Downie, Vivian James (1913 - 1996)
by
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Asset Name
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E007905 - Downie, Vivian James (1913 - 1996)
Title
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Downie, Vivian James (1913 - 1996)
Author
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Royal College of Surgeons of England
Identifier
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RCS: E007905
Publisher
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London : Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Date
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2015-09-07
Subject
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Medical Obituaries
Description
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Obituary for Downie, Vivian James (1913 - 1996), Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Language
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English
Source
:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Full Name
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Downie, Vivian James
Date of Birth
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1913
Date of Death
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29 December 1996
Place of Death
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South Africa
Occupation
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General surgeon
Titles/Qualifications
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DSO
OBE
MC
MRCS and FRCS (ad eundem) 1972
MB ChB Birmingham 1935
FRCS Ed 1948
Details
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Downie, who was sometimes referred to by colleagues by his nickname 'Nick', received his medical education at Birmingham University. During the second world war he served in the RAMC with the rank of lieutenant colonel and was awarded the DSO, OBE and MC. He was surgical registrar at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and surgeon at Barnet General Hospital and Finchley Memorial Hospital. He died on 29 December 1996 whilst on holiday with his family in South Africa, survived by his wife, Thea, and son, Nick.
Rights
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Copyright (c) The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Collection
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Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Format
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Obituary
Format
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Asset
Asset Path
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Root/Lives of the Fellows/E007000-E007999/E007900-E007999
URL for File
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380088
Media Type
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Unknown