1898--1953.
Worked for Dome Mines. Made them big.
got Dome's Sigma's mine in NW quebec in early 30s.
credited with creating Dome exploration--which expanded.
died on assignment?
From Ontario--went to Ottawa-- U of T.
Was in WWI as RCAF.
then Queen's 1923 for mining engineering.
Mapped the Red Lake area for Ontario govt. while in school.
Joined Dome. Became President of Dome Exploration Western.
found property near Val D'or. -- Sigma Mines.
1944-- Red Lake: heard about a claim. Investigated.
1945--Exploration was formed.
Bought majority interest in Campbell Red Lake Mine. (the big mine up there).
(George Campbell was an original prospecting mine finder)
1953 While investigating uranium McCraae died on the job. Sask.
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