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Ross Flemington

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William Thomas Ross Flemington
Born(1897-10-11)October 11, 1897
DiedJuly 10, 1971(1971-07-10) (aged 73)
Known forpresident of Mount Allison University and the first New Brunswick ombudsman

The Reverend William Thomas Ross Flemington, CC (October 11, 1897 – July 10, 1971) was president of Mount Allison University (1945 to 1962) and the first New Brunswick ombudsman (1967 to 1971).

He was principal chaplain overseas during World War II. In 1971 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for his services as an educator, a theologian and public servant".

References

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  • "Welcome to Mount Allison University". Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2007-08-31.
  • "OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, ANNUAL REPORT 2003/2004" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2005-05-12. Retrieved 2007-08-31. The province's first Ombudsman, Dr. W. T. Ross Flemington (1967-1971),
  • Order of Canada citation
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Mount Allison University
1945-1962
Succeeded by