Background
Johnson, George was born on November 18, 1920 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Jonas George and Laufey Johnson.
Johnson, George was born on November 18, 1920 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Jonas George and Laufey Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, University Manitoba, Canada, 1941. Doctor of Medicine, University Manitoba, Canada, 1950. Doctor of Laws, University Winnipeg, 1992.
Practice medicine, Gimli, Manitoba, 1950-1958; member legislation assembly, Conservative Government Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1958-1969; minister of health public welfare, Conservative Government Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1958-1961; minister of health, Conservative Government Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1961-1963; minister of education, Conservative Government Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1963-1968; minister of health, Conservative Government Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1968-1969; practice medicine, Winnipeg, 1969-1979; medical consultant, Province of Manitoba Health Department, Winnipeg, 1979-1986; lieutenant governor, Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1986-1993. Member executive county Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1958-1969.
Lieutenant Royal Canada Navy, 1941-1945. Appointment honorary captain HMCS Chippewa, Royal Canada Navy Reserve, Canada, 1988. Fellow College of Family Medicine.
Member College Physicians and Surgeons Canada (life), Manitoba Teachers Society (honorary life), Winnipeg Medical Society (honorary life) Manitoba Medical Association (honorary life), Kinsmen Club.
Married Doris Marjorie Blondal, December 31, 1943. Children: Janis, Jennifer, Daniel, Jon, Joann, Gillian.