William Grant MacDonald MD
Inducted In
1975
William Grant MacDonald graduated from the faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, in 1922 and came to Kitchener in 1925.
He lectured on first aid to employee groups and was medical examiner for several industries and doctor for local sporting teams. Medical Officer with the first Battalion, Scots Fusiliers, he was awarded the Efficiency Decoration. He later went on reserve as major.
His greatest contribution to the community was the invaluable service he gave to the St. John Ambulance organization. He formed the St. John Ambulance Brigade in 1940 and became area surgeon and later divisional surgeon. Through his efforts, a branch house and training centre, The William G. MacDonald House, was opened in Kitchener.
He was made Serving Brother, Officer Brother, and in 1965 Commanding Brother of the Order of St. John. For his great services to the organization, in 1971 he was made a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem by Governor-General Michener.