Denis Whitaker

Brigadier William Denis Whitaker, CM DSO & Bar ED CD (February 27, 1915 – May 30, 2001) was a Canadian athlete, soldier, businessman, and author.

William Denis Whitaker
Born(1915-02-27)February 27, 1915
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
DiedMay 30, 2001(2001-05-30) (aged 86)
Allegiance Canada
Service/branch Canadian Army
RankBrigadier
Commands held1st Battalion, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment)
AwardsDSO and Bar, CM, ED, CD Commander of the Order of the Crown (Belgium) Order of Canada; Legion of Honor.
Other workBusiness man, and author.
Denis "Dinny" Whitaker
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
CollegeUniversity of Toronto Schools & Royal Military College of Canada
Career history
As player
1937–39Hamilton Tigers
1945–46Hamilton Tigers
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