While I’m away, here’s a 1931 census challenge. Who is it?
He died following a plane crash in Newfoundland in 1941.
He enjoyed painting, including with A. Y. Jackson.
He was twice rejected by the army for poor eyesight,
He was awarded the Military Cross in 1919, for heroism
He failed his first year of university, failed to gain a place on the staff at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and had an unsuccessful medial practice in London, Ontario.
He shared the 1923 Nobel Prize for Medicine.
In 1931 he, his wife and son are found at 46 Bedford Road in Toronto.
A two-minute history of Punch and Judy
Thanks to those who posted comments or sent hints this week.
Too easy, I think. Frederick Banting
Dr B. for sure … 3 clues but not 8.
I’m almost certain this distinguished gentleman was Dr. Frederick Banting. My family rescued his pilot, Mackey, and brought Dr. Banting’s remains to tiny outport Musgrave Harbour, in Newfoundland. My great uncles were out hunting when they learned of the accident and fashioned a sled from tree branches to convey both men back from “the bush.” A truly tragic accident and a tremendous loss to the medical community. Thanks for sharing.
Sir Frederick Banting