John Bartlett Angel

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John Bartlett Angel (born 1913 - died 1993), C.M., D.Eng. born St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, recipient of the Order of Canada for his work in the improvement of education and welfare in Newfoundland through his voluntary service to the province of Newfoundland.

Angel is the fourth-generation president of the United Nail and Foundry Company Limited, of St. John's, Newfoundland. Angel's mother was Mary Elizabeth Bartlett, sister of Captain Robert Bartlett. Angel was a member of the following northern expeditions on the Effie M. Morrissey:

• 1931 - Norcross-Bartlett expedition to North East Greenland,
• 1932 - Peary Memorial expedition to North West Greenland,
• 1933 - Norcross-Bartlett expedition to Foxe Basin,
• 1935 - Bartlett expedition to North West Greenland,

These are some of the other accomplishments and awards that Angel has received:

• Canadian Centennial Medal,
• honorary life membership, Canadian Cancer Society,
• life membership, Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland,
• honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree, Memorial University of Newfoundland,
• member, Order of Canada,
• gold medal award, Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.

[edit] See also

• List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador

[edit] External links

• Order of Canada, List of Newfoundland and Labrador Recipients
• Order of Canada