Image Gallery Sections: Images - Barber house (3) Barber house and yard redevelopment to Eagle Wing early education center - Higgins fire july 19 2006 (31) - austin street (4) - The Point (4) area at the point of point douglas - Prince Edward st (9) hidden away behind barber house is a quante little street called prince edward st were sir william stevenson grew up aka the entrepid... - euclid and hallet fire 2007 (15) fire on july 24 2007 at euclid and hallet - Main st south point douglas (50) - Burrows Ave (7) - Alfred ave (3) one block north of Burrows ave is alfred part of the northern tip of point douglas considered by many to be a suburb of the neighborhood - youcube condos waterfront drive (4) new condo project for waterfront drive in south point douglas http://www.youcubecondos.com/index.html - Point Douglas of the past and forgotten (10) Random photos from the past of Point Douglas from local residents and me (adrian) - community events (30) - Winnipeg outside of Point Douglas (7) - Face's and people of the community (5) - WASAC 2010 3rd anual run with the cheif (12) april 25th 2010 3rd annual WASAC run with the chief - A day of celebration 2010 Michaëlle Jean visit (4) intrepid plaque
It reads in small print Sir William Stephenson was born in 1896 in the Point Douglas area and Received his education in the City of Winnipeg. Immediately upon his graduation from argyle public school in 1914 he enlisted in the Canadian Royal Engineers. He served with distinction during the first world war and was decorated several times for bravery, Being awarded the Military cross, The Distinguished flying cross and the Croix De Guerre. Fallowing the conclusion of the war he joined the staff of the University of Manitoba where he taught Mathematics and science. In 1921 he Returned to England enjoying a brilliant career in high technology industry and played an instrumental role in the early stages of Television development. During the second world war Sir William was appointed Director of British Security Co-ordinator as well as a prime minister Winston Churchill's personal representative to president Roosevelt. He is most popularly known for his pivotal role in the British intelligence effort, An activity witch earned him the code name, Intrepid. His services to the commonwealth during the war years were recognized by his being knighted in 1945. Truly a remarkable son of Winnipeg. Sir William always excelled in every activity in witch he became involved and always exemplified the highest Qualities dedication and patriotism. This plaque Erected in his honour by the citizens of Winnipeg and the residents of Point Douglas community was unveiled by: His worship Mayor William Norrie, Q.C. August 15th 1982 Submitted by: 1ajs View Comments (0) |
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