Gilbert A. Muir

Engineer.

He was born in Winnipeg and received his education in Manitoba. He commenced his technical career in the Manitoba Telephone System in 1928, spending most of his service in the toll transmission facilities until he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1941. During his active service he served in the radio and radar branches as a technical officer and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in night intruder operations in North Africa. He returned to the Manitoba Telephone system in 1945, was appointed Assistant Chief Engineer in 1952 and Chief Engineer in 1956. Mr. Muir is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Manitoba, the Engineering Institute of Canada, the Canada Radio Technical Planning Board, and has represented the telephone industry of Canada at various international meetings. [1965]

His articles for the Manitoba Historical Society:

A History of the Telephone in Manitoba
MHS Transactions, Series 3, 1964-65 Season

Profile revised: 31 October 2008

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