Samuel Rosborough Balcom
Canadian politician (1888–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Rosborough Balcom (March 24, 1888 – May 4, 1981) was a Canadian politician, businessman and pharmacist. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a June 19, 1950 by-election as a Member of the Liberal Party representing the riding of Halifax, after Isnor was called to the Senate. He was re-elected in 1953 and defeated in 1957. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a commanding officer in medical stores during World War II between 1942 and 1942. Between 1944 and 1945, he was chief medical stores inspection officer in the Canadian Army.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Halifax, Preceded by ...
Samuel Rosborough Balcom | |
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Member of Parliament for Halifax | |
In office 1950–1953 | |
Preceded by | Gordon Benjamin Isnor |
Succeeded by | Robert McCleave |
In office 1953–1957 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-03-24)March 24, 1888 Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia |
Died | May 4, 1981(1981-05-04) (aged 93) |
Political party | Liberal |
Profession | Businessman pharmacist |
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