Metz, France

1966 – Annex G to Historical Record
National Archives of Canada


ANNEX G TO HISTORICAL RECORD
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
For the period 1 Jan 66 to 31 Dec 66
REGIONAL SURGEON

PART I - PERSONNEL

24 Feb 66

F/L AE Harman Med/Nur transferred to 1 Air Div HQ eff 24 Feb as Regional Matron.

16 Mar 66

S/L AJ Anderson, 1 Air Div HQ Matron, posted to Stn Winnipeg for release eff 16 Mar 66.

15 Jul 66

G/C IH Barclay assumed the duties of Regional Sugeon effective 15 Jul 66 on transfer from Regional Maritme Command.

29 Jul 66

G/C WL Orr transferred to Regional Surgeon Quebec to be consultant in Radiology for Montreal area effective 29 Jul 66.

PART II - VISITS

7 Jul 66

G/C IH Barclay and G/C WL Orr visited 4ATAF Ramstein 7 Jul to introduce new Regional Surgeon to Medical Advisor of 4 ATAF.

13 - 14 Jul 66

G/C IH Barclay and G/C WL Orr visited CDLS(L) 13 - 14 Jul to introduce new Regional Surgeon.

18 - 19 Jul 66

G/C IH Barclay and G/C WL Orr visited 4 Wing 18 - 19 Jul to introduce new Regional Surgeon.

26 Jul 66

G/C IH Barclay made introductory visit to SU Metz 26 Jul.

29 - 30 Jul 66

G/C IH Barclay made introductory visit to 1 Wing 29 - 30 Jul.

12 - 19 Aug 66

G/C IH Barclay made introductory visit to AWU Decimomannu 12 - 19 Aug.

9 Sep 66

G/C IH Barclay visited TSD Prestwick 9 Sep to discuss medical requirements for unit personnel.

19 Sep 66

G/C IH Barclay visited 4ATAF 19 Sep for consultation with Col von Wardenburg, Medical Advisor to 4 ATAF.

31 Oct - 4 Nov 66

S/L Desrochers visited CDLS(L) 31 Oct to 4 Nov. Liaison visits were made to RAF and British Army MIR's who treat Canadian service patients. Several civilian doctors seeking employment with Air Div units were interviewed. One nursing sister recruit was interviewed. A visit was made to Mr J Goodlife, Appointment Officer of Guy's Hospital.

12 Dec 66

G/C IH Barclay visited AIRCENT 12 Dec to discuss medical services for Canadian service personnel after relocation.

PART III - VISITORS

S/L Everson 1 CMED plus two senior NCOs inspected 100 bed field hospital at each Wing. Out dated items were replaced and some minor changes were made in the cases. A report of the inspection was forwarded to each unit and a new list of contents is being prepared and issued.

7 Nov 66

S/L CN Envoy, Surgeon General's Staff visited Reg Surg 7 Nov for discussion on medical supplies and equipment.

PART IV - CONFERENCES

24 - 25 Jan 66

S/L AJ anderson, 1 Air Div HQ Matron, attended Regional Matrons' Conference at CFHQ 24 - 25 Jan 66.

21 - 23 Mar 66

F/L RE Mawdsley, Pharm 3 Wing, represented Air Div HQ at Medical Supply Depot Commander's Conference, 21 - 23 Mar at 1 CMED.

9 - 13 May 66

F/L AL Griffith attended US Army Medical Service Corps Conference at Garmisch Germany 9 to 13 May.

23 - 25 May 66

S/L AE Harman attended US Army Nurses Training Conference at Garmisch Germany 23 to 25 May.

28 Sep 66

S/L PE Desrochers attended conference of Central Regions Medical Advisors at AIRCENT Fontainebleau 28 Sep.

7 Oct 66

G/C IH Barclay attended meeting at 3 Wing on 7 Oct to discuss Medical Emergency Plans for Air Division units, with West Germany and USAFE representatives.

12 - 14 Oct 66

G/C Robinson, SMO 3 Wing and S/L Desrochers attended USAFE Medical-Surgical Conference 12 - 14 Oct at Wiesbaden Germany.

29 Nov - 1 Dec 66

G/C IH Barclay and S/L PE Desrochers attended Round Table Medical Conference at HQ AAFCE 29 Nov to 1 Dec.

12 - 13 Dec 66

F/L AL Griffith attended Administrative Conference at Surgeons Generals' Staff 12 - 13 Dec.

15 Dec 66

Regional Surgeon held conference of unit SMO's at Air Division HQ 15 Dec.