Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering

Emeritus Professor Angus Hamilton, a former chairman of the Department of Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering (formerly known as Surveying Engineering), participated in the Golden Club's remembrance meeting on 10 November, the day before Remembrance Day.

At 99, Professor Hamilton is one of the oldest veterans from World War II. He served with the Canadian and Royal Air Forces as a radar technician and wrote a book -- For King and Country -- about his wartime experiences.

Professor Hamilton received stars and medals for his wartime service. They include (left to right in the photo) The 1939-45 Star for operational service during the Second World War, The Burma Star for operational service during the Burma Campaign, The Defense Medal for service in non-operational areas, The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal awarded to those who volunteered for service rather than being conscripted, and The War Medal awarded to all British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, airmen, and merchant mariners who served at least 28 days during the war.

Professor Hamilton is also one of the oldest members of Fredericton's Golden Club, a fraternal organization for retirees over the age of 65, which, amongst other activities, raises funds for various charities and bursaries for high school students.