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DR. V. FREEMAN, M.R.C. S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H.
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH
On the 10th November, 1967, Dr. Freeman retired from the position of Associate Medical
Officer of Health. From February, 1941, to March, 1965, he was Medical Officer of Health for
the Metropolitan Borough of Islington, previously having been its Assistant Medical Officer
of Health since 1936. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Fellow of the
Society of Medical Officers of Health.
In February, 1965, in considering reports from its Public Health and Housing Committees,
the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington paid tribute to the outstanding services
rendered by Dr. Freeman as Medical Officer of Health. The Council appreciated the lively
personal interest taken by him in every aspect of the public health services in the Borough
and the great ability, energy and enthusiasm applied to the many schemes of improvement
which he had been instrumental in initiating. The Council benefited at all times by his
keeping them aware of the detailed functioning and degree of effectiveness of the various
health services in the Borough. Dr. Freeman gained the confidence of the members of the
Council as well as the respect of his staff by applying his talents unreservedly to the
duties of his office and by his capacity for grasping problems of his work down to the
smallest detail.
The Council credited much that had been achieved in the administration of the Council's
health services to Dr. Freeman's diligence, which gave an inspiring lead to all who worked
with him for the benefit of the people of Islington, and to his own example and personal
interest in contemporary health problems, particularly those found in Islington.
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