William Griesinger
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William Griesinger MC (June 20, 1895 – April 16, 1978) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1945 to 1959 who represented the southwestern riding of Windsor—Sandwich. He was a cabinet minister in the governments of George Drew, Thomas Kennedy and Leslie Frost.
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William Griesinger | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1945–1959 | |
Preceded by | George Bennett |
Succeeded by | Maurice Bélanger |
Constituency | Windsor—Sandwich |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-06-20)June 20, 1895 Windsor, Ontario |
Died | April 19, 1978(1978-04-19) (aged 82) Windsor, Ontario |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Mary Adele Allen |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canadian |
Branch/service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1914-1971 |
Rank | Major, Lt. Colonel |
Unit | 19th Battalion (Major) |
Commands | The Essex and Kent Scottish (Lt. Colonel) |
Battles/wars | Vimy Ridge |
Awards | Military Cross |
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