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Paddon, William Anthony was born on July 10, 1914 in Indian Harbor, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Harry L. and Mina (Gilchrist) Paddon.
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William Anthony Paddon
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William Anthony Paddon, Canadian physician. Decorated knight of grace Most Venerable Orde of Hospital of Jerusalem; co-recipient Royal Bank of Canada award, 1977. Board regents Memorial University, Newfoundland, 1972-1974. Served to surgical lieutenant Commander Royal Canada Navy, 1942-1945. Member Canada Medical Association, Newfoundland Medical Association, College Family Practice, American Thoracic Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1936. Honorary Doctor of Science, Trinity College, 1975. Doctor of Medicine, Downstate Medical School New York.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Memorial University, 1977.
Career
Intern St. Luke's Hospital, New York City, 1940-1942. Resident in medicine and surgery International Grenfall Association, St. Anthony, Newfoundland, 1945, director Northern medical services, 1960-1978. Lieutenant governor Province of Newfoundland, St. John's, 1981-1986.
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Membership
Board regents Memorial University, Newfoundland, 1972-1974. Served to surgical lieutenant Commander Royal Canada Navy, 1942-1945. Member Canada Medical Association, Newfoundland Medical Association, College Family Practice, American Thoracic Society.
Connections
Married Shelia Mary Fortescue, September 20, 1952. Children: David F., Michael A.C., Thomas F., Elizabeth M.
