Alan McGlashan
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Alan Fleming McGlashan, MC
(20 October 1898 in Bedworth
, Nottinghamshire
– 6 May 1997 in London
) was a British pilot and doctor.
His father was a medical doctor in General Practice. McGlashan joined the Royal Flying Corps
in 1916, later the RAF
.
After constantly flying over German
lines, he was Mentioned in Despatches, awarded the MC
and the Croix de Guerre
with Palm, the citation reading, He has accomplished all his missions with the greatest devotion, and on many occasions has succeeded in reconnaissance at very low altitude in perilous conditions under violent enemy fire.
The Exhibition he won to Clare College Cambridge had been deferred to 1918 (B.A. 1921). He trained for the medical profession at St. George's Hospital (MRCS and LRCP 1924). After qualifying, he joined a tramp steamer as ship's surgeon. He also worked as a drama critic for The Observer
and News Chronicle
.
After joining his father in general practice, he trained at the Maudsley Hospital
and the Tavistock Clinic
, qualifying as a consultant psychiatrist (D.P.M.) in 1940.
Later, after meeting C.G. Jung
and reading his works, Dr. McGlashan, though eclectic in his work, leaned strongly towards Jungian analysis
. Between 1941–45 Dr. McGlashan was consulting psychiatrist on the War Office
Selection Board. He was a member of the psychiatric staff at St. George's Hospital, the Maudsley Hospital
and the West End
Hospital; his private practice was for many years in Wimpole Street
, and later at his home. His patients including HRH The Prince of Wales and, as she would become, Diana, Princess of Wales
.
In 1934 he married Hilda Cameron-Smith (died 1975), and in 1979 he married Sasha Baldi.
Laurens van der Post
and Arthur Koestler
were close friends. He died in London on 6 May 1997, aged 98.
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
(20 October 1898 in Bedworth
Bedworth
Bedworth is a market town in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, England. It lies northwest of London, east of Birmingham, and north northeast of the county town of Warwick. It is situated between Coventry, to the south, and Nuneaton, to the north.In the 2001 census the town...
, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is a county in the East Midlands of England, bordering South Yorkshire to the north-west, Lincolnshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south, and Derbyshire to the west...
– 6 May 1997 in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
) was a British pilot and doctor.
His father was a medical doctor in General Practice. McGlashan joined the Royal Flying Corps
Royal Flying Corps
The Royal Flying Corps was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War. During the early part of the war, the RFC's responsibilities were centred on support of the British Army, via artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance...
in 1916, later the RAF
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
.
After constantly flying over German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
lines, he was Mentioned in Despatches, awarded the MC
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
and the Croix de Guerre
Croix de guerre
The Croix de guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts...
with Palm, the citation reading, He has accomplished all his missions with the greatest devotion, and on many occasions has succeeded in reconnaissance at very low altitude in perilous conditions under violent enemy fire.
The Exhibition he won to Clare College Cambridge had been deferred to 1918 (B.A. 1921). He trained for the medical profession at St. George's Hospital (MRCS and LRCP 1924). After qualifying, he joined a tramp steamer as ship's surgeon. He also worked as a drama critic for The Observer
The Observer
The Observer is a British newspaper, published on Sundays. In the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Guardian, which acquired it in 1993, it takes a liberal or social democratic line on most issues. It is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.-Origins:The first issue,...
and News Chronicle
News Chronicle
The News Chronicle was a British daily newspaper. It ceased publication on 17 October 1960, being absorbed into the Daily Mail. Its offices were in Bouverie Street, off Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8DP, England.-Daily Chronicle:...
.
After joining his father in general practice, he trained at the Maudsley Hospital
Maudsley Hospital
The Maudsley Hospital is a British psychiatric hospital in South London. The Maudsley is the largest mental health training institution in the country...
and the Tavistock Clinic
Tavistock Clinic
The in London was founded in 1920 by Dr. Hugh Crichton-Miller, a psychiatrist who developed psychological treatments for shell-shocked soldiers during and after the First World War. The clinic's first patient was, however, a child. Its clinical services were always, therefore, for both children...
, qualifying as a consultant psychiatrist (D.P.M.) in 1940.
Later, after meeting C.G. Jung
Carl Jung
Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. Jung is considered the first modern psychiatrist to view the human psyche as "by nature religious" and make it the focus of exploration. Jung is one of the best known researchers in the field of dream analysis and...
and reading his works, Dr. McGlashan, though eclectic in his work, leaned strongly towards Jungian analysis
Analytical psychology
Analytical psychology is the school of psychology originating from the ideas of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. His theoretical orientation has been advanced by his students and other thinkers who followed in his tradition. Though they share similarities, analytical psychology is distinct from...
. Between 1941–45 Dr. McGlashan was consulting psychiatrist on the War Office
War Office
The War Office was a department of the British Government, responsible for the administration of the British Army between the 17th century and 1964, when its functions were transferred to the Ministry of Defence...
Selection Board. He was a member of the psychiatric staff at St. George's Hospital, the Maudsley Hospital
Maudsley Hospital
The Maudsley Hospital is a British psychiatric hospital in South London. The Maudsley is the largest mental health training institution in the country...
and the West End
West End of London
The West End of London is an area of central London, containing many of the city's major tourist attractions, shops, businesses, government buildings, and entertainment . Use of the term began in the early 19th century to describe fashionable areas to the west of Charing Cross...
Hospital; his private practice was for many years in Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street is a street in central London, England. Located in the City of Westminster, it is associated with private medical practice and medical associations. No. 1 Wimpole Street is an example of Edwardian baroque architecture, completed in 1912 by architect John Belcher as the home of the...
, and later at his home. His patients including HRH The Prince of Wales and, as she would become, Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981, and an international charity and fundraising figure, as well as a preeminent celebrity of the late 20th century...
.
In 1934 he married Hilda Cameron-Smith (died 1975), and in 1979 he married Sasha Baldi.
Laurens van der Post
Laurens van der Post
Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, CBE was a 20th century Afrikaner author of many books, farmer, war hero, political adviser to British heads of government, close friend of Prince Charles, godfather of Prince William, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer, and...
and Arthur Koestler
Arthur Koestler
Arthur Koestler CBE was a Hungarian author and journalist. Koestler was born in Budapest and, apart from his early school years, was educated in Austria...
were close friends. He died in London on 6 May 1997, aged 98.
Writings
- The Savage and Beautiful Country, Chatto & Windus 1966, Houghton 1967. Expanded edition Daimon Publishers 1988, ISBN 3-85630-517-3
- Gravity and Levity, Chatto 1975, Houghton 1976. Expanded edition Daimon Publishers 1994, ISBN 3-85630-548-3
- The Freud/Jung Letters -- abridged with preface by A. McGlashan 1979, ISBN 0691036438
- St. George & the Dragon, Selwyn Blunt 1931
- Contributor to Suicide of a Nation, ed. Arthur Koestler 1963
- Contributions to Lancet, Listener, Encounter, Realités, Parabola, Harvest, four of the Take-Home Books, Pergamon Press 1964-70
- Contribution 'How to be Haveable' to The Rock Rabbit and the Rainbow, editor Robert Hinshaw, Daimon Publishers 1998, ISBN 3-85630-540-8
- The Times 24.9.83 p. 8: 'Treat the Patient as a Person'