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William Denis Whitaker | |
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Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | February 27, 1915
Died | May 30, 2001 | (aged 86)
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Army |
Rank | Brigadier |
Commands | 1st Battalion, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) |
Awards | DSO and Bar, CM, ED, CD Commander of the Order of the Crown (Belgium) Order of Canada; Legion of Honor. |
Other work | Business man, and author. |
Career information | |
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Position(s) | Quarterback |
College | University of Toronto Schools & Royal Military College of Canada |
Career history | |
As player | |
1937–39 | Hamilton Tigers |
1945–46 | Hamilton Tigers |
Brigadier William Denis Whitaker, CM DSO & Bar ED CD (February 27, 1915 – May 30, 2001) was a Canadian athlete, soldier, businessman, and author.