Walter John Elliot

Surgeon Rear-Admiral Walter John Elliot  QHS, MD, CM (12 January 1914 – 30 November 1979) was the 22nd Canadian Surgeon General.

Born in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Elliot was educated at Queen's University where he graduated with a Medical Degree in 1937. He also completed post-graduate "training at the Sick Children's Hospital, [in] Toronto [, Ontario]" from 1943 to 1944.

Elliot joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) in 1940, and "served as medical officer in Royal Navy escort ships on the North Atlantic until June 1942, when he transferred to the [Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve] (RCNVR) and was appointed to [Her Majesty's Canadian Ship] HMCS Naden."

He joined the regular force in 1946 and throughout his subsequent career as a naval medical officer served aboard HMCS Stadacona in 1954, HMCS Magnificent in 1956, and HMCS Bonaventure in 1957. He was promoted to Commodore in 1961 and appointed Deputy Surgeon General (Professional), and Surgeon General in 1964.

Elliot died 30 November 1979 at the age of 64.

Awards and decorations
Allan's personal awards and decorations include the following:



Allan was given the title of Queen's Honourary Surgeon by the Medical Household.