Benjamin Oswald Baker

Background

Baker, Benjamin Oswald was born on January 10, 1917 in Portage LaPrairie, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Arthur B. and Emma (Chisem) Baker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Manitoba, 1940.

Career

Engineer, Canadian General Elec., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, 1940-1946; superintendent design, Armament Research and Development Establishment, Defense Research Board, Valcartier, Quebec, 1946-1959; director weapons and engineering research, Defense Research Board, Ottawa, 1959-1966; director project formulation, Canadian Forces Headquarters, Ottawa, 1967-1968; chief, Canadian Defense Research Staff, Washington, 1968-1973; science adviser, Mobile Command, Canadian Armed Forces, St. Hubert, Quebec, 1973-1977; deputy chief research and development, Canadian Department National Defense, Ottawa, 1977-1980.

Achievements

• Benjamin Oswald Baker has been listed as a notable scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Engineering Institute Canada, Professional Engineers Ontario, Delta Upsilon.

Connections

Married Phyllis Ann Davidson, November 2, 1963. Children— Dennis B., Barry I., Jillian Elizabeth.

Father:

Arthur B. Baker

Mother:

Emma (Chisem) Baker

Spouse:

Phyllis Ann Davidson