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Citation(s);
Military service
Age:
48
Rank:
Major
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Birth:
Alliston, Ontario
Death:
February 21, 1941
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
Sec. 29. Lot 29.
Additional information
Son of Mrs. W. J. Banting, of Alliston. Husband of Lady Banting of Toronto. Also served in the 1914-18 War.
Commemorated at the Banting Homestead Heritage Park.
Additional citations
F.R.S., F.R.C.S., F.R.C.P., D.Sc. (McGill) University., LL.D. Awarded Nobel Prize 1923, Scott Medal 1924, Cameron Prize (Edin.) 1927, Flavelle Medal of R.C.S. 1934, Apothecaries Medal (Lond.) 1934, Starr Gold Medal (C.M.A.) 1936.
Digital gallery of Major Frederick Grant Banting
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Newspaper Clipping
Banting arrives home at the end of World War I. From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Gravemarker
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Memorial
Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland crash memorial to passenger Banting, and aircraft crew Snailham and Bird -
Memorial Marker
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Photo of Frederick Grant Banting
From: University of Toronto Memorial Book Second World War 1939-1945. The book was published by the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto. <P> Submitted with permission, by Operation Picture Me. -
Attestation Papers
Source: Library and Archives Canada -
Attestation Papers (Reverse)
Source: Library and Archives Canada -
Photo of Frederick Grant Banting
Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of Frederick and Thompson Banting
Frederick and Thompson Banting. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of Frederick Banting
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of Frederick Banting
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of Frederick Banting
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Document
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Document
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Document
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Ceremony
Frederick Banting's funeral. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Ceremony
Frederick Banting's funeral. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Ceremony
Frederick Banting's funeral. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Ceremony
Frederick Banting's funeral. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Ceremony
Frederick Banting's funeral. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star February 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Oil painting of Banting
By artist Brenda Bury, in the Memorial Room at the Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo: Robert McIntyre. -
Memorial
Entry in memory of Banting from Torontonensis, University of Toronto yearbook, 1941. -
Memorial Plaque
This outdoor plaque is located at the “Old Vic” building, part of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. The decorative motif at the top shows the Victoria University crest, with motto in Latin: “ABEUNT STUDIA IN MORES”. The plaque is inscribed: “THEY WERE VALIANT IN LIFE TRIUMPHANT IN DEATH. ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE STUDENTS OF THIS COLLEGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1939-1945. THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND DEDICATED OCTOBER 13TH, 1953”. There are 79 names inscribed in bas relief. Photo: Cody Gagnon, courtesy of Alumni Relations, University of Toronto. -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram September 1939. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram February 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram February 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Montreal Star March 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Owen Sound Sun Times 1941........Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Hamilton Spectator c.1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
Digital gallery of
Major Frederick Grant Banting
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 23 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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