Timothy Blair McLean

Timothy Blair McLean, CD, CStJ, QHS (29 September 1910 – 28 June 1982) was the 21st Canadian Surgeon General.

Timothy Blair McLean
Timothy Blair McLean
Born(1910-09-29)September 29, 1910
Fairydell, Alberta
DiedJune 28, 1982(1982-06-28) (aged 71)
Allegiance Canada
Service/branch Royal Canadian Navy
Years of service1929–1964
RankSurgeon Rear-Admiral
Commands held
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsCD, CStJ, Queen's Honorary Surgeon

Born in Fairydell, Alberta, Blair McLean was educated at the University of Alberta, where he graduated with a Medical Degree. He also completed post-graduate surgical training “at the U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, California”[1] from 1950 to 1952.

McLean joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) in 1929 “and served continuously in the naval reserve for the next 10 years.”[2] At the beginning of the Second World War “he was called to active service as a surgeon lieutenant.”[3] During the first half of the war, McLean “served as medical officer in the destroyers Ottawa, Saguenay, Fraser and Margaree, surviving the sinking of the latter two.”[4] For the remainder of the war, “he served in various medical appointments ashore and as Principal Medical Officer of HMCS Uganda (cruiser).”[5]

He joined the regular force in 1945, was subsequently “appointed Principal Medical Officer of the [Royal Canadian Navy] RCN Hospital at Esquimalt in March 1947.”[6] The following year, “he was appointed Command Medical Officer, Esquimalt.”[7]

McLean returned to school for a short period of time, from 1950 to 1952. Upon completing his studies, “he returned to the west coast as Principal Medical Officer of HMCS Naden and Command Medical Officer.”[8] He remained in the position until 1958, when he was appointed Medical Director General of the RCN. The following year Mclean was appointed Deputy Surgeon General (Professional); he succeeded to the position of Surgeon General in 1960.[9]

Surgeon Rear-Admiral McLean died 28 June 1982 at the age of 71.

References
  1. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  2. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  3. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  4. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  5. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  6. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  7. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  8. "New Surgeon General" (PDF). The Crowsnest. 16 (7): 13. 1964. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  9. "McLean, Timothy Blair". The Nauticapedia. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
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