Age, Biography and Wiki
George G. Blackburn was born on 3 February, 1917 in Wales, Ontario, is a playwright. Discover George G. Blackburn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As |
George Gideon Blackburn |
| Occupation |
World War II war veteran, playwright, writer |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
3 February 1917 |
| Birthday |
3 February |
| Birthplace |
Wales, Ontario |
| Date of death |
(2006-11-15) |
| Died Place |
Ottawa |
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George G. Blackburn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, George G. Blackburn height not available right now. We will update George G. Blackburn's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is George G. Blackburn's Wife?
His wife is Grace Fortington (m. 1942-2002)
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Grace Fortington (m. 1942-2002) |
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George G. Blackburn Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is George G. Blackburn worth at the age of 89 years old? George G. Blackburn’s income source is mostly from being a successful playwright. He is from . We have estimated
George G. Blackburn's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
playwright |
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Timeline
Blackburn died at the Ottawa General Hospital in 2006 where he was being treated for cancer.
Blackburn returned to Ottawa after the war and found work as a journalist and with the Canadian Department of Labour as Director of Information as well as Director of Fair Employment Practices. He wrote a musical jingle, well known in Canada during the 1960s, Why Wait for Spring? Do It Now, that encouraged home owners to have home improvements done during winter. He was producer for a radio show, Canada at Work and also wrote a musical play, A Day to Remember, about the opening of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, an event that permanently submerged his home town.
Blackburn wrote a trilogy of books based on his war-time experiences: The Guns of Normandy: A Soldier's Eye View, France 1944 The Guns of Victory: A Soldier's Eye View, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, 1944-45, and Where the Hell Are the Guns?: A Soldier's View of the Anxious Years, 1939–44. The Guns of Normandy received the "Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction" in 1996. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2001. He also received the French Legion of Honour in 2004 Légion d'honneur.
George Blackburn joined the Canadian Army in 1940, becoming a forward observation officer. He fought in the Battle of Normandy. Blackburn was awarded his Military Cross in 1944 for his role in defending the Twente Canal bridgehead in the Netherlands.
George Gideon Blackburn, CM MC (February 3, 1917 – November 15, 2006) was a decorated Canadian veteran of World War II (Military Cross; French Legion of Honour), a playwright and award winning author. Born in Wales, Ontario, Blackburn worked as a newspaper reporter for the Ottawa Journal in Pembroke, Ontario.
