1976 Saint John Spring Convocation
Anderson, James Ernest
Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)
Orator: Elliot, G. Forbes
Citation:
CONVOCATION, MAY, 1976
JAMES ERNEST ANDERSON
to be Doctor of Laws
The beautiful Miramichi Valley is known for its contributions to the Navies of Empire and its noted sons -- chief among whom is our own Lord Beaverbrook. It was the birthplace of the man whom we honour today, James Ernest Anderson, a man who has made his contribution to the New Brunswick story.
Born in Burnt Church, educated in Harkins High school, Newcastle, and the University of New Brunswick, from which he obtained his B.A. degree, he returned to Northumberland County to engage in the lumber business, to marry and raise two sons.
When war threatened our way of life, he in 1940 enlisted with the North Shore (N.B.) Regiment serving with distinction as one of its Company Commanders on D-Day and later as its Lieutenant Colonel in Northwest Europe. His leadership here led to his promotion to the rank of Brigadier in Command Headquarters of the 14th Infantry Brigade. For his military service he was awarded the Canadian Forces decoration, the Distinguished Service Order during operations at Boulogne.
Following service in the Second War, Ernest Anderson began a new career -- a career of public service to his native province. After serving as Controller of the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission and Director of Pensions he was elevated to the deputy minister's rank serving first as Deputy Minister of Youth and Welfare and then as Deputy Minister of Youth -- a position from which he retired in 1974.
The citizens of Fredericton, conscious of his ability and his administrative experience elected him to City Council where he became Deputy Mayor. Organizations such as the Victoria General Hospital, the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Interprovincial School for the Deaf, and the Provincial Artisans have all benefited from his advice, skill and devotion.
In honouring Ernest Anderson, the University of New Brunswick pays tribute to a notable New Brunswicker, a loyal alumnus, a businessman, soldier and public servant, and in this manner salutes a distinguished son of the Miramichi.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
JAMES ERNEST ANDERSON
to be Doctor of Laws
The beautiful Miramichi Valley is known for its contributions to the Navies of Empire and its noted sons -- chief among whom is our own Lord Beaverbrook. It was the birthplace of the man whom we honour today, James Ernest Anderson, a man who has made his contribution to the New Brunswick story.
Born in Burnt Church, educated in Harkins High school, Newcastle, and the University of New Brunswick, from which he obtained his B.A. degree, he returned to Northumberland County to engage in the lumber business, to marry and raise two sons.
When war threatened our way of life, he in 1940 enlisted with the North Shore (N.B.) Regiment serving with distinction as one of its Company Commanders on D-Day and later as its Lieutenant Colonel in Northwest Europe. His leadership here led to his promotion to the rank of Brigadier in Command Headquarters of the 14th Infantry Brigade. For his military service he was awarded the Canadian Forces decoration, the Distinguished Service Order during operations at Boulogne.
Following service in the Second War, Ernest Anderson began a new career -- a career of public service to his native province. After serving as Controller of the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission and Director of Pensions he was elevated to the deputy minister's rank serving first as Deputy Minister of Youth and Welfare and then as Deputy Minister of Youth -- a position from which he retired in 1974.
The citizens of Fredericton, conscious of his ability and his administrative experience elected him to City Council where he became Deputy Mayor. Organizations such as the Victoria General Hospital, the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Interprovincial School for the Deaf, and the Provincial Artisans have all benefited from his advice, skill and devotion.
In honouring Ernest Anderson, the University of New Brunswick pays tribute to a notable New Brunswicker, a loyal alumnus, a businessman, soldier and public servant, and in this manner salutes a distinguished son of the Miramichi.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
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