General A.G.L. McNaughton, P.C., C.H., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., C.D., LL.D., D.C.L., D.Sc. (1887-1966)

Abstract

Among his many distinguished accomplishments, General McNaughton was President of the National Research Council of Canada, commanded the First Canadian Army during the Second World War, was Head of the Canadian Delegation to the United Nations, and for many years was Chairman of the Canadian Section of both the International Joint Commission and the Permanent Joint Board on Defence. In all of these great responsibilities General McNaughton devoted his talents to world-wide, North American, and Canadian affairs selflessly and with great skill. He fought many battles objectively and zealously, and always remained highly regarded and respected. None questioned his sincerity and purpose; whether for or against his point of view, all remained his friends and admirers. General McNaughton's comprehension and concern about the North and its development was no less than his concern for scientific, military, and other North American problems. He travelled the North widely, particularly in his capacity as Chairman of the Canadian Section of the Permanent Joint Board on Defence. He has contributed much to the North and always was a firm supporter of the Arctic Institute. It was a privilege to know this truly great Canadian. His death is a loss not only to his family, to his friends, and to his country, but to the modern world in which altruistic service is so rarely pursued with such great intelligence and insight.