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Norris Roy ("Buck") Crump Born July 30, 1904
Revelstoke, British ColumbiaDied December 26, 1989 (aged 85)
Calgary, AlbertaKnown for President of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Awards Order of Canada Norris Roy ("Buck") Crump, CC (July 30, 1904 – December 26, 1989) was a Canadian businessman and President of the Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
Born in Revelstoke, British Columbia, he joined the CPR in 1920 and he was elected President in 1955.[1] He retired in 1974. He was primarily responsible for converting the railroad to diesel locomotives, and expanded the company into non-transportation sectors.
In 1971 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.[2]
Notes
- ^ "Takes Throttle at Canadian Pacific," New York Times. May 5, 1955.
- ^ Office of the Governor General of Canada. Order of Canada citation. Queen's Printer for Canada. Retrieved 26 May 2010
References
Business positions Preceded by
William A. MatherPresident of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
1955 – 1964Succeeded by
Robert A. "Bob" EmersonPreceded by
Robert A. "Bob" EmersonPresident of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
1966Succeeded by
Ian David SinclairCategories:- Canada rail transport stubs
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- 1904 births
- 1989 deaths
- Canadian Pacific Railway executives
- Companions of the Order of Canada
- People from Revelstoke, British Columbia
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