- Peter Troake
Peter Troake (
June 16 ,1908 –December 10 ,1997 ) C.M., mariner born Durrell,Twillingate , Newfoundland,Canada . Captain of theMV Christmas Seal and recipient of the Order of Canada for his work in the improvement of welfare in Newfoundland through his service to the province of Newfoundland.Troake served with the
Newfoundland Forestry Unit inScotland until 1942. "Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador ", ISBN 0-9693422-1-7.] He commanded many sealing vessels in theNewfoundland and Labrador sealing fishery amongst which is theSS Kyle . From 1950 to 1970 he commanded the MV Christmas Seal as it went from community to community with its mobileX-Ray unit to test the population fortuberculosis . From 1971 to 1979 he commanded the Grenfell Association'sStrathcona and was the first president of theCanadian Rescue Auxiliary , Newfoundland division. In 1992 he received an honorary doctorate fromMemorial University of Newfoundland .He Married Hilda Bessie (Primmer)Troake (October 1, 1913- February 26, 2001) and Together they raised 3 Children- John (Jack), Elizabeth, Doreen. Grandchildren:Hardy, Garry, Grant, Stephen. Great-Grandchildren: Dana(Adey), Dawn, Dylan, Kelly, and Khala.
ee also
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List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador References
External links
* [http://www.nf.lung.ca/troake.html Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association]
* [http://www.gg.ca/honours/search-recherche/honours-desc.asp?lang=e&TypeID=orc&id=1686 Order of Canada]
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