George Herbert Loane

Nicknames/Other names: Herbie

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (1943) - University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
• Master of Science (1954) - University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Distinctions:

• Was among the first group chosen for Beaverbrook Overseas Scholarships attending London University in 1947 - 1948.

Dates Employed: 1951 - 1955

Faculty: Engineering

Department: Electrical Engineering

Position(s) held:

• Assistant Professor (1951 - 1953)
• Associate Professor (1954 - 1955)

Activities/Contributions:

• Life President of UNB's Class of 1943.
• Joined the RCAF in 1943 and served until the war ended at Winnipeg MB with the rank of pilot officer.
• Died in Fredericton NB on 4 February 1955.

Notes:

• Received a Beaverbrook Entrance Scholarship to attend UNB and while an undergraduate student won the Engineering Institute of Canada Prize and the Brydone Jack Memorial Scholarship for third and fourth year electrical engineering.

Sources:

• UA Case 77.

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