Tyne, 1944, Doctor of Medicine 1952. Commissioned Surgeon lieutenant Royal Navy, 1945, advanced through grades to surgeon Commander, 1953. Stationed in Malta, Farnborough and United States.
With Institute Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, England, 1950-1956, Naval Navy Aviation Medicine Acceleration Laboratory, Johnsville, Pennsylvania, 1956-1958.
Member main board BEWAC (United Kingdom and Nigerian Coy), 1964-1970. Medical consultant Plessey Coy, Phillips, England, since 1972, Sundstrand Limited.
Underwriter Lloyd"son Director general Doctor Barnardos, London, 1970-1972.
County surgeon Saint John Ambulance, Gloucestershire, England, 1979-1986, Commander, 1987-1989, chief Commander, since 1989. Researcher in aviation field
Inventor audio airspeed for decklanding, 1952 (Gilbert Blane medal 1952). Author: Human Factors in Industry, Rehabilitation into Industry, 1983, Hippocrates, Registered Nurse, 1984.
Vice-chairman Saint John Council, Gloucestershire, 1987-1989.
Member Royal College General Practitioners (research foundation board 1962-1978). Member Church of England, Army and Navy.
Married Margaret Mary Limb, July 22, 1948 (divorced 1977). Children: Penelope Ann Baxter Ellis Deakin, Christopher John Baxter.