Denis Whitaker

William Denis Whitaker
Born(1915-02-27)February 27, 1915
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
DiedMay 30, 2001(2001-05-30) (aged 86)
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Canadian Army
RankBrigadier
Commands1st Battalion, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment)
AwardsDSO and Bar, CM, ED, CD Commander of the Order of the Crown (Belgium) Order of Canada; Legion of Honor.
Other workBusiness man, and author.
Denis "Dinny" Whitaker
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
CollegeUniversity of Toronto Schools & Royal Military College of Canada
Career history
As player
1937–39Hamilton Tigers
1945–46Hamilton Tigers

Brigadier William Denis Whitaker, CM DSO & Bar ED CD (February 27, 1915 – May 30, 2001) was a Canadian athlete, soldier, businessman, and author.