North-West Mounted Police officer in the Yukon Territory (1876–1964)
William Dempster
Born
(1876-10-21)21 October 1876
Wales
Died
25 October 1964(1964-10-25) (aged 88)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Resting place
Burnaby, British Columbia[1]
Police career
Country
Canada
Department
North-West Mounted Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Service years
1897–1934
Rank
Inspector
Memorials
Dempster Highway
William John Duncan Dempster (21 October 1876 – 25 October 1964) was a member of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in the Yukon Territory during the early 20th century. He gained notice for his involvement in finding the Lost Patrol, three NWMP officers and an ex-NWMP officer/guide who disappeared on the trail between Fort McPherson and Dawson City in the winter of 1910–11. The Dempster Highway in northern Canada is named for him.
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